Louise Bayston

Louise Bayston has extensive experience in domestic abuse training and support services, currently serving as the Domestic Abuse Training Project Manager at Refuge since September 2017, where responsibilities include developing inclusive training materials and creating scalable delivery models. Previous roles include Senior Operations Manager and IDVA Service Manager at Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership, as well as Domestic Abuse Trainer and Consultant while self-employed. Notable earlier positions include Team Leader at Hestia Housing and Support and ADVANCE Advocacy and Non-Violence Community Education, focusing on operational management and high-quality service delivery for survivors of domestic violence. Louise Bayston holds a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Middlesex University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from De Montfort University.