Frequently Asked Questions

SaS Consultancy Group is a specialist partnership of senior consultants with extensive experience in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and psychological consultancy. We work with a wide range of organisations across the public, voluntary, and private sectors, including public inquiries, local authorities, government departments, and third-sector organisations. Our work is grounded in relational and trauma-informed principles, and every service we offer is tailored to the specific needs of the organisation we are working with.

Our registered address is 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. However, we work with organisations across the whole of the United Kingdom and can deliver consultancy, training, and support both remotely and in person depending on your requirements.

Our partners each bring over 20 years of specialist experience in their respective fields, spanning forensic psychology, safeguarding, social work, psychotherapy, and trauma-informed practice. Collectively, the team has worked on some of the UK's most significant public inquiries, including the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, and the Manchester Arena Inquiry, among others. Our associate network extends this expertise further across a broad range of specialist disciplines.

Yes. All of our partners and associates hold relevant professional qualifications and registrations. These include registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Social Work England, and the British Psychological Society (BPS), among others. Full details of each team member's qualifications and accreditations can be found on our Meet the Team pages.

We offer three core areas of specialist consultancy. These are public inquiry and independent review support, safeguarding consultancy, and psychological and trauma-informed consultancy. Within each of these areas, we provide a range of bespoke services including strategy development, policy review, training, clinical supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing advisory support. Please visit our Services pages for a full breakdown of what each area includes.

All of our services are bespoke. We do not apply a one-size-fits-all approach because we recognise that every organisation has different needs, contexts, and challenges. We begin every new client relationship with a free, no-obligation initial consultation to fully understand your requirements before making any recommendations or proposals.

Yes. We work with organisations of all sizes, from large statutory bodies and national charities to smaller voluntary sector organisations and independent teams. Our approach is always tailored to the scale and context of the organisation we are supporting.

Absolutely. We work with organisations across the UK and are experienced in delivering both in-person and remote consultancy. Distance is not a barrier to accessing our services.

Safeguarding consultancy involves providing expert, independent advice and support to help organisations develop, review, and strengthen their safeguarding policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. This can include conducting safeguarding audits, leading investigations, delivering training, and providing ongoing case consultation and strategic advice.

We work with a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, government departments, charities, non-profit organisations, educational institutions, and inquiry bodies. If your organisation has a duty of care to the people it works with or employs, safeguarding consultancy is likely to be relevant to you.

Yes. We deliver a range of safeguarding training programmes tailored to the needs of your organisation and workforce. This includes general safeguarding awareness training, trustee training, and more specialist input for staff in senior or frontline roles.

Yes. We run a free monthly safeguarding advisory clinic specifically for charities and non-profit organisations. The clinic takes place on the first Thursday of every month and provides guidance on safeguarding policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, support in understanding trustee responsibilities and statutory duties, and advice on risk assessment, referrals, and managing safeguarding concerns. To book your place, please contact us directly.

Trauma-informed practice is a framework for understanding how trauma affects individuals, and for ensuring that an organisation's structures, policies, and interactions do not inadvertently cause harm or re-traumatisation. It is built around six core principles: safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural consideration. It is not a single intervention but an organisation-wide approach that must be embedded across leadership, policy, training, and day-to-day practice.

Trauma is far more prevalent than many organisations assume. Any organisation that works with, employs, or serves people who may have experienced adversity needs to consider how its systems, processes, and communications may affect those individuals. This includes public inquiries, local authorities, charities, schools, and workplaces where staff are regularly exposed to difficult or distressing content. A trauma-informed approach protects both the people you serve and your own workforce.

Implementation typically involves a review of existing policies and procedures, the development of a bespoke trauma-informed strategy, staff training at all levels, the introduction of reflective practice and supervision structures, and ongoing consultation and review. We support organisations through all stages of this process, from initial scoping through to sustained implementation.

Yes. Supporting staff who work in emotionally demanding or trauma-exposed roles is an important part of what we do. This can include clinical supervision, reflective practice sessions, debriefing support, and consultation on staff support frameworks. Secondary traumatic stress and burnout are real risks in these environments, and addressing them is a core part of a genuinely trauma-informed organisation.

Our partners have worked directly on some of the most significant public inquiries in recent UK history. This includes the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, the Manchester Arena Inquiry, the Infected Blood Inquiry, and others. Our work in these settings has covered the design and implementation of trauma-informed support models, safeguarding strategy, emotional support services for witnesses and core participants, and training for inquiry staff.

We offer a comprehensive range of specialist services for public inquiries and independent reviews. These include developing trauma-informed support models for witnesses and core participants, providing emotional support services for participants and staff, advising on trauma-informed public engagement, developing safeguarding policies and procedures, delivering safeguarding training, providing ongoing safeguarding consultation, and offering expert witness reports and oral evidence where appropriate.

Many individuals who engage with public inquiries have experienced serious harm. Without a carefully designed trauma-informed approach, the process of engaging with an inquiry can itself cause significant distress or re-traumatisation. A well-implemented trauma-informed framework ensures that inquiries can fulfil their terms of reference while minimising the risk of additional harm to participants.

Yes. Supporting staff who work in emotionally demanding or trauma-exposed roles is an important part of what we do. This can include clinical supervision, reflective practice sessions, debriefing support, and consultation on staff support frameworks. Secondary traumatic stress and burnout are real risks in these environments, and addressing them is a core part of a genuinely trauma-informed organisation.

Getting started is straightforward. Simply get in touch via our contact page or email us directly at contactus@sasconsultancygroup.co.uk. We will arrange a free, no-obligation initial consultation to explore your organisation's needs and discuss how we can help. There is no commitment required at this stage.

Because all of our services are bespoke, pricing is determined following an initial consultation and is based on the specific scope and requirements of the work involved. We are committed to offering fair and transparent pricing and will always provide a clear proposal before any work begins.

This varies considerably depending on the nature and scope of the work. Some organisations engage us for a defined project such as a safeguarding audit or a training programme, while others retain us on an ongoing basis for continuous advisory support, supervision, or strategic consultancy. We are flexible and will always structure our engagement around what works best for your organisation.

Yes. Many of our clients continue to work with us on an ongoing basis following an initial project. We can provide retained advisory support, regular supervision, consultancy for new or complex cases, and periodic reviews of strategies and policies as your organisation evolves.