Crisis & emotional distress
Calm, compassionate guidance for mental health crisis, trauma, PTSD and overwhelming situations.
Portsmouth-based crisis and community support
Reach for the stars
Helping people overcome life’s challenges and find their unstoppable momentum.
Professional, practical and deeply human support for people facing trauma, crisis, recovery, isolation, safeguarding worries and overwhelming life pressure.
Lord Mayor’s Civic Medal 2026
University Alumni Impact Award 2026
Community-led support in Portsmouth
Portsmouth rooted
Built around local people, real pressure and practical community action.
Compassion first
No judgement. No shame. Just steady support when life feels heavy.
Recognised impact
Award-winning commitment to empowerment, resilience and civic care.
No judgement. No shame.
When life becomes too much, the first step should feel safe.
Climb Nova Consultancy exists for people who need steady guidance, honest encouragement and practical support at difficult moments. The work is rooted in compassion, lived understanding, community connection and belief in a person’s capacity to rebuild.
No judgement. No shame. Just support, compassion, and people who genuinely care.
How Climb Nova helps
Practical support through real life challenges.
Clear guidance, human connection and grounded next steps for people, families and communities.
Recovery & resilience
Support with addiction recovery, relapse prevention, life skills and rebuilding daily momentum.
Safety & stability
Guidance around domestic abuse, coercive control, safeguarding, housing insecurity and debt anxiety.
Recognised impact
Award-winning community empowerment, rooted in Portsmouth.
Recognition from civic, university and community organisations reflects the heart of the work: helping people rebuild with dignity, courage and connection.
2026
Portsmouth Lord Mayor’s Civic Medal Recipient
A powerful local recognition of service, compassion and community impact.
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Trusted by people who value compassion in action.
“Their professionalism, attentiveness and genuine care stood out. The advice felt actionable, empowering and tailored to my situation.”
Graham B.
“From the first interaction, I felt heard and understood. Their support helped me feel clearer, more positive and ready to move forward.”
Tracey B.
Take the next step
You do not have to face this alone.
Speak directly with John Ryder for calm, practical guidance.
