Sexual Abuse Counselling in Dereham
Seeking help can feel quite daunting, send me an email and we can have a free consultation over the telephone. I offer pluralistic counselling, which means I can use Person Centered, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Dealing with a range of issues whether it is stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, abuse or grief, talking therapy can help. I have experience working with Domestic Abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. I look forward to offering you a safe space to be heard in a non judgmental and compassionate manner.
Seeking help can feel quite daunting, send me an email and we can have a free consultation over the telephone. I offer pluralistic counselling, which means I can use Person Centered, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Dealing with a range of issues whether it is stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, abuse or grief, talking therapy can help. I have experience working with Domestic Abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. I look forward to offering you a safe space to be heard in a non judgmental and compassionate manner.
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties.
I am delighted to also share that I was awarded the role of Ambassador for Play Therapy by PTUK.
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties.
I am delighted to also share that I was awarded the role of Ambassador for Play Therapy by PTUK.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what is wrong, while others simply know they do not feel like themselves anymore.
I work with adults, children, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, masking, people-pleasing, and relationship difficulties.
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what is wrong, while others simply know they do not feel like themselves anymore.
I work with adults, children, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, masking, people-pleasing, and relationship difficulties.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety.
I work in a trauma-informed, relational way, specialising in complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. With thousands of hours supporting survivors, I understand the care and safety this work requires. I draw on person-centred, attachment-informed and somatic approaches, tailoring therapy to you.
I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety.
I work in a trauma-informed, relational way, specialising in complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. With thousands of hours supporting survivors, I understand the care and safety this work requires. I draw on person-centred, attachment-informed and somatic approaches, tailoring therapy to you.
In addition to an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic & Counselling Counselling (with Attachment training) and a Psychotherapy Degree I am a Trauma Informed trainee, have specific training in: Anxiety & OCD, BPD, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Couples Therapy
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
In addition to an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic & Counselling Counselling (with Attachment training) and a Psychotherapy Degree I am a Trauma Informed trainee, have specific training in: Anxiety & OCD, BPD, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Couples Therapy
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
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Hi, my name is Julie and I am a person-centred counsellor. I work from both Beccles and Norwich Whether you are suffering from anxiety, nerves or depression, trauma or abuse, I can help you look at these issues. You may have an important life decision to make, that you need to find the answers for. I offer a compassionate, confidential and empathic approach whether working with adults, children and all genders and sexualities facilitating you in making positive life changes. As a person-centred therapist, I work alongside you as my client, going at your pace, whilst gaining an empathic and authentic understanding of your life.
Hi, my name is Julie and I am a person-centred counsellor. I work from both Beccles and Norwich Whether you are suffering from anxiety, nerves or depression, trauma or abuse, I can help you look at these issues. You may have an important life decision to make, that you need to find the answers for. I offer a compassionate, confidential and empathic approach whether working with adults, children and all genders and sexualities facilitating you in making positive life changes. As a person-centred therapist, I work alongside you as my client, going at your pace, whilst gaining an empathic and authentic understanding of your life.
Hi, I’m Bryony, and I’m a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor. Chances are you’ve read that a lot today! There are a lot of people to choose from, and a lot of technical terms.
At the end of the day, you're looking for someone to help you feel better.
Maybe you want help with something specific, like anxiety, sexual trauma, bereavement or depression. Or maybe you want to talk about something general, like things not feeling right. I have helped people through all of of these, and will support you in the direction you want to go.
Hi, I’m Bryony, and I’m a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor. Chances are you’ve read that a lot today! There are a lot of people to choose from, and a lot of technical terms.
At the end of the day, you're looking for someone to help you feel better.
Maybe you want help with something specific, like anxiety, sexual trauma, bereavement or depression. Or maybe you want to talk about something general, like things not feeling right. I have helped people through all of of these, and will support you in the direction you want to go.
Here, I offer a respectful and compassionate space.
A space where ways of thinking and feeling can be examined, perhaps old patterns of behaviour no longer feel good to you? Are relationships becoming destructive? Are your boundaries being broken? You may have experienced a loss or a life changing event and need support and space to unpack and understand where you are now.
