Kate Beesley – Founder of the Trauma-Informed Safeguarding Academy

Kate Beesley is a trauma-informed domestic abuse specialist, risk assessor, and educator with a powerful combination of lived experience and professional expertise. As a survivor of domestic abuse, Kate channels her personal journey and professional background to lead system change and deliver transformative training that truly supports both victims and frontline professionals.

Founder of the Trauma-Informed Safeguarding Academy, Kate offers CMA CPD Accredited Training Certifications designed to raise standards of care across professions responsible for safeguarding those who may be victim of an abuse related crime. Her academy is rooted in evidence-based trauma practice, neuroscience, and emotional literacy, and it equips professionals with the tools they need to respond safely, ethically, and effectively to complex trauma and abuse-related risk.

“The ability to evaluate and manage risk through a trauma-informed lens — while maintaining legal accuracy — is not just a professional asset, but a life-saving intervention in safeguarding practice.”

“Whether you’re a police officer responsible for enforcing the law, a medical professional concerned about a patient, a therapist whose client has disclosed abuse, or a lawyer, teacher, or social worker tasked with ensuring a child’s safety around a potentially high-risk or abusive parent, this certification is essential. If you care deeply about improving outcomes, safeguarding lives, and creating meaningful change, this training is a must.”