Sexual Abuse Counselling in Dereham

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Louise Coe
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dereham NR20  (Online Only)
Seeking help can feel quite daunting, send me an email and we can have a free consultation over the telephone. I offer pluralistic counselling, which means I can use Person Centered, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Dealing with a range of issues whether it is stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, abuse or grief, talking therapy can help. I have experience working with Domestic Abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. I look forward to offering you a safe space to be heard in a non judgmental and compassionate manner.
Seeking help can feel quite daunting, send me an email and we can have a free consultation over the telephone. I offer pluralistic counselling, which means I can use Person Centered, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Dealing with a range of issues whether it is stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, abuse or grief, talking therapy can help. I have experience working with Domestic Abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. I look forward to offering you a safe space to be heard in a non judgmental and compassionate manner.
01328 801660 View 01328 801660
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Henrietta Goldie
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dereham NR19
I work with all sorts of different issues and problems - treating each person as a unique individual, whilst also trying to tap in to theory and learning from my work where it will help each of my clients. I really aim to offer non-judgment, listening and understanding, as well as new perspectives and tools to take away. I challenge my clients unhealthy, unkind views of themselves or behaviours, but trust their own innate self-knowledge too. The process can be distressing, but I'll be beside you. With time and patience real understanding of self and others can happen, and help you lead a happier, healthier life.
I work with all sorts of different issues and problems - treating each person as a unique individual, whilst also trying to tap in to theory and learning from my work where it will help each of my clients. I really aim to offer non-judgment, listening and understanding, as well as new perspectives and tools to take away. I challenge my clients unhealthy, unkind views of themselves or behaviours, but trust their own innate self-knowledge too. The process can be distressing, but I'll be beside you. With time and patience real understanding of self and others can happen, and help you lead a happier, healthier life.
020 7046 1479 View 020 7046 1479
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Clarissa Smith
Psychotherapist, PTUK
Verified Verified
Dereham NR19
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties.
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties.
01362 702972 View 01362 702972
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Sam Grainger
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Dereham NR19
Hello. I'm Sam. Thank you for considering my profile. I understand that it is sometimes difficult to take the first step and you may be feeling nervous and apprehensive. You may feel like your thought processes are jumbled, you don't know where to start and it feels like your mind is on spin cycle. This constant battle can feel exhausting and overwhelming. My aim will be to help you feel comfortable. I will listen and provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore anything that may be confusing, painful or uncomfortable. Being heard for the first time allow us to unload our burdens.
Hello. I'm Sam. Thank you for considering my profile. I understand that it is sometimes difficult to take the first step and you may be feeling nervous and apprehensive. You may feel like your thought processes are jumbled, you don't know where to start and it feels like your mind is on spin cycle. This constant battle can feel exhausting and overwhelming. My aim will be to help you feel comfortable. I will listen and provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore anything that may be confusing, painful or uncomfortable. Being heard for the first time allow us to unload our burdens.
020 3857 8082 View 020 3857 8082
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Stephanie Bryant Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dereham NR20
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR therapist. If you're struggling with difficulties related to previous traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these, understand why you're feeling so overwhelmed, and then process the painful memories and emotions in order to help you to feel calmer and more content. I also specialise in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, and health anxiety). I will help you to understand what is keeping you trapped, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and face the things that scare you.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR therapist. If you're struggling with difficulties related to previous traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these, understand why you're feeling so overwhelmed, and then process the painful memories and emotions in order to help you to feel calmer and more content. I also specialise in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, and health anxiety). I will help you to understand what is keeping you trapped, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and face the things that scare you.
01760 308701 View 01760 308701
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Michael Broad
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Dereham NR19
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
01603 361321 View 01603 361321
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Lisa-Jayne Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dereham NR20
Counselling can be effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, feeling sad, low mood, depression, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem and low confidence. Our sessions would offer you a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings. We could work together on a long or short term basis depending on what best suits your needs. I am experienced in working with all adult age groups.
Counselling can be effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, feeling sad, low mood, depression, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem and low confidence. Our sessions would offer you a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings. We could work together on a long or short term basis depending on what best suits your needs. I am experienced in working with all adult age groups.
0114 697 3658 View 0114 697 3658
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Becky List. - Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Dereham NR19
"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" Carl Jung"
"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" Carl Jung"
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Jane Le Breton Truthlytrue Accredited BACP
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fakenham NR21
Waitlist for new clients
I understand this must be a difficult time and seeking support is not easy, sometimes we need things to change and don't know where to begin , having experienced this myself I can empathize with this dilemma. I was fortunate to find a counsellor with whom I formed a trusting relationship which enabled me to find purpose and direction, overtime I gained a clearer understanding of self and others around me. This allowed me to grow and flourish in self -acceptance giving me the empowerment to achieve and move forward with my life.
