Sexual Abuse Counselling in North London, London
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I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor, with over 20 years’ experience in Social Care, and in particular, domestic and sexual abuse. I am a qualified Domestic Abuse adviser and have working and personal experience of abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss, identity and cultural issues, women’s issues, relationships, and addiction. I also have experience as a group facilitator for peer support groups.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor, with over 20 years’ experience in Social Care, and in particular, domestic and sexual abuse. I am a qualified Domestic Abuse adviser and have working and personal experience of abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss, identity and cultural issues, women’s issues, relationships, and addiction. I also have experience as a group facilitator for peer support groups.
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Issues I work with include (but are not limited to) childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, trauma and complex trauma, stress and anger management.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a safe, judgement free, supportive and empathic space for you to explore your present and past experiences. I am an Integrative Therapist, which means I draw on and incorporate various approaches to therapy in order to provide you with a more personalised counselling service that suits you, your current situation and your goals.
Issues I work with include (but are not limited to) childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, trauma and complex trauma, stress and anger management.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a safe, judgement free, supportive and empathic space for you to explore your present and past experiences. I am an Integrative Therapist, which means I draw on and incorporate various approaches to therapy in order to provide you with a more personalised counselling service that suits you, your current situation and your goals.
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Childhood Abuse Therapy-Available
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
North London, London N13 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself grappling with the lingering effects of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and childhood trauma? Struggling to trust others, especially after experiencing betrayal? Finding it difficult to form healthy, fulfilling relationships? Motivated to change but stuck due to depression and anxiety. I understand these issues can take over someones life.
Do you find yourself grappling with the lingering effects of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and childhood trauma? Struggling to trust others, especially after experiencing betrayal? Finding it difficult to form healthy, fulfilling relationships? Motivated to change but stuck due to depression and anxiety. I understand these issues can take over someones life.
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I have experiences working with depression, anxiety, substance misuse, grief and loss, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, identities and inter-cultural issues.
Hi, I provide individual therapy in North London and East London, working with Adult clients. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to explore your concerns, difficulties, or feelings that might be hard to express or think about. I will stay alongside you through the process of discovery, exploration and change. I provide a sense of trust and safety, where you will feel listened to and understood. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I use different theories and approaches to best suit your needs. I also offer the arts and creativity in sessions, although no art experience or 'skills' are needed to get the benefit.
I have experiences working with depression, anxiety, substance misuse, grief and loss, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, identities and inter-cultural issues.
Hi, I provide individual therapy in North London and East London, working with Adult clients. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to explore your concerns, difficulties, or feelings that might be hard to express or think about. I will stay alongside you through the process of discovery, exploration and change. I provide a sense of trust and safety, where you will feel listened to and understood. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I use different theories and approaches to best suit your needs. I also offer the arts and creativity in sessions, although no art experience or 'skills' are needed to get the benefit.
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I have considerable experience working with those affected by domestic violence, survivors of childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual violence and rape.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor offering individual or couples therapy face to face or online, I am also a counselling supervisor. Taking the first steps to access counselling may feel a little overwhelming but this can lead to increased self esteem and knowledge, better relationships with loved ones and a greater quality of life. I offer a safe, warm and comfortable environment to work together to explore what may be going on for you and discover opportunities for change.
I have considerable experience working with those affected by domestic violence, survivors of childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual violence and rape.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor offering individual or couples therapy face to face or online, I am also a counselling supervisor. Taking the first steps to access counselling may feel a little overwhelming but this can lead to increased self esteem and knowledge, better relationships with loved ones and a greater quality of life. I offer a safe, warm and comfortable environment to work together to explore what may be going on for you and discover opportunities for change.
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My background is in the charity sector, working with survivors of domestic/sexual abuse of all genders.
Hi, I’m Ana and I’m an integrative therapist. My practice is centred on creating a safe, containing and supportive space in which you can feel heard and validated. Together, we can start to explore the impact of your experiences at a pace you feel comfortable, looking at how you’ve coped so far to help you rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. My therapeutic style is empathic, relational and non-judgmental. I see you as the expert in your own life, and would work alongside you by providing support, honesty, compassion and understanding to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in an authentic way.
My background is in the charity sector, working with survivors of domestic/sexual abuse of all genders.
