Sexual Abuse Counselling in Sutton-in-Ashfield
I have worked in the Domestic and Sexual abuse sector for many years, supporting clients through their healing process.
Please note my practice is a women only service. I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Dramatherapist, Supervisor, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist and EMDR accredited practitioner with more than 20 years experience of working with a variety of presenting issues including complex PTSD. I can support clients with a number of difficulties and have extensive experience in supporting clients on the ASD spectrum. I am also trained in CBT, PCE-CfD and DBT therapy, Couple Counselling, MBCT and Mindfulness. All my training enables me to support clients through difficulties that classical talking therapy might not be able.
I have worked in the Domestic and Sexual abuse sector for many years, supporting clients through their healing process.
Please note my practice is a women only service. I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Dramatherapist, Supervisor, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist and EMDR accredited practitioner with more than 20 years experience of working with a variety of presenting issues including complex PTSD. I can support clients with a number of difficulties and have extensive experience in supporting clients on the ASD spectrum. I am also trained in CBT, PCE-CfD and DBT therapy, Couple Counselling, MBCT and Mindfulness. All my training enables me to support clients through difficulties that classical talking therapy might not be able.
Presenting issues that I work with are: all types of Abuse, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Anxiety, Low mood, Depression, Overwhelm, ADHD & Autism,
Affairs and betrayals, Anger, Anxiety, panic attacks & social anxiety, Bereavement & loss (including suicide bereavement), Bullying, Burnout & work-related stress, Chronic illness, relationships, intimacy, Low confidence & self-esteem, Financial worries, Self-harm, Separation & divorce, Sexual assault & trauma, Suicidal thoughts.
I work collaboratively to build strong therapeutic alliance. I welcome and respect individuals from all ages, backgrounds, cultures, religions, genders, sexualities, additional needs, and neurodiversity.
I hold a space where clients can be their authentic selves to reconnect, realign and create positive outcomes for themselves and their being.
Presenting issues that I work with are: all types of Abuse, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Anxiety, Low mood, Depression, Overwhelm, ADHD & Autism,
Affairs and betrayals, Anger, Anxiety, panic attacks & social anxiety, Bereavement & loss (including suicide bereavement), Bullying, Burnout & work-related stress, Chronic illness, relationships, intimacy, Low confidence & self-esteem, Financial worries, Self-harm, Separation & divorce, Sexual assault & trauma, Suicidal thoughts.
I work collaboratively to build strong therapeutic alliance. I welcome and respect individuals from all ages, backgrounds, cultures, religions, genders, sexualities, additional needs, and neurodiversity.
I hold a space where clients can be their authentic selves to reconnect, realign and create positive outcomes for themselves and their being.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or trying to hold everything together while struggling underneath. Perhaps stress is building, relationships feel difficult, or you can’t switch off.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you don’t have to manage things alone.
I’m a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, registered with the BACP, supporting adults with anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship difficulties.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or trying to hold everything together while struggling underneath. Perhaps stress is building, relationships feel difficult, or you can’t switch off.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you don’t have to manage things alone.
I’m a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, registered with the BACP, supporting adults with anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship difficulties.
Hello I am Emma. I am a humanistic & integrative psychotherapist and counsellor and I work with adults, children, and young people. You may be experiencing relationship or family difficulties, loss, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, or loneliness. Work issues such as bullying, stress or pressures to perform may feel overwhelming. Or you may simply feel disconnected in a way that is hard to describe. Whatever your reason for seeing a counsellor I aim to provide you with a non-judgemental, open, honest, empathetic, and supportive space to fully explore your situation and to help you to understand your thoughts and feelings.
Hello I am Emma. I am a humanistic & integrative psychotherapist and counsellor and I work with adults, children, and young people. You may be experiencing relationship or family difficulties, loss, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, or loneliness. Work issues such as bullying, stress or pressures to perform may feel overwhelming. Or you may simply feel disconnected in a way that is hard to describe. Whatever your reason for seeing a counsellor I aim to provide you with a non-judgemental, open, honest, empathetic, and supportive space to fully explore your situation and to help you to understand your thoughts and feelings.
I have significant experience working with trauma and abuse, including childhood sexual abuse.
