Sexual Abuse Counselling in Stowmarket

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Helen Skene
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
I offer individual as well as couple counselling covering a full range of issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement and relationships, however, I specialise in counselling adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Whether you are experiencing difficulties in life or suffering inner turmoil my aim is to help you explore what is happening to you and support you as you find a way through your personal emotional maze. Counselling gives you the time and space to explore your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, friendly environment. You will be encouraged to talk openly and freely about any issues which are causing disruptions in your life, and I will support you until you find resolution or acceptance.
I offer individual as well as couple counselling covering a full range of issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement and relationships, however, I specialise in counselling adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Whether you are experiencing difficulties in life or suffering inner turmoil my aim is to help you explore what is happening to you and support you as you find a way through your personal emotional maze. Counselling gives you the time and space to explore your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, friendly environment. You will be encouraged to talk openly and freely about any issues which are causing disruptions in your life, and I will support you until you find resolution or acceptance.
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Edward Silver Ba (Hons)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stowmarket IP14
I offer a choice of In Person Psychotherapy & Outdoor Walk & Talk Counselling from my private practice in the rural setting of Gosbeck, near Ipswich, Suffolk, (IP6). Or Remote Online and Telephone Counselling. With over 15 years experience I am able to support the following; Childhood Abuse & Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Loss & Bereavement, Separation & Divorce, Affairs & Betrayal, Issues around Adoption, Infertility, Addiction(s), PTSD, , Stress, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Low Self Esteem, Long Term Illness, Dissociation, Bereavement, Sexual Identity, Spirituality
I offer a choice of In Person Psychotherapy & Outdoor Walk & Talk Counselling from my private practice in the rural setting of Gosbeck, near Ipswich, Suffolk, (IP6). Or Remote Online and Telephone Counselling. With over 15 years experience I am able to support the following; Childhood Abuse & Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Loss & Bereavement, Separation & Divorce, Affairs & Betrayal, Issues around Adoption, Infertility, Addiction(s), PTSD, , Stress, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Low Self Esteem, Long Term Illness, Dissociation, Bereavement, Sexual Identity, Spirituality
01283 248695 View 01283 248695
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Roxanne Smith
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-registered counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-registered counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
01473 943038 View 01473 943038
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SL Psychology Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
Maybe you are struggling at present to understand why things are the way they are? Sometimes we can all get stuck in patterns of relating, both with ourselves and others, that are not the most helpful or productive. Sometimes this means our relationships might suffer, or our life, career and family choices. Having therapy with an experienced practitioner can help you. Therapy is about building a shared understanding of what you are facing. If you are struggling with trauma, family issues, career issues, relationships, abuse, coping difficulties, I can help. I am also happy working with children and adolescents
Maybe you are struggling at present to understand why things are the way they are? Sometimes we can all get stuck in patterns of relating, both with ourselves and others, that are not the most helpful or productive. Sometimes this means our relationships might suffer, or our life, career and family choices. Having therapy with an experienced practitioner can help you. Therapy is about building a shared understanding of what you are facing. If you are struggling with trauma, family issues, career issues, relationships, abuse, coping difficulties, I can help. I am also happy working with children and adolescents
01449 706003 View 01449 706003
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Vicky Godfrey
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stowmarket IP14
Waitlist for new clients
I am a qualified counsellor, working with individuals and couples. It can be daunting, deciding to talk to someone for the first time. I see it as my job to create a warm and supportive environment so that you can feel comfortable to be able to share your problems or anxieties. I work with many different issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self esteem, difficult childhood, past traumatic experiences, relationship issues, work or career related issues, loneliness and isolation and a sense of being stuck. Working integratively means that I can draw on a variety of approaches making sure the therapy works for you.
I am a qualified counsellor, working with individuals and couples. It can be daunting, deciding to talk to someone for the first time. I see it as my job to create a warm and supportive environment so that you can feel comfortable to be able to share your problems or anxieties. I work with many different issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self esteem, difficult childhood, past traumatic experiences, relationship issues, work or career related issues, loneliness and isolation and a sense of being stuck. Working integratively means that I can draw on a variety of approaches making sure the therapy works for you.
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Dr Hannah Ryan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
As a registered Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals navigate emotional challenges and achieve personal growth. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where I work closely with you to develop personalised treatment plans that address your unique needs and goals. Using evidence-based techniques, I strive to empower individuals to develop healthier coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and enhance overall wellbeing. I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, and aim to understand you in the context of your own unique experiences.
As a registered Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals navigate emotional challenges and achieve personal growth. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where I work closely with you to develop personalised treatment plans that address your unique needs and goals. Using evidence-based techniques, I strive to empower individuals to develop healthier coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and enhance overall wellbeing. I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, and aim to understand you in the context of your own unique experiences.
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Ann Hackett
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stowmarket IP14
I am an Integrative counsellor, Life Coach and NLP practitioner. I believe every client is unique and I like to work together with my clients to help them untangle their pasts and look forward to a brighter future. I will never judge you or your decisions, I understand life is never black and white and most of us do the best we can with the resources available to us. I have a fully accessible counselling room and toilet. I understand the importance of feeling safe and so I will work with you to make the room comfortable for you.
I am an Integrative counsellor, Life Coach and NLP practitioner. I believe every client is unique and I like to work together with my clients to help them untangle their pasts and look forward to a brighter future. I will never judge you or your decisions, I understand life is never black and white and most of us do the best we can with the resources available to us. I have a fully accessible counselling room and toilet. I understand the importance of feeling safe and so I will work with you to make the room comfortable for you.
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Sue Jayasuriya
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stowmarket IP14
Counselling will provide a safe and non-judgemental space that is separate from everyday life where you will be able to talk about your emotional difficulties to a trained professional enabling you to discover the roots of your worries. My integrative approach will enable us to discover together your current difficulties giving you back some control over your mental health.
