Sexual Abuse Counselling in Glastonbury
I found my way into counselling and have since worked with adults who suffer complex trauma, mental, physical and sexual abuse, addiction and PTSD.
No person is the same and every client trauma response is different.
I firmly believe that understanding ourselves leads to knowing our own reactions allows us to heal and grow.
I can provide a safe and calm environment, with empathy and no judgment within which this healing process can take place.
I found my way into counselling and have since worked with adults who suffer complex trauma, mental, physical and sexual abuse, addiction and PTSD.
No person is the same and every client trauma response is different.
I firmly believe that understanding ourselves leads to knowing our own reactions allows us to heal and grow.
I can provide a safe and calm environment, with empathy and no judgment within which this healing process can take place.
I have worked as a trauma counsellor for SARSAS and The Green House (both sexual abuse charities) as well as being a young people’s counsellor.
Hi, I'm Julie, and I am passionate about working with people who have experienced abuse or trauma, whether it be sexual, physical or emotional. When we experience trauma we lose part of who we truly are because of the after effects, such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, flashbacks and dissociation (when we feel distanced from our emotions or ‘spaced out’, as if we’re living on autopilot). I love helping people rediscover who they really are by creating an environment in which they feel safe and completely accepted. I don't analyse you but with careful listening will know what we need to work on.
I have worked as a trauma counsellor for SARSAS and The Green House (both sexual abuse charities) as well as being a young people’s counsellor.
Hi, I'm Julie, and I am passionate about working with people who have experienced abuse or trauma, whether it be sexual, physical or emotional. When we experience trauma we lose part of who we truly are because of the after effects, such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, flashbacks and dissociation (when we feel distanced from our emotions or ‘spaced out’, as if we’re living on autopilot). I love helping people rediscover who they really are by creating an environment in which they feel safe and completely accepted. I don't analyse you but with careful listening will know what we need to work on.
I have 8 years experience in working with adults around various presentations of complex trauma, sexual abuse and domestic abuse and hold additional certifications in trauma informed therapy, attachment theory and abuse and neglect.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, recognizing how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing.
My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I have 8 years experience in working with adults around various presentations of complex trauma, sexual abuse and domestic abuse and hold additional certifications in trauma informed therapy, attachment theory and abuse and neglect.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, recognizing how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing.
My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I am an Integrative therapist, which means I have been trained in a number of approaches so I can adapt to your needs. I also work relationally, believing the therapeutic relationship itself can be part of the healing process.
As a queer therapist I am committed to offering those identifying as LGBTQ+ a safe and empowering space to explore issues relating to gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD).
I aim to be neurodiversity affirming throughout my practice and am open to discussing your communication needs.
I provide a warm, understanding and compassionate approach and aim for you to feel affirmed, understood and heard.
I am an Integrative therapist, which means I have been trained in a number of approaches so I can adapt to your needs. I also work relationally, believing the therapeutic relationship itself can be part of the healing process.
As a queer therapist I am committed to offering those identifying as LGBTQ+ a safe and empowering space to explore issues relating to gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD).
I aim to be neurodiversity affirming throughout my practice and am open to discussing your communication needs.
I provide a warm, understanding and compassionate approach and aim for you to feel affirmed, understood and heard.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 16 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 16 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
In my approach to psychological therapy, I will work with you to first understand your struggles and to recognise how well-trodden paths often keep us stuck, repeating the pains of the past. Finding the words, and feeling the unconscious, together we can navigate our way to new grounds and start to pave a way to more hopeful, rewarding and empowering futures.
I use a number of tools to help you grow and eventually unearth the healing within your heart. At times, we will simply talk, at other times, we will draw out maps to help us find our way through the fog, and beyond this, we will learn through new exercises and experiences.
In my approach to psychological therapy, I will work with you to first understand your struggles and to recognise how well-trodden paths often keep us stuck, repeating the pains of the past. Finding the words, and feeling the unconscious, together we can navigate our way to new grounds and start to pave a way to more hopeful, rewarding and empowering futures.
I use a number of tools to help you grow and eventually unearth the healing within your heart. At times, we will simply talk, at other times, we will draw out maps to help us find our way through the fog, and beyond this, we will learn through new exercises and experiences.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope. We can explore things that may be causing you distress or confusion from that odd sense that things aren't quite right and feeling unfulfilled to specific issues which are affecting your daily life e.g. chronic pain and illness, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, abuse, self defeating and / self destructive behaviours.
Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope. We can explore things that may be causing you distress or confusion from that odd sense that things aren't quite right and feeling unfulfilled to specific issues which are affecting your daily life e.g. chronic pain and illness, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, abuse, self defeating and / self destructive behaviours.
I’m passionate about helping you make more of your life, whether you want to work on personal, psychological, relationship, mental health or spiritual issues or to find more meaning, fulfilment, purpose and happiness in life. I have a Masters degree (with Distinction) in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice. I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy, and counselling supervision. I help men, women and couples of many professions, occupations and nationalities, from 18 upwards in UK and (online) overseas. I provide individual sessions, couples sessions and am a qualified counselling supervisor.
