Sexual Abuse Counselling in Guildford
My journey into counselling began as a personal quest for healing . Through that journey, I discovered a profound passion for supporting others to navigate their own paths towards healing and resilience. In my practice, I offer a safe , supportive space where trauma survivors can explore their experiences, express their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With empathy and understanding, I walk alongside my clients as they work through the complexities of trauma, offering support, guidance, and evidence-based techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
My journey into counselling began as a personal quest for healing . Through that journey, I discovered a profound passion for supporting others to navigate their own paths towards healing and resilience. In my practice, I offer a safe , supportive space where trauma survivors can explore their experiences, express their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With empathy and understanding, I walk alongside my clients as they work through the complexities of trauma, offering support, guidance, and evidence-based techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, trauma therapist. I also provide EMDR and Beep Brain Reorienting (DBR) therapy for trauma processing. I am registered & accredited member of the BACP. My primary way of working aims to work with the individual as a whole, through helping the client understand their thought and emotional processes and reprocesses stuck traumas whilst working on creative better relationships with the parts of themselves. I work with several difficulties, however, I do specialise in trauma work. Being a trauma therapist, I do specialise in PTSD, CPTSD, BPD/EUPD and dissociative responses including DID.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, trauma therapist. I also provide EMDR and Beep Brain Reorienting (DBR) therapy for trauma processing. I am registered & accredited member of the BACP. My primary way of working aims to work with the individual as a whole, through helping the client understand their thought and emotional processes and reprocesses stuck traumas whilst working on creative better relationships with the parts of themselves. I work with several difficulties, however, I do specialise in trauma work. Being a trauma therapist, I do specialise in PTSD, CPTSD, BPD/EUPD and dissociative responses including DID.
I have been providing a professional counselling service for over 20 y'rs, & having had a rich experience of life & the challenges it can bring to bear on mental health, I have some insight as to what many of us go through. Counselling is like any other relationship it needs to be built on trust & respect without fear of challenge. I will try my hardest to help you navigate the relationships, challenges & trauma that life presents. The complexities of your life are unique to you & together we can find the answers & unearth what is right for you, helping you to learn to work through, & ultimately what is causing you difficulties.
I have been providing a professional counselling service for over 20 y'rs, & having had a rich experience of life & the challenges it can bring to bear on mental health, I have some insight as to what many of us go through. Counselling is like any other relationship it needs to be built on trust & respect without fear of challenge. I will try my hardest to help you navigate the relationships, challenges & trauma that life presents. The complexities of your life are unique to you & together we can find the answers & unearth what is right for you, helping you to learn to work through, & ultimately what is causing you difficulties.
I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
I am led by the likes and needs of each individual client. If you are into art, we can do some art, or creative writing, if you do just want to talk that is also fine. I will be led by you, maintaining respect at all times, and looking to build trust in order for you to be able to use the space as you need and in order to reach your goals.
I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
I am led by the likes and needs of each individual client. If you are into art, we can do some art, or creative writing, if you do just want to talk that is also fine. I will be led by you, maintaining respect at all times, and looking to build trust in order for you to be able to use the space as you need and in order to reach your goals.
We all experience difficulties and challenges in our lives. Sometimes, problems can feel overwhelming, even unbearable. At times, we may feel that we ourselves are the problem. I offer a non-judgemental, confidential space where, together, we can explore the challenges you face. Some facts of our lives cannot be changed – having happened already or, for example, illness or impending loss. As your therapist, my aim is to offer you the relationship and support you need to reflect on and be more able to cope with difficult life events.
We all experience difficulties and challenges in our lives. Sometimes, problems can feel overwhelming, even unbearable. At times, we may feel that we ourselves are the problem. I offer a non-judgemental, confidential space where, together, we can explore the challenges you face. Some facts of our lives cannot be changed – having happened already or, for example, illness or impending loss. As your therapist, my aim is to offer you the relationship and support you need to reflect on and be more able to cope with difficult life events.
I specialise in working with trauma and C-PTSD, supporting survivors of abuse and neurodivergent adults.
You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand.
You might struggle with anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, or relationship difficulties, feel disconnected from yourself and others.
You may feel shut down, or feel constantly on edge or burnt out.
You may have experienced trauma, loss, stress, or spent years coping, masking, or putting others first.
You may need calm and a greater self-understanding of yourself rather than just pushing through life.
I specialise in working with trauma and C-PTSD, supporting survivors of abuse and neurodivergent adults.
You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand.
You might struggle with anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, or relationship difficulties, feel disconnected from yourself and others.
You may feel shut down, or feel constantly on edge or burnt out.
You may have experienced trauma, loss, stress, or spent years coping, masking, or putting others first.
You may need calm and a greater self-understanding of yourself rather than just pushing through life.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
Therapy with me is not about being analysed or told what to do. It is a space to think properly about what is happening, to unburden, to be truly heard and understood. People usually come to counselling because something has become too much to carry alone. You may feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, low in confidence, caught in painful relationship patterns or affected by experiences from the past from which you cannot move on. I work with those who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface, who want to make sense of recurring patterns and find a way of moving forward that feels more manageable and more their own.
