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Help your clients not only survive trauma but THRIVE because of it.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that will revolutionise your practice and bring profound healing to your clients? Welcome to The Voyage® – a groundbreaking, holistic training programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and expertise to navigate the complex world of trauma and chronic stress.
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Uncover the power of trauma-informed practice
The impact of trauma is far wider spread than most of us realise and the scope of what trauma is and how it manifests is often misunderstood. Without a doubt, there is a high proportion of people living with untreated and undiagnosed trauma.
Join The Voyage® training programme to become a qualified trauma-informed practitioner.
What is The Voyage® Programme?
The Voyage® programme is a foundational training specifically designed for coaches, counsellors and healthcare practitioners to learn The Voyage® modality and how to work in a trauma-informed way. The Voyage® provides a complete framework along with a methodology and philosophy, of all the theory and practical knowledge needed to work with trauma.
The Voyage® has been developed by Lou Lebentz, drawing on her own lived experience and over 25 years of working in the mental health arena. Lou has developed a deep knowledge and understanding of what lies beneath many of the current challenges impacting so many lives today.
Other approaches, such as talk therapy, often stop being effective at certain points in the healing journey but The Voyage® works in a way that offers an all-encompassing method delivering sustainable and lasting impacts on recovery.
If you are a coach or counsellor and feel you don’t know enough about trauma, are unsure about how to work in an integrated way with the somatic system and perhaps feel stuck and a little alone in your own journey and practice, I invite you to join The Voyage® foundational training to begin your own voyage of making a significant difference in the lives of others - and in your own.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE BEFORE YOU JOIN?
Victoria Matthews-Patel
Trauma Aware Coach
"There's no expectation to understand something straight away. We talk about it, we discuss it, we revisit it, we practice it, and that is a huge bonus on the deep dive is the weekly Zooms with your fellow Voyagers where you get to practice, where you get to make mistakes, where you get to just see how things work or don't work"
The Voyage® is delivered to you by:
Lead Facilitator and Creator - Lou Lebentz
Lou Lebentz is an award-winning psychotherapist, trauma and addiction clinician, and international speaker and trainer. A champion of transformative mental healthcare, Lou is also the founder of the revolutionary trauma training methodology, The Voyage®.
With over 25 years’ experience in supporting fellow trauma sufferers on the path to recovery, Lou’s diverse and somewhat unconventional career path makes for a fascinating tale of disparate industries and a series of life-changing experiences that warrant a biopic or at the very least, an autobiography.
Never one to stay in the shallows, Lou began her clinical career as a therapist at the legendary Priory Hospital in London, where she honed her craft for over a decade before moving into private practice on Harley Street. For the next 10 years, she continued her mission as a pioneer of and campaigner for, trauma-informed care boasting a long list of celebrity clients, having earned the trust and respect of the creative community.
Deep expertise forged through an array of the most cutting-edge and effective treatment modalities available, which she blends with soul wisdom rooted in both Eastern and Western philosophies and methods, gives rise to a holistic and compassionate healing journey to wellness for all who come into her orbit.
A sought-after inspirational speaker in the field of performance, mental health and wellness, Lou has spoken all over the globe from schools to corporations before finally, achieving the accolade of being invited to give a TEDx talk.
The Programme Outline
The Voyage® works as a metaphorical map and sea journey giving people the skills, tools and techniques to use with themselves and others on their trauma healing journey.
Trauma needs a holistic approach. Without encompassing the Mind, Body and Soul elements there is little chance of long-lasting recovery. When working with trauma it is also essential to use a phased approach to ensure the risk of re-traumatisation is limited, and that the comprehensive and detailed material is fully absorbed, integrated and embodied.
This is where The Voyage® stands out from other trauma training and modalites: By embodying a holistic approach along with a framework that outlines the necessary stages in which to work with.
PHASE 1: Information - Expand The Mind
(Land in the Sand)
Even if you have a general idea of what trauma is, most training doesn’t help you understand the different theories, biological impacts, symptoms or differing healing models. The Voyage starts with a module based around Information and The Mind because awareness is the foundation of everything. It is vital to see things through a trauma lens and truly understand it for both the practitioner and the client.
