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Speaking

Looking for a trauma-informed speaker who combines professional expertise with lived experience?

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Karen Marie Johnston is an award-winning social worker, trauma-informed trainer, consultant and coach with over 25 years' experience across health, social care and the voluntary sector.


Karen delivers engaging keynote talks, workshops and professional training that combine neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, nervous system care and lived experience. Her work inspires audiences while providing practical tools that can be applied immediately.


She has spoken at conferences, NHS organisations, charities, universities and recovery events across the UK, delivering both in-person and online.

Popular Speaking Topics

  • Trauma-Informed Intimate Examinations

  • Vicarious Trauma & Nervous System-Informed Care

  • Substance Misuse & Criminality 

  • Women's Trauma & Relational Healing

  • Compassionate Leadership & Professional Boundaries

  • Social Justice, Inequality & Systems Change

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Available for

  • Keynote Speaking

  • Conferences

  • Podcasts & Media Interviews

  • Panel Discussions

  • Workshops & Webinars

  • Professional Consultancy

Get In Touch

For speaking, media and collaboration enquiries, please get in touch via the contact form below.

Contact me to discuss speaking opportunities
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