Sexual Abuse Counselling in Liverpool
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Liverpool Therapy Rooms
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We have experience in supporting clients struggling with depression, anxiety, work related stress, panic attacks, PTSD, bereavement, suicidal thoughts, addictions, childhood
sexual abuse
, domestic violence, rape, self-harm, relationship issues and phobias.
We are a team of professional counsellors supporting men & women who are struggling with a wide range of emotional difficulties. Do you need someone unrelated to confide in, listen with no judgemental or agenda, offer compassion, understanding, and to walk with you as you explore your inner thoughts and feelings? We can offer the support you need to focus on you, and to develop coping skills to assist you on your journey of healing. Looking after our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Don’t suffer alone, there is light at the end of that dark tunnel. Seeking support can pave the way to a brighter future.

Anna Rose Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive experience with Loss & Bereavement, Rape &
Sexual Abuse
, Depression, Anxiety and Addiction.
We all experience difficulties in life if you’re feeling overwhelmed, lost, anxious or depressed, I can help. I provide a safe, accepting and non-judgemental space where you can talk about issues that you are facing. Events or triggers can cause difficult feelings. I can help you unpick, understand and manage them so that they don’t overwhelm you. I am currently working Face to Face, Telephone, FaceTime, WhatsApp Video or Skype/Zoom. I am a MBACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. BACP is my governing body, I adhere to its ethical guidelines and hold myself to the highest professionals standards.

Sharon Hunter-Armitage
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully trained, qualified and insured counsellor with experience of adults and teenagers and success in supporting them with a wide range of issues, including adult trauma,
sexual abuse
, survivors of childhood
sexual abuse
.
Are you facing a challenging period in your life, feeling sad, stuck, in distress or hurting and cant see a way forward? I can promise you a safe, confidential environment where you can take time to think, talk and explore your thoughts and feelings. I will get to know you and tailor my approach and methods to suit your specific needs. You are an individual and I will treat you with understanding and respect. The most important factor in my approach to counselling is developing a trusting relationship with my clients. Reach out....it might be the first step to changing your life.

Austen Miall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My name is Austen and I have specialist experience and training in the areas of Trauma, Emotional Regulation and Sexuality related problems. Trauma can take many forms; you might be struggling with the impact of childhood
sexual abuse
and neglect. Alternatively, isolation and shame as a teen may have lead you to lose yourself in sex or porn addiction. I offer a therapeutic relationship that is strictly confidential and supportive where you can talk openly about your experiences and feelings without being judged. I have experience of working for counselling services within the NHS, Terrence Higgins Trust and Leeds Beckett University.

Judith Holland
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I have worked as a trauma therapist in sexual
assault
and i am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting CBT and DBT.
I have worked as a Therapist, Supervisor, Trainer for twenty two years and I am as passionate now as i was 22 yrs ago. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. To provide a space where you feel safe, respected and never judged. I am an trained in various therapies including cbt therapy. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and getting up everyday and doing everyday things is a struggle sometimes we need someone to walk through the dark times with us and to remind us we are not alone and things can and will get better.

Andrea Connell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I've worked with a diverse range of clients for issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD,
sexual abuse
, domestic abuse, addiction, panic attacks, stress, bereavement and relationship problems.
We all have times when we feel lost, alone or misunderstood. We want things to change but we don’t know how. Unsure of what we want we may talk to family or friends, but all they do is offer opinions. Sometimes we have no one to talk to and remain trapped in isolation unsure of own truth. This is where counselling can help.

Carol Dobbins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with domestic violence, depression, anxiety and
sexual abuse
.
Hello. I’m Carol and welcome to my profile. Are you someone who has experienced difficult challenges in your life that may have left you feeling “stuck” or anxious, afraid and finding it hard to cope with day to day activities? I am here for you to provide you with a safe, confidential space as we work together to help you gain insight, self-awareness, clarity, confidence and positive growth towards greater fulfilment. I have specialist experience in helping people who have been impacted by experiencing domestic, family or childhood abuse. Whatever the issue we can explore them in-person or online. You do not need to feel alone

Claire Bowers Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Many things can cause a ‘blip’ in our life journey. I believe that through working together and building a strong therapeutic relationship we can explore these and find healing and restoration. I am an Internationally Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist (CTA - P) based in Liverpool offering face to face and online therapy which can be more convenient for clients with childcare or mobility issues. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I am also a qualified teacher. I have a passion for supporting people to realise their true worth and and full value, and to become the people they were created to become.

Joanne Ramsdale
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Unheard, misunderstood, confused, unsure, lost, desperate, feeling stuck, wanting to feel 'normal'. Any of these reasons and more can lead us to seek Counselling. I have been a therapist for 10 years, and practice in a Person-Centred way. What this means is, I truly believe when someone comes to see me they want to be listened to, not told it will be OK, or try this and do that. You have probably tried those things and still feel the same. What's needed is someone with the skill to help you navigate your feelings on a deeper level, to give you greater understanding of how you have come to feel the way you do.