I understand this must be a difficult time and seeking support is not easy, sometimes we need things to change and don't know where to begin , having experienced this myself I can empathize with this dilemma. I was fortunate to find a counsellor with whom I formed a trusting relationship which enabled me to find purpose and direction, overtime I gained a clearer understanding of self and others around me. This allowed me to grow and flourish in self -acceptance giving me the empowerment to achieve and move forward with my life.
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Hollie Crudge
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hethersett NR9
Hello, I'm Hollie, I'm a warm and down-to-earth Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Norwich and Wymondham. I have experience working with adults at MIND and the LGBT+ project engaging with people with a variety of life-changing events such as grief, relationship breakdowns, burnout alongside experience in supporting individuals to heal from abuse. If you find yourself feeling low, or dealing with high levels of anxiety, along with physical symptoms like sickness, pain, or sleeplessness, your body may be out of balance, responding to the stress and trauma. Before undergoing counselling training
Hello, I'm Hollie, I'm a warm and down-to-earth Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Norwich and Wymondham. I have experience working with adults at MIND and the LGBT+ project engaging with people with a variety of life-changing events such as grief, relationship breakdowns, burnout alongside experience in supporting individuals to heal from abuse. If you find yourself feeling low, or dealing with high levels of anxiety, along with physical symptoms like sickness, pain, or sleeplessness, your body may be out of balance, responding to the stress and trauma. Before undergoing counselling training
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Seeds of Change Counselling- Kim Edwards
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watton IP25
Hello, I’m Kim. There are countless reasons why you may be searching for a counsellor. We all need support at various stages in life and for different reasons. I feel that we all have a right to be heard and to have our feelings acknowledged. My aim is to offer you a safe, confidential space to express your authentic self without judgement, where we can work together to explore what is going on for you and why. Looking at issues that may be causing you discomfort or overwhelm. We will work together to help you develop ways to fulfil your full potential or simply feel safer and more secure in your sense of self.
Hello, I’m Kim. There are countless reasons why you may be searching for a counsellor. We all need support at various stages in life and for different reasons. I feel that we all have a right to be heard and to have our feelings acknowledged. My aim is to offer you a safe, confidential space to express your authentic self without judgement, where we can work together to explore what is going on for you and why. Looking at issues that may be causing you discomfort or overwhelm. We will work together to help you develop ways to fulfil your full potential or simply feel safer and more secure in your sense of self.
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Dr Aishah Shadi
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Norwich NR9
Services offered: Autism Screening. Autism Diagnosis (from the age of 12 months to adult age). ADHD Screening. ADHD Diagnosis (from the age of 7 Years old to adult age). Combined Autism and ADHD screening. Combined Autism and ADHD Diagnosis. Full Detailed Diagnostic Report. I accept health insurances from (AVIVA and Vitality), I also offer payment plans to help spread the cost.
Services offered: Autism Screening. Autism Diagnosis (from the age of 12 months to adult age). ADHD Screening. ADHD Diagnosis (from the age of 7 Years old to adult age). Combined Autism and ADHD screening. Combined Autism and ADHD Diagnosis. Full Detailed Diagnostic Report. I accept health insurances from (AVIVA and Vitality), I also offer payment plans to help spread the cost.
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James Collier
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hethersett NR9
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing.
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing.
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Freedom Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR9
Clients often tell me I'm easy to speak to and very understanding. They feel comfortable in my presence and I often find they value my kind, sensitive but easy going nature. I have over 12 years of experience of counselling working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked with some high profile people who have put their trust in me. I help people find achievable goals encompassing psychotherapeutic tools such as speech analysis and problem solving, allowing for better ways of relating to family and friends.
Clients often tell me I'm easy to speak to and very understanding. They feel comfortable in my presence and I often find they value my kind, sensitive but easy going nature. I have over 12 years of experience of counselling working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked with some high profile people who have put their trust in me. I help people find achievable goals encompassing psychotherapeutic tools such as speech analysis and problem solving, allowing for better ways of relating to family and friends.
01603 361056 View 01603 361056
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Mark Stephen Lamb
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
North Elmham NR20
Hello. I qualified as a person centred therapist in 2013 and feel privileged to have worked with so many individuals for whom life, for whatever reason, has become difficult, confusing or unbearable. ​Sometimes we have an idea as to why and sometimes we are at a loss. Either way, knowing how to help oneself can be a different matter entirely. ​I believe I can help.
Hello. I qualified as a person centred therapist in 2013 and feel privileged to have worked with so many individuals for whom life, for whatever reason, has become difficult, confusing or unbearable. ​Sometimes we have an idea as to why and sometimes we are at a loss. Either way, knowing how to help oneself can be a different matter entirely. ​I believe I can help.
