PTSD Resolution at CIISec LIVE 2025 Conference

PTSD Resolution at CIISec LIVE 2025 Conference, Addressing Mental Health Crisis in Cybersecurity

Mental health charity to showcase trauma-aware support services and lead panel discussion on
supporting employees through personal crises

PTSD Resolution, the UK-based mental health charity specialising in trauma therapy, announces its
participation at CIISec LIVE 2025, the premier cybersecurity conference taking place on 25
November 2025 at the Hilton London Heathrow.

PTSD Resolution is offering CIISec members complimentary Trauma Awareness Training and
Education (TATE) courses in early 2025: a one-hour introductory session on 29th January and a
comprehensive half-day workshop on 11th February. These interactive sessions, led by
experienced Human Givens trauma therapists, equip managers and HR professionals with practical
skills to recognise trauma and burnout, and create supportive workplace environments.

At the conference PTSD Resolution will participate as a panel speaker in a critical workshop session
titled "Supporting Employees Through Life's Most Difficult Moments." This builds on its strategic
partnership with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) launched in May 2025,

The panel discussion will confront the reality that illness, bereavement, mental health crises, and
other major life challenges don't stop when employees clock in. The interactive session will move
beyond standard HR policies to explore how organisations can cultivate truly human-centred
cultures that support their people when they need it most, addressing the immense pressure on
managers who often feel ill-equipped to handle sensitive situations.

"The cybersecurity profession faces unique psychological pressures that mirror the trauma we
regularly treat in military veterans,"said Colonel Tony Gauvain (Retired), Chairman of PTSD
Resolution. "With over half of cybersecurity professionals reporting serious mental health impacts
from work-related stress, we cannot afford to maintain the 'professional façade' when it comes to
mental wellbeing. This panel discussion will provide practical insights for organisations to better
support their teams through both work-related trauma and personal crises."

The partnership between PTSD Resolution and CIISec addresses a critical gap in mental health
support for cybersecurity professionals, who face constant pressure defending against an estimated
8.58 million cyber crimes annually in the UK. Recent research from CIISec's State of the Profession
report reveals that 51% of cybersecurity professionals experience serious mental health impacts
from work-related stress.

At the CIISec exhibition, PTSD Resolution will showcase:

⭕ Information on trauma awareness training programmes, including the introductory Trauma Awareness Training for Everyone (TATE) workshops
⭕Details of confidential therapy services available to CIISec members through a network of 200 accredited therapists
⭕Resources for organisations seeking to implement comprehensive mental health support strategies
⭕Free services for UK Armed Forces veterans in the cybersecurity sector

Amanda Finch, CEO of CIISec, previously commented on the partnership: "The mental wellbeing of
cybersecurity professionals is intrinsically linked to the security of our digital infrastructure. By
providing our members with access to these specialist services, we're not only supporting individual
wellbeing but also strengthening the UK's cyber defence capabilities through a more resilient
workforce."

PTSD Resolution's Human Givens Therapy (HGT) approach has proven effective in treating
executive burnout and trauma in high-pressure roles. The charity provides an average of seven
therapy sessions per treatment programme, with services accessible without requiring employer or
medical referral.

CIISec LIVE 2025 will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators for a day of cutting-
edge insights, panel debates, interactive discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities
with senior decision-makers in cybersecurity.

For more information about PTSD Resolution's participation at CIISec LIVE 2025, or to arrange
interviews, please visit https://ptsdresolution.org