About Bee-lieve Survivors
Trauma-Informed Counselling, Workplace Wellbeing and Professional Support
Why we exist
Many survivors want support but experience barriers to accessing appropriate counselling.
Existing charities, community organisations and public services provide valuable support, often while managing increasing demand, limited resources and long waiting lists.
Bee-lieve was created to work alongside existing services and explore additional, sustainable pathways into specialist trauma-informed counselling.
We believe that access to meaningful support should not depend solely on a person’s financial circumstances.
Our Directors
Michelle Green Director of Clinical Operations
Laura Joanknecht Director of Training and Clinical Practice
Laura Joanknecht Director of Training and Clinical Practice
Michelle is the founder of Survivors Support and co-founder of L&M Counselling Training. She has more than 20 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults and families affected by trauma, abuse and emotional distress.
Her background includes work within schools, mental health services, community agencies, private practice and counselling education. Michelle is an experienced trauma-informed counsellor, clinical supervisor and counselling trainer and holds advanced qualifications in clinical supervision and safeguarding leadership.
Laura Joanknecht Director of Training and Clinical Practice
Laura Joanknecht Director of Training and Clinical Practice
Laura Joanknecht Director of Training and Clinical Practice
Laura is an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and trainer with more than 30 years of professional experience across mental health, sexual violence, psychosexual therapy and personal development.
She works integratively and brings extensive experience in trauma-informed practice, counselling education, professional development and clinical supervision.
Lesley Reece Director of Safeguarding and Counselling
Laura Joanknecht Director of Training and Clinical Practice
Lesley Reece Director of Safeguarding and Counselling
Lesley is an experienced integrative counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting adults and young people through a range of emotional and psychological challenges.
She has specialist experience in sexual violence, domestic abuse, trauma and substance use and brings extensive counselling and safeguarding knowledge to the development of Bee-lieve’s services.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, confidential and trauma-informed support for adults and young people aged 16 and over who are affected by trauma, abuse and other overwhelming life experiences.
We are committed to delivering safe, inclusive and accessible services that recognise each person’s unique experiences and support recovery, resilience and long-term wellbeing.
Alongside our counselling services, we aim to strengthen trauma-informed practice through education, partnerships and professional development, helping to build healthier communities and a skilled, ethical and sustainable workforce.
Our community interest company, established to develop accessible trauma-informed projects, lower-cost support and community initiatives as funding and resources become available.
Client Feedback
“I finally see myself as a strong, resilient and compassionate woman... I finally believe I am worthy of a good life.”
“I am forever grateful for the work you have done with me. My life feels calm and hopeful again.”