Therapy with me is not about being analysed or told what to do. It is a space to think properly about what is happening, to unburden, to be truly heard and understood. People usually come to counselling because something has become too much to carry alone. You may feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, low in confidence, caught in painful relationship patterns or affected by experiences from the past from which you cannot move on. I work with those who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface, who want to make sense of recurring patterns and find a way of moving forward that feels more manageable and more their own.
Established 2018.
Masters level 7 in psychology, counselling, psychotherapy and supervision. BA (Hons) Counselling with supervision.
I offer counselling and supervision in-person and online with an initial zoom or WhatsApp call.
Counselling gives you the opportunity to understand your current challenges and explore ways to overcome them in a confidential space where the agenda and pace is driven by you.
This may include solution focused integrative or pluralistic counselling. I also offer Christian counselling member of the Assiciation of Christians in Counselling .
I work with adults and children, couples and family work.
Established 2018.
Masters level 7 in psychology, counselling, psychotherapy and supervision. BA (Hons) Counselling with supervision.
I offer counselling and supervision in-person and online with an initial zoom or WhatsApp call.
Counselling gives you the opportunity to understand your current challenges and explore ways to overcome them in a confidential space where the agenda and pace is driven by you.
This may include solution focused integrative or pluralistic counselling. I also offer Christian counselling member of the Assiciation of Christians in Counselling .
I work with adults and children, couples and family work.
Having spent over a decade working in the health and fitness industry prior to training as a psychologist, I have a particular interest in issues relating to the body, including eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. I have extensive experience working with people across the weight spectrum and am an advocate of health at every size and body diversity. I also have a strong interest in LGBTQ+ issues and am experienced in working with clients who struggle with a range of other difficulties including anxiety, depression, loneliness, bereavement and life transitions. I am able to support adults and young people aged sixteen +.
Having spent over a decade working in the health and fitness industry prior to training as a psychologist, I have a particular interest in issues relating to the body, including eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. I have extensive experience working with people across the weight spectrum and am an advocate of health at every size and body diversity. I also have a strong interest in LGBTQ+ issues and am experienced in working with clients who struggle with a range of other difficulties including anxiety, depression, loneliness, bereavement and life transitions. I am able to support adults and young people aged sixteen +.
Bridget is a warm, compassionate and highly experienced counsellor and psychotherapist who offers a supportive space for adults and adolescents to explore life’s challenges. At the heart of her practice lies deep listening and creating a space where you feel truly understood. She understands that not all experiences can be put into words, which is why she works with talk therapies alongside creative trauma informed interventions. Her gentle approach brings together Gestalt, transpersonal and attachment-based theories, with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Bridget is a warm, compassionate and highly experienced counsellor and psychotherapist who offers a supportive space for adults and adolescents to explore life’s challenges. At the heart of her practice lies deep listening and creating a space where you feel truly understood. She understands that not all experiences can be put into words, which is why she works with talk therapies alongside creative trauma informed interventions. Her gentle approach brings together Gestalt, transpersonal and attachment-based theories, with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
You are brave to get this far, I am here to support you go further; to experience strength in your mental and emotional health and your relationships. Life can be difficult and overwhelming, with an open mind and time to listen I believe in your potential to grow and heal.
I work with individuals and with couples to support them into ways of flourishing. To remove old exhausting means of communicating that don't value who they are and instead discover new ways of being that allow them to experience joy and worth within.
You are brave to get this far, I am here to support you go further; to experience strength in your mental and emotional health and your relationships. Life can be difficult and overwhelming, with an open mind and time to listen I believe in your potential to grow and heal.
I work with individuals and with couples to support them into ways of flourishing. To remove old exhausting means of communicating that don't value who they are and instead discover new ways of being that allow them to experience joy and worth within.
Hello and welcome to my page. Firstly, seeking help is not easy but you've already made steps towards improving the very reasons that brought you here in the first place. If you are feeling as though something is getting in the way of your happiness, success and fulfilment we can speak about how we might work together towards a solution to these struggles.. Sometimes we experience extreme pressures, stresses, traumas that are set upon us and we can feel that we are unable to find a way out on our own. If you are feeling overwhelmed and you are ready to make changes that will bring you peace, then you are in the right place.
Hello and welcome to my page. Firstly, seeking help is not easy but you've already made steps towards improving the very reasons that brought you here in the first place. If you are feeling as though something is getting in the way of your happiness, success and fulfilment we can speak about how we might work together towards a solution to these struggles.. Sometimes we experience extreme pressures, stresses, traumas that are set upon us and we can feel that we are unable to find a way out on our own. If you are feeling overwhelmed and you are ready to make changes that will bring you peace, then you are in the right place.
