Sexual Abuse Counselling in Atherstone
Hello, I am Michelle , a qualified Person-centred counsellor. In life we can all lose our way. This can lead to anxiety, depression, confusion, low self-esteem and other negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Hello, I am Michelle , a qualified Person-centred counsellor. In life we can all lose our way. This can lead to anxiety, depression, confusion, low self-esteem and other negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
As a psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and/or have a diagnosis of BPD. I work with people who experience overwhelming triggers that disrupt their present relationships and sabotage their daily lives. My aim is to support you to unpack and understand your experiences, learn useful and research-backed tools, and work towards reclaiming a sense of wellbeing, confidence and safety in your life.
The goal is for you to leave therapy with the power to foster authentic connections, trust yourself again and finally feel safe in your world.
As a psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and/or have a diagnosis of BPD. I work with people who experience overwhelming triggers that disrupt their present relationships and sabotage their daily lives. My aim is to support you to unpack and understand your experiences, learn useful and research-backed tools, and work towards reclaiming a sense of wellbeing, confidence and safety in your life.
The goal is for you to leave therapy with the power to foster authentic connections, trust yourself again and finally feel safe in your world.
I’m a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s bringing you to therapy or supervision. I work relationally, tailoring each session to your needs and goals. In therapy, I support you in understanding yourself with compassion. In supervision, we reflect together to deepen your practice and confidence. Regular reviews help ensure our work stays focused, supportive, and growthful. I offer a free initial session to explore whether working together feels right for you.
I’m a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s bringing you to therapy or supervision. I work relationally, tailoring each session to your needs and goals. In therapy, I support you in understanding yourself with compassion. In supervision, we reflect together to deepen your practice and confidence. Regular reviews help ensure our work stays focused, supportive, and growthful. I offer a free initial session to explore whether working together feels right for you.
As humans, life can feel a bit messy for us all at times. We all experience a wide array of emotions on this journey called life, but there are times when we feel more stressed, overwhelmed, or lower in mood than usual and for longer periods of time. This can be difficult to navigate through by yourself, so you may feel talking therapy could be helpful to help understand and explore what may be going on and to help you move forward. Building awareness of our behaviours and thought processes isn’t always easy and is often avoided, but with support and compassion, I can sit with you through it.
As humans, life can feel a bit messy for us all at times. We all experience a wide array of emotions on this journey called life, but there are times when we feel more stressed, overwhelmed, or lower in mood than usual and for longer periods of time. This can be difficult to navigate through by yourself, so you may feel talking therapy could be helpful to help understand and explore what may be going on and to help you move forward. Building awareness of our behaviours and thought processes isn’t always easy and is often avoided, but with support and compassion, I can sit with you through it.
Are you feeling lost after grief or trauma, caught in emotional highs and lows, or struggling with motivation or a sense of purpose? Maybe you find yourself repeating patterns in relationships or battling imposter feelings. You might also be navigating life as a neurodivergent person in a world that isn’t always designed for the way you think or feel. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening, process painful experiences, and build the skills and self-compassion to move toward a life that feels meaningful and grounded in what truly matters to you.
Are you feeling lost after grief or trauma, caught in emotional highs and lows, or struggling with motivation or a sense of purpose? Maybe you find yourself repeating patterns in relationships or battling imposter feelings. You might also be navigating life as a neurodivergent person in a world that isn’t always designed for the way you think or feel. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening, process painful experiences, and build the skills and self-compassion to move toward a life that feels meaningful and grounded in what truly matters to you.
My background is of a long standing NHS Professional who is dedicated to caring for others. I became a counsellor because it was an alternative way to help people and to build on a profession I love but within a different area. My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space where you can fully express, explore and experiment with any feelings, thoughts and emotions that you may be struggling with.
My background is of a long standing NHS Professional who is dedicated to caring for others. I became a counsellor because it was an alternative way to help people and to build on a profession I love but within a different area. My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space where you can fully express, explore and experiment with any feelings, thoughts and emotions that you may be struggling with.