Hi, I’m Ana and I’m an integrative therapist. My practice is centred on creating a safe, containing and supportive space in which you can feel heard and validated. Together, we can start to explore the impact of your experiences at a pace you feel comfortable, looking at how you’ve coped so far to help you rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. My therapeutic style is empathic, relational and non-judgmental. I see you as the expert in your own life, and would work alongside you by providing support, honesty, compassion and understanding to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in an authentic way.
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I specialise in working with clients who have suffered from trauma including childhood sexual abuse and issues relating to difference.
" Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people." C Jung - Life events, experiences and relationships can have an impact on how we feel within ourselves making it difficult to cope day to day. Therapy can help us understand these experiences, helping one gain insight and perspective. Gaining understanding can be powerful and prompt change. I work with my client to identify issues within their life that may contribute to distress or problems.
I specialise in working with clients who have suffered from trauma including childhood sexual abuse and issues relating to difference.
" Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people." C Jung - Life events, experiences and relationships can have an impact on how we feel within ourselves making it difficult to cope day to day. Therapy can help us understand these experiences, helping one gain insight and perspective. Gaining understanding can be powerful and prompt change. I work with my client to identify issues within their life that may contribute to distress or problems.
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I have explored a range of difficulties such as Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Racial Identity and Racial Trauma, Family Conflict, Marital breakdowns, relationship issues, and sexual abuse with a wide range of clients including those from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I am passionate about supporting individuals with their psychological health and well-being. As a MBACP Integrative Counsellor & Therapist, I have experience of working with children, young people and adults in both educational and medical settings. I engage with individuals in a client-led way, face to face and through telephone communications, developing 1:1 relationships of trust and genuineness. Having experience of providing both short and long-term therapy, I offer a therapeutic space for self-discovery and growth, helping with the facilitation of individuals reconnecting with themselves, family members and society.
I have explored a range of difficulties such as Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Racial Identity and Racial Trauma, Family Conflict, Marital breakdowns, relationship issues, and sexual abuse with a wide range of clients including those from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
I am passionate about supporting individuals with their psychological health and well-being. As a MBACP Integrative Counsellor & Therapist, I have experience of working with children, young people and adults in both educational and medical settings. I engage with individuals in a client-led way, face to face and through telephone communications, developing 1:1 relationships of trust and genuineness. Having experience of providing both short and long-term therapy, I offer a therapeutic space for self-discovery and growth, helping with the facilitation of individuals reconnecting with themselves, family members and society.
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Giovanni del Vecchio, Psychoanalytic
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North London, London N19
I work with trauma, anxiety, addiction, anger, loss, depression, relationship difficulties, sexuality, PTSD, historic child sexual abuse, bi-Polarity and personality disorders.
I work at your pace. I facilitate the conditions for you to develop a better relationship with yourself and others. For you to be effectively in the world and to live and love. Our capacity for growth and our quality of life are spoilt when, for whatever reason, we are haunted by the past, we stop being present to ourselves or others, or we lose our footing in the world. The psychoanalytic relationship is about supporting fundamental change. I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, member of The Guild of Psychotherapists and fully accredited by UKCP. I abide by the Ethical Codes of Practice of The Guild and of UKCP.
I work with trauma, anxiety, addiction, anger, loss, depression, relationship difficulties, sexuality, PTSD, historic child sexual abuse, bi-Polarity and personality disorders.
I work at your pace. I facilitate the conditions for you to develop a better relationship with yourself and others. For you to be effectively in the world and to live and love. Our capacity for growth and our quality of life are spoilt when, for whatever reason, we are haunted by the past, we stop being present to ourselves or others, or we lose our footing in the world. The psychoanalytic relationship is about supporting fundamental change. I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, member of The Guild of Psychotherapists and fully accredited by UKCP. I abide by the Ethical Codes of Practice of The Guild and of UKCP.
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I have spent ten years supporting people with self-harm issues, drug or alcohol dependency, sexual abuse, homelessness, domestic abuse and battles with self-seteem, depression and anxiety.
Coming to counselling can be a scary (and brave) step to take! It involves opening up to a complete stranger about things you may have kept inside for many years. The people I work with come with a variety of issues. Some may want to speak about a specific issue such as relationship or work difficulties but others come with a feeling that they have been a bit stuck for a while and are not sure why.
I have spent ten years supporting people with self-harm issues, drug or alcohol dependency, sexual abuse, homelessness, domestic abuse and battles with self-seteem, depression and anxiety.
Coming to counselling can be a scary (and brave) step to take! It involves opening up to a complete stranger about things you may have kept inside for many years. The people I work with come with a variety of issues. Some may want to speak about a specific issue such as relationship or work difficulties but others come with a feeling that they have been a bit stuck for a while and are not sure why.
