Community Housing & Therapy
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Community Housing and Therapy (CHT) is a not-for-profit 24/7 residential rehabilitation service in the UK for people experiencing acute and prolonged mental distress or the long-term impact of compound trauma.
With the festive season upon us, here are a few pictures from our communities along with a huge THANK YOU to our friends, supporters and partners for making our work possible this year. We’re looking forward to seeing what 2026 holds for us. #thisisourcommunity
December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
With the festive season upon us, here are a few pictures from our communities along with a huge THANK YOU to our friends, supporters and partners for making our work possible this year. We’re looking forward to seeing what 2026 holds for us. #thisisourcommunity
As the year end approaches, we take a look back on our community activities in 2025 and share some of the key elements that we believe make events meaningful, successful, and supportive of recovery.
👉 www.cht.org.uk/post/an-end-...
#therapeuticcommunities #relationalpractice #mentalhealthrecovery
👉 www.cht.org.uk/post/an-end-...
#therapeuticcommunities #relationalpractice #mentalhealthrecovery
An end-of-year reflection on our community activities in 2025
Relationships are central to our clinical approach at CHT, and one of the most enjoyable ways these relationships are built is through shared days out and activities that bring people together.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
As the year end approaches, we take a look back on our community activities in 2025 and share some of the key elements that we believe make events meaningful, successful, and supportive of recovery.
👉 www.cht.org.uk/post/an-end-...
#therapeuticcommunities #relationalpractice #mentalhealthrecovery
👉 www.cht.org.uk/post/an-end-...
#therapeuticcommunities #relationalpractice #mentalhealthrecovery
With the festive season truly underway in our communities, we are delighted to share this beautiful wreath made by residents & staff at our Highams Lodge community in Waltham Forest.
#festivecheer #highamslodge #walthamforest #thisisourcommunity
#festivecheer #highamslodge #walthamforest #thisisourcommunity
December 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
With the festive season truly underway in our communities, we are delighted to share this beautiful wreath made by residents & staff at our Highams Lodge community in Waltham Forest.
#festivecheer #highamslodge #walthamforest #thisisourcommunity
#festivecheer #highamslodge #walthamforest #thisisourcommunity
Last Saturday, Lilias Gillies House braved the cold and sold beautiful handmade arts & crafts at the Christmas Market in Coulsdon. Not only did they raise money for their sports equipment fund, but they also helped raise awareness of CHT in the local community #fundraising #coulsdon #festiveseason
December 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Last Saturday, Lilias Gillies House braved the cold and sold beautiful handmade arts & crafts at the Christmas Market in Coulsdon. Not only did they raise money for their sports equipment fund, but they also helped raise awareness of CHT in the local community #fundraising #coulsdon #festiveseason
We are delighted to publish our latest impact report, which highlights our achievements over the past year and celebrates our 30-year history of prioritising a person-centred approach to mental health recovery.
Read more: www.cht.org.uk/about-us
#mentalhealth #recovery #PersonCentredCare
Read more: www.cht.org.uk/about-us
#mentalhealth #recovery #PersonCentredCare
November 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We are delighted to publish our latest impact report, which highlights our achievements over the past year and celebrates our 30-year history of prioritising a person-centred approach to mental health recovery.
