The initial sessions of the group is focused on creating safety for all participants and building group connection. We will address some key issues survivors may struggle with and participants will be offered tools to support their recovery at their own pace and look at ways to develop healthy coping strategies that will support them in the longer term. These closed groups of 6 participants are not 'drop-in' as they follow a structured sequence so it's important you can commit to attending all twelve sessions.
I offer a safe space to explore what is going on for you in a confidential and nonjudgemental environment. Counselling can help by assisting you to have more awareness of yourself and your situation, giving you more power and choice in your life. I work with a variety of emotional issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, sexual abuse, bereavement, life transitions and relationship issues.
"One of the most valuable things we can do to heal one another is to listen to each others stories" - Rebecca Falls. Join me as we talk about relationships, abuse, anxiety or depression in a safe and supportive group environment and feel less isolated. Groups are to be held online on a weekly basis giving you the space to reflect, overcome, strengthen and feel empowered. Minimum of 6 participants. Contact talkingminds.sabrina@gmail.com or 07701371334 to make a booking. Groups will take place every Thursday from 10am-11:30am or Sundays 10am-11:30am. Concessions available for block booking.
Trauma, abuse, PTSD, C-PTSD, ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences), Relationship issues, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic or Sexual abuse are some of the areas I specialise in. All these issues can impact on your day to day life. I work collaboratively with you during sessions to help focus on how we can use mindfulness and various techniques to manage the here and now while working through and processing your experiences using exposure therapy, inner child work and various techniques I use as an Integrative Therapist. We work at your pace and I help provide a safe space for you to Reflect, Overcome, Strengthen and Empower yourself
We are a group of independent therapists with shared values, working together to provide an accessible service to all. We offer a professional and confidential range of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Clinical Supervision services. All our therapists bring a variety of skills and experience and are committed to providing a service in which we treat every client with professionalism and respect. We offer short-term or long-term counselling and psychotherapy and clinical supervision and our therapists offer a range of services to meet the needs of each individual or organisation.
Hello, my name is Sarah Cunliffe. I am a fully qualified and insured Person-centred counsellor. I am a registered member of the British Association of counselling and psychotherapy(MBACP) I am a counsellor with 8 years experience who works to a high standard of professional ethics. I can see clients face to face in either Quorn, or Blaby and i also offer sessions online remotely, which can be relatively flexible.
Support group for people surviving abuse and once funding is in place can provide 6 weeks of counselling if desired
Hosted by N. E. therapy services
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clacton-on-Sea CO16
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or unsure of how you are feeling but just know that something is not right. Do you struggle with every day life, are you feeling trapped, scared or alone. Do you find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning and lack interest in things you used to enjoy. If you do not understand why you feel low or anxious, we can work together to get to explore your experiences and enjoy a better quality of life. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with abuse and trauma as well as depression and anxiety. I work face to face, online using zoom or teams and the telephone.
"Sometimes Trauma..." is a small online group for people dealing with Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD. It runs weekly during term-time Monday 6.45-8.15pm, with a very select number. I offer an initial exploratory 30 minute session to gather information to check the group is for you. That might include taking a brief history, and looking at levels of depression/anxiety/trauma symptoms. The group includes check in, therapy/processing and a practical second part, with topics like: trauma neuroscience trauma, increasing your Window of Tolerance, attachment styles, triggers, building a trauma "toolkit", & EFT. (www.sometimestrauma.com)
Hosted by Hannah Duncan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Group meets in Budleigh Salterton EX9
Good therapy is about change: changing reactions, behaviours, a difficult aspect of self, challenging attitudes/beliefs about yourself or your story. I love working with clients who are prepared to jump in, take risks and seek solutions - this is the way to ensure real change. I will jump in and risk too. I value being human and involved in the therapy and am also practically minded and view the best wisdom as something that can directly be applied to life. A supervisee recently described me as "real, relational, ordinary, practical and not floaty/wispy". I like to incorporate psychoeducation and relevant theoretical information.
Hosted by Teresa Your Space Your Time Counselling Centre
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nuneaton CV11
12 week online support group for female, non-binary (AFAB) and trans female survivors of sexual violence. The group will form in the first session, making an agreement of how we want to work together, and thinking about what members wish to get out of the group. The following group sessions will be structured to facilitate the wishes of each group, and will be closed to new participants after the first session. I have group facilitation training and 6 years experience of facilitating sexual violence support groups in a sexual violence support centre. Groups are for 8 and 12 participants.
Hosted by Claire Field
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cropredy OX17
Perhaps there is a specific issue you would like to look at, or maybe an underlying feeling of something not being quite right? You may feel that you are at a point in your life where you would like to make some changes, or perhaps you would like a safe space to explore a little? There are no right or wrong reasons for seeking counselling… As a person-centred counsellor I prefer to see people in a holistic way, rather than by defining them by the issues that they may bring to counselling.
Focusing on relational trauma and also dealing with emotional conflicts as a result of life events.
Hosted by Dr Satbinder Kaur Bhogal
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham B15
I work with both children and adults and have a keen interest in working with those who have experienced complex/relational trauma with or without self harming/suicidal behaviour. I work with a variety of mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. I also work with couples experiencing difficulties in their relationship and work towards understanding the emotional conflicts, that result in the relationship being strained or likely to end without support. There is no one size fits all therapeutic approach and so I place importance on developing a shared understanding of what the core emotional issues are that impact you.
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Sexual Abuse Support Groups
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.