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Issues that feature ongoingly in my private practice, are depression, anxiety, trauma, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, compulsive and obsessive behaviour, and bereavement which I have a great deal of experience with.
I am a psychotherapist based in Stoke Newington, on the border of Dalston. I offer a private, strictly confidential and non-judgemental service. In my practice, I treat established conditions, such as anxiety and depression. I also work with less defined relational issues (tendencies that prevent connection and intimacy) and repetitive destructive behaviours
Issues that feature ongoingly in my private practice, are depression, anxiety, trauma, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, compulsive and obsessive behaviour, and bereavement which I have a great deal of experience with.
I am a psychotherapist based in Stoke Newington, on the border of Dalston. I offer a private, strictly confidential and non-judgemental service. In my practice, I treat established conditions, such as anxiety and depression. I also work with less defined relational issues (tendencies that prevent connection and intimacy) and repetitive destructive behaviours
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With over 23 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring expertise as a bilingual psychotherapist with a Doctorate-level qualification. Providing therapy in English and Farsi, I tailor an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs. My extensive background encompasses Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, Existential,and Cognitive Behavioural approaches, with a focus on CBT and Cross-Cultural therapy. As a cross-cultural therapist, I specialise in supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating mixed cultural relationships and identity challenges within different cultures.
Specialising in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cross-Cultural therapy, and advanced-level Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), I effectively address PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger management, relationship issues, confidence, phobias, OCD, personality disorder, sexual abuse, bereavement, and addiction.
With over 23 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring expertise as a bilingual psychotherapist with a Doctorate-level qualification. Providing therapy in English and Farsi, I tailor an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs. My extensive background encompasses Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, Existential,and Cognitive Behavioural approaches, with a focus on CBT and Cross-Cultural therapy. As a cross-cultural therapist, I specialise in supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating mixed cultural relationships and identity challenges within different cultures.
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I work with relationship difficulties, depression, grief, anxiety, identity-related issues (race, gender and sexuality), parenting struggles, stress and burnout, sexual abuse, suicidality, complex trauma, and other attachment-based wounding.
I am an Integrative Humanistic Therapist. I work with the understanding of intersectional complexities, neurodiversity and GSRD (gender, sexual, and relationship diversity). We explore all aspects of your lived experience to understand your current state of being. I utilise a trauma informed lens, as well as aim to re-establish connection with the body. Having lived in South Asia, the Middle East, America, France and now the UK, I am able to understand and acknowledge the social and cultural uniqueness of each person.
I work with relationship difficulties, depression, grief, anxiety, identity-related issues (race, gender and sexuality), parenting struggles, stress and burnout, sexual abuse, suicidality, complex trauma, and other attachment-based wounding.
I am an Integrative Humanistic Therapist. I work with the understanding of intersectional complexities, neurodiversity and GSRD (gender, sexual, and relationship diversity). We explore all aspects of your lived experience to understand your current state of being. I utilise a trauma informed lens, as well as aim to re-establish connection with the body. Having lived in South Asia, the Middle East, America, France and now the UK, I am able to understand and acknowledge the social and cultural uniqueness of each person.
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I work with a wide variety of clients, on issues such as sexual assault and abuse, health anxiety, depression, loneliness, and trauma. Most clients come to me looking for a better understanding of why certain issues continue to create discomfort for them, or how to manage recurrent periods of anxiety and depression. I have worked with self-harm and identity, substance abuse and VAWG, with a specific trauma focused methodology based on trust and empathy. That being said, my sessions are relaxed and collaborative, with an emphasis on the client feeling safe.
I work with a wide variety of clients, on issues such as sexual assault and abuse, health anxiety, depression, loneliness, and trauma. Most clients come to me looking for a better understanding of why certain issues continue to create discomfort for them, or how to manage recurrent periods of anxiety and depression. I have worked with self-harm and identity, substance abuse and VAWG, with a specific trauma focused methodology based on trust and empathy. That being said, my sessions are relaxed and collaborative, with an emphasis on the client feeling safe.
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I would welcome hearing from you with regards to what you would like from therapy. The way I work tends to be led by the needs of each individual person, and I can bring my experience as a qualified counsellor and cognitive behavioural therapist, to help you achieve change that is meaningful to you. I will support you with your focus for therapy as you see it, and my experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma; PTSD; self esteem: domestic and sexual abuse: family and relationship problems; bereavement; unhelpful or unwanted patterns; developing new coping strategies; inner critic; phobias; OCD and work issues.