Wave 1: Views
Wave 2: Vehicles
Wave 3: Vagal
Wave 4: Virtues
By the end of this first phase you'll be confident that you have enough information to psycho-educate clients about trauma. With the knowledge of how to self-soothe and build resources that will bring about more self-awareness, understanding, regulation and resilience. This learning will bring you far more clarity as well as help inform your clients, taking your practice to the next level in terms of grounding, psychoeducation, trauma-informed care and ultimately, safety.
PHASE 2: Integration - Befriend The Body
(Swim in the Sea)
As a coach, counsellor or health practitioner working with trauma, you may find it challenging to know how to work with some of the presentations you see. You have two options: refer them on to someone else or potentially cause re-traumatisation. So in this module, you will learn how to bring the mind into the body, (body-mind) and develop practices to Integrate wisdom and knowledge into the somatic system.
Wave 5: Vessel-care
Wave 6: Vows and Verges
Wave 7: Vice-Free
Wave 8: Voids and Vortexes
By the end of this second module you'll know all about Integration and how to work with the body and the somatic system. With the skills to increase self-care, containment, trust, compassion and forgiveness. These resources will bring about more empowerment for you and your clients, as you move through dissociation and into embodiment.
PHASE 3: Inspiration - Touch The Soul
(Soar in the Sky)
The third module is about addressing the journey of being a coach or counsellor working with trauma and mental health, and how it can feel lonely and emotionally challenging at times. Working without support, connection to other coaches/counsellors, or sometimes adequate supervision can feel extremely solitary. We also need others on our side and cheerleading us forward, sharing aspirations with a group helps to stay motivated and grow in confidence. Whereas working in solitude with a heavy caseload can lead to isolation, low mood and burn-out. That’s why this part of The Voyage® gives you access to the Inspiration and connection you will need to keep those home fires burning.
Wave 9: Vision
Wave 10: Vocation
Wave 11: Vibe
Wave 12: Victory
By the end of this module you will feel inspired, brimming with ideas and connected to yourself at a much deeper level. With all the additional insights, your clarity will have grown as well as your courage, allowing you to believe more in yourself and your abilities. This in turn will enable you to expand your practice, performance and growth exponentially. Your capacity to regulate your nervous system will be greatly enhanced, your limiting beliefs challenged, allowing you to flow through your work and your life with much more freedom and ease.
With The Voyage® training programme, you can confidently work as a trauma-informed practitioner, guiding your clients through a journey of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment.
With an accreditation in trauma-informed practice from The Voyage®, you'll gain the skills to:
- Expand your practice: No more turning complex clients away. The Voyage® empowers you to confidently work with a broader range of clients, providing them with the care they truly need.
- Elevate your expertise: Charge higher fees as a skilled practitioner/coach/counsellor with specialised knowledge in trauma recovery, positioning yourself as an industry expert.
- Create lasting change: Transform your clients' lives by addressing the root cause – trauma. Gain a deep understanding of trauma's impact and unlock the tools to help clients break free from their patterns and limitations.
- Forge connections: Join a thriving network and community of like-minded professionals, offering referrals and collaboration opportunities to enhance your practice.
The Voyage is unlike any other training I’ve encountered; it truly is a journey that teaches from the inside out. This course goes beyond presenting theories, modalities, and processes—it compels you to be deeply self-reflective. It’s through this internal experience and the shared reflections of your fellow voyagers that the most profound learning takes place.
Wave by wave, the course presents an order that is fluid yet comprehensive, guiding you to consider the mind, body, and spirit in an all-encompassing exploration of self. The Voyage seamlessly weaves together the theory behind limiting beliefs, healing, and much more, starting with the foundations of trauma-informed theory and progressing into advanced practices. The Voyage is life-changing.
Paul Sines - Trainee Clinician
Why Join the Voyage®?
The Voyage® is your solution to common challenges:
- Embrace trauma expertise: No more feeling out of your depth. Master tools to navigate historical events, triggers, and challenging client experiences with confidence.
- Transform relationships: Forge deeper connections with clients and within yourself. Gain the ability to view clients, families, and communities through a compassionate lens.
- Heal yourself: Regulate your nervous system, manage triggers, and enhance emotional resilience, ensuring you're fully equipped to support clients without being overwhelmed.
- Connect and thrive: Join a supportive community of practitioners, providing a space to discuss challenges, seek advice, and grow together.
Who is this training NOT for?
