Our Team

At Shetland Women’s Aid, our team is made up of 11 specialist staff working together to support women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence across Shetland.

Our staff bring a wide range of professional expertise in areas including advocacy, trauma recovery, therapeutic support, prevention education, and community engagement. We are committed to working in a way that is trauma-informed, person-centred, intersectional, and rooted in compassion, dignity, and respect. While our roles and responsibilities differ, every member of our team plays an equally important part in supporting women, children, and young people across Shetland.

Due to the nature of our work, not all members of staff are public-facing. If you would like to contact a member of our team, please email office@shetlandwa.org or call 01595 692070.

LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS

Manager

The Service Manager leads Shetland Women’s Aid, overseeing the organisation’s services, strategy, and day-to-day operations. She works closely with staff, trustees, and partner organisations to help ensure our work remains safe, responsive, and aligned with the needs of women, children, and young people across Shetland.

Office & Finance Manager

The Office & Finance Manager supports the day-to-day running of Shetland Women’s Aid, with responsibility for finance, administration, HR, and organisational systems. As part of the leadership team, she helps ensure the organisation operates smoothly, safely, and in line with our values.

PREVENTION & OUTREACH

Prevention Education & Community Engagement Practitioner

The Prevention Education & Community Engagement Practitioner leads Shetland Women’s Aid’s prevention and outreach work through delivering education, training, awareness-raising activities, and partnership working. The role focuses on challenging gender-based violence, supporting community awareness, and promoting long-term cultural change across Shetland.

ADULT SERVICE

3 x Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate & Support Practitioners

Our Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate & Support Practitioners provide emotional and practical support to women affected by domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence. Working in a trauma-informed and person-centred way, they support women to increase safety, understand their rights and options, and navigate services including housing, health, social work, and the criminal justice system.

3 x Trauma Therapists

Our Trauma Therapists provide therapeutic support to survivors of domestic abuse and trauma. Working in a trauma-informed, person-centred, and neurodivergent-supportive way, they use a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, EFT, and CRM, to support healing, recovery, and emotional wellbeing.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICE

Children and Young People’s Therapeutic Counsellor

The Children and Young People’s Therapeutic Counsellor provides therapeutic support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse, trauma, and emotional wellbeing difficulties. Working in a safe, confidential, and child-centred way, the role uses a range of evidence-based and creative approaches tailored to each young person’s age, needs, and experiences, helping them build resilience, understanding, and confidence.

Children and Young People’s Therapeutic Support Practitioner

The Children and Young People’s Therapeutic Support Practitioner provides practical and emotional support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse, family breakdown, trauma, and other challenging life experiences. Working in a trauma-informed and child-centred way, the role focuses on helping young people feel safe, supported, and understood, while promoting resilience, wellbeing, and positive relationships.

VOLUNTEERS

Board of Trustees

Shetland Women’s Aid is supported by a voluntary Board of Trustees who oversee the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. Our trustees bring a range of skills, knowledge, and experience, helping to ensure that our work remains accountable, sustainable, and rooted in our feminist values and commitment to supporting women, children, and young people across Shetland.

If you are interested in joining the Shetland Women’s Aid team, please keep an eye on our vacancies page or get in touch for an informal conversation.