Hannah Kelly
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
Working as a person-centred experiential psychotherapist; I aim to offer clients a safe, supportive environment to truly connect to what they are experiencing. I believe it is imperative to create a transparent, non-judgmental environment where clients feel able to explore past or present issues at their own pace. Creating trust between myself and clients through mutual respect and understanding is the basis for all therapeutic work undertaken.

Pamela Burgess
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Many of us find ourselves struggling to cope with past or current traumatic events, depression, work related stress, loss, relationship issues and various setbacks in life. It can feel very overwhelming if we mask our feelings and try to battle through alone. Perhaps you always put other peoples needs first and want to learn how to have your own needs met. You may have difficulties in your relationships and want to understand why unhealthy patterns of relating keep repeating themselves. Problems in our childhood such as abuse and neglect can rob our self esteem and confidence as adults. Counselling can help with many of these issues

Deborah Anne Spencer
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Debbie. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. If you are reading you have already taken the first step...I provide counselling for children, young people, adults. I also provide support for families to meet their identified needs. I work with many presenting issues, such as; anxiety, abuse, loss & bereavement, isolation, depression, exploitation, low mood, relationships, self harm, self worth, stress and many others. I also provide Clinical Supervision to therapists and practitioners. Additional to this I provide EAP Counselling. When individuals seek counselling they have identified that they no longer want to feel sad, lonely, hurt, struggling with day to day life. They want to feel well again, feel happy & positive, be able to focus and plan for the future, improve their wellbeing...

Carolyn Fitzpatrick - Your Well Mind
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Is anxiety and depression affecting your daily life? Has today been difficult? Yesterday’s troubles won’t go away? Does tomorrow feel like it will be much the same? It doesn’t have to feel this way, we can look to introduce positive coping skills to allow you to live the life you want. Seeking support is one of the bravest things you can do and whatever your reasons for being here I am able to offer relaxed and non-judgemental support. We will explore positive ways forward which will enable you to live the life you deserve. You are not alone.

Stephanie Anne Edwards
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I believe each of us have the capacity to grow to reach our true potential. What can influence or inhibit our positive growth? Our life experiences are affected by childhood events, our relationships with parents. siblings, other family members, friendships, work etc, Our soil can be contaminated by others in our lives when we experience childhood trauma, grief, loss, shame and witnessing violence. being in abusive relationships, life and death situations. These experiences influence us as we grow up, our emotions, our beliefs, our thoughts and our behaviours. This can make us feel depressed, anxious, derailed and scared.

Jaime Leigh
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer a warm, respectful, non-judgemental space in which you can freely explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I feel it is vitally important for you as the client to be able to feel safe in the Therapeutic relationship. To be able to trust me and not feel judged, to feel heard, understood and believed. I am Qualified in Person Centred Counselling, Clinical Hypnotherapy also Rewind Therapy.

Natasha Hughes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer professional, counselling experience in which you are able to explore your issues in a safe warm environment. Hourly sessions are offered from 4pm - 8pm Monday - Friday and Saturday mornings. I personally believe many people will benefit from counselling by helping individuals to understand their difficult experiences, along side the feelings and emotions attached to it. This process can be empowering, by enabling the client to work towards changing their lives to become more fulfilled. It takes great courage and strength to accept help with mental and emotional well-being, to work collaboratively.
Not accepting new clients

Moira O'Hara
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Having practised as a therapist for twenty years I have had the privilege to work with many creative, resilient, courageous and resourceful people. However, very few felt that way when they first came for therapy. Life can be challenging and we all struggle at times to cope with problems and stressful situations. Different people obviously find different things difficult but what everyone shares are the natural responses of feeling distressed, confused, anxious and lost. Counselling can help you to express your feelings, work through anxiety and confusion and develop positive responses to the challenges you are facing.

Sean Kearney
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Our work together will be to consider your situation from your perspective to help you make any changes you feel are needed. My aim is to hold a safe space for you to be heard and I will be empathic, honest and non-judgemental with you throughout our time together. I am experienced in talk therapies and cognitive behavioural therapy approaches. I believe each person is unique, therefore, my approach will be personalised to suit your needs

Joanne Morley
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I have over 12 years experience of supporting individuals who struggle with managing mental health and wellbeing. I am able to provisionally diagnose and treat individuals using a range of approaches, all with a strong evidence base to support their use in relieving distress however, I aim to treat the person as an individual, adopting an integrative approach to suit their needs.

Richard Nicholls
Counsellor
At present life is currently very different from what we are used to, we are now spending more time indoors which can mean we feel isolated and anxious. Our moods are heavily influenced by our ability to engage with others and have meaningful relationships with others. I offer telephone and zoom based counselling which provides a unique experience of counselling. Counselling via the telephone and zoom offers the chance to hone in on specific cues to emotions and subtle views into someone's internal struggles offering a more in-depth therapeutic experience.
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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.