Dr Gillie Jenkinson is an award-winning psychotherapist, author, and Director at Hope Valley Counselling in the United Kingdom. With more than 30 years of experience, she specialises in recovery from cultic, spiritual, and coercive abuse, as well as trauma arising from sexual and relationship violence. A former member of a Bible-based cult, Dr Jenkinson combines her lived experience with extensive clinical and research expertise to support survivors in rebuilding autonomy, trust, and a sense of self after experiences of undue influence. She is the author of Walking Free from the Trauma of Coercive, Cultic and Spiritual Abuse: A Workbook for Recovery and Growth (Routledge, 2023), which presents a structured model for post-cult recovery grounded in Gestalt and trauma theory. Dr Jenkinson was featured delivering her Walking Free Counselling approach in the BBC documentary Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army and frequently provides interviews and commentary for media on coercive and cultic dynamics. She also offers professional training, supervision, and consultation internationally, helping therapists and organizations develop safe, informed approaches to post-cult and spiritual trauma recovery.www.hopevalleycounselling.com