Bridging the Gap in Therapy: Innovation, Impact & Healing

Join us for a powerful, survivor-led session showcasing how technology and lived experience are coming together to transform domestic abuse recovery.

UKind Therapy CIC will share how immersive VR therapy, AI-powered reflective feedback, and trauma-informed digital tools are bridging critical gaps in therapeutic support for survivors. With millions globally affected by domestic abuse and long wait times for therapy, this innovation offers an accessible, inclusive, and scalable approach to trauma recovery.

The event will feature:

• Keynotes from lived experience leaders and clinicians
• Live demonstrations of the UKind XR VR platform and Ally App
• Panel discussions with NHS, police, youth mental health, and frontline domestic abuse partners
• Networking with technology developers, VCSE leaders, investors, and health innovators

This session highlights how UKind Therapy CIC, alongside public sector and community partners, are using VR and AI to close gaps in support and create global pathways for digital trauma care.

Lunch & refreshments will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a free event; however, optional donations are welcome to help fund urgent therapeutic support for survivors.

Morning Session: Innovation, Impact & Survivor Stories

09:30 – 10:00 | Guest Arrival & Networking

10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Amanda Haigh & Leeds Digital Leaders: VRP intro

10:15 – 10:40 | UKind XR – Where We Are Now
Amanda: VR therapy progress & research stages

10:40 – 11:20 | Panel Discussion: Co-Production in Action

11:20 – 11:30 | Comfort Break

11:30 – 11:50 | Success Story: Survivor to Team Member
Qursam’s journey

11:50 – 12:15 | Lived Experience Keynote: Breaking Barriers

12:15 – 12:45 | Lived Experience Speakers
Refugee & Asylum Seeker stories

12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch, Networking & Exhibitions

Afternoon Session: Collaboration & Cross-Sector Innovation

13:45 – 14:15 | The Power of Collaboration: The Community Leaders West Yorkshire network showcase: cross-sector projects

14:15 – 14:40 | Violence Reduction Partnership Spotlight
VRP update + Knife Crime VR Prevention Programme

14:40 – 14:50 | Comfort Break

14:50 – 15:10 | The Role of VR in Violence & Trauma Prevention
VR case studies

15:10 – 15:40 | The Red Flags Theatre Performance

15:40 – 15:50 | Closing Performance: Melody

15:50 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks

16:00 – 16:30 | Informal Networking & Departures