If you find yourself overthinking, putting everyone else first, struggling with low self-esteem, or worrying that people will leave or reject you? or maybe your avoiding? These patterns can be exhausting, especially when they affect your relationships, confidence, and day-to-day life. I specialise in supporting adults who grew up in emotionally unsafe, unpredictable, or invalidating environments and are still feeling the impact of those early experiences today.
Fancy a virtual coffee? Book a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, share little on what’s going on and get a feel for how we can work together.
If you find yourself overthinking, putting everyone else first, struggling with low self-esteem, or worrying that people will leave or reject you? or maybe your avoiding? These patterns can be exhausting, especially when they affect your relationships, confidence, and day-to-day life. I specialise in supporting adults who grew up in emotionally unsafe, unpredictable, or invalidating environments and are still feeling the impact of those early experiences today.
Fancy a virtual coffee? Book a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, share little on what’s going on and get a feel for how we can work together.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’ve lost your way—but you don’t always know why, or how to make it stop. Maybe you've tried talking to friends, your parents, school or distracting yourself, but nothing really seems to help for long. You just want to feel better—to feel like you again.
As a counsellor, I’m here to walk alongside you at your pace. Whether you're carrying past pain, navigating a stressful change, or feeling stuck in emotion you can't name, therapy can be the space where it starts to make sense.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’ve lost your way—but you don’t always know why, or how to make it stop. Maybe you've tried talking to friends, your parents, school or distracting yourself, but nothing really seems to help for long. You just want to feel better—to feel like you again.
As a counsellor, I’m here to walk alongside you at your pace. Whether you're carrying past pain, navigating a stressful change, or feeling stuck in emotion you can't name, therapy can be the space where it starts to make sense.
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I have more than 10 years experience working within the domestic and sexual abuse.
Hi my name is Natalie. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in Nottingham. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space to enable you to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I work within the Humanistic person centered approach and I believe that given the right conditions, through therapy, positive changes can be made. I offer counselling for all ages, individuals, couples, EAP, and group work. I work with both long and short term clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, complex mental health and PTSD
I have more than 10 years experience working within the domestic and sexual abuse.
Hi my name is Natalie. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in Nottingham. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space to enable you to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I work within the Humanistic person centered approach and I believe that given the right conditions, through therapy, positive changes can be made. I offer counselling for all ages, individuals, couples, EAP, and group work. I work with both long and short term clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, complex mental health and PTSD
I have advanced training in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse,bereavement and complex Trauma.
Deciding to come for counselling can be a hard decision to make however, it can be very beneficial in improving how you think and feel about the difficulty that you are experiencing enabling you to find a solution that best suits your needs. My aim is to offer a service that is unique to you by actively listening to your concerns in a safe environment that is genuine, understanding and accepting: I acknowledge that it takes courage to ask for this support. I have worked with a variety of different clients, all in different ways, where I endeavour to meet their needs just as I would endeavour to meet yours.
I have advanced training in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse,bereavement and complex Trauma.
Deciding to come for counselling can be a hard decision to make however, it can be very beneficial in improving how you think and feel about the difficulty that you are experiencing enabling you to find a solution that best suits your needs. My aim is to offer a service that is unique to you by actively listening to your concerns in a safe environment that is genuine, understanding and accepting: I acknowledge that it takes courage to ask for this support. I have worked with a variety of different clients, all in different ways, where I endeavour to meet their needs just as I would endeavour to meet yours.
I offer personalised therapy sessions for children and adults to address emotional, behavioural, and cognitive challenges. I support individuals who may be struggling with knowing what they need from therapy, working together to create a plan to ensure their goals are identified and met.
I offer personalised therapy sessions for children and adults to address emotional, behavioural, and cognitive challenges. I support individuals who may be struggling with knowing what they need from therapy, working together to create a plan to ensure their goals are identified and met.
I am also experienced in supporting those who have experienced sexual assault and rape and survivors of childhood sexual abuse including those that have dissociative symptoms due to the trauma that they have experienced.