Counselling will provide a safe and non-judgemental space that is separate from everyday life where you will be able to talk about your emotional difficulties to a trained professional enabling you to discover the roots of your worries. My integrative approach will enable us to discover together your current difficulties giving you back some control over your mental health.
01449 709833 View 01449 709833
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Susan Finnie Counselling
Counsellor, ACC-AC
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
In-person and online therapy in Suffolk. Life circumstances can leave us feeling overwhelmed, struggling to make sense of things. Speaking with someone who is trained to walk alongside you as you unravel the threads can be valuable. As your counsellor, I offer you a safe, confidential space where together we can work through these areas of your life, moving towards an understanding of what has taken place, finding a more fruitful way of living and being equipped with new resources to support you for whatever your future holds... I also offer supervision to trainee & experienced therapists plus mental health and faith based workers.
In-person and online therapy in Suffolk. Life circumstances can leave us feeling overwhelmed, struggling to make sense of things. Speaking with someone who is trained to walk alongside you as you unravel the threads can be valuable. As your counsellor, I offer you a safe, confidential space where together we can work through these areas of your life, moving towards an understanding of what has taken place, finding a more fruitful way of living and being equipped with new resources to support you for whatever your future holds... I also offer supervision to trainee & experienced therapists plus mental health and faith based workers.
07403 939461 View 07403 939461
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EMDR and CBT Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
I offer EMDR, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the root of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
I offer EMDR, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the root of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
01359 302253 View 01359 302253
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Patience Gwara - Cottage Garden Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
01473 794218 View 01473 794218
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Rachel Anderson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
Now offering hypnotherapy based sessions. Life can be extremely challenging and you may feel like you need someone to talk to about your current or past experiences however, finding the right person to speak to can often bring about many questions. I hope that my short introduction and the information that follows, proves helpful in assisting you to make a decision about whether to contact me. I am a qualified counsellor working in Colchester and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As such, I abide by their ethical framework.
Now offering hypnotherapy based sessions. Life can be extremely challenging and you may feel like you need someone to talk to about your current or past experiences however, finding the right person to speak to can often bring about many questions. I hope that my short introduction and the information that follows, proves helpful in assisting you to make a decision about whether to contact me. I am a qualified counsellor working in Colchester and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As such, I abide by their ethical framework.
01206 237336 View 01206 237336
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Liz Cutting
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14
We all experience life challenges that can cause us anxiety and depression. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, bereavement or unresolved childhood issues. My psychotherapy and counselling practice will provide an effective way of helping you try to understand some of your thoughts and emotions in a safe therapeutic space, which will be confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic. Sharing our feelings can leave us feeling vulnerable. I can help you work through this to enable you to process some of your emotional pain or trauma. Sessions last 50 mins. Free 20, min. initial consultation.
We all experience life challenges that can cause us anxiety and depression. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, bereavement or unresolved childhood issues. My psychotherapy and counselling practice will provide an effective way of helping you try to understand some of your thoughts and emotions in a safe therapeutic space, which will be confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic. Sharing our feelings can leave us feeling vulnerable. I can help you work through this to enable you to process some of your emotional pain or trauma. Sessions last 50 mins. Free 20, min. initial consultation.
01728 448689 View 01728 448689
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Dr Nikki Schuck
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stowmarket IP14  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a Lead Clinician in the NHS. I work with clients using a person centred, compassionate approach- tailoring treatment to individual needs and circumstances. I have had vast experience across the spectrum of mental health difficulties in the adult population. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression, or overcoming past trauma, I will help you to understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a Lead Clinician in the NHS. I work with clients using a person centred, compassionate approach- tailoring treatment to individual needs and circumstances. I have had vast experience across the spectrum of mental health difficulties in the adult population. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression, or overcoming past trauma, I will help you to understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing.
01284 335345 View 01284 335345

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Photo of Radhika Arora, MA, BACP, Counsellor
Radhika Arora
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Ipswich IP1
Some of the sexual problems I help with are; erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, loss of desire, fear or avoidance of sex, sexual problems related to health, problems with arousal and impact of sexual abuse.
Sometimes we all need additional support to navigate difficult times and making a decision to seek help for our personal problems can be daunting. I believe in creating a safe space to work together, where you are the expert in your own experiences and I have the experience and expertise in psychological theories and techniques. I believe that by bringing together this expertise we can work together to enable you to achieve your unique personal goals. Some of the relationship problems I work with include communication issues, affairs and betrayals, family issues, parenting issues, separation and divorce.
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Nicola Harbridge
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ipswich IP6
I support people to make positive changes so they can heal, thrive and live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Its time to become the person you have always wanted to be! Discovering what is important for you as an individual and learning to identify and use your inner resources to cope in times of stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression and emotional upheaval such as divorce, redundancy or retirement are just a few of the benefits of counselling. Often just talking through a traumatic experience or difficult feelings with another person can be incredibly therapeutic and will empower you to reach your potential.
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Tina E Powell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Ipswich IP1
We are all able to agree that our physical health is variable, but it may be much harder to admit that our psychological health is in constant flux. All too often, we find ourselves buying into the idea of the "stiff upper lip": that "mental health issues" affect only other people - and "weak people", at that! It can be very daunting, therefore, to recognise that we need help and then to take steps to find a professional who will help things improve. I understand those concerns, because I've been there: and I also have experience of the positive effects of psychotherapy - from both sides of the consulting-room!
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Leanne Kerry Scott
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Ipswich IP1  (Online Only)
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Dublin IP23
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Emma Twinley
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ipswich IP6  (Online Only)
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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.