Shore Psychology is the first social enterprise in Scotland with the mission to improve access to psychology over profit for shareholders. We understand the urgent and unmet need for accessible, trauma-informed and neuro-inclusive mental health support for marginalised and vulnerable segments of our communities. Shore began trading in January 2025 and our services include psychological therapies, neurodevelopmental assessments for ADHD and autism, speech and language therapy, counselling, and play therapy. We also offer training and consultancy for organisations and teams. On the surface, Shore operates in a similar way to private practices where self-employed qualified clinicians deliver services to improve clients’ mental health and wellbeing. However, all surplus from fee-paying services is used to provide therapy and assessments for those most at risk of trauma reactions through our two local charity partners. We also provide trauma training for their staff, so they are equipped to identify trauma reactions in their service users. This is an exciting time to join Shore. We opened our doors in January 2025 and have recently been nominated in the ‘One to Watch’ category by Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2025.