Sexual Abuse Counselling in Letchworth Garden City
Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do they impact on your confidence and day-to-day life? Or perhaps you have experienced painful losses, abuse or traumatic events that are affecting you? Do you have patterns of behaviour that no longer feel beneficial to you? Sometimes we think and act in certain ways that function to protect and preserve us. These have felt necessary in the past, but are no longer useful and can instead impact negatively on our life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do they impact on your confidence and day-to-day life? Or perhaps you have experienced painful losses, abuse or traumatic events that are affecting you? Do you have patterns of behaviour that no longer feel beneficial to you? Sometimes we think and act in certain ways that function to protect and preserve us. These have felt necessary in the past, but are no longer useful and can instead impact negatively on our life.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist accredited to The National Counselling Society, I offer professional help and support to individuals, including young people from 11 year and above and also couples. My aim is to keep my prices as low as possible, as I believe everyone should be able to access counselling. It is well documented in the media that mental health issues are on the increase. I appreciate that financial pressures can also have a huge impact on our lives, adding to stress and anxiety.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist accredited to The National Counselling Society, I offer professional help and support to individuals, including young people from 11 year and above and also couples. My aim is to keep my prices as low as possible, as I believe everyone should be able to access counselling. It is well documented in the media that mental health issues are on the increase. I appreciate that financial pressures can also have a huge impact on our lives, adding to stress and anxiety.
You might be living with the impact of trauma, or experiencing anxiety, low mood, shame or stuckness. Or you might need a space to open up and be fully heard, to explore who you are and what matters to you, and how to move towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.
You may struggle with self-harm or intrusive thoughts, depressive episodes or relationship difficulties. We can work together at your own pace, on your own goals to make sense of your experiences and reactions and developing manageable ways of coping with stress and hardship.
You might be living with the impact of trauma, or experiencing anxiety, low mood, shame or stuckness. Or you might need a space to open up and be fully heard, to explore who you are and what matters to you, and how to move towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.
You may struggle with self-harm or intrusive thoughts, depressive episodes or relationship difficulties. We can work together at your own pace, on your own goals to make sense of your experiences and reactions and developing manageable ways of coping with stress and hardship.
Needing therapy doesn't mean that something is wrong with us - it means that being a human can be hard, and we all deserve support as we navigate the hard times.
Working together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life and make sense of your thoughts and emotions. We’ll work at your own pace. My aim is for you to feel understood and unconditionally supported as we work towards positive change.
Needing therapy doesn't mean that something is wrong with us - it means that being a human can be hard, and we all deserve support as we navigate the hard times.
Working together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life and make sense of your thoughts and emotions. We’ll work at your own pace. My aim is for you to feel understood and unconditionally supported as we work towards positive change.
Wading through life challenges and the pressures they bring can feel exhausting. You might be worrying about a big event or coming to terms with a loss, feeling anxious in certain situations or feeling low but are not sure why. The relationships around you may feel complicated and upsetting and it’s difficult to imagine where to go next.
Talking with someone who really hears you can be the initial step you need to start exploring the obstacles that you face and support you through a journey towards positive change.
Wading through life challenges and the pressures they bring can feel exhausting. You might be worrying about a big event or coming to terms with a loss, feeling anxious in certain situations or feeling low but are not sure why. The relationships around you may feel complicated and upsetting and it’s difficult to imagine where to go next.
Talking with someone who really hears you can be the initial step you need to start exploring the obstacles that you face and support you through a journey towards positive change.
Perhaps you recognise that the same difficulties keep appearing in your relationships, or that family relationships from long ago still affect how you feel about yourself and others now. We all learn ways of relating within the families we grow up in — how to be loved, avoid conflict, gain approval or find our place. Sometimes we carry these patterns into adult life without realising it. I work particularly well with people who want to understand these patterns and why they continue, rather than simply finding ways to manage the immediate difficulty.
Perhaps you recognise that the same difficulties keep appearing in your relationships, or that family relationships from long ago still affect how you feel about yourself and others now. We all learn ways of relating within the families we grow up in — how to be loved, avoid conflict, gain approval or find our place. Sometimes we carry these patterns into adult life without realising it. I work particularly well with people who want to understand these patterns and why they continue, rather than simply finding ways to manage the immediate difficulty.
As a sex and relationship specialist my aim is to provide a safe environment in which clients can share their intimate thoughts and problems with no fear of judgement. I honour all sexual orientations and practices, acknowledging that difference does not equal deviance. I am a UKCP Registered and Accredited Psychotherapist, COSRT Senior Accredited Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I also teach a two year post graduate course in Clinical Sexology.
As a sex and relationship specialist my aim is to provide a safe environment in which clients can share their intimate thoughts and problems with no fear of judgement. I honour all sexual orientations and practices, acknowledging that difference does not equal deviance. I am a UKCP Registered and Accredited Psychotherapist, COSRT Senior Accredited Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I also teach a two year post graduate course in Clinical Sexology.
