Sexual Abuse Counselling in Boston

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JWM Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Boston PE21
I worked for two years as a grief and loss counsellor with children and young people and one year with victims of rape and sexual abuse.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with difficult feelings? Have you been through a bereavement or loss that you're struggling to come to terms with? Have you experienced painful and traumatic life events that still impact on you today and stop you living the life you want. Would you like to improve your relationships with the people in your life? You may be struggling with issues life anxiety, depression or low self-worth. My focus is to offer a counselling relationship that is supportive, nurturing and empowering. I can offer practical coping strategies, better insight and understanding as well as help you find your own solutions.
I worked for two years as a grief and loss counsellor with children and young people and one year with victims of rape and sexual abuse.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with difficult feelings? Have you been through a bereavement or loss that you're struggling to come to terms with? Have you experienced painful and traumatic life events that still impact on you today and stop you living the life you want. Would you like to improve your relationships with the people in your life? You may be struggling with issues life anxiety, depression or low self-worth. My focus is to offer a counselling relationship that is supportive, nurturing and empowering. I can offer practical coping strategies, better insight and understanding as well as help you find your own solutions.
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Jo Vickers
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Boston PE21
My aim is to co-create an environment that offers you a place to bring and share your unique experiences and begin to explore and understand how they have impacted you. I believe everyone can benefit from sharing their stories; often being truly heard for the first time. Nonetheless, this can feel odd initially, sat sharing information with a stranger. My creative approach to therapy responds to your individual needs to best support you whist undertaking this. My experience of working with survivors of trauma has been a live demonstration of the impact of previous and current experiences on our health.
My aim is to co-create an environment that offers you a place to bring and share your unique experiences and begin to explore and understand how they have impacted you. I believe everyone can benefit from sharing their stories; often being truly heard for the first time. Nonetheless, this can feel odd initially, sat sharing information with a stranger. My creative approach to therapy responds to your individual needs to best support you whist undertaking this. My experience of working with survivors of trauma has been a live demonstration of the impact of previous and current experiences on our health.
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Caroline M Cakebread
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
Friskney PE22
Not accepting new clients
Making the decision to come to therapy/counselling can be a difficult and sometimes anxiety provoking one, and finding someone who you feel comfortable with can be a really positive and reassuring start. I offer an initial no commitment session where we can get to know each other a little, and where we can begin to look at what you would like to get out of the work we may do together. Part of the first session will include an outline of how I work, what to expect, discussing a working agreement where we will talk about confidentiality etc, but it is mainly an opportunity to talk and be heard in a non-judgmental space.
Making the decision to come to therapy/counselling can be a difficult and sometimes anxiety provoking one, and finding someone who you feel comfortable with can be a really positive and reassuring start. I offer an initial no commitment session where we can get to know each other a little, and where we can begin to look at what you would like to get out of the work we may do together. Part of the first session will include an outline of how I work, what to expect, discussing a working agreement where we will talk about confidentiality etc, but it is mainly an opportunity to talk and be heard in a non-judgmental space.
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Online Therapists

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Spencer Bridge
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shipley BD18  (Online Only)
And draw from a wide range of experience, working therapeutically with young people and adult client groups around loss, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, racial identity, and relationships.
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
And draw from a wide range of experience, working therapeutically with young people and adult client groups around loss, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, racial identity, and relationships.
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
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Adriana Cracknell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Welcome to my profile, I am a highly experienced Counsellor of 25 years, which accounts for my knowledge and intuition. Specialising in Sexual Abuse/ Assault, Trauma/PTSD, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, LGBTQ+ & Young People - to reduce confusion, be heard and enable choice. I create a space where we connect as equals, and explore together at your pace. My belief is that therapy needs to be with someone you can feel comfortable and safe with. I look forward to hearing from you for a chat, to assess your needs and see how I can be of assistance to you.
Welcome to my profile, I am a highly experienced Counsellor of 25 years, which accounts for my knowledge and intuition. Specialising in Sexual Abuse/ Assault, Trauma/PTSD, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, LGBTQ+ & Young People - to reduce confusion, be heard and enable choice. I create a space where we connect as equals, and explore together at your pace. My belief is that therapy needs to be with someone you can feel comfortable and safe with. I look forward to hearing from you for a chat, to assess your needs and see how I can be of assistance to you.
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Gemma Pettit Psychotherapy & Consulting
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE7
I am a friendly, experienced psychotherapist & counsellor working to support clients with a range of mental health presentations. These include: Addiction, anxiety, body image issues, bereavement, codependency, depression, gender & identity issues, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, survivors of sexual assault, survivors of emotional or physical abuse and trauma. Your safety and confidentiality are the centre of my work at all times. My ethos is that our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and we should feel comfortable accessing help and support without stigma or prejudice for doing so.
