Voluntary Practitioner Network
Strengthening Community-Based Mental Health Support Across Norfolk
A Shared Commitment to Community Wellbeing
Room to Breathe is building a voluntary, values-Led network of practitioners across Norfolk.
Our Vision is for a connected, compassionate community where people feel safe to talk, be heard, and access support before reaching crisis point.
We believe meaningful support doesn't always begin in clinical settings - sometimes it begins with a warm welcome, a cuppa, and a space where people can simply breathe.
This network is about connection over competition - Practitioners coming together to strengthen community wellbeing across Norfolk.
What is the Practitioners Network?
The Room to Breathe Practitioner Network is a collaborative community initiative bringing together trauma informed, inclusive, and preventative wellbeing professionals.
It is:
- A space for collaboration and co-creation
- A way to make community-based support more visible and accessible
- An opportunity to reduce professional isolation
- A platform for shared events, workshops, and awareness work
Who We're Looking For
We welcome practitioners whose work supports whole-person wellbeing and aligns with a preventative, community-rooted approach.
This may include:
Therapy & Support
Trauma-informed therapy, peer support, coaching, counselling, creative therapies.
Body & Movement
Yoga, massage, tai chi, somatic work, mindful therapeutic movement.
Breath, Energy & Stillness
Meditation, breathwork, Reiki, nervous system regulation practices.
Whole-Person Wellbeing
Nutrition, rest practices, sound, psychoeducation, creative workshops.
If your work supports wellbeing in a grounded, ethical way — we would love to hear from you.
Why Join?
By working together, we:
- Reduce isolation - for both practitioners and the community
- Strengthen our local professional network
- Challenge stigma around mental health
- Increase visibility of accessible support options
- Create collaborative events and shared projects
- Build long-term community resilience
This is about building something sustainable, compassionate, and locally rooted.
How We Collaborate
Collaboration may include:
- Co-facilitated workshops
- Gentle drop-in sessions at approved host venues
- Pop-up wellbeing days
- Skill-sharing gatherings
- Joint awareness and anti-stigma initiatives
Involvement is flexible. There is no minimum commitment. We begin with a conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to join?
No. The Network is voluntary and free to participate in.
Will I recieve referrals
The Network exists for collaboration and visability. While it is not a formal referral pathway, Room to Breathe may signpost to Network practitioners where appropriate and aligned to client needs.
Is there a required time commitment
No. Participation is flexible and based on what feels aligned for you.
Do I need insurance
Yes, where relevant to your professional practice.
How We Work
- The Network is facilitated by Room to Breathe
- Practitioners operate independently and within their own scope of practice
- Participation does not create employment or partnership status
- Safeguarding remains the responsibility of each practitioner within their professional role.
Our Values In Practice
Room to Breathe is rooted in four core values: Sanctuary, Community, Connection and Change.
Our Practitioner Network is one of the ways those values come to life.
Sanctuary
We believe support should feel safe, welcoming, and human. The spaces we create - whether workshops, drop-ins, or collaborative events - are grounded in calm, respect, and non-judgement. Support begins with presence, not pressure.
Community
Built by Norfolk, for Norfolk. This network brings local practitioners together to reduce isolation, share knowledge, and strengthen the support available across our communities. We believe wellbeing is stronger when it is rooted locally.
Connection
We are committed to connection over competition. Practitioners shouldn't have to work alone. Through collaboration, shared events, and mutual support, we create opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships that benefit both practitioners and the community.
Change
We believe in gentle defiance in action. By working collectively, we challenge stigma, increase visibility of preventative support, and advocate for a mental health landscape built on compassion rather than crisis response.
This network is more than a directory. It is a shared commitment to doing things differently - together.