Chloe Roberts
Trauma Informed Design Consultant, Metamorphia
Chloe will be speaking during the 'Degendering the City' session at the Quality of Life: Remaking the post-industrial city day conference in Manchester on Friday 4 October 2024
Chloe Roberts is one of the first trauma-informed design consultants in the UK’s built environment sector. She holds a BA(Hons) and MArch in Architecture specialising in trauma-informed design, Chloe is driven by a passion to reshape how we think about spaces, ensuring they promote healing, safety, and resilience for all. Her unique approach stems from both professional expertise and lived experience, which informs her mission to create environments that support trauma recovery and personal growth.
Growing up in Liverpool, one of the UK’s most deprived cities, Chloe witnessed firsthand the effects of communal trauma, poverty, and violence on individuals and communities. After her own diagnosis of PTSD in 2017, she became deeply aware of the limitations in traditional design practices, particularly how poorly designed environments can hinder healing. This inspired Chloe to dedicate her career to trauma-informed design.
Her thesis research embodies these principles by serving as a blueprint for public spaces that prioritise mental and emotional well-being. The project draws upon Carl Jung’s theory of individuation, demonstrating how thoughtful design can facilitate personal transformation and community resilience.
Today, Chloe runs her own practice, Metamorphia, where she provides workshops to educate architects, developers, and other professionals on trauma-informed design principles and application. She also works as a consultant, helping organisations integrate these principles into their projects. Through her work, Chloe aims to create more empathetic, safe, and inclusive environments, bridging the gap between design and mental health.
Chloe is dedicated to leading the conversation on how trauma-informed design can positively impact urban environments and is committed to helping professionals apply these principles in their work.