Hello, my name is Helen, very often things stand in our way to us enjoying even the simplest pleasures in life. You may need help with Anger, Anxiety, Guilt, Shame, Depression or Stress. You may be experiencing a Relationship Breakdown, struggling to come to terms with the death of someone or you may want to become more self aware, then Vision Counselling Service is here to help you. I am a counsellor, supervisor & manager of Vision Counselling offering you a choice of counsellors best suited to your counselling needs . Do feel free to book a confidential telephone call to discuss your requirements further.
I am also experienced in supporting those who have experienced sexual assault and rape and survivors of childhood sexual abuse including those that have dissociative symptoms due to the trauma that they have experienced.
Hello, my name is Helen, very often things stand in our way to us enjoying even the simplest pleasures in life. You may need help with Anger, Anxiety, Guilt, Shame, Depression or Stress. You may be experiencing a Relationship Breakdown, struggling to come to terms with the death of someone or you may want to become more self aware, then Vision Counselling Service is here to help you. I am a counsellor, supervisor & manager of Vision Counselling offering you a choice of counsellors best suited to your counselling needs . Do feel free to book a confidential telephone call to discuss your requirements further.
I worked previously in a rape and sexual assault counselling service.
I offer sensitivity and patience in addressing, at your pace, the trauma and remembrance of such assaults on the body and flash backs. Dissociative process might be present with memory gaps that add greater confusion. Sometimes, mental health diagnoses is present. I work with you underneath that label to address what is important to you and build resilience
I worked previously in a rape and sexual assault counselling service.
I offer sensitivity and patience in addressing, at your pace, the trauma and remembrance of such assaults on the body and flash backs. Dissociative process might be present with memory gaps that add greater confusion. Sometimes, mental health diagnoses is present. I work with you underneath that label to address what is important to you and build resilience
As your therapist, I can guide & nurture you towards calm, self-confidence & change. We'll explore your history - generational patterns before & after your birth, your childhood, your relationships, any trauma’s, & find a holistic route to understand why you may respond to situations / relationships / yourself in the way that you do. Maybe you’ve heard of shadow work? How the unconscious parts of ourselves create both helpful & unhelpful patterns in our behaviour & relationships. I work from a therapeutic space in Clarendon Park, Leicester and I also offer zoom & walk-and-talk sessions at The Botanic Gardens in Leicester.
As your therapist, I can guide & nurture you towards calm, self-confidence & change. We'll explore your history - generational patterns before & after your birth, your childhood, your relationships, any trauma’s, & find a holistic route to understand why you may respond to situations / relationships / yourself in the way that you do. Maybe you’ve heard of shadow work? How the unconscious parts of ourselves create both helpful & unhelpful patterns in our behaviour & relationships. I work from a therapeutic space in Clarendon Park, Leicester and I also offer zoom & walk-and-talk sessions at The Botanic Gardens in Leicester.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, as well as individuals healing from sexual abuse and building self esteem.
Stuck in the same relationship patterns? Struggling to connect, communicate, or move on from the past? I help individuals and couples break free from what’s holding them back.
Using an integrative approach, we’ll uncover patterns beneath the surface, process past experiences, and build more secure, fulfilling relationships. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space to explore challenges such as conflict, disconnection, and the impact of trauma.
My style is warm, direct, and focused on real change not just talking, but gaining understanding and moving forward. I also offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, as well as individuals healing from sexual abuse and building self esteem.
Stuck in the same relationship patterns? Struggling to connect, communicate, or move on from the past? I help individuals and couples break free from what’s holding them back.
Using an integrative approach, we’ll uncover patterns beneath the surface, process past experiences, and build more secure, fulfilling relationships. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space to explore challenges such as conflict, disconnection, and the impact of trauma.