I am a friendly, experienced psychotherapist & counsellor working to support clients with a range of mental health presentations. These include: Addiction, anxiety, body image issues, bereavement, codependency, depression, gender & identity issues, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, survivors of sexual assault, survivors of emotional or physical abuse and trauma. Your safety and confidentiality are the centre of my work at all times. My ethos is that our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and we should feel comfortable accessing help and support without stigma or prejudice for doing so.
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Sammi Ryan
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS12
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for Survivors of Childhood Sexual abuse and Survivors of Domestic Abuse. I am passionate about empowering you to heal from traumatic experiences and grow in any way that works for you and your life. Experienced in working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Domestic abuse, I know I can be with you every step of the way, being with you during the darker times to help you process your thoughts and feelings, and being with you to celebrate your breakthroughs and growth and healing!
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for Survivors of Childhood Sexual abuse and Survivors of Domestic Abuse. I am passionate about empowering you to heal from traumatic experiences and grow in any way that works for you and your life. Experienced in working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Domestic abuse, I know I can be with you every step of the way, being with you during the darker times to help you process your thoughts and feelings, and being with you to celebrate your breakthroughs and growth and healing!
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Second Chance Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Leicester LE8
I offer a safe, welcoming environment for my clients to talk through any issues. I am an individual member of the BACP. I abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Counselling can be short or long term. I hold an up to date DBS and am fully insured. I am GDPR compliant. I have experience of working with issues around anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship difficulties, sexual/physical abuse, family difficulties and low self esteem and others. I have over 2500 counselling hours experience and have been volunteering/working at a sexual abuse crisis centre for 8 years
I offer a safe, welcoming environment for my clients to talk through any issues. I am an individual member of the BACP. I abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Counselling can be short or long term. I hold an up to date DBS and am fully insured. I am GDPR compliant. I have experience of working with issues around anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship difficulties, sexual/physical abuse, family difficulties and low self esteem and others. I have over 2500 counselling hours experience and have been volunteering/working at a sexual abuse crisis centre for 8 years
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Bryanna Melody Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wickford SS12
I have also worked extensively with physical, mental and sexual abuse.
Hello, I would love to be able to help if I can. I provide a caring, safe space to allow clients to explore issues that may be preventing them leading a fulfilling life. I have been a qualified Counsellor for 18 years. I have worked with individuals, couples and groups on a wide range of issues including, bereavement, anxiety, all forms of abuse, relationship issues, low self esteem, burn out, marriage difficulties, family issues, and many more.
I have also worked extensively with physical, mental and sexual abuse.
Hello, I would love to be able to help if I can. I provide a caring, safe space to allow clients to explore issues that may be preventing them leading a fulfilling life. I have been a qualified Counsellor for 18 years. I have worked with individuals, couples and groups on a wide range of issues including, bereavement, anxiety, all forms of abuse, relationship issues, low self esteem, burn out, marriage difficulties, family issues, and many more.
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Farishta Jalal
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B16
Hello and welcome to my page. I am Farishta Jalal. I am an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist having gained my Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Derby. I am also a qualified and experienced EMDR Therapist. I have experience of working with adults aged 16+, presenting with a wide range of psychological difficulties. Areas of expertise include: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, Post-natal depression, and workplace stress. I have a particular interest in the area of psychological trauma including childhood sexual abuse, RTA, bullying, domestic violence, one-off traumas and complicated grief.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am Farishta Jalal. I am an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist having gained my Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Derby. I am also a qualified and experienced EMDR Therapist. I have experience of working with adults aged 16+, presenting with a wide range of psychological difficulties. Areas of expertise include: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, Post-natal depression, and workplace stress. I have a particular interest in the area of psychological trauma including childhood sexual abuse, RTA, bullying, domestic violence, one-off traumas and complicated grief.
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Wellbeing Co Therapy and Coaching
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton NN5
Hi, I am Fungai. I offer evidence based psychological therapies in line with NICE guidelines for the treatment of anxiety presentations (generalised anxiety disorder, low self-esteem, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, childhood sexual abuse/ neglect, long health terms conditions and obsessive compulsive disorder) and depression. The problem does not have to diagnosed, it can be factors contributing to mental distress such as work stress and overwhelm, finances, bullying, gender identity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, discrimination and racism.
