Sexual Abuse Counselling in York

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Emma Tatnall
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have particular experience of working with trauma, anxiety and panic attacks, bereavement, sexual abuse , suicidal feelings and existential crises.
Are you feeling anxious, lost or depressed?  Are you struggling to make sense of your life?  Are you finding interactions with other people difficult or confusing?  Have you recently lost someone or something important to you?  Do you find everyday life exhausting or wonder when you will feel like 'yourself' again? Sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate the things that life throws at us, and sometimes our bodies and minds react in ways that we struggle to understand - I aim to offer you the space to explore these issues with someone who will not judge anything you talk about. I see clients at the weekend and Mondays only.
01904 935354
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York YO23
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Clare Forsyth
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with adults with a wide range of issues including anxiety and sadness, low mood, bi-polar, loss, loneliness, bereavement, family issues, parenthood, men’s issues, menopause, self-esteem, trauma, domestic violence- both male and female, childhood emotional and sexual abuse , neurodivergence- Autism, ADHD, estrangement, military, anger management, twins.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and I am trained in Transactional Analysis. I will listen to what you tell me, and we will work together to tailor an appropriate approach drawing from a variety of theoretical models to support you as you explore what is happening for you. You are the expert on yourself, and this is key as we develop a relationship.Central to my work is feeling safe, heard and seen, honesty and being valued.Through the time we spend there will be a myriad of feelings and emotions, we may laugh or cry, we may be quiet or simply offload.Most of all you will be accepted just as you are.
01751 200351
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York YO62
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Adele Parker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I specialise in the field of trauma working with people who have been involved in traumatic experiences, such as road traffic accidents, natural disasters, terrorism, sexual assault & child abuse.
My name is Adele & I've been working as Clinical Psychologist for over 16 years. I am trained to treat a range of psychological difficulties using a diverse set of therapeutic techniques. I work across the age range from young children to adults, working with a wide range of psychological difficulties. I also manage a wider team and I'm the managing director of Northern Clinical Psychology Services (please see my website www.ncps-uk.com for more details). My ultimate goal is to offer a 'gold' standard service & in doing so help to reduce psychological distress whilst enhancing & promoting well-being & quality of life.
01937 229449
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York YO1
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BEE Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am particularly experienced in helping individuals with issues such as domestic/ sexual abuse , anxiety and difficult relationships.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm Tayba and I am trained as an integrative counsellor, but also work primarily from a trauma-informed and relational perspective. I tend to employ several other approaches based on what your need is and what is right for you, such as an embodied approach. I work with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, faith and cultural conflict, domestic abuse, sexual abuse , divorce, self-harm and bullying. The list is not exhaustive but should give you an idea of the range of issues I am able to help and support you with.
0113 320 4275
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York YO1
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Jessica Horn
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer friendly and down to earth counselling for young people (11yrs+) and adults, as well as supervison for counsellors and trainees. I specialise in working with anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, flashbacks, abuse, suicidal thoughts, and sexual violence. However, this does not mean you have had to experience any of these to have counselling. It may be that you feel a bit down, or you've had a loss, a change in circumstance, or a difficult relationship, or want to reflect on your life. There are so many reasons to get counselling and you don’t have to wait until it all feels a bit ‘too much’.
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York YO31
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Yorkshire Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I appreciate that it can feel difficult in asking for help and to put trust in someone you have never met, especially with often upsetting and difficult issues. It can feel like we may have somehow failed or its a last resort in trying to resolve difficulties. I have helped many people like yourself, who also felt unsure initially on what to expect and feelings of trepidation or embarrassment in asking for help. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client is all important to be effective in addressing the issues and helping you to make the changes that you want and to get things back on track.
01904 917502
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York YO24
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Joanne Poole
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, unheard, unworthy? Are you living your best life, or is something holding you back? Life is challenging at times. Many things can trigger our internal critic, making us believe we are 'less than’ or are failing. We dwell in the past, worrying about mistakes, reliving painful events, remembering unhealthy relationships. It can feel impossible to see a way forward. There are many human emotions - are yours feeling balanced, or are one or two overwhelming the others?
01889 227321
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York YO30
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Stella Richardson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, Are you struggling with difficult emotions, repeating patterns in relationships or problematic behaviours? Maybe you've had painful or traumatic experiences...you've tried really hard to resolve things yourself but nothing seems to be working? Perhaps everything is getting on top of you and now you really want to find new ways to cope? Maybe you just want to be able to get on with the business of living your life, your way, whilst feeling at ease with yourself and comfortable in your own skin? If so, I'm so glad you are here seeking professional help and support. Please read on to find out how I may be able to help you.
