About TTI UK
The Trauma Training Institute (TTI) UK is a dedicated provider of professional training in advanced trauma approaches, specialising in the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM®).
Developed by Dr. Laurence Heller, NARM® is a groundbreaking clinical model for addressing developmental and complex trauma.
Maya Vaughan
Founder & Director, Trauma Training Institute UK
Maya is a NARM® therapist and relationship coach whose work centres on complex trauma and attachment issues. As a NARM® Master Practitioner with extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), she integrates these approaches in her work with individuals and couples to support emotional safety, self-awareness, and authentic connection.
Maya's therapeutic practice is grounded in the belief that all human pain and reactivity make sense in context. She draws on both her professional expertise and her own relational healing journey to facilitate transformation and to support her clients in finding a deeper connection to themselves and others. Currently enrolled in the post-master's Level 4 NARM training focused on Love and Intimacy, she continues to deepen her practice in relational work.
Prior to her therapeutic work, Maya spent twenty years as a Communications Consultant in the NGO and sustainability sector. In establishing the Trauma Training Institute UK, Maya combines her expertise in trauma work and coaching with her communications background to contribute to the growing trauma-informed movement across the UK. As a practitioner deeply aligned with the NARM® model, one of her visions is to contribute to this movement by offering high-quality, in-person training in this comprehensive and profound model to clinicians and practitioners throughout the UK and beyond.
Stephen Mason
Research Associate
Stephen Mason brings academic and clinical expertise to TTI UK's mission of advancing trauma-informed practice. He is currently completing a BPS and HCPC approved Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Manchester. His doctoral training incorporates a pluralistic approach with particular focus on Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. He also holds an MSc in Psychological Studies from the University of Glasgow.
Stephen's doctoral research focuses on psychological safety within contemporary trauma-informed approaches, including models such as NARM®. He has experience working with both young people and adults impacted by trauma. His work reflects TTI UK's commitment to clinically relevant and ethically grounded training, informed by evidence-based practices.
Mission
The Trauma Training Institute UK was founded to support mental health practitioners across the UK, Ireland and beyond in deepening their trauma-informed practice.
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive training in clinically sophisticated approaches, particularly the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM®).
NARM® is widely regarded as one of the most precise and effective models for addressing complex trauma. Our vision is to contribute to the broader movement of trauma-informed care by offering in-person trainings in transformative approaches such as NARM® to clinicians, mental health practitioners, wellness professionals and educators who are dedicated to addressing the impact of developmental trauma on the individual and their communities.
Our Values
We believe in fostering learning spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued. Our approach recognises that each person brings their own lived experience and cultural perspective, which enriches our collective understanding of healing and connection.
We see ourselves as contributors to the broader movement toward trauma-informed care. This means approaching our work with openness, humility, and a genuine desire to learn from the diverse experiences of our training community.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful training environment for all participants. If you experience any concerns about cultural sensitivity or inclusivity during your training, we encourage you to speak with your training assistant or contact our lead trainer directly. We are committed to listening, learning, and working together to address any issues that arise.
Contact Us
London, UK
For inquiries about our training programs, professional development opportunities, or general questions about TTI UK, please contact us at info@traumatraininginstitute.co.uk