Read more: www.cht.org.uk/about-us
#mentalhealth #recovery #PersonCentredCare
Read more: www.cht.org.uk/about-us
#mentalhealth #recovery #PersonCentredCare
Looking for a clinical placement this year? If you're a trainee psychological therapist, looking for a well-supported, high quality placement in a dynamic therapeutic environment - check out our website for opportunities in Eastbourne, Ealing & Richmond. www.cht.org.uk/clinical-placements
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Looking for a clinical placement this year? If you're a trainee psychological therapist, looking for a well-supported, high quality placement in a dynamic therapeutic environment - check out our website for opportunities in Eastbourne, Ealing & Richmond. www.cht.org.uk/clinical-placements
We want to acknowledge our wonderful Trustees who give their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm to make our work possible. Our Trustees offer guidance, and share diverse perspectives and lived experiences - our work and direction reflect the needs of the communities we support. #thankyou #trusteesweek
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We want to acknowledge our wonderful Trustees who give their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm to make our work possible. Our Trustees offer guidance, and share diverse perspectives and lived experiences - our work and direction reflect the needs of the communities we support. #thankyou #trusteesweek
🎃 It was a frightfully fabulous time celebrating Halloween early on Wednesday at Mount Lodge! The creative costumes from residents and staff across CHT was truly spooktacular! We enjoyed connecting over music, games and ice cream floats from the 'potion bar' 🩻
October 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🎃 It was a frightfully fabulous time celebrating Halloween early on Wednesday at Mount Lodge! The creative costumes from residents and staff across CHT was truly spooktacular! We enjoyed connecting over music, games and ice cream floats from the 'potion bar' 🩻
V, a resident of one of our Therapeutic Recovery Communities, shares her journey towards recovery and how she discovered the importance of healthy relationships, with herself and with others.
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#mentalhealth #recovery #therapeuticcommunities #relationalpractice
👉 www.cht.org.uk/post/mental-...
#mentalhealth #recovery #therapeuticcommunities #relationalpractice
"Mental ill health is not pretty"
V, a resident at one of our Therapeutic Recovery Communities, shares her journey towards recovery, and how she discovered the importance of healthy relationships - with herself and with others.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
V, a resident of one of our Therapeutic Recovery Communities, shares her journey towards recovery and how she discovered the importance of healthy relationships, with herself and with others.
👉 www.cht.org.uk/post/mental-...
#mentalhealth #recovery #therapeuticcommunities #relationalpractice
👉 www.cht.org.uk/post/mental-...
#mentalhealth #recovery #therapeuticcommunities #relationalpractice
We are moving! Our central office team are now located at our training centre at 21 Lancaster Park, Richmond, TW10 6AB. Our central office telephone number and email address remain the same.
October 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We are moving! Our central office team are now located at our training centre at 21 Lancaster Park, Richmond, TW10 6AB. Our central office telephone number and email address remain the same.
Our Mount Lodge community have been busy putting the finishing touches to their crafts ready for their fundraiser! If you’re in Eastbourne, pop into The Beacon for cake and maybe a festive gift before 4:30pm and help raise money for their community day trip to Drusillas Park.
👉 givi.ng/nw02
👉 givi.ng/nw02
October 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Our Mount Lodge community have been busy putting the finishing touches to their crafts ready for their fundraiser! If you’re in Eastbourne, pop into The Beacon for cake and maybe a festive gift before 4:30pm and help raise money for their community day trip to Drusillas Park.
👉 givi.ng/nw02
👉 givi.ng/nw02
Elly Jansen OBE, who has died aged 96, spent a lifetime dedicated to the field of mental health and the development of therapeutic communities globally.
Dr Peter Cockersell reflects on her remarkable life: www.cht.org.uk/post/remembe...
Dr Peter Cockersell reflects on her remarkable life: www.cht.org.uk/post/remembe...
Remembering Elly Jansen OBE
Elly Jansen OBE, who has died aged 96, spent a lifetime dedicated to the field of mental health and the development of therapeutic communities globally.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Elly Jansen OBE, who has died aged 96, spent a lifetime dedicated to the field of mental health and the development of therapeutic communities globally.
Dr Peter Cockersell reflects on her remarkable life: www.cht.org.uk/post/remembe...
Dr Peter Cockersell reflects on her remarkable life: www.cht.org.uk/post/remembe...
Our Lived Experience Coordinator, Vikki, spent the morning delivering a fantastic Co-Production workshop for our central office team this week, who enjoyed learning about the principles of co-production, good practice and how we might mitigate any challenges to implementing co-production activities.
October 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Our Lived Experience Coordinator, Vikki, spent the morning delivering a fantastic Co-Production workshop for our central office team this week, who enjoyed learning about the principles of co-production, good practice and how we might mitigate any challenges to implementing co-production activities.