Lou provides a safe, compassionate and caring environment for in order to to learn about a vital but tender subject. She brings years of her experience, expertise and encouragement to the group which gives an energy to be inspired and involved. The knowledge, skills, tools and insights I have gained has been greatly beneficial not just to my clients but to myself in my process.
Maria Stockley - Psychotherapist
Our Accreditations & Recognitions
Gain globally recognized qualifications that elevate your career. Our CPD and ACCPH accredited programs ensure you receive high-quality, industry-respected training, boosting your professional credibility and opening doors to new opportunities.
Level 5 OFQUAL ACCPH Accredited Course!
Voyage® Deep Dive program is Level 5 OFQUAL accredited by the ACCPH. This prestigious accreditation ensures that the training you receive meets the highest standards, equipping you with advanced skills and knowledge recognized globally.
By choosing our Deep Dive program, you're not just advancing your education—you're earning a qualification that is respected and valued across the industry
80 CPD Hours Awarded!
With our Voyage® Deep Dive program, you earn 80 CPD hours, a valuable addition to your professional development portfolio. This CPD accreditation ensures that the time you invest in our course directly contributes to your ongoing professional growth and compliance with industry standards.
Break free from limitations, expand your expertise, and become a beacon of transformation for your clients. The Voyage® is your pathway to a trauma-informed world, where you can make a lasting impact and bring healing to those who need it most.
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Are you a coach or counsellor who is frustrated with:
→ Not being able to help your more complex clients
→ Not understanding enough about trauma
→ Having to turn clients away you don’t feel equipped to work with
→ Previous training that’s lacked scope and depth to treat trauma
→ Clients that seem to be stuck or not progressing
→ Feeling out of your depth with not enough tools and resources
→ Struggling to contain strong emotions that come up for clients during sessions
→ Not understanding why you are getting triggered by your clients experiences
→ Lack of understanding around neuroscience and how trauma impacts the brain
→ Not knowing enough about the how to integrate the body and somatic system into your work
→ Feeling alone as a practitioner with lack of support and community
→ Grappling with direction or purpose for your business and practice
→ Not knowing when to refer on to another practitioner
→ Insufficient access to continued personal and professional development
Would you prefer to have:
✓ Confidence to work with any client that shows up at your door
✓ A wealth of knowledge around trauma and chronic stress
✓ A full practice with a range of clients that you get to choose to work with
✓ A complete & in-depth trauma healing framework to work with
✓ Clients that are able to move through even the most challenging stuff
✓ A full toolbox of resources giving you more assurance in your work
✓ The ability to hold and witness all parts of your client that they need to express
✓ The capacity within your own nervous system to regulate, accept and be with all of your own emotions
✓ Enough psycho-education to fully understand trauma’s impact on the brain
✓ A plethora of wisdom and exercises to safely integrate the somatic system into your work
✓ A supportive & collaborative community of like minded professionals
✓ Clarity and clear vision of where you are going and how to get there
✓ Having access to supervision and a network of other coaches & clinicians
✓ Access to further training and guidance enabling you to thrive in all areas of your life
Having only had one brief encounter with Lou, I didn’t know what to expect from The Voyage but something in me was drawn to it, and to her, from that fleeting meeting. I am in the final stages of completing my Psychotherapy MSc and this training has given that learning both a practical and profound depth.
It is hard to put words to the very personal experience that each one of us on the course appears to be having - but it is a shared experience and not one that necessarily happens easily on zoom.
Lou has created easily digested theoretical content for working with trauma and then brings us together to practice in a supportive and collaborative weekly group.
It has surpassed all my expectations and I can’t recommend it enough.
Holly Beck - Therapist
Don't miss your chance to join The Voyage® and embark on a journey that will positively impact your practice and life. Secure your spot and be part of the evolution in trauma recovery.
Join The Voyage today and navigate the seas of trauma with expertise, compassion, and empowerment.
Heather Moon Vogels
Psychologist
"What I like about this program is that it combines many of the theories and strategies and ways of working with understanding and treating and ultimately healing trauma, and it brings together in a wonderfully structured way that mirrors the process and journey of working with those that come to us to heal from trauma."