I'm Theresa, a warm, approachable and experienced counsellor offering you support either face to face from my base in Mansfield Woodhouse, online or by telephone.
I work with individuals and couples with variety of life events and challenges. Couples work includes intimate relationships or other types of relationship such as mother/ daughter.
I will listen to your individual needs, supporting you to to understand more about yourself, where you are in life and what you want from it. We’ll work through your challenges together, working towards your personal aims and empowering you for your future.
I have significant experience working with trauma and abuse, including childhood sexual abuse.
I'm Theresa, a warm, approachable and experienced counsellor offering you support either face to face from my base in Mansfield Woodhouse, online or by telephone.
I work with individuals and couples with variety of life events and challenges. Couples work includes intimate relationships or other types of relationship such as mother/ daughter.
I will listen to your individual needs, supporting you to to understand more about yourself, where you are in life and what you want from it. We’ll work through your challenges together, working towards your personal aims and empowering you for your future.
There are times in our life when pressures mount up so much, that they really impact on the quality of our day to day living and our overall wellbeing. This may be caused by specific events such as a relationship breakup, the death of a pet or loved one, redundancy or our health. It could be more general such as the impact of Covid-19, unfulfilling relationships whether that be with your colleagues, parents, siblings, partner or your children. Or, you’re not sure what’s causing you to feel so fed up – you ‘should’ be happy. Building resilience does not eradicate the stress and anxiety of everyday life, but it does reduce the impact.
There are times in our life when pressures mount up so much, that they really impact on the quality of our day to day living and our overall wellbeing. This may be caused by specific events such as a relationship breakup, the death of a pet or loved one, redundancy or our health. It could be more general such as the impact of Covid-19, unfulfilling relationships whether that be with your colleagues, parents, siblings, partner or your children. Or, you’re not sure what’s causing you to feel so fed up – you ‘should’ be happy. Building resilience does not eradicate the stress and anxiety of everyday life, but it does reduce the impact.
If you're anxious or depressed, or feeling stressed because of particular issues in your life then its hard to choose a counsellor that might help you. I never knew whether to pick a therapist that looked as unhinged as I felt, or go for one that seemed to have life sorted! We often feel we have to pretend to seem 'normal' or put a mask on to face to world, but therapy can be the place where you can be yourself (or work out who that could be). I try to offer you space where you are safe to explore what is affecting you, and help you reach a way forward.
If you're anxious or depressed, or feeling stressed because of particular issues in your life then its hard to choose a counsellor that might help you. I never knew whether to pick a therapist that looked as unhinged as I felt, or go for one that seemed to have life sorted! We often feel we have to pretend to seem 'normal' or put a mask on to face to world, but therapy can be the place where you can be yourself (or work out who that could be). I try to offer you space where you are safe to explore what is affecting you, and help you reach a way forward.
Many of my clients are adults who are neurodivergent or living with the impact of trauma. They might struggle with emotional dysregulation, cPTSD symptoms, anxiety, or low self-worth, often feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed by daily life. Some are managing ADHD or autism alongside a history of difficult experiences. What they want is to feel seen and accepted, to better understand themselves, and to develop strategies that bring stability, confidence, and self-kindness, while building healthier relationships and a stronger sense of identity..
Many of my clients are adults who are neurodivergent or living with the impact of trauma. They might struggle with emotional dysregulation, cPTSD symptoms, anxiety, or low self-worth, often feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed by daily life. Some are managing ADHD or autism alongside a history of difficult experiences. What they want is to feel seen and accepted, to better understand themselves, and to develop strategies that bring stability, confidence, and self-kindness, while building healthier relationships and a stronger sense of identity..
I understand how hard the first step can be to ask for help, sometimes you just want to be heard and listened too, you may be feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or frustrated with moving your life forward. You may be feeling confused, and unsure about where your life is heading. I can help you become stronger and find new ways of coping, whilst understanding yourself, and others around you. You are a unique person and have already begun your unique journey of recovery, I am passionate about you taking back control over your life. I aim to support you through this by tailoring my approach to you.
I understand how hard the first step can be to ask for help, sometimes you just want to be heard and listened too, you may be feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or frustrated with moving your life forward. You may be feeling confused, and unsure about where your life is heading. I can help you become stronger and find new ways of coping, whilst understanding yourself, and others around you. You are a unique person and have already begun your unique journey of recovery, I am passionate about you taking back control over your life. I aim to support you through this by tailoring my approach to you.
