About Tracey Piper

I’ve spent more than 30 years working across the whole HR lifecycle — from hands‑on operational roles to senior strategic positions in large, complex organisations. Over that time, I’ve become deeply familiar with UK employment legislation and how it plays out in real workplaces. I’ve supported organisations through policy development, employee relations, organisational change, and the creation of people practices that are both legally sound and genuinely workable.

As my career evolved, I found myself drawn more and more to the human side of work — the stress, the emotions, the confidence knocks, and the pressures that sit behind so many HR issues. That curiosity led me to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and create Piper Healing Therapies, where I support people with anxiety, overwhelm, grief, and emotional regulation.

Bringing these two worlds together has shaped the way I work today. I understand the legislation and the processes, but I also understand the people behind them — the managers trying to do the right thing, the employees navigating difficult moments, and the business owners juggling a lot at once.

Now, I use this blend of HR expertise and therapeutic insight to help SMEs meet their statutory obligations and build strong, fair, and confident people practices without needing an in‑house HR team. My support covers the full spectrum of employment legislation, but it’s delivered in a way that feels clear, calm, and human.

Compliance matters — of course it does — but for me, it’s always about people first. I want workplaces to feel safe, respectful, and supportive. I want leaders to feel more assured in their decisions. And I want employees to feel heard, understood, and treated fairly.

Ultimately, I just enjoy helping people and organisations feel more grounded, supported, and able to move forward with confidence — whether that’s through clear HR guidance or the therapeutic insight I bring from my work at Piper Healing Therapies.