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Before joining Respect as the Merseyside Regional Lead – Child to Parent Abuse, Helen spent over 25 years in primary education across a range of settings as a teacher, Lead Practitioner, and subsequently within Primary School Senior Leadership.
Specialising in attachment and trauma, she has gained extensive experience in safeguarding and mental health topics, including neurodivergent-affirming approaches and toxic stress awareness.
Helen has worked directly with families and young people impacted by trauma, having had personal involvement with families with lived experiences of domestic abuse, including CAPVA, in her role as DSL.