Navigating
Life’s Difficult
Terrain

Specialist counselling and psychotherapy for veterans of all genders and adults in the wider community navigating life’s most challenging terrain.

Veteran LedArmed Forces Covenant SignatoryCommunity Interest CompanyThe Pathfinder Project

A CIC with a mission

Therapists. Veterans. Pathfinders.

Pathfinder Therapy CIC exists to improve access to meaningful psychological support, develop innovative wellbeing initiatives, and create opportunities for recovery, resilience and growth within our communities.

Support pathways

Ways Pathfinder can help

Clear routes into specialist counselling, trauma therapy, veteran support, emotional support and professional development.

Rocky Ridge

Veteran Trauma Therapy

Specialist therapy for veterans and serving personnel.

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Deep Valley

PTSD & Trauma Recovery

Support for PTSD, trauma and life changing events.

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Forest Path

Counselling & Emotional Support

A safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions.

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Steep Ground

Men’s Mental Health

Support for men navigating pressure, stress and life challenges.

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Open Plateau

Community Therapy

Accessible therapy for individuals and families.

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Summit

Training & Development

Training and supervision for future therapists and professionals.

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Sunset over the landscape near The Pathfinder Project

The Pathfinder Project

Follow the Pathfinder Project.

Our woodland outdoor therapeutic space near Alcobaça is now operational. Follow the Pathfinder Project as programmes are carefully developed.

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Latest progress

July 2026: Outdoor therapeutic space now operational.

The completed woodland space near Alcobaça is now in active use. The next stage focuses on carefully developing programmes; programmes are not yet open for booking.

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You Don’t Have To Walk It Alone

Wherever you are on your journey, we’re here to walk alongside you.

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Safe & Confidential

Professional support in a safe space.

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Veteran Led

Founded and led by people with lived military experience and clinical grounding.

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Find Direction

Clarity, understanding and a route forward.

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Build Resilience

Develop strength and confidence for the journey.

Proudly Supporting

Armed Forces Covenant SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity Royal British Legion Blesma, The Limbless Veterans

Standards and accreditations

Professional Standards You Can Trust

Pathfinder Therapy CIC is an NCPS Recognised Counselling Service, membership number RCS6035.

Our services are supported by defined standards for safeguarding, clinical governance, supervision, ethical practice and professional accountability.

Our signed commitment

Proud to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant.

Pathfinder Therapy CIC has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the contribution of serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families, and we are committed to ensuring the Armed Forces community is treated fairly when accessing support.

Research & innovation

The Pathfinder TERRAIN Pathway™

Our research-informed recovery model integrates psychological therapy, physiological regulation, lifestyle stabilisation, physical activity, identity work and outcome-informed practice.

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Request support or make a referral

If you are looking for therapy for yourself, a family member, a veteran, or someone you support professionally, contact Pathfinder and we will guide you to the next step.

Supporting those who have served

Therapists. Veterans. Pathfinders.

Pathfinder Therapy CIC is led by therapists and veterans, providing specialist support for people navigating trauma, transition, loss, identity change and life’s difficult terrain.

Gregg Stevenson MBE, Patron of Pathfinder Therapy CIC

Our Patron

Proudly supported by our Patron

Gregg Stevenson MBE · Patron

Pathfinder Therapy CIC is proud to have Gregg Stevenson MBE as its Patron. A former Royal Engineer Commando, Paralympic gold medallist and advocate for veterans’ wellbeing, Gregg supports our mission to improve access to informed, compassionate psychological care for the Armed Forces community.

Leadership

Therapists. Veterans. Pathfinders.

Pathfinder Therapy CIC is led by Brent Kelly and Tim Felton, bringing together therapy, military experience, lived understanding and community purpose.

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PATHFINDER THERAPY CIC · Company Number 17248842

Registered Office
Ribble Court, 1 Mead Way, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7NG

Telephone 01282 964788
Email [email protected]