Hestia provides trauma-informed support to individuals involved in public inquiries, including for core participants, witnesses, and staff members.
Recognising that public inquiries can be highly stressful and potentially re-traumatising experiences, Hestia has developed a specialist framework designed to promote emotional containment, stabilisation, and psychological safety. Through its services, Hestia offers individuals a safe and confidential environment to explore their feelings, develop techniques for managing distress, and establish strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing before, during, and after their engagement with inquiries.
The sections below provide information about the inquiry-related support offered by Hestia - both current and past - along with contact details for individuals seeking access to these services.
For further details about our support offerings for the Inquiry, please contact Ben Kingscott, Hestia’s Therapeutic Interventions Lead.
Hestia is providing emotional support to participants involved in Ipsos’s research into the Horizon Redress Scheme. Read more
Hestia has offered emotional support to participants involved in the Lampard Inquiry, recognising the potential distress associated with sharing traumatic and sensitive experiences. Read more
Hestia has supported participants in the Cranston Inquiry both at in-person hearings and remotely, ensuring they can engage constructively with the process while prioritising their wellbeing. Read more
Hestia provided emotional support for those involved in the Undercover Policing Inquiry through one-to-one support sessions. Read more
Hestia provided psychological support for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry between 2022 and 2024 Read more
Hestia has been providing trauma-informed emotional support for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry since 2022. Read more
Hestia has been providing therapeutic support for the Angiolini Inquiry since 2022 Read more
Hestia provided support for the Grenfell community and to anyone affected by the Grenfell tragedy. Read more
Hestia provided emotional support to vulnerable witnesses of the Brook House Inquiry. Read more