Support for Witnesses and Individuals Giving Evidence
Specialist Support for Those Navigating Legal Proceedings
Giving evidence - whether in court, an investigation, a disciplinary hearing, a tribunal or another legal process - can be a daunting and emotionally charged experience. Many witnesses face anxiety, distress or uncertainty both before and after they speak. At Trauma Informed Law, we provide confidential, trauma-informed support to help individuals feel prepared, supported and able to navigate the process with greater confidence.
Preparing to Give Evidence
Legal proceedings often require individuals to recall events in detail, answer challenging questions and manage the pressures of the legal environment. This can be particularly difficult for those affected by trauma, distressing subject matter or personal circumstances that heighten emotional vulnerability.
Our support offers:
A safe, confidential space to explore concerns about giving evidence.
Support to manage stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
Practical strategies to build confidence and communicate effectively.
Tools to navigate trauma responses and maintain emotional regulation.
By addressing these concerns in advance, individuals can approach the process with greater clarity and engagement.
After-Care for Witnesses
The impact of giving evidence doesn’t necessarily end when you leave the courtroom or interview room. Many individuals experience emotional exhaustion, heightened stress responses or a sense of isolation in the aftermath of testifying. For those who have spoken about distressing events, the process can resurface difficult emotions or memories.
We offer specialist after-care support to help witnesses:
Process their experience safely – Making sense of their responses and exploring what they need to move forward.
Regulate their nervous system – Using an embodied approach to reduce stress and restore a sense of balance.
Manage ongoing impact – Addressing delayed responses such as intrusive thoughts, heightened emotions or difficulties returning to work.
Develop resilience tools – Equipping individuals with practical strategies to navigate stress and reduce overwhelm.
Why Trauma-Informed Support?
Legal processes do not exist in isolation from human experiences. Trauma, distress and emotional responses can all shape the way individuals engage with proceedings.
Our approach recognises the physiological and psychological impact of these experiences, offering skilled, supportive coaching to help individuals navigate legal processes in a way that prioritises both wellbeing and procedural integrity.
If you or your organisation would like to learn more about how we can support witnesses or professionals involved in legal proceedings, get in touch to explore how we can help.