Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service Incorporated Phoenix Support & Advocacy

Our Patron

Dr Jessica Taylor

“Pathologisation and victim-blaming is baked into every system… understand that it is not you that is broken, but our systems of power.”

Dr Jessica Taylor
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Phoenix is a beacon of hope and transformation, championing survivors' voices and fostering healing.

Dr Jessica Taylor Phoenix Patron

Dr Jessica Taylor — Global Advocate

Dr Jessica Taylor

Her Story

Psychologist Bestselling Author Campaigner

Jessica Taylor is a British psychologist, bestselling author and campaigner who specialises in trauma-informed and anti-victim-blaming approaches to supporting women and girls affected by abuse and exploitation.

She is the author of Why Women Are Blamed for Everything and Sexy But Psycho, both international bestsellers highlighting systemic bias against women.

Patron launch — Dr Jessica Taylor with Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service

Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service is deeply honoured to welcome Dr Jessica Taylor as our Patron. Her lifelong dedication to challenging victim-blaming cultures and advancing trauma-informed advocacy mirrors the values at the heart of Phoenix. Together, we will continue working to amplify the voices of survivors, promote systemic accountability, and drive cultural change across communities. This partnership strengthens our vision of a world where every survivor is heard, believed, and supported without judgment.

Dr Taylor's leadership will guide Phoenix in expanding our education, outreach, and advocacy programs—empowering individuals and organisations to approach trauma recovery with empathy, evidence, and strength.

Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service is honoured to collaborate with Dr Jessica Taylor in continuing our mission to challenge stigma, inspire change and strengthen community understanding of trauma-informed practice.

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