Shropshire Wellbeing and Resilience Support

“I understand that reaching out for support can sometimes feel difficult. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can talk through your experiences, make sense of what you’re feeling, and find practical ways to move forward at a pace that feels right for you.”

Sara, SWaRS Lead

Shropshire Wellbeing and Resilience Support (SWaRS) is our specialist paid-for service provided by Shropshire MHS, offering accessible, compassionate support to individuals, groups, and organisations across Shropshire.

Led by Sara, an experienced practitioner with over 10-years of expertise in mental health and wellbeing support, SWaRS provides a personalised, trauma-informed approach to helping people navigate the impact of traumatic events, ongoing stress, and burnout. With a strong background in supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges and trauma, Sara combines professional knowledge with genuine compassion to create a safe, supportive, and confidential space for every person she works with.

Trained in the internationally recognised Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) model, Sara tailors support to the unique needs and circumstances of each individual. Whether working one-to-one, facilitating group sessions, or supporting workplaces following a challenging event, her focus is always on understanding what matters most to you and helping you move forward with confidence and resilience.

SWaRS is not a counselling service. Instead, it offers targeted early intervention and practical support following a specific traumatic experience or period of sustained stress. Through active listening, evidence-informed strategies, practical guidance, and self-help resources, the service helps people make sense of their experiences and identify positive ways forward.

Research consistently shows that early support and the opportunity to talk through difficult experiences with a trusted, independent professional can make a significant difference to improved wellbeing. Traumatic events affect everyone differently, and the reactions people experience are often normal responses to abnormal circumstances.

How We Can Help

At SWaRS, you will be met with understanding, respect, and empathy. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your team, or your organisation, Sara is here to help you process what has happened, build resilience, and take the next steps towards wellbeing.

You don’t have to navigate difficult experiences alone. Support is available when you need it.

For further information about this service, please contact Sara on 01743 247 149, or you can submit an enquiry form and Sara will be in contact with you shortly.

Frequently Asked Questions:

No it is what you perceive as a difficult event that you would like to have support to process.  This can be due to a variety of issues that are making your decision-making process more difficult or you are feeling overwhelmed, affecting being present in your job or enjoying life.

It’s possible that you experienced a very difficult time in your past, such as being bullied at school, which is now affecting your life. As a result, you might be struggling to connect with your colleagues. We can help you develop coping mechanisms to address these challenges.

We don’t delve deeply into past events or analyse your entire life. Instead, we focus on processing and discussing specific experiences you’ve had. We aim to explore normal reactions to those experiences and determine how we can further assist you.

This can be part of your process in dealing with what has happened to you and expressing your natural emotions. If you feel that you need additional support, we can connect you with various resources through our wider departments. That’s what we’re here for.