Hi, I am Fungai. I offer evidence based psychological therapies in line with NICE guidelines for the treatment of anxiety presentations (generalised anxiety disorder, low self-esteem, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, childhood sexual abuse/ neglect, long health terms conditions and obsessive compulsive disorder) and depression. The problem does not have to diagnosed, it can be factors contributing to mental distress such as work stress and overwhelm, finances, bullying, gender identity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, discrimination and racism.
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Michelle Matthews
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Norwich NR16  (Online Only)
I have experience of being a secondary school counsellor and working within trauma and sexual abuse.
I work online with my clients and sessions are available Monday - Thursday during the daytime with evening appointments. I am here to listen to you with empathy, acceptance, care and non-judgement. I want you to feel that you can be honest with me and we can build on rapport, hopefully leading to you being able to share your problems with me no matter how big or small. We can work together on building what you would like to change in your life and establish some goals for the future.
I have experience of being a secondary school counsellor and working within trauma and sexual abuse.
I work online with my clients and sessions are available Monday - Thursday during the daytime with evening appointments. I am here to listen to you with empathy, acceptance, care and non-judgement. I want you to feel that you can be honest with me and we can build on rapport, hopefully leading to you being able to share your problems with me no matter how big or small. We can work together on building what you would like to change in your life and establish some goals for the future.
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Richie Taylor
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
My main areas of work are Addiction, Trauma, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression and Obsessive Thinking.
My belief is that getting better through positive change and understanding is the aim of good therapy. Being able to share and process your inner thinking and emotional problems with a non judgemental person is key to recovery. My job as your counsellor is to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore, work through and understand your inner issues.
My main areas of work are Addiction, Trauma, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression and Obsessive Thinking.
My belief is that getting better through positive change and understanding is the aim of good therapy. Being able to share and process your inner thinking and emotional problems with a non judgemental person is key to recovery. My job as your counsellor is to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore, work through and understand your inner issues.
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Trauma Informed Psychotherapy-Amina Begum
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham B9  (Online Only)
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist/MNCPS Acc Registrant, qualified Clinical Supervisor & Certified somatic therapist with many years experience working with issues of Sexual Abuse (Male/Female), CSA, Adult/Childhood Trauma, Complex Trauma, Self-Harm, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Anxiety, Depression, Self Harm, Flashbacks, Suicide Ideation, Family Issues, Relationship issues. I offer a warm, compassionate and non judgmental therapeutic relationship creating a safe space where you can freely explore issues, feel heard, make sense of your difficulties and ultimately transition towards living a more fulfilled and empowered life.
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist/MNCPS Acc Registrant, qualified Clinical Supervisor & Certified somatic therapist with many years experience working with issues of Sexual Abuse (Male/Female), CSA, Adult/Childhood Trauma, Complex Trauma, Self-Harm, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Anxiety, Depression, Self Harm, Flashbacks, Suicide Ideation, Family Issues, Relationship issues. I offer a warm, compassionate and non judgmental therapeutic relationship creating a safe space where you can freely explore issues, feel heard, make sense of your difficulties and ultimately transition towards living a more fulfilled and empowered life.
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Louise Needham
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Loughborough LE12
I have advanced training in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse,bereavement and complex Trauma.
Deciding to come for counselling can be a hard decision to make however, it can be very beneficial in improving how you think and feel about the difficulty that you are experiencing enabling you to find a solution that best suits your needs. My aim is to offer a service that is unique to you by actively listening to your concerns in a safe environment that is genuine, understanding and accepting: I acknowledge that it takes courage to ask for this support. I have worked with a variety of different clients, all in different ways, where I endeavour to meet their needs just as I would endeavour to meet yours.
I have advanced training in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse,bereavement and complex Trauma.
Deciding to come for counselling can be a hard decision to make however, it can be very beneficial in improving how you think and feel about the difficulty that you are experiencing enabling you to find a solution that best suits your needs. My aim is to offer a service that is unique to you by actively listening to your concerns in a safe environment that is genuine, understanding and accepting: I acknowledge that it takes courage to ask for this support. I have worked with a variety of different clients, all in different ways, where I endeavour to meet their needs just as I would endeavour to meet yours.
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Julie Arnold
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aylesbury HP18
I also have specialised in working with survivors of sexual assault and abuse, complex trauma and PTSD.
Hello, I work with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. Being heard and accepted for being who you truly are, can feel incredibly empowering. When this is taken away, our thoughts can trigger unhelpful behaviours, increasing low mood. Which in turn can play havoc with our emotions. When we feel lonely and isolated, overwhelming feelings can flood our thoughts and fears. I can offer you a safe, warm, and confidential space to explore any issues that may contribute towards your anxiety and depression. I am here to listen to you in an non-judgemental way, and to support you with any changes you wish to make.