As far as anyone can see, you’re holding it all together, but deep down, you’re struggling to manage the emotional aftermath of losing someone or something important in your life—a relationship, a job, or a loved one. You feel worried about the future and a deep sadness that life seems to carry on as if nothing has changed. The loneliness, exhaustion, and pain of dealing with these feelings alone are overwhelming. You wish to open up about how you’re truly feeling without fear of burdening others or causing concern for those close to you. You need a safe space to process, heal, and find the strength to adjust to your new reality.
As far as anyone can see, you’re holding it all together, but deep down, you’re struggling to manage the emotional aftermath of losing someone or something important in your life—a relationship, a job, or a loved one. You feel worried about the future and a deep sadness that life seems to carry on as if nothing has changed. The loneliness, exhaustion, and pain of dealing with these feelings alone are overwhelming. You wish to open up about how you’re truly feeling without fear of burdening others or causing concern for those close to you. You need a safe space to process, heal, and find the strength to adjust to your new reality.
Why are you here? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad. You may need help to cope with a crisis or relationship issue or you may be struggling with depression, anxiety or a lack of confidence. I am a Psychotherapist and Sex & Relationship Therapist. I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Accred) and a registered member of The College of Sex and Relationship Therapists (RegCOSRT). I am also neurodivergent practice informed and I work with many individuals and relationships to support people, with ADHD, AuDHD, ADD, Autism, dyslexia or who identify as neurodivergent.
Why are you here? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad. You may need help to cope with a crisis or relationship issue or you may be struggling with depression, anxiety or a lack of confidence. I am a Psychotherapist and Sex & Relationship Therapist. I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Accred) and a registered member of The College of Sex and Relationship Therapists (RegCOSRT). I am also neurodivergent practice informed and I work with many individuals and relationships to support people, with ADHD, AuDHD, ADD, Autism, dyslexia or who identify as neurodivergent.
Over recent years, I have worked with people navigating a broad range of issues, including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, performance anxiety, domestic violence, and childhood sexual abuse.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re taking the first step towards talking about how you feel. Whatever’s troubling you, perhaps I can help.
Over recent years, I have worked with people navigating a broad range of issues, including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, performance anxiety, domestic violence, and childhood sexual abuse.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re taking the first step towards talking about how you feel. Whatever’s troubling you, perhaps I can help.
Having been in clinical practice for over 50 years, much of it within the NHS, I have experience in working with most kinds of emotional and psychological difficulties. These include trauma, relationship problems, all kinds of anxiety states, depression and low self-esteem, disorders in the sense of self, ADHD - along with the more subtle states of "feeling different" and the challenges of being a "highly sensitive person" or "indigo" being. Spirituality and working with our higher dimensional aspects are a core part of my work, along with help in identifying a person's 'soul mission' and resolving blocks to pursuing this.
Having been in clinical practice for over 50 years, much of it within the NHS, I have experience in working with most kinds of emotional and psychological difficulties. These include trauma, relationship problems, all kinds of anxiety states, depression and low self-esteem, disorders in the sense of self, ADHD - along with the more subtle states of "feeling different" and the challenges of being a "highly sensitive person" or "indigo" being. Spirituality and working with our higher dimensional aspects are a core part of my work, along with help in identifying a person's 'soul mission' and resolving blocks to pursuing this.
Perhaps you have reached a point where talking to friends or family no longer feels enough. Even if seeking therapy feels like a significant step, you may now need a space that is entirely your own, where you can pause, reflect, and speak freely. Despite managing a great deal in your daily life, you feel unsettled or quietly exhausted inside. You may feel anxious, conflicted or overwhelmed. You may have noticed that certain patterns keep repeating. You might be navigating life changes, relationship difficulties, separation, or loss. Something no longer feels sustainable, but you still struggle to put it into words.
Perhaps you have reached a point where talking to friends or family no longer feels enough. Even if seeking therapy feels like a significant step, you may now need a space that is entirely your own, where you can pause, reflect, and speak freely. Despite managing a great deal in your daily life, you feel unsettled or quietly exhausted inside. You may feel anxious, conflicted or overwhelmed. You may have noticed that certain patterns keep repeating. You might be navigating life changes, relationship difficulties, separation, or loss. Something no longer feels sustainable, but you still struggle to put it into words.
Talking to someone who really hears and understands you can be the first step of the journey towards positive change. Maybe you're feeling low and don't know why? Maybe you are trying to overcome big life events and everything has changed around you and you need some support? Perhaps you just don't know why you can't sleep, or why your tears surprise you and you want to know more? The good news is that Gestalt counselling can help.