01347 668134
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York YO1
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Simon Baverstock
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I'm an integrative relational psychotherapist and I use my experience of talking and relating to you in sessions to understand your way of being in the world, how you make sense of it and how you relate to others. Your journey is unique. Every time I've been listened to and understood I've come away feeling cared for and valued with a new sense of worth. I've learned that change is inevitable and that how I care for myself in the present affects my future.
01904 935294
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York YO24
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Susan Gray Online Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello. I'm Sue and I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist working online across the UK to give you the flexibility to meet from your own home or chosen safe place. I also offer appointments in the lovely village of Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, if you feel you prefer to meet in person. I'm an integrative therapist which means that I adapt how we work to suit your individual needs. I'll work alongside you to explore and better understand what is going on for you in a space where you can be heard in a supportive, non judgemental and compassionate way,
01535 288221
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York YO24
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Dr Luke Bannister
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Life, in all of its complexity, can be challenging, and our experience of our own thoughts and emotions can cause us distress which can be difficult to alleviate and understand. I’m sorry if you are struggling at the moment. I would like you to know that there is always hope and that life can become easier over time, despite how difficult this may be to currently imagine. I understand that reaching out to a psychologist can feel daunting, and that simply looking for a therapist can take courage.
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York YO10
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Abbie Stanwix
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Practitioner and compassion focused therapy. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
01423 803302
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York YO41
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Jill Aubrey
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
I'm a very experienced individual and couple psychodynamic and psychosexual relationship therapist. I work with both individuals and couples who want to benefit from specialist counselling focusing on how either their current or previous relationships or experiences affect them. I will ensure that you are at the centre of our work together. We will think together about the issues you want to work on. Life experiences affect each of us emotionally, cognitively and physically and I will work with you to explore how the issues you bring are impacting on your sense of well-being and help you to find ways of improving this.
01347 665054
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York YO30
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Claire Eve Morrish
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
You may be seeking help for a number of reasons: You may be feeling unhappy or angry without understanding why; you may be feeling anxious or depressed; you may be experiencing mood swings which are difficult to manage; you may be experiencing hallucinations. Whatever your problem, you are in distress and looking for help in restoring your sense of well-being. As a Clinical Psychologist, trained in a variety of different therapeutic modalities, I will explore with you the reasons for your distress, and agree a programme of treatment adapted to your particular needs.
01904 917659
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York YO42
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Jacquibird Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
01889 227313
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York YO10
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Ben Groves
Counsellor, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Verified
Have you ever found yourself trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too? Have you found that you haven’t reached your full potential and you're not where you expected yourself to be in your life? We can work together to help you understand how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Through our work together we will start to bring awareness to your emotions, thought processes, and behaviours –which will enable you to design ways to manage your life.
01904 935837
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York YO31
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Lucy Wiseman
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Offering person-centred online counselling to adults (18+) seeking assistance to find a sense of calm and balance when faced with adversity and the difficulties life can present. In order to understand the impact of an issue and work through it with care and respect, it is often helpful to appreciate the person and their experience, which is why together we will aim to adopt a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach to our sessions. As a person-centred counsellor, I draw from positive psychology, mental fitness and compassion focused therapy techniques to invite empowerment and client autonomy.
01904 230552
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York YO23
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Sarah Marzillier
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, anxiety and depression, physical health conditions, spirituality and sexual and relationship problems. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles.
01904 929110
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York YO30
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Sue Morris
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life can be hard at times. We can experience loss, changes in our health, family circumstances or work life. Maybe our relationships are not fulfilling our needs and we do not know how to change things. At times, we don’t feel good about ourselves, we lose confidence in our ability to cope with life or maybe we feel impacted by past experiences or held back through feelings of anger, shame or guilt. Sometimes we don’t know what’s wrong, but we just know something isn’t right. I can help you explore what is going on for you by giving you a supportive space to talk and be heard.
01904 221277
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York YO1
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The Retreat York: Adult Psychological Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Life can be complex, and so can mental health. This is why we have a range of different treatments and therapy approaches available, which we can tailor to suit your mental health needs. We put you at the heart of what we do. We offer choice and expert, individualised care for a very broad range of difficulties. We understand that seeking therapy can be daunting and that taking the first step can be a challenge. We start with an initial consultation with a senior clinician, to design a bespoke approach to your therapy, based on exploring and understanding your concerns, needs, preferences and therapy goals.
01889 221612
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York YO10
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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.