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Hi I’m Cat, Psychotherapist and Founder at Expressive Self Psychotherapy, a warm welcome to you! Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, intense emotions or feeling numb and cut off from others? Whether you are navigating PTSD, OCD, complex emotional pain or are generally feeling stuck, I am here to help you find strength and resilience in your journey towards healing. By tailoring each session to meet your unique needs, I help you uncover new insights, build self-awareness, and develop effective coping skills.
Hi I’m Cat, Psychotherapist and Founder at Expressive Self Psychotherapy, a warm welcome to you! Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, intense emotions or feeling numb and cut off from others? Whether you are navigating PTSD, OCD, complex emotional pain or are generally feeling stuck, I am here to help you find strength and resilience in your journey towards healing. By tailoring each session to meet your unique needs, I help you uncover new insights, build self-awareness, and develop effective coping skills.
If you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, overworked or confused or if you are experiencing specific difficulties and would benefit from help and support, please get in touch. Perhaps you are faced with an impossible decision? Asking for help can be the hardest step to take in a fast-paced world where you are just expected to cope and to 'get on with it.' Whether you want to make changes in your life, reach milestone decisions, set new goals or simply find a space to be heard and explore your feelings and thoughts without judgement, expectation or agenda then I can offer you just what you need.
If you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, overworked or confused or if you are experiencing specific difficulties and would benefit from help and support, please get in touch. Perhaps you are faced with an impossible decision? Asking for help can be the hardest step to take in a fast-paced world where you are just expected to cope and to 'get on with it.' Whether you want to make changes in your life, reach milestone decisions, set new goals or simply find a space to be heard and explore your feelings and thoughts without judgement, expectation or agenda then I can offer you just what you need.
Whilst clients come to me for many different reasons, I specialise in trauma and sexual abuse.
There are times in life you can feel that you need some help. Maybe you are finding it hard to cope with the day-to-day, struggling to deal with something from your past; or you are looking to live a more fulfilled life. Whatever your need is, having someone to talk to, who is separate from your friends and/or family, can be just what is needed. This is where therapy can help.
Whilst clients come to me for many different reasons, I specialise in trauma and sexual abuse.
There are times in life you can feel that you need some help. Maybe you are finding it hard to cope with the day-to-day, struggling to deal with something from your past; or you are looking to live a more fulfilled life. Whatever your need is, having someone to talk to, who is separate from your friends and/or family, can be just what is needed. This is where therapy can help.
Hello, my name is Helen and firstly I would like to say that I understand that life can be difficult to navigate and at times can overwhelm you. It can be hard to understand and come to terms with, you may feel stuck and alone with no one to turn to and you may be seeking counselling for any number of reasons but there is usually an underlying sense that "things are going wrong” or we are “unable to cope”. As a person-centred therapist I offer the space and time to allow you to explore what is happening for you and to help you find a way to make sense of feelings and reactions to life events.
Hello, my name is Helen and firstly I would like to say that I understand that life can be difficult to navigate and at times can overwhelm you. It can be hard to understand and come to terms with, you may feel stuck and alone with no one to turn to and you may be seeking counselling for any number of reasons but there is usually an underlying sense that "things are going wrong” or we are “unable to cope”. As a person-centred therapist I offer the space and time to allow you to explore what is happening for you and to help you find a way to make sense of feelings and reactions to life events.
Counselling is an incredible journey, it may be difficult at times but it can be so rewarding and life changing.
Talking to someone openly and honestly without fear of reprisal.
I also offer EMDR therapy for clients who have experienced shock or trauma. I work with adults and young people aged between 15 and 18. I work with a wide range of issues including: trauma, abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, personality disorders, health anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, work-related issues, health anxiety and more.
Counselling is an incredible journey, it may be difficult at times but it can be so rewarding and life changing.
Talking to someone openly and honestly without fear of reprisal.
I also offer EMDR therapy for clients who have experienced shock or trauma. I work with adults and young people aged between 15 and 18. I work with a wide range of issues including: trauma, abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, personality disorders, health anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, work-related issues, health anxiety and more.
