THE CLEAR PATH JOURNEY
Claire Louise Chamberlain is a survivor of childhood trauma and abuse. In adult life she followed the pattern of many victims, entering into further abusive situations and relationships. After escaping her final abuser, Claire found herself unable to access support and was continuously retraumatised by the services designed to help.
After finding a way to heal for herself and her children, Claire discovered that the majority of victims escaping abuse suffer from debilitating trauma-induced issues. On top of this, the average waiting list for mental health support on the NHS is 2 years long. Should there be a criminal investigation, survivors are advised not to seek therapy until after the trial due to witness testimonials being diminished. This negatively impacts the survivor and their children. Unhealed trauma has a deep negative impact on entire families for generations.
Claire decided that no one who has suffered abuse should be forced to choose between healing and justice for the crimes committed against them.
In response to these issues, she created The Four Cornerstones of Healing, a 10-week, trauma-informed abuse healing programme, which enables survivors to access healing tools that are otherwise inaccessible; this means that they can understand and manage their triggers, take back control of their lives and flourish beyond the trauma and abuse. It is free for survivors of abuse through Clear Path UK.
Claire also created the award-winning Clear Path UK Conference to raise awareness for this and to give a platform to other survivors’ to inspire, educate and empower. Speakers and contributors included Lisa Surridge (HMICFRS), Natalie Page (The Court Said), Jeremy Indika (Something to Say), Pinky McLean-Knight, (TikToks 'Aunty Pinky' and deputy Mayor of Newhaven) and Rosie Watson (DAA). During the planning of the conference, the team formed a think tank, pooled resources, and shared research in an effort to discover the best solutions to tackling the epidemic of abuse nationwide.
Clear Path UK CIC was formed and now provides resources to abuse sector professionals and organisations, while offering free access to support services for survivors.
Claire also created the award-winning Clear Path UK Conference to raise awareness for this and to give a platform to other survivors’ to inspire, educate and empower. Speakers and contributors included Lisa Surridge (HMICFRS), Natalie Page (The Court Said), Jeremy Indika (Something to Say), Pinky McLean-Knight, (TikToks 'Aunty Pinky' and deputy Mayor of Newhaven) and Rosie Watson (DAA). During the planning of the conference, the team formed a think tank, pooled resources, and shared research in an effort to discover the best solutions to tackling the epidemic of abuse nationwide.
Clear Path UK CIC was formed and now provides resources to abuse sector professionals and organisations, while offering free access to support services for survivors.