I’m passionate about helping you make more of your life, whether you want to work on personal, psychological, relationship, mental health or spiritual issues or to find more meaning, fulfilment, purpose and happiness in life. I have a Masters degree (with Distinction) in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice. I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy, and counselling supervision. I help men, women and couples of many professions, occupations and nationalities, from 18 upwards in UK and (online) overseas. I provide individual sessions, couples sessions and am a qualified counselling supervisor.
I believe we are all products of our upbringing and experiences. Sometimes, this can lead to struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, confusion and not feeling good in relationships. I can work with you to unravel what this is all about and help you find new ways of coping and moving forwards. We can talk or use creative methods to facilitate this discovery process. I work with young people, adults and couples for short or long term one to one sessions which are all driven by you and on your terms. I offer a free, initial meeting so you can decide if I am the right Counsellor for you. I also offer clinical supervision.
I believe we are all products of our upbringing and experiences. Sometimes, this can lead to struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, confusion and not feeling good in relationships. I can work with you to unravel what this is all about and help you find new ways of coping and moving forwards. We can talk or use creative methods to facilitate this discovery process. I work with young people, adults and couples for short or long term one to one sessions which are all driven by you and on your terms. I offer a free, initial meeting so you can decide if I am the right Counsellor for you. I also offer clinical supervision.
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Have you been affected by domestic or sexual abuse?
Your comfort and safety are my priorities, together we can work to help you make sense of your memories and experiences. Using a range of techniques we can focus on your needs and help navigate your emotional responses, triggers, and build resilience enabling you to regain your power and autonomy.
Have you been affected by domestic or sexual abuse?
Your comfort and safety are my priorities, together we can work to help you make sense of your memories and experiences. Using a range of techniques we can focus on your needs and help navigate your emotional responses, triggers, and build resilience enabling you to regain your power and autonomy.
My expertise includes assisting those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health issues, as well as providing support to individuals who have experienced sexual assault.
Do you find yourself struggling with unbreakable patterns, relationship difficulties, feelings of emptiness, or persistent anxiety and depression? Seeking a space to understand these challenges, explore your inner world, and uncover connections between your past and present can lead to valuable insights and growth. Talking to a professional therapist in a private, unbiased environment can provide meaningful relief. It offers the reassurance of being understood, and the opportunity to develop a stronger, more integrated sense of self. I work with people from varied backgrounds, embracing their unique experiences and needs.
My expertise includes assisting those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health issues, as well as providing support to individuals who have experienced sexual assault.
Do you find yourself struggling with unbreakable patterns, relationship difficulties, feelings of emptiness, or persistent anxiety and depression? Seeking a space to understand these challenges, explore your inner world, and uncover connections between your past and present can lead to valuable insights and growth. Talking to a professional therapist in a private, unbiased environment can provide meaningful relief. It offers the reassurance of being understood, and the opportunity to develop a stronger, more integrated sense of self. I work with people from varied backgrounds, embracing their unique experiences and needs.
I specialise in Trauma and attachment wounds and my main area of expertise is supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Hello, my name is Susanna and I believe that happiness is each person's birth right and that everybody can break free from their past, no matter how traumatic. I work as a Person Centred therapist with an Integrative approach that is Trauma-Informed. Using a blend of approaches, my aim is to support you in navigating your way out of the darkness. Through a process of self understanding and acceptance, you can access your own inner wisdom that can help you move into a life free from the limitations of your past.
I specialise in Trauma and attachment wounds and my main area of expertise is supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Hello, my name is Susanna and I believe that happiness is each person's birth right and that everybody can break free from their past, no matter how traumatic. I work as a Person Centred therapist with an Integrative approach that is Trauma-Informed. Using a blend of approaches, my aim is to support you in navigating your way out of the darkness. Through a process of self understanding and acceptance, you can access your own inner wisdom that can help you move into a life free from the limitations of your past.
I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse.
I offer short term and long term work. Short term work may involve a decision needing to be made or exploring a distressing feeling of a repetitive thought or pattern. Longer term work may involve looking at a past trauma or childhood experiences, attachments, relationships and interactions. There's no pressure, we work at your pace, growing self worth.
I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse.
I offer short term and long term work. Short term work may involve a decision needing to be made or exploring a distressing feeling of a repetitive thought or pattern. Longer term work may involve looking at a past trauma or childhood experiences, attachments, relationships and interactions. There's no pressure, we work at your pace, growing self worth.
This could be because you want to address issues around self esteem, sexual abuse, stress related work, health problems, trauma or bereavement.
I can offer a warm empathic friendly environment and can help and support many issues. This space is valid time for you, and for ‘you only’ to talk about anything that is bothering you, that you are upset about and is playing on your mind. Where you can express how you feel honestly and freely. I can help you find your own answers, heal, connect and release
This could be because you want to address issues around self esteem, sexual abuse, stress related work, health problems, trauma or bereavement.
