About

The change I wanted to see…

I’m Rachael Reign—survivor, speaker, advocate, and founder of Surviving Universal UK, a grassroots movement supporting those impacted by spiritual and cultic abuse. My work is deeply personal and rooted in lived experience. I turned my story of coercion and survival into a mission for truth, justice, and change.

I’ve contributed to major media investigations like BBC Panorama, advised national safeguarding bodies, and trained organisations on how to spot and stop spiritual abuse. Whether I’m speaking on stage, in the press, or within faith spaces, my message remains the same: accountability is not persecution—and healing is possible.

When I’m not advocating, I’m studying law, raising my son, and building bridges between lived experience and systems that must do better. Want to work together? Keep swiping to see how to book me.

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What I Offer

Interested in booking me for an event? Do read on…

Speaking. Training. Consultancy.

I deliver impactful, survivor-led talks on cultic and spiritual abuse, coercive control, safeguarding failures, and trauma recovery. Whether in live events, training rooms, or televised panels, I speak with raw clarity, legal insight, and a message rooted in lived experience: accountability is not persecution.

I offer bespoke training for charities, faith groups, safeguarding professionals, young people in educational settings and organisations seeking to:
• Understand and address spiritual & ritual abuse (SARA)
• Build trauma-informed safeguarding frameworks
• Rebuild trust after institutional harm
• Promote ethical leadership and survivor inclusion

As a consultant, I support media and TV teams in crafting accurate, sensitive portrayals of cultic abuse, coercion, and survival. I’ve advised on multiple high-profile storylines and help shape narratives that honour truth while avoiding harm.

I’m also available for:
• Panel discussions & expert debates
• Podcast guest speaking
• TV/radio interviews
• Survivor-informed consultancy on high-control environments

If your project or platform is about truth, justice, and ethical storytelling—I’m ready to join the conversation.

Please email me in the first instance with your request and we’ll take it from there!
Info@survivinguniversaluk.org

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Support for Cultic & Spiritual Abuse

Validation is a Powerful Thing…

If you’ve experienced harm in a cult or high-control group, you’re not alone—and you’re not invisible.

I’m not a therapist, but I am a cult and spiritual abuse expert with lived experience and years of frontline advocacy. I offer:
• A listening ear
• Signposting to safe resources
• Survivor-led advocacy
• The opportunity to speak your truth on our platform.

This space is open to ALL survivors and victims of cultic and spiritual abuse—not just those impacted by the UCKG.

Live in Lambeth? You can now attend our in-person drop-in sessions to access the same support face-to-face. Taking place in Brixton Library every Tuesday between 10-1pm. Simply drop in!

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For Loved Ones

If someone you care about has been affected by a cult or controlling spiritual group, your pain and confusion are valid too. Watching someone you love go through that can feel devastating.

I’m here to support you with insight, understanding, and guidance. Whether you want to better support your loved one, understand what’s happening, or simply be heard—you matter here too.

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Want to connect 1-to-1, get advocacy in making police reports, accessing mental health services, or share your story?
DM me or email info@survivinguniversaluk.org.
Surviving Universal UK is here to support, advocate, and validate—no matter where you are on this journey.

In the Press

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