My aim for my work with my clients is to help them understand what is important for them, to assist and empower clients, to be alongside them as they navigate change or discomfort or something else?
Here, I offer a respectful and compassionate space.
A space where ways of thinking and feeling can be examined, perhaps old patterns of behaviour no longer feel good to you? Are relationships becoming destructive? Are your boundaries being broken? You may have experienced a loss or a life changing event and need support and space to unpack and understand where you are now.
My aim for my work with my clients is to help them understand what is important for them, to assist and empower clients, to be alongside them as they navigate change or discomfort or something else?
I am a Registered and Chartered Forensic Psychologist; with over 12 years of experience working with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and sexual challenges. My work centres on providing a confidential, warm, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a supportive environment.
I am a Registered and Chartered Forensic Psychologist; with over 12 years of experience working with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and sexual challenges. My work centres on providing a confidential, warm, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a supportive environment.
I offer face to face sessions in addition to telephone or online. I practice in the NR6 area of Norwich easily accessed from the NDR. This may be a time in your life when you feel an overwhelming anxiety, low self esteem, depression or sadness. It may be evoked from a current or historic experience. I believe that recognising you are struggling and making the choice to seek help may be your first step towards finding some resolution. I work to assist and support you in exploring your issues and will always allow you direction in the sessions.
I offer face to face sessions in addition to telephone or online. I practice in the NR6 area of Norwich easily accessed from the NDR. This may be a time in your life when you feel an overwhelming anxiety, low self esteem, depression or sadness. It may be evoked from a current or historic experience. I believe that recognising you are struggling and making the choice to seek help may be your first step towards finding some resolution. I work to assist and support you in exploring your issues and will always allow you direction in the sessions.
I am a Systemic and Gestalt counsellor and a registered member of the BACP and I aim to offer a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their feelings. I work with adults and young people. Sometimes we all need help to cope with life's challenges. Therapy can provide the support and framework from which to begin gaining an understanding of yourself and your needs. Talking with a therapist can benefit us in many ways, including giving us a better understanding of our emotions. Therapy can also promote healthy coping mechanisms, improved relationships and achievement of goals.
I am a Systemic and Gestalt counsellor and a registered member of the BACP and I aim to offer a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their feelings. I work with adults and young people. Sometimes we all need help to cope with life's challenges. Therapy can provide the support and framework from which to begin gaining an understanding of yourself and your needs. Talking with a therapist can benefit us in many ways, including giving us a better understanding of our emotions. Therapy can also promote healthy coping mechanisms, improved relationships and achievement of goals.
Hi, I'm Ali. I am a relational Integrative counsellor. All this means is that I am able to draw on a blend of therapeutic ideas and techniques to offer an experience of counselling that is helpful and suits you as an individual. At the heart of my work is a hope that I can offer a warm, open and safe counselling relationship that allows you to speak freely about your thoughts, feelings and emotions. You may have a specific reason for seeking counselling and a clear idea of what you would like to achieve. Perhaps you have a general sense of unhappiness or unease, and you would like some help to explore why that might be.
Hi, I'm Ali. I am a relational Integrative counsellor. All this means is that I am able to draw on a blend of therapeutic ideas and techniques to offer an experience of counselling that is helpful and suits you as an individual. At the heart of my work is a hope that I can offer a warm, open and safe counselling relationship that allows you to speak freely about your thoughts, feelings and emotions. You may have a specific reason for seeking counselling and a clear idea of what you would like to achieve. Perhaps you have a general sense of unhappiness or unease, and you would like some help to explore why that might be.
Starting your counselling journey can be daunting. You have already taken the biggest step in looking for therapy. It’s important to ensure that you can choose a counsellor with whom you feel comfortable and heard. I offer a safe space where there is no judgement and an environment to explore any issues you may be experiencing in a confidential setting. Perhaps something has brought you here, but you aren't sure what you need - I'm available to help you through your counselling journey.
Starting your counselling journey can be daunting. You have already taken the biggest step in looking for therapy. It’s important to ensure that you can choose a counsellor with whom you feel comfortable and heard. I offer a safe space where there is no judgement and an environment to explore any issues you may be experiencing in a confidential setting. Perhaps something has brought you here, but you aren't sure what you need - I'm available to help you through your counselling journey.
