TESTIMONIAL - Dr Lisa Cherry OBE

"Emmerline brings extensive knowledge and experience, warmth coupled with a way of working that quietly transforms people and systems."

Dr Lisa Cherry OBE

Trauma‑Informed Systems Leader, Author & Researcher

"I worked with the ATR programme as a consultant for 5 years. I was commissioned by Emmerline Irving who I worked closely with over those 5 years. The vision, the understanding of large system change and the capacity to bring people together was quite incredible. The approach was grounded, relational and deeply respectful of several intersecting complex ‘places’ within a system of 5 Local Authorities. Bringing expertise without ego, curiosity without judgement and a way of ‘holding’ that made sure that everyone involved felt important and part of the community was wonderful.

"The work we engaged in supported trauma‑informed and responsive practice, strengthening workforce wellbeing by giving permission for reflection, pacing and boundaries. It centred equity and lived experience in ways that felt authentic rather than performative and supported partners to embed practices that continue to ripple through teams and partnerships across West Yorkshire.

"If you want to shift culture, not just policy, then you need Emm beside you and your team!"

About ATR

We Are ATR is a values-led company specialising in adversity, trauma and resilience.

We support organisations, systems and workforces to become trauma-informed, trauma-responsive, prevention-focused and evidence-led. Our work helps partners understand what sits beneath demand, harm, distress, conflict, disengagement and workforce pressure, and respond in ways that improve outcomes rather than compound harm.

We work across the systems, services and organisations that shape people’s lives, including public services, health and care, housing, education, criminal justice, community safety, recovery partnerships, voluntary and community organisations, employers and commercial partners.

Our simple proposition is this:

We help organisations move from awareness to action, and from good intention to measurable change.

Why Choose We Are ATR

Many providers offer training, consultancy or evaluation. We bring all three together through ATR Academy, Think ATR and ATR Respond.

This means partners can build workforce capability, generate insight and evidence, and receive practical implementation support through one integrated relationship. We help organisations understand what is happening, decide what needs to change, equip people to work differently and measure the difference made.

What Services Do We Are ATR Offer

One-off Commissions: For a specific piece of work, such as a training session, workshop, event, review, report, keynote, facilitation session or short consultancy project.

Bespoke Programmes: For organisations that need a structured package of support over several weeks or months, combining training, insight, implementation, workforce wellbeing and evaluation.

Retained support: For leaders, teams or organisations who want ongoing access to advice, coaching, mentoring, facilitation and practical implementation support.

Membership: For organisations and individuals who want connection, resources, learning opportunities and tiered levels of support.

Strategic partnerships: For systems, places, partnerships or large organisations seeking long-term trauma-responsive change across multiple teams, services, sectors or geographies.

Contact Us

For more information about our services email: hello@weareatr.com