Workplace Investigations

Trauma‑Informed Workplace Investigations

Independent Workplace (HR) Investigator for Fair, Practical and Defensible Outcomes.

Workplace investigations sit at the heart of organisational integrity and often at the heart of people’s most difficult experiences at work.

I provide independent, trauma-informed workplace investigations that combine robust HR practice, accredited investigative methodology, and a deep understanding of the human experience within conflict.

As a TCM-accredited investigator with extensive experience leading complex employee relations cases, I ensure every investigation is procedurally fair, legally sound, proportionate, and commercially grounded.

Alongside this, my psychotherapy training enables me to approach each case with sensitivity and insight into how stress, conflict, and trauma can influence communication, perception, and recall.

When to bring in an External Investigator

 You may benefit from independent support when:

• A grievance or disciplinary cases is complex or high risk

• Allegations involve senior staff or potential conflicts of interest

• Internal HR capacity is stretched

• Employees have raised concerns about fairness or bias

• The situation involves sensitive or potentially distressing content.

An external investigator brings impartiality, credibility and reassurance - for your organisation and people.

Types of Investigations I support

• Disciplinary investigations

• Grievance investigations

• Bullying and Harassment cases

• Historical or past case reviews

• Whistleblowing-related concerns

• Complex or sensitive workplace issues

Each investigation is scoped carefully to ensure a clear, proportionate and legally sound approach.

Who I work with

•  SMEs without in-house HR

• Organisations needing and independent perspective

• HR teams needing additional capacity or specialist expertise

• Schools

• Local Authorities

• Charities

Where I work

I work across South Wales, including Monmouthshire, Swansea, Cardiff, Powys, as well as Bristol and surrounding areas. I also work remotely across the UK.

Why work with me?

My approach is grounded in four principles:

• People-centred – creating a respectful, structured process where individuals feel heard, supported, and able to participate fully.

• Trauma‑informed practice – recognising the emotional impact of workplace conflict and adapting the process to support psychological safety without compromising fairness.

• Rigorous, defensible investigation – applying clear methodology, evidence‑based analysis, and procedurally fair practice to reach balanced and well-supported findings.

• Commercially Grounded - balancing fairness with practicality and ensuring investigations are proportionate, focused and mindful of time, cost and organisational impact.

A Balanced Approach

This blend of HR expertise, investigative practice and psychological insight allows me to hold both the procedural and the human aspects of workplace conflict personal.

Whether the case is straightforward or highly sensitive, I bring clarity, structure and calm professionalism to every stage of the process.