Pens and pencils at the ready! Welcome to our new cohort of students who start our internationally recognised Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health this week.
Find out more 👉 www.cht.org.uk/training/dip...
#relationalpractice #mentalhealth #diploma #training #community #trauma
Find out more 👉 www.cht.org.uk/training/dip...
#relationalpractice #mentalhealth #diploma #training #community #trauma
September 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Pens and pencils at the ready! Welcome to our new cohort of students who start our internationally recognised Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health this week.
Find out more 👉 www.cht.org.uk/training/dip...
#relationalpractice #mentalhealth #diploma #training #community #trauma
Find out more 👉 www.cht.org.uk/training/dip...
#relationalpractice #mentalhealth #diploma #training #community #trauma
Thank you to all the chapter authors and everyone who attended Tuesday's online event: PIE - A Framework for Relationally Inclusive Leadership and Trauma-Informed Care.
If you missed it, watch online here: www.cht.org.uk/post/pie-rel...
If you missed it, watch online here: www.cht.org.uk/post/pie-rel...
PIE - A Framework for Relationally Inclusive Leadership and Trauma-Informed Care
Watch online: PIE - A Framework for Relationally Inclusive Leadership and Trauma-Informed Care.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thank you to all the chapter authors and everyone who attended Tuesday's online event: PIE - A Framework for Relationally Inclusive Leadership and Trauma-Informed Care.
If you missed it, watch online here: www.cht.org.uk/post/pie-rel...
If you missed it, watch online here: www.cht.org.uk/post/pie-rel...
Our reflections on a fantastic TCTC conference this week, where connections were made, ideas were shared, and memories were made.
Thank you to everyone who made the event possible.
www.cht.org.uk/post/paralle...
#therapeuticcommunities #tctc #thisisourcommunity #mentalhealth
Thank you to everyone who made the event possible.
www.cht.org.uk/post/paralle...
#therapeuticcommunities #tctc #thisisourcommunity #mentalhealth
Parallel pathways, prizes and professional development.
Reflections from the 46th Annual TCTC conference
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September 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Our reflections on a fantastic TCTC conference this week, where connections were made, ideas were shared, and memories were made.
Thank you to everyone who made the event possible.
www.cht.org.uk/post/paralle...
#therapeuticcommunities #tctc #thisisourcommunity #mentalhealth
Thank you to everyone who made the event possible.
www.cht.org.uk/post/paralle...
#therapeuticcommunities #tctc #thisisourcommunity #mentalhealth
Residents at Highams Lodge are holding a bake sale today to raise funds for furniture and equipment for a garden sanctuary in their community.
If you are in Waltham Forest, pop by for a cake!
Find out more about the garden sanctuary project here: givi.ng/rxm3
If you are in Waltham Forest, pop by for a cake!
Find out more about the garden sanctuary project here: givi.ng/rxm3
September 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Residents at Highams Lodge are holding a bake sale today to raise funds for furniture and equipment for a garden sanctuary in their community.
If you are in Waltham Forest, pop by for a cake!
Find out more about the garden sanctuary project here: givi.ng/rxm3
If you are in Waltham Forest, pop by for a cake!
Find out more about the garden sanctuary project here: givi.ng/rxm3
We’re delighted that Ilias Bloomfield is our new Psychotherapist at Lilias Gillies House! "I was really touched by the warm welcome and kindness. I love that I can be a part of a community where we work together in delivering a therapeutic programme that works."
www.cht.org.uk/about-us/our...
www.cht.org.uk/about-us/our...
September 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We’re delighted that Ilias Bloomfield is our new Psychotherapist at Lilias Gillies House! "I was really touched by the warm welcome and kindness. I love that I can be a part of a community where we work together in delivering a therapeutic programme that works."
www.cht.org.uk/about-us/our...
www.cht.org.uk/about-us/our...
