Why we exist?
Every survivor deserves to live, work, and access services in spaces that feel safe, supportive, and empowering. Yet, too often, the built environment overlooks these critical needs. Designed to Heal was founded to fill this gap — to make trauma-informed design accessible, actionable, and impactful for everyone who needs it.
Our Approach
We combine research, practical solutions, and lived experience to provide guidance that is both evidence-based and empathetic. We work to ensure that every space we influence is inclusive, thoughtful, and healing-focused, acknowledging the unique needs of survivors while offering flexible solutions for organisations.
At Designed to Heal, we’re not just designing spaces — we’re designing hope, safety, and recovery into the very environments where healing begins.
Our Mission
At Designed to Heal, our mission is to transform environments into places of refuge, empowerment, and restoration. We blend research, innovation, and the voices of survivors to create guidance that is both practical and compassionate. Every design choice is made with care, ensuring spaces are inclusive, safe, and responsive to the diverse needs of those who use them.
We believe every space should be designed with trauma in mind. Healing is shaped by the environments we inhabit, and that’s why we work alongside organisations and communities to embed safety, dignity, and hope into the very foundations of their spaces—helping survivors not only feel protected, but also supported on their journey toward recovery.