Talking to someone who really hears and understands you can be the first step of the journey towards positive change. Maybe you're feeling low and don't know why? Maybe you are trying to overcome big life events and everything has changed around you and you need some support? Perhaps you just don't know why you can't sleep, or why your tears surprise you and you want to know more? The good news is that Gestalt counselling can help.
I am a warm, friendly person and a good listener. I have a very empathic understanding and vast experiences from my own personal life. This has shaped me to be the person I am today. Things from our childhoods and certain traumas, can have us acting out behaviours that can be damaging to us. I have experience working with relationship breakdowns, alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety and self harm. I have worked with adolescents and adults of all disabilities. I've worked a great deal with confidence building and low self-esteem. I can help you recognise these behaviours and what triggers them.
I am a warm, friendly person and a good listener. I have a very empathic understanding and vast experiences from my own personal life. This has shaped me to be the person I am today. Things from our childhoods and certain traumas, can have us acting out behaviours that can be damaging to us. I have experience working with relationship breakdowns, alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety and self harm. I have worked with adolescents and adults of all disabilities. I've worked a great deal with confidence building and low self-esteem. I can help you recognise these behaviours and what triggers them.
Suffering Trauma from previous or recent sexual assault.
I can provide a safe space whether online or face to face to listen to your story. I can help adults and young people (11-18) by listening and exploring your thoughts and experiences. I can help you make sense of what's going on in your life and, together, we can find and manage coping techniques. It is non-directive, non-judgemental and with acceptance.
Suffering Trauma from previous or recent sexual assault.
I can provide a safe space whether online or face to face to listen to your story. I can help adults and young people (11-18) by listening and exploring your thoughts and experiences. I can help you make sense of what's going on in your life and, together, we can find and manage coping techniques. It is non-directive, non-judgemental and with acceptance.
CBT Therapy for Perfectionism, Pressure, and High Self-Expectations. We commonly work with people who feel constantly switched “on”. People who appear to be coping well externally but feel internally driven, mentally overloaded, responsible, and holding themselves to high standards. They may be finding that the usual ways of coping are no longer working as well as they once did.
Alongside this specialist focus, we also support adults whose difficulties are beginning to affect daily functioning, work, or relationships. You can learn how to prioritise a lot of responsibility in a way that does not compromise success.
CBT Therapy for Perfectionism, Pressure, and High Self-Expectations. We commonly work with people who feel constantly switched “on”. People who appear to be coping well externally but feel internally driven, mentally overloaded, responsible, and holding themselves to high standards. They may be finding that the usual ways of coping are no longer working as well as they once did.
Alongside this specialist focus, we also support adults whose difficulties are beginning to affect daily functioning, work, or relationships. You can learn how to prioritise a lot of responsibility in a way that does not compromise success.
You are here because something in your life does not feel how you want it to or maybe how it used to. There is hope in you that you can feel differently or work out what it is you are looking for, or maybe find yourself again. Maybe you just need somewhere to talk confidentially and to feel understood.
You are here because something in your life does not feel how you want it to or maybe how it used to. There is hope in you that you can feel differently or work out what it is you are looking for, or maybe find yourself again. Maybe you just need somewhere to talk confidentially and to feel understood.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I have experience working in helping clients with anxiety disorders, depression, relational issues, trauma and family conflicts. I believe you are the expert of your story and the aim of the work is assisting you in taking the steps towards change. I am here to support and empower people in that journey, walking alongside them. My clinical experience spans across post natal services, IAPT, Specialist CAMHS and private practice. I offer private therapy via RDA Psychology Practice in Hitchin, Ware and Online.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I have experience working in helping clients with anxiety disorders, depression, relational issues, trauma and family conflicts. I believe you are the expert of your story and the aim of the work is assisting you in taking the steps towards change. I am here to support and empower people in that journey, walking alongside them. My clinical experience spans across post natal services, IAPT, Specialist CAMHS and private practice. I offer private therapy via RDA Psychology Practice in Hitchin, Ware and Online.
I am here to help with all kinds of things which may be troubling you, from your relationships with families, friends or work, to depression, anxiety and addiction or simply finding that you are going through life without as much zest or happiness as you would like or perhaps feeling that you don't belong in your own life. I am also able to see couples in need of help with their relationship or family members who have problems relating to each other.
I am here to help with all kinds of things which may be troubling you, from your relationships with families, friends or work, to depression, anxiety and addiction or simply finding that you are going through life without as much zest or happiness as you would like or perhaps feeling that you don't belong in your own life. I am also able to see couples in need of help with their relationship or family members who have problems relating to each other.
Hello and welcome to my page My name is Eileen Whaymand And I am an experienced Person Centred counsellor offering confidential counselling for individuals and couples in Stevenage and surrounding areas.
Hello and welcome to my page My name is Eileen Whaymand And I am an experienced Person Centred counsellor offering confidential counselling for individuals and couples in Stevenage and surrounding areas.
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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.