I also have specialised in working with survivors of sexual assault and abuse, complex trauma and PTSD.
Hello, I work with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. Being heard and accepted for being who you truly are, can feel incredibly empowering. When this is taken away, our thoughts can trigger unhelpful behaviours, increasing low mood. Which in turn can play havoc with our emotions. When we feel lonely and isolated, overwhelming feelings can flood our thoughts and fears. I can offer you a safe, warm, and confidential space to explore any issues that may contribute towards your anxiety and depression. I am here to listen to you in an non-judgemental way, and to support you with any changes you wish to make.
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Vesna Pivcevic
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Nottingham NG3
I can help with abuse, anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, depression, difficult memories, loss, PTSD, self-harm, stress, sexual assault, sex as self-injury, relationship issues.
I am a professionally trained and qualified person-centred counsellor supporting clients with a wide range of issues. Reaching out for help can feel like a big step so I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you to make your decision. Being able to talk about everything that matters to you and feeling truly heard and understood, can help you to ease your burdens and feel able to cope again. I offer both long and short-term counselling, face to face or online.
I can help with abuse, anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, depression, difficult memories, loss, PTSD, self-harm, stress, sexual assault, sex as self-injury, relationship issues.
I am a professionally trained and qualified person-centred counsellor supporting clients with a wide range of issues. Reaching out for help can feel like a big step so I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you to make your decision. Being able to talk about everything that matters to you and feeling truly heard and understood, can help you to ease your burdens and feel able to cope again. I offer both long and short-term counselling, face to face or online.
0115 647 0049 View 0115 647 0049
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Michelle Cahill
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Banbury OX16
Waitlist for new clients
I am a qualified psychotherapist with an MSc in Psychotherapy from Warwick University. I am passionate about working with trauma, & welcome survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and domestic abuse. I particularly enjoy working with parents who are managing their trauma alongside their parental responsibilities and relationships. I also work within the MOD and support military personnel with their associated trauma. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts & feelings around one's sense of who they are both to self, and in relationship with others.
I am a qualified psychotherapist with an MSc in Psychotherapy from Warwick University. I am passionate about working with trauma, & welcome survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and domestic abuse. I particularly enjoy working with parents who are managing their trauma alongside their parental responsibilities and relationships. I also work within the MOD and support military personnel with their associated trauma. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts & feelings around one's sense of who they are both to self, and in relationship with others.
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Jen Holland
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, and people facing uncertainty and transitional periods in their life, survivors of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, coercive control, people with addictions, terminal illnesses, general and complex mental health issues.
Psychological pain is one of the most difficult things to overcome, often it consumes you, and you lose yourself. Therapy is about unfolding this, within a safe therapeutic relationship, where you are free to be yourself and find a way through, with me at your side. A key part of my practice, is working with you, rather than the diagnosis or label that you may have acquired. I help clients to disentangle and be free of the things that are holding them back, to become more authentic.
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, and people facing uncertainty and transitional periods in their life, survivors of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, coercive control, people with addictions, terminal illnesses, general and complex mental health issues.
Psychological pain is one of the most difficult things to overcome, often it consumes you, and you lose yourself. Therapy is about unfolding this, within a safe therapeutic relationship, where you are free to be yourself and find a way through, with me at your side. A key part of my practice, is working with you, rather than the diagnosis or label that you may have acquired. I help clients to disentangle and be free of the things that are holding them back, to become more authentic.
01780 437415 View 01780 437415
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Sarah's Therapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Milton Keynes MK11  (Online Only)
Hello. I am currently offering online counselling sessions. I am an adult counsellor, 18+.I have a particular interest in Autism and ADHD, working in a education setting for past 15 years, with neurodiverse children and young people. I have experience and theories to enable us to explore this together. It will be a journey of ups and downs, challenging if that’s what you need/want, and that’s where I can help support you in these times. I currently volunteer counselling survivors of sexual assault/abuse, and domestic violence.
Hello. I am currently offering online counselling sessions. I am an adult counsellor, 18+.I have a particular interest in Autism and ADHD, working in a education setting for past 15 years, with neurodiverse children and young people. I have experience and theories to enable us to explore this together. It will be a journey of ups and downs, challenging if that’s what you need/want, and that’s where I can help support you in these times. I currently volunteer counselling survivors of sexual assault/abuse, and domestic violence.
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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.