Rocky Ridge
Veteran Trauma Therapy
Specialist therapy for veterans and serving personnel.
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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
New Pathfinder clinical pilot
Pilot launching in 2026
Introducing Adaptive Immersive Trauma Therapy
Pathfinder Therapy CIC is preparing to launch an Adaptive Immersive Trauma Therapy Pilot exploring how virtual reality may safely support trauma treatment, EMDR practice and rehabilitation-informed care.
Using Meta Quest 3S headsets and PsyTechVR, appropriately trained practitioners will evaluate carefully selected applications including preparation, grounding, resourcing, bilateral stimulation and therapist-guided trauma treatment.
A distinct pathway will also explore immersive support for amputees experiencing phantom limb pain, phantom limb sensations and psychological distress following life-changing injury.
The programme has a particular focus on military veterans, adults with complex trauma, wounded and injured veterans and people whose mobility, pain or rehabilitation needs require an adapted approach.
The technology will support the therapeutic relationship and wider rehabilitation pathway—not replace them.
Adaptive immersive care for trauma, limb loss and recovery.
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.
Follow the project →Latest progress
June 2026: Building beneath the trees.
Construction has begun on the first outdoor gathering space beneath the mature trees. This area will form part of the future Pathfinder Project environment.
Our Services
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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Summit
Training & Development
Training and supervision for future therapists and professionals.
Learn More →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
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.
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.
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PATHFINDER THERAPY CIC · Company Number 17248842
Registered Office
Ribble Court, 1 Mead Way, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7NG
Telephone 01282 790280
Email [email protected]