Counselling
We offer counselling to survivors of rape and sexual abuse, aged 11+ provided by qualified counsellors and counselling students in their final year of placement.
Counselling takes place on a weekly/fortnightly basis depending on the client’s availability, and may be short or long term depending on the individual’s needs.
Supporters and carers of survivors may also access this service if they have been affected by the survivor’s experience of sexual violence or abuse.
Please be aware if counselling has been requested we do have a waiting list.
ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor)
Our ISVA team are independent specialist workers who can provide practical and emotional support to individuals, aged 5 years and over, who have experienced rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life. The worker will support you regardless of whether you are reporting the matter to the police or not.
The ISVA team consists of:
- Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs), who provide support to individuals aged 18+.
- Children & Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ChISVAs) who provide support to individuals aged 5-17, a ChISVA may also work with individuals aged 18-25 where they have additional needs.
Family Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (FISVAs) who provide support to the supporters of survivors, most commonly parents, partners and family members. The FISVA role enables the youngest survivors of sexual violence, those aged 5 and under, to receive support through the FISVA engagement with their parent or carer.
Child Sexual Exploitation Service (CSE)
Our Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) team are independent specialist workers that can provide practical and emotional support to children and young people who are at risk of or have been a victim of CSE. We can offer one to one support which focuses on protective behaviours, coping strategies, consent and developing healthy and trusted relationships. We also offer training and education to parents and professionals.