Everyone is made for connection. No exceptions
Specialist self-injury support for individuals with learning disabilities, and the organizations that serve them
What do we do?
We’re self-injury specialists, dedicated to transforming the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism and the organisations supporting them.
Our core offer is a tailored self-injury support package for frontline teams, equipping them with new tools, for identifying and overcoming the root causes of self-injury with the individual they are supporting.
In parallel to this, we collaborate with leadership teams to embed trauma-informed principles across culture and systems, empowering them to foster an environment of emotional safety, empathetic connections, and compassionate support.
We embrace this dual approach because we firmly believe that enduring change for individuals in distress is most effectively achieved when it occurs alongside culture transformation.
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What We Offer

Self-injury Consultation
Development, training and plans for teams and organisations in support of individuals who self-injure.
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Online Courses
Equipping individuals and teams with the knowledge they need to deliver their best work.
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Related Support
Bereavement & Learning Disabilities Services. Trauma-informed organisational change
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Our People

Dr Beverley Samways
Bev is the founder, director and CEO of Unique Connections, and a self-injury specialist, with twenty years of experience.
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Jenny Cavendish
Jenny Cavendish Unique Connections’ Specialist Advisor and a recognised UK self-harm specialist.
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Dan Potter
Dan is a Director of Unique Connections and is responsible for overseeing governance and strategy.
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Get In Touch
Maybe there is one individual you are concerned about.
Maybe you want to know how we can help your team or organisation with those you support who self-injure.
Whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you.
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