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Dr Lauren Grainger
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Thetford IP25  (Online Only)
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with 9 years experience working with individuals (adults and young people) experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. As a Clinical Psychologist,I provide highly specialist assessment and psychological therapy tailored to your individual needs and goals. I tend to work in an integrative way, often utilising techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and EMDR.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with 9 years experience working with individuals (adults and young people) experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. As a Clinical Psychologist,I provide highly specialist assessment and psychological therapy tailored to your individual needs and goals. I tend to work in an integrative way, often utilising techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and EMDR.
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Jennifer E Pearson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Enfield EN3  (Online Only)
I have an interest in working with adult survivors of child neglect or abuse, as well as issues such as domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Most of us experience feelings of sadness, loss, frustration, anger and stress at some time in our lives. It can be extremely difficult to express, understand and resolve these feelings when we are emotionally distressed. It may also be difficult to share some issues with family and friends for fear of being judged or misunderstood. I am here to offer you an empathic and non-judgmental ear. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, offering a safe, calm and supportive space for you to work through those experiences and feelings, which are preventing you from leading a happy and fulfilling life.
I have an interest in working with adult survivors of child neglect or abuse, as well as issues such as domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Most of us experience feelings of sadness, loss, frustration, anger and stress at some time in our lives. It can be extremely difficult to express, understand and resolve these feelings when we are emotionally distressed. It may also be difficult to share some issues with family and friends for fear of being judged or misunderstood. I am here to offer you an empathic and non-judgmental ear. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, offering a safe, calm and supportive space for you to work through those experiences and feelings, which are preventing you from leading a happy and fulfilling life.
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Juliet Carr
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London NW6
I'm experienced in working holistically with range of issues including: Stress and Anxiety Depression Sexual Abuse Relationship issues Childhood issues Trauma Bereavement and Loss Cultural and Identity issues Low self esteem Midlife issues Work and employment concerns.
I offer a supportive, soulful approach within a confidential space. I provide Integrative counselling and therapy for individuals with the aim of helping you to engage with your inner resources to process the pain and difficulties that stop you living life more fully. My clients come from many different backgrounds and life situations.
I'm experienced in working holistically with range of issues including: Stress and Anxiety Depression Sexual Abuse Relationship issues Childhood issues Trauma Bereavement and Loss Cultural and Identity issues Low self esteem Midlife issues Work and employment concerns.
I offer a supportive, soulful approach within a confidential space. I provide Integrative counselling and therapy for individuals with the aim of helping you to engage with your inner resources to process the pain and difficulties that stop you living life more fully. My clients come from many different backgrounds and life situations.
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Lesley Patchick Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9  (Online Only)
I also undertake work with a specialist agency, supporting clients who have suffered sexual abuse.
As an experienced BACP Accredited counsellor, with diverse & varied counselling experience, I can offer you a professional, safe, cared-for & confidential environment which will support you in exploring the aspects of your life that are troubling you. People enter therapy for many reasons. Whatever your circumstances or the obstacles you face, having a confidential space where you are not judged, where it is safe for you to be totally 'you', will be key to assisting you in your journey to a life that feels happier & more content. I can provide this for you.
I also undertake work with a specialist agency, supporting clients who have suffered sexual abuse.
As an experienced BACP Accredited counsellor, with diverse & varied counselling experience, I can offer you a professional, safe, cared-for & confidential environment which will support you in exploring the aspects of your life that are troubling you. People enter therapy for many reasons. Whatever your circumstances or the obstacles you face, having a confidential space where you are not judged, where it is safe for you to be totally 'you', will be key to assisting you in your journey to a life that feels happier & more content. I can provide this for you.
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Rosalyn Graham
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London NW1
I have specific experience in family estrangement, bereavement and loss, boarding school experiences, abuse, depression, sexual abuse, work stress, bullying, neurodiversity, low self esteem, coping with disability, relationships, thought processing, creative group work, career change and life changes.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I would describe my style as warm, compassionate, honest, empathic and humorous where applicable. Whatever the challenges of life have bought you to this page, I am here to listen to you primarily as a human, who has had relevant training and life experience with the therapeutic process, working at its best. I aim to meet you at where you are at, and walk with you as we navigate your personal journey of discovery, healing and growth.
I have specific experience in family estrangement, bereavement and loss, boarding school experiences, abuse, depression, sexual abuse, work stress, bullying, neurodiversity, low self esteem, coping with disability, relationships, thought processing, creative group work, career change and life changes.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I would describe my style as warm, compassionate, honest, empathic and humorous where applicable. Whatever the challenges of life have bought you to this page, I am here to listen to you primarily as a human, who has had relevant training and life experience with the therapeutic process, working at its best. I aim to meet you at where you are at, and walk with you as we navigate your personal journey of discovery, healing and growth.
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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.