Specialist Trauma Counselling
Trauma counselling is a specialist form of therapy that supports people who have experienced sexual trauma. It offers a safe, confidential space to explore the emotional impact of trauma, understand how it may be affecting daily life, and learn ways to cope with symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks, or emotional numbness.
What kind of support do we offer?
We provide one‑to‑one counselling for individuals affected by rape, sexual violence, or child sexual abuse. Support is tailored to your personal experiences and needs, allowing you to work at your own pace. Through ongoing sessions, our focus is on helping you feel supported while developing coping strategies and building resilience over time.
How much do I have to share?
When you attend counselling with us, you are always in control of your own story and the pace at which you wish to share your experiences. Our counsellors will never pressure you to discuss anything you are not comfortable talking about. You have complete autonomy over what you choose to share in each session, ensuring that your boundaries are respected at all times. This approach allows you to feel safe and supported, enabling you to engage with the counselling process in a way that feels right for you.
Who is this service for?
For adults, adolescents and children aged from 5 years.
How do I make a referral?
All you need to do to make a counselling referral is call 01227 451753. Our office is open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
We will take a few contact details from you and then arrange a time and date for you to come in for an assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Following your counselling referral, you will receive a call from us to ascertain more information. You will then be placed on our assessment wait list. All our assessments are completed either in person at one of our sites or online.
At the assessment we will take the time to ensure we are the right service for you. We’ll also discuss your availability to find appointment times that work, the more flexibility you have will help with allocating you to one of our counsellors.
Our counselling sessions are completely free. We do accept donations.
A counsellor would see you once a week on the same day and at the same time. We offer 12 sessions.
Each session lasts for fifty minutes.
If you're a friend, parent, relative or partner of someone who has experienced sexual violence, we can offer counselling sessions for you too. We offer 6 sessions.
Our waiting list for counselling does change depending on the amount of referrals we have each month. However, the more available you are, the faster you are likely to be seen.
"I personally have had a really positive experience with this service. I feel extremely grateful that I’ve had access to this service. My counsellor has been excellent, and I have valued every session given to me. Thank you."
Survivor
Our counselling helpline
Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00