Improve your understanding of applying relational practice approaches in mental health treatment & support with our accredited Level 7 Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health. Learn more at www.cht.org.uk/training/diploma
#relationalpractice #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtreatment
#relationalpractice #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtreatment
August 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Improve your understanding of applying relational practice approaches in mental health treatment & support with our accredited Level 7 Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health. Learn more at www.cht.org.uk/training/diploma
#relationalpractice #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtreatment
#relationalpractice #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtreatment
Join Dr Sione Marshall, and Dr Peter Cockersell, at 6pm on Tuesday 16 September for an online discussion and launch of their new book, 'Implementing Psychologically Informed Environments and Trauma Informed Care: Leadership Perspectives'.
Free but booking is essential - tinyurl.com/4j72scht
Free but booking is essential - tinyurl.com/4j72scht
August 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Join Dr Sione Marshall, and Dr Peter Cockersell, at 6pm on Tuesday 16 September for an online discussion and launch of their new book, 'Implementing Psychologically Informed Environments and Trauma Informed Care: Leadership Perspectives'.
Free but booking is essential - tinyurl.com/4j72scht
Free but booking is essential - tinyurl.com/4j72scht
We need your support to continue to offer safe, supportive communities that help people address trauma, build positive, supportive relationships, and live happy, fulfilling lives.
From just £3 a month, you can make a huge difference: bit.ly/45ecpqI
From just £3 a month, you can make a huge difference: bit.ly/45ecpqI
August 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We need your support to continue to offer safe, supportive communities that help people address trauma, build positive, supportive relationships, and live happy, fulfilling lives.
From just £3 a month, you can make a huge difference: bit.ly/45ecpqI
From just £3 a month, you can make a huge difference: bit.ly/45ecpqI
In our latest blog, Alistair shares his experience about overcoming his apprehensions of becoming a student again as an older adult, the impact it had on his personal and professional life, and the emotions of saying goodbye to the experience of learning.
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#Endings
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#Endings
August 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
In our latest blog, Alistair shares his experience about overcoming his apprehensions of becoming a student again as an older adult, the impact it had on his personal and professional life, and the emotions of saying goodbye to the experience of learning.
www.cht.org.uk/post/navigat...
#Endings
www.cht.org.uk/post/navigat...
#Endings
As Joey Vines, our Community Psychotherapist at Lilias Gillies House, nears the end of his journey at CHT, he reflects on his time with us, what endings mean for him, and acknowledges the often-awkward feelings that accompany them. lnkd.in/eQ9sJnbi
#Endings #TherapeuticCommunity#RelationalPractice
#Endings #TherapeuticCommunity#RelationalPractice
July 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
As Joey Vines, our Community Psychotherapist at Lilias Gillies House, nears the end of his journey at CHT, he reflects on his time with us, what endings mean for him, and acknowledges the often-awkward feelings that accompany them. lnkd.in/eQ9sJnbi
#Endings #TherapeuticCommunity#RelationalPractice
#Endings #TherapeuticCommunity#RelationalPractice
In this week’s Endings blog, Team Leader at Lilias Gillies House, Kelly Howard shares her perspective on endings for residents in our therapeutic communities - the meaningful impact this has on the resident, as well as the community they were a part of.
👉https://tinyurl.com/4v834hue
#Endings
👉https://tinyurl.com/4v834hue
#Endings
July 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
In this week’s Endings blog, Team Leader at Lilias Gillies House, Kelly Howard shares her perspective on endings for residents in our therapeutic communities - the meaningful impact this has on the resident, as well as the community they were a part of.
👉https://tinyurl.com/4v834hue
#Endings
👉https://tinyurl.com/4v834hue
#Endings
Endings are often a celebration of progress, but can evoke feelings of anxiety or loss. Relationships are crucial in navigating these emotions. Our new blog series, "Endings," will explore different perspectives from staff and residents on life's transitions. www.cht.org.uk/post/endings
#Endings
#Endings
Endings
Our new blog series sharing reflections and perspectives on endings and change.
www.cht.org.uk
July 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Endings are often a celebration of progress, but can evoke feelings of anxiety or loss. Relationships are crucial in navigating these emotions. Our new blog series, "Endings," will explore different perspectives from staff and residents on life's transitions. www.cht.org.uk/post/endings
#Endings
#Endings