When working with trauma, including childhood and adult physical, psychological and sexual abuse, I share Jean Paul Sartre's view that, 'Freedom is what you do with what has been done to you
In my experience, we often come to therapy when we feel stuck in a way of living which has become increasingly difficult and painful to sustain. Perhaps you feel life is simply surviving not thriving; that relationships have become a prison or a battlefield; that you are lost, without purpose or passion; that the future seems more scary than exciting? If any of this resonates with you, my existential approach will help you explore and process any trauma in your past; pain in the present and anxiety about the future. Helping to bring the 'real you' out of hiding and find a more joyful, peaceful and authentic way of living.
When working with trauma, including childhood and adult physical, psychological and sexual abuse, I share Jean Paul Sartre's view that, 'Freedom is what you do with what has been done to you
In my experience, we often come to therapy when we feel stuck in a way of living which has become increasingly difficult and painful to sustain. Perhaps you feel life is simply surviving not thriving; that relationships have become a prison or a battlefield; that you are lost, without purpose or passion; that the future seems more scary than exciting? If any of this resonates with you, my existential approach will help you explore and process any trauma in your past; pain in the present and anxiety about the future. Helping to bring the 'real you' out of hiding and find a more joyful, peaceful and authentic way of living.
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My name is Michaela, I am a person-centred counsellor, EMDR and psychological trauma specialist. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, and unresolved issues, and need to prioritise your mental well-being. Using tailored techniques, I’ll work alongside you move forwards through relationship challenges, career decisions, or personal growth. Work with you to start your transformation today , you deserve your best life every day. I work with children, adults and couples. I have experience in working with bereavement, Sexual physical and mental abuse, child loss ,experience of working with child and Young People.
My name is Michaela, I am a person-centred counsellor, EMDR and psychological trauma specialist. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, and unresolved issues, and need to prioritise your mental well-being. Using tailored techniques, I’ll work alongside you move forwards through relationship challenges, career decisions, or personal growth. Work with you to start your transformation today , you deserve your best life every day. I work with children, adults and couples. I have experience in working with bereavement, Sexual physical and mental abuse, child loss ,experience of working with child and Young People.
I specialise in trauma and sexual abuse, which I have done for the last five years.
Hello, my name is Danny and I am a Counsellor based in Norwich. Starting counselling can feel challenging, and you may not know what to expect from your counsellor, or what their expectations are of you. My style of working is relaxed and informal. I’ll bring my authenticity to the room, and that’s all I ask of you. Through my personal and clinical experience, i’ve seen people get lost trying too hard or finding where they belong. This can also be seen in unhelpful behaviours where you try to fit in. I have a lot of success with clients going back to basics of who you are as an individual and not how you are for others.
I specialise in trauma and sexual abuse, which I have done for the last five years.
Hello, my name is Danny and I am a Counsellor based in Norwich. Starting counselling can feel challenging, and you may not know what to expect from your counsellor, or what their expectations are of you. My style of working is relaxed and informal. I’ll bring my authenticity to the room, and that’s all I ask of you. Through my personal and clinical experience, i’ve seen people get lost trying too hard or finding where they belong. This can also be seen in unhelpful behaviours where you try to fit in. I have a lot of success with clients going back to basics of who you are as an individual and not how you are for others.
Life can be full of ups and downs, and all too often there is little or no opportunity to take time for yourself to work through these changes and adapt…leading to problems becoming bigger and more consuming. There may be times when you are suddenly faced with your own vulnerabilities and mortality and may feel like you have no one who you can confide in. As an integrative counsellor, I can offer you the time to talk about what worries you, or what feels too much to deal with alone and can walk alongside you on your chosen path.
Life can be full of ups and downs, and all too often there is little or no opportunity to take time for yourself to work through these changes and adapt…leading to problems becoming bigger and more consuming. There may be times when you are suddenly faced with your own vulnerabilities and mortality and may feel like you have no one who you can confide in. As an integrative counsellor, I can offer you the time to talk about what worries you, or what feels too much to deal with alone and can walk alongside you on your chosen path.
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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.