I can offer a warm empathic friendly environment and can help and support many issues. This space is valid time for you, and for ‘you only’ to talk about anything that is bothering you, that you are upset about and is playing on your mind. Where you can express how you feel honestly and freely. I can help you find your own answers, heal, connect and release
Although I can help with many challenges, I’ve specific experience and training working with trauma and sexual abuse, and I work at a pace, led by you.
Seeking a counsellor can be a daunting process. If you’re having having trouble maintaining nourishing connections or have experienced a recent loss or trauma, I can work with you to find your own insights and strengths, enabling you to move towards more freedom and choice. I recognise the need to feel met within a safe and trusting relationship. Having a sense of safeness in the relationship, between us, is at the heart of effective therapy. If we start by being easy and gentle with ourselves, caring for and being able to understand ourselves more fully, can pave the way for more fulfilment.
Although I can help with many challenges, I’ve specific experience and training working with trauma and sexual abuse, and I work at a pace, led by you.
Seeking a counsellor can be a daunting process. If you’re having having trouble maintaining nourishing connections or have experienced a recent loss or trauma, I can work with you to find your own insights and strengths, enabling you to move towards more freedom and choice. I recognise the need to feel met within a safe and trusting relationship. Having a sense of safeness in the relationship, between us, is at the heart of effective therapy. If we start by being easy and gentle with ourselves, caring for and being able to understand ourselves more fully, can pave the way for more fulfilment.
I have worked extensively with men and women who have experienced sexual abuse and sexual violence.
My therapy is informed by twenty years experience specialising in working with people who have experienced abuse and trauma. I am experienced at working with anxiety, depression, self harm, panic attacks and relationship difficulties with clients of all ages and backgrounds in central Bristol.
I offer integrative therapy for clients who are looking for support to make sense of their experiences, refind their sense of agency, safety and stability within their lives, resolve challenges, address specific troubling symptoms and/or build more meaningful and fulfilling connections within themselves and with others.
I have worked extensively with men and women who have experienced sexual abuse and sexual violence.
My therapy is informed by twenty years experience specialising in working with people who have experienced abuse and trauma. I am experienced at working with anxiety, depression, self harm, panic attacks and relationship difficulties with clients of all ages and backgrounds in central Bristol.
I offer integrative therapy for clients who are looking for support to make sense of their experiences, refind their sense of agency, safety and stability within their lives, resolve challenges, address specific troubling symptoms and/or build more meaningful and fulfilling connections within themselves and with others.
I am specialised in working with trauma and have worked with a wide range of issues with clients: sexual abuse, domestic abuse, physical abuse, bereavement, suicide, adoption, looked after children/ young people.
I am Art Psychotherapist providing art therapy sessions to adults and young adults in Bristol. I have 15 years experience practicing as an Art Psychotherapist with children, young people and adults in the voluntary sector. I am currently working within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. I am familiar with working with the wide range of symptoms arising from trauma such as: anxiety, depression, self harm, behavioural difficulties, dissociation, hyperactivity, hypervigilance, eating difficulties, social difficulties, anger, aggression, etc. I am specialised in working with trauma.
I am specialised in working with trauma and have worked with a wide range of issues with clients: sexual abuse, domestic abuse, physical abuse, bereavement, suicide, adoption, looked after children/ young people.
I am Art Psychotherapist providing art therapy sessions to adults and young adults in Bristol. I have 15 years experience practicing as an Art Psychotherapist with children, young people and adults in the voluntary sector. I am currently working within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. I am familiar with working with the wide range of symptoms arising from trauma such as: anxiety, depression, self harm, behavioural difficulties, dissociation, hyperactivity, hypervigilance, eating difficulties, social difficulties, anger, aggression, etc. I am specialised in working with trauma.
I have an interest and experience in supporting those who have had unwanted sexual experiences, sexual abuse, rape or any type of relationship abuse.
Choosing a therapist can be daunting, especially when you may be feeling anxious, depressed, confused, or at a low point. Maybe you're thinking how can anyone understand. If you’ve had no experience of working with a counsellor, or previous counseling wasn't what you expected or were ready to continue, I understand this can be difficult. I work with the complexity and difficulty of trauma which ranges from person to person.
You maybe at a crisis point, feeling challenged in your life,or struggling to find a way out or move foward.
I work from a space by the sea which offers a peaceful location to slow down.
I have an interest and experience in supporting those who have had unwanted sexual experiences, sexual abuse, rape or any type of relationship abuse.
Choosing a therapist can be daunting, especially when you may be feeling anxious, depressed, confused, or at a low point. Maybe you're thinking how can anyone understand. If you’ve had no experience of working with a counsellor, or previous counseling wasn't what you expected or were ready to continue, I understand this can be difficult. I work with the complexity and difficulty of trauma which ranges from person to person.
You maybe at a crisis point, feeling challenged in your life,or struggling to find a way out or move foward.
I work from a space by the sea which offers a peaceful location to slow down.
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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.