I would welcome hearing from you with regards to what you would like from therapy. The way I work tends to be led by the needs of each individual person, and I can bring my experience as a qualified counsellor and cognitive behavioural therapist, to help you achieve change that is meaningful to you. I will support you with your focus for therapy as you see it, and my experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma; PTSD; self esteem: domestic and sexual abuse: family and relationship problems; bereavement; unhelpful or unwanted patterns; developing new coping strategies; inner critic; phobias; OCD and work issues.
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Sexual abuse.
We are all influenced by the people in our lives and the experiences we have had both past and present, all of which serve to shape and define us. Sometimes we need help in understanding how the culmination of these factors can get in the way of being able to live life fully and with ease. Maybe you're looking for relief from the pain of anxiety or depression. You could be struggling with life changes or loss. You may want a better relationship with yourself and/or those closest to you. I offer a non-judgemental space in which I can help you to explore your feelings, beliefs and patterns of behaviour.
Sexual abuse.
We are all influenced by the people in our lives and the experiences we have had both past and present, all of which serve to shape and define us. Sometimes we need help in understanding how the culmination of these factors can get in the way of being able to live life fully and with ease. Maybe you're looking for relief from the pain of anxiety or depression. You could be struggling with life changes or loss. You may want a better relationship with yourself and/or those closest to you. I offer a non-judgemental space in which I can help you to explore your feelings, beliefs and patterns of behaviour.
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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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I am a counsellor and counselling supervisor. I work with individuals and couples. Do you need some help with anger? Maybe you just wish you could stop feeling anxious? Perhaps you’ve been feeling really low, and have been feeling like this for a long time. Or wondering whether you’ll ever get over grief. Maybe you are seeking transformational change in your thinking. I have extensive experience in working with alcohol and substance misuse, sexual abuse and much more. I work positively to improving your well-bieng
I am a counsellor and counselling supervisor. I work with individuals and couples. Do you need some help with anger? Maybe you just wish you could stop feeling anxious? Perhaps you’ve been feeling really low, and have been feeling like this for a long time. Or wondering whether you’ll ever get over grief. Maybe you are seeking transformational change in your thinking. I have extensive experience in working with alcohol and substance misuse, sexual abuse and much more. I work positively to improving your well-bieng
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Christian Walters
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North London, London N1
I am a qualified and insured, BACP registered psychotherapist, who is experienced working with trauma, addiction, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and individuals/families impacted by domestic abuse.
You may be seeking therapy because you are going through a difficult time, feeling confused, or just struggling to make sense of things. My aim is to provide a confidential, non-judgemental, and authentic space, helping you to get a better understanding why you sometimes feel, think or behave the way you do. I believe that every individual is unique, therefore therapy needs to be tailored to the individual. I use a variety of modalities and theories to creatively and collaboratively work towards a way that can have most meaning for you. With this awareness and insight you can begin to make some positive changes in your life.
I am a qualified and insured, BACP registered psychotherapist, who is experienced working with trauma, addiction, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and individuals/families impacted by domestic abuse.
You may be seeking therapy because you are going through a difficult time, feeling confused, or just struggling to make sense of things. My aim is to provide a confidential, non-judgemental, and authentic space, helping you to get a better understanding why you sometimes feel, think or behave the way you do. I believe that every individual is unique, therefore therapy needs to be tailored to the individual. I use a variety of modalities and theories to creatively and collaboratively work towards a way that can have most meaning for you. With this awareness and insight you can begin to make some positive changes in your life.
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I have previously worked within secondary care NHS psychotherapy service where I provided long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and trauma.
I provide short-term therapy aimed at dealing with an immediate presenting issue and long-term therapy aimed at facilitating change at a deeper psychological level. I use different psychotherapeutic modalities to create a unique therapeutic approach that focuses and addresses each client’s individual needs. My way of working might be helpful for people who wish to understand themselves and what troubles them.
I have previously worked within secondary care NHS psychotherapy service where I provided long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and trauma.
I provide short-term therapy aimed at dealing with an immediate presenting issue and long-term therapy aimed at facilitating change at a deeper psychological level. I use different psychotherapeutic modalities to create a unique therapeutic approach that focuses and addresses each client’s individual needs. My way of working might be helpful for people who wish to understand themselves and what troubles them.
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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.