Your Voyage to a Trauma-Informed Future Starts Now
The Voyage is:
A CPD Certified training programme
An easy to access, self-paced, online study course
A thriving and supportive community of like-minded individuals
You will have lifetime access* to:
Over 40 hours of pre-recorded training
Learning portal with workbooks and resources
Live session each week (Wednesdays at 6:15 pm GMT) *only accessible for 12 months
Private WhatsApp group
The Voyage has been life changing . My approach to client work has significantly changed and deepened, incorporating much more work with and knowledge of the body and self regulation and how the effects of trauma remain in the mind and body and how they can be released in a safe way . I feel to be trauma informed in today’s society is a necessity and that the Voyage provided much needed learning and growth in this area.
Auriol Burgess - Counsellor
The Voyage Deep Dive has given me tangible tools to work with my trauma clients while coaching in the recovery industry. The program takes us through a specific road map to untangle with our clients. It provides safety in the knowing that the information is accessible and one can refer back to all the different waves. On a personal level The Voyage provided safety and self insight that I had not found anywhere us thus far.
Jules Sorensen - Recovery Coach
The Voyage is an exceptional programme that has transformed not only the way I approach my work as a trauma therapist but also how I understand and embody healing. The depth of knowledge, practical tools, and holistic framework have really impacted both my practice and my confidence. The phased approach, with its focus on safety, stabilisation, and integration, has given me the skills to work with trauma in a way that feels both safe and effective for my clients. This course will definitely change your practice as a therapist, and it might even change your life! I am grateful for the sense of community and the invaluable insights that have come from this journey, which will stay with me far beyond the end of the programme. I can’t recommend Lou Lebentz’s The Voyage enough. If you’re looking to go to the next level as a trauma therapist – give this a try.
Sally Edwards - Therapist
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Next cohort in 2025!
I believe so strongly in this training and its content, that if you don’t feel satisfied in any way I'm prepared to offer you a money-back guarantee within 30 days of completion*.
JOIN NOW* Conditions apply. Only valid for full payment and admin fees may be incurred.
What's included:
→ 3 phases and 12 Waves of extensive learning
→ 48 pre-recorded sessions
→ 1 Hour LIVE Session Wednesday @6:30pm UK Time
→ Workbooks, worksheets & practical resources
→ Referral opportunities as part of The Voyage® Academy network
→ Exclusive access to a private Whatsapp group
→ Guest workshops with other experts
→ Discounts on other trainings and masterclasses
→ Bonus learning on building and sustaining your own practice
Please contact [email protected] for any group booking requests or if there are limited funds available.
SIGN UP TO WAITLISTSally Edwards
Trauma Therapist
"The Voyage is brilliantly structured. It starts with the basics of understanding trauma, gives you all the infrastructure you need to work with clients with trauma, and moves on to developing yourself both professionally and personally, with each step building on the last."
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NOT SURE IF THE VOYAGE PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU?
Glori Glysson
Author/Trauma Informed Yoga Practitioner/ Somatic Trauma Therapist
Lou assists us on our own voyage of self discovery. She encourages us to take a deep dive into the ocean. She teaches us about self care and provides us with a safe place in her community to explore our experience.
REAL RESULTS FROM THE VOYAGE® DEEP DIVE
We don't just set out to educate; we track our outcomes to ensure that participants experience real transformation.
Here's how The Voyage® delivers on its promises:
- 87.5% report increased confidence in trauma-informed care practices.
- 93% demonstrate improved skills in managing trauma-related discussions.
- 100% of participants felt "Very confident" or "Extremely confident" in understanding how trauma impacts mental health.
- 100% reported an improvement in their ability to self-regulate their nervous system compared to before the programme.
- 100% of participants applied new techniques learned in the programme to real-life situations, effectively enhancing their practice and improving client outcomes.
- 100% were "Extremely satisfied" with the content, indicating that the programme met or exceeded expectations in delivering valuable knowledge and insights.
- Participants consistently valued the supportive community, emphasising how connecting with like-minded professionals enhanced their learning experience.
- Practical skills and psychoeducation were among the top-rated aspects of the programme, with participants finding these areas particularly valuable for their professional development.
Steer Towards Transformation
Joining The Voyage® means more than just personal and professional growth – it's about contributing to a more trauma-informed society and world. You'll gain the insights needed to identify trauma in your clients, and the tools to guide them beyond cycles of unhelpful coping strategies. With a newfound ability to tailor your treatments and a supportive community of fellow clinicians, you'll be better equipped to navigate challenges and share the load.
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