My style is warm, direct, and focused on real change not just talking, but gaining understanding and moving forward. I also offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Abuse can have a significant affect on mental health. Whether the abuse happened as a child or as an adult, abusive experiences can lead to low mood, high anxiety, flashbacks to incidents, difficulty trusting others as well as low self-confidence and self-esteem, even when the abuse is historic. These are all normal reactions to difficult and painful experiences. I have worked with people who have experienced abuse for the last 15 years. The work has been transformational for some clients and very helpful for others, whether the abuse is within the family, workplace or within a relationship.
Abuse can have a significant affect on mental health. Whether the abuse happened as a child or as an adult, abusive experiences can lead to low mood, high anxiety, flashbacks to incidents, difficulty trusting others as well as low self-confidence and self-esteem, even when the abuse is historic. These are all normal reactions to difficult and painful experiences. I have worked with people who have experienced abuse for the last 15 years. The work has been transformational for some clients and very helpful for others, whether the abuse is within the family, workplace or within a relationship.
I support children, young people, and adults who feel overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or the lasting effects of sexual abuse and other difficult life experiences.
I specialise in supporting children, young people, and adults affected by trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bereavement, and low self-esteem. I offer integrative counselling alongside EFT and Matrix Reimprinting, providing a safe, compassionate space to process experiences, build resilience, and support lasting emotional healing.
I support children, young people, and adults who feel overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or the lasting effects of sexual abuse and other difficult life experiences.
I specialise in supporting children, young people, and adults affected by trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bereavement, and low self-esteem. I offer integrative counselling alongside EFT and Matrix Reimprinting, providing a safe, compassionate space to process experiences, build resilience, and support lasting emotional healing.
I am passionate about working with trauma, PTSD and with individuals affected by sexual abuse.
I am a counselling psychologist working in the NHS, a senior lecturer and EMDR Therapist with substantial experience working with individuals experiencing a range of psychological difficulties across several settings (e.g., private settings, third sector settings, primary and secondary mental health NHS settings and inpatient psychiatric hospitals).
Currently, I am only offering EMDR to individuals (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). During sessions, I tend to draw on other approaches to develop the therapeutic relationship and enrich your skills and ability to navigate distressing experiences and emotions.
I am passionate about working with trauma, PTSD and with individuals affected by sexual abuse.
I am a counselling psychologist working in the NHS, a senior lecturer and EMDR Therapist with substantial experience working with individuals experiencing a range of psychological difficulties across several settings (e.g., private settings, third sector settings, primary and secondary mental health NHS settings and inpatient psychiatric hospitals).
Currently, I am only offering EMDR to individuals (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). During sessions, I tend to draw on other approaches to develop the therapeutic relationship and enrich your skills and ability to navigate distressing experiences and emotions.
You’ve tried to push through. You’ve read the books, listened to podcasts, maybe even told yourself it’s “not that bad.” But deep down, you know something isn’t shifting. The anxiety lingers, your confidence takes a hit, and the same patterns keep showing up in your relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
You’ve tried to push through. You’ve read the books, listened to podcasts, maybe even told yourself it’s “not that bad.” But deep down, you know something isn’t shifting. The anxiety lingers, your confidence takes a hit, and the same patterns keep showing up in your relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Hiya, I'm Ange, a counsellor from Wolverhampton with 8 years experience of working with clients with deeper, more complex issues, trauma, domestic abuse, childhood abuse, narcissism and more. I will explore ways of supporting you that suit your way of communicating, whether that be through words or more creative approaches. Regardless of where you have been or where you are, I am a true believer in working towards where you want to be with the opportunity to process and grow, with the right therapist. I will help you feel safe and supported and create an environment where you feel able to explore without judgement.
Hiya, I'm Ange, a counsellor from Wolverhampton with 8 years experience of working with clients with deeper, more complex issues, trauma, domestic abuse, childhood abuse, narcissism and more. I will explore ways of supporting you that suit your way of communicating, whether that be through words or more creative approaches. Regardless of where you have been or where you are, I am a true believer in working towards where you want to be with the opportunity to process and grow, with the right therapist. I will help you feel safe and supported and create an environment where you feel able to explore without judgement.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.