I have experience of working with many different concerns, including anxiety, depression, high levels of shame and self-criticism, difficulties in relationships, low self-esteem, self harm and/or suicidal thoughts, sexual abuse, and difficult family dynamics/early experiences (including growing up with parents who may have been very loving, but struggled to recognise and attune to your emotional needs).
I hold a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means I am trained in a number of different therapeutic approaches, and am able to adapt the way I work to best suit individual clients and their preferences. I work collaboratively with my clients to understand their struggles and work together to explore ways of moving forwards
I have experience of working with many different concerns, including anxiety, depression, high levels of shame and self-criticism, difficulties in relationships, low self-esteem, self harm and/or suicidal thoughts, sexual abuse, and difficult family dynamics/early experiences (including growing up with parents who may have been very loving, but struggled to recognise and attune to your emotional needs).
I hold a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means I am trained in a number of different therapeutic approaches, and am able to adapt the way I work to best suit individual clients and their preferences. I work collaboratively with my clients to understand their struggles and work together to explore ways of moving forwards
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited EMDR therapist (EMDR UK). I work with individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges — from anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties to more complex experiences such as bipolar disorder and schizoid personality disorder. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where real change and healing can take place.
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited EMDR therapist (EMDR UK). I work with individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges — from anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties to more complex experiences such as bipolar disorder and schizoid personality disorder. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where real change and healing can take place.
You may be feeling life is just too much to manage right now, perhaps you've had a bereavement or loss, or maybe something from the past is impacting on how you are feeling. Asking for professional help can feel daunting, but once you've made that decision, it can bring relief and then finding the right person, who can hear your concerns and support you, is really important. I can offer a safe, confidential space and give you the time and space to explore what is going on for you, to help you gain awareness and insight into what's troubling you and help you reach your goals.
You may be feeling life is just too much to manage right now, perhaps you've had a bereavement or loss, or maybe something from the past is impacting on how you are feeling. Asking for professional help can feel daunting, but once you've made that decision, it can bring relief and then finding the right person, who can hear your concerns and support you, is really important. I can offer a safe, confidential space and give you the time and space to explore what is going on for you, to help you gain awareness and insight into what's troubling you and help you reach your goals.
Over the years, I've come to appreciate that everyone, regardless of their background, has a unique story that is worthy of being heard and understood. Life, with its unpredictable turns, presents challenges that can sometimes feel insurmountable. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, respect, and evidence-based practice. I combine both Psychodynamic Therapy, where I look to understand your childhood to where you are today, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an integrative approach.
Over the years, I've come to appreciate that everyone, regardless of their background, has a unique story that is worthy of being heard and understood. Life, with its unpredictable turns, presents challenges that can sometimes feel insurmountable. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, respect, and evidence-based practice. I combine both Psychodynamic Therapy, where I look to understand your childhood to where you are today, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an integrative approach.
I offer psychological therapy to adults and adolescents (aged 13 and above). I have over 17 years experience as a therapist working in senior roles in the NHS and in my private practice. My focus is on trying to help people grow and thrive in moving towards what they value in life and become more themselves. I have experience of being alongside people in helping them navigate a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-worth, shame, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, eating difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder.
I offer psychological therapy to adults and adolescents (aged 13 and above). I have over 17 years experience as a therapist working in senior roles in the NHS and in my private practice. My focus is on trying to help people grow and thrive in moving towards what they value in life and become more themselves. I have experience of being alongside people in helping them navigate a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-worth, shame, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, eating difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder.
I specialize in supporting people who have experienced trauma, including domestic and sexual abuse, addiction, LGBTQ+ and other difficult or life-changing experiences.
I have 20 years experience supporting those experiencing addiction, homelessness and complex trauma. I also have experience supporting survivors of Domestic and sexual abuse.
I offer a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals in a anti conversion therapy practice.
I work creatively, using visual and experimental tools backed up by evidence.
I specialize in supporting people who have experienced trauma, including domestic and sexual abuse, addiction, LGBTQ+ and other difficult or life-changing experiences.
I have 20 years experience supporting those experiencing addiction, homelessness and complex trauma. I also have experience supporting survivors of Domestic and sexual abuse.
I offer a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals in a anti conversion therapy practice.
I work creatively, using visual and experimental tools backed up by evidence.
I am qualified as an integrative counsellor and my busy private practice reflects a broad range of clients and their issues. I work with people of all ages, from all backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and stress. I also have experience of clients with bereavement, loss, panic attacks, trauma, sex and pornography addiction, anger and eating disorders. I work with individuals and couples and favour a systemic approach looking at context, social environment and behaviour patterns as well as attachments from the past that impact the present.
I am qualified as an integrative counsellor and my busy private practice reflects a broad range of clients and their issues. I work with people of all ages, from all backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and stress. I also have experience of clients with bereavement, loss, panic attacks, trauma, sex and pornography addiction, anger and eating disorders. I work with individuals and couples and favour a systemic approach looking at context, social environment and behaviour patterns as well as attachments from the past that impact the present.
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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.