I predominantly work with men and women survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Men in leadership navigating life stressors 'before the burnout wins'
I work in a confidential, non-judgemental space, in a relationally empathic way which allows my client to open up and share what they have never shared before.
Through meeting my client where they are, offering the space to be themselves and to be in the moment, gives them the chance to breathe and feel safe.
I predominantly work with men and women survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Men in leadership navigating life stressors 'before the burnout wins'
I work in a confidential, non-judgemental space, in a relationally empathic way which allows my client to open up and share what they have never shared before.
Through meeting my client where they are, offering the space to be themselves and to be in the moment, gives them the chance to breathe and feel safe.
Welcome to my page! Whatever has brought you here, I hope I can help. I’ve worked with those who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, people pleasing, burnout and trauma related difficulties. Feeling stuck, low, overwhelmed or confused can be very isolating. I hope to walk by your side while we navigate your inner world, tend to the parts that need tending to, process what has become messy and start to work towards a fulfilling positive future.
I work with couples who are struggling with connection, intimacy, and betrayal, and some that just feel confused or unsure within their relationship.
Welcome to my page! Whatever has brought you here, I hope I can help. I’ve worked with those who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, people pleasing, burnout and trauma related difficulties. Feeling stuck, low, overwhelmed or confused can be very isolating. I hope to walk by your side while we navigate your inner world, tend to the parts that need tending to, process what has become messy and start to work towards a fulfilling positive future.
I work with couples who are struggling with connection, intimacy, and betrayal, and some that just feel confused or unsure within their relationship.
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, on edge, or stuck in patterns that don't make sense. You might experience anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, emotional swings, self-harm urges, disordered eating or difficulties in relationships. You want relief, stability, and to feel like yourself again - not just cope, but truly heal. You may be tired of surviving and want life to feel calmer, safer and more meaningful.
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, on edge, or stuck in patterns that don't make sense. You might experience anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, emotional swings, self-harm urges, disordered eating or difficulties in relationships. You want relief, stability, and to feel like yourself again - not just cope, but truly heal. You may be tired of surviving and want life to feel calmer, safer and more meaningful.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, shame and isolation, self-criticism, low self-esteem and life/work transition difficulties. I also work with people who have experienced childhood or current relationship abuse and trauma, as well as difficulties in relationships with others and am very experienced in helping people to manage the impact of trauma and PTSD safely using grounding strategies and offering psychoeducation. I provide a non-judgemental space in which issues can be explored and worked-through safely.
I am a fully accredited member of BACP and NCPS and based in Sheffield, UK
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, shame and isolation, self-criticism, low self-esteem and life/work transition difficulties. I also work with people who have experienced childhood or current relationship abuse and trauma, as well as difficulties in relationships with others and am very experienced in helping people to manage the impact of trauma and PTSD safely using grounding strategies and offering psychoeducation. I provide a non-judgemental space in which issues can be explored and worked-through safely.
I am a fully accredited member of BACP and NCPS and based in Sheffield, UK
Hi, I'm Ella - the integrative counsellor behind Under the Willow Counselling and Therapy. Have you ever felt unseen, unheard, misunderstood? Has this made you feel alone, lost, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you have developed anxiety or depression, relationships have become tense, work is unmanageable, or you have poor coping skills. You are not alone in this.
Hi, I'm Ella - the integrative counsellor behind Under the Willow Counselling and Therapy. Have you ever felt unseen, unheard, misunderstood? Has this made you feel alone, lost, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you have developed anxiety or depression, relationships have become tense, work is unmanageable, or you have poor coping skills. You are not alone in this.
Hello, Life can be tough and overwhelming at times, cant it? Especially when there can be so many changes and challenges in our lives. Do you need someone you can talk to who will really listen and can help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings and the difficult issues both past and present that you may be facing in your life, without fear of being judged? With a friendly and warm approach I am there to use my training and experience to support you.
Hello, Life can be tough and overwhelming at times, cant it? Especially when there can be so many changes and challenges in our lives. Do you need someone you can talk to who will really listen and can help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings and the difficult issues both past and present that you may be facing in your life, without fear of being judged? With a friendly and warm approach I am there to use my training and experience to support you.
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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.