Sexual Abuse Counselling in Thetford

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Adriana R Talaba
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Thetford IP24
I hope you love yourself enough to recognise the things you don’t like about your life and I hope you find the courage to change them.
I hope you love yourself enough to recognise the things you don’t like about your life and I hope you find the courage to change them.
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Lindsay V Holding
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Thetford IP24
I am a qualified integrative therapist working with individuals and couples. Registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as a Certified Relational Therapist. My theoretical model is person-centred. I am trained integratively. I aim to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment in which you feel able to be your true self and talk openly, freely and without judgment. The therapeutic relationship is one of trust and honesty. I provide a relaxed, confidential and open platform for you to bring whatever needs or personal concerns you may have.
I am a qualified integrative therapist working with individuals and couples. Registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as a Certified Relational Therapist. My theoretical model is person-centred. I am trained integratively. I aim to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment in which you feel able to be your true self and talk openly, freely and without judgment. The therapeutic relationship is one of trust and honesty. I provide a relaxed, confidential and open platform for you to bring whatever needs or personal concerns you may have.
0113 519 4521 View 0113 519 4521
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Seeds of Change Counselling- Kim Edwards
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thetford IP24
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.
07368 383412 View 07368 383412
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Lisa-Jayne Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Thetford IP25
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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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.
0114 697 3587 View 0114 697 3587
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EMDR and CBT Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Thetford IP24
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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Shaman Emrys
MA
Verified Verified
Thetford IP24
Waitlist for new clients
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 46 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 46 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
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Photo of Michelle Matthews, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
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.
0113 519 5020 View 0113 519 5020
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DKS Wellbeing Services
Counsellor, MHGI
Verified Verified
Swaffham PE37
There are a variety of reasons why people come to counselling or psychotherapy. We all throughout our lives face difficult and challenging times and for some having additional support is all that is needed. I offer a safe place for you to unburden those concerns, voice your fears, anger, or frustration, at your own pace in a confidential, non-judgemental, and relaxed environment. My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings and help you move on in your life. The thought of having therapy can feel a bit daunting at first, fear of the unknown, but it is the first step to moving forward on your journey. One step at a time!
There are a variety of reasons why people come to counselling or psychotherapy. We all throughout our lives face difficult and challenging times and for some having additional support is all that is needed. I offer a safe place for you to unburden those concerns, voice your fears, anger, or frustration, at your own pace in a confidential, non-judgemental, and relaxed environment. My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings and help you move on in your life. The thought of having therapy can feel a bit daunting at first, fear of the unknown, but it is the first step to moving forward on your journey. One step at a time!
01366 312329 View 01366 312329
Photo of Stephanie Bryant - Stephanie Bryant Therapy, MBABCP, Psychotherapist
Stephanie Bryant Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swaffham PE37
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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Cocoon Counselling Service
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Lakenheath IP27
We all at sometimes in our life have some form of mental health issue. This is nothing to be ashamed off. With the right Counselling this can hopefully be resolved. I offer talking therapy using a Pluralistic approach. Which really means that l based the counselling around the need of the client. No two people are the same so there counselling isn't the same for everyone.
We all at sometimes in our life have some form of mental health issue. This is nothing to be ashamed off. With the right Counselling this can hopefully be resolved. I offer talking therapy using a Pluralistic approach. Which really means that l based the counselling around the need of the client. No two people are the same so there counselling isn't the same for everyone.
01366 312323 View 01366 312323
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Becky List. - Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Watton IP25
"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"
07427 530178 View 07427 530178

Online Therapists

Photo of Sheryl Whyte, MBACP Accred, Counsellor
Sheryl Whyte
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
My experience includes working for Bexley and Greenwich Resource for Alcohol, and for Family Matters, counselling adult & child survivors of sexual abuse.
I am a professional, empathic, and friendly BACP accredited Integrative Counsellor, working with both individuals and couples. With over 16 years experience, I provide a safe, confidential environment in which you can discuss your feelings and concerns without judgement. People may seek therapy because they have reached a crisis point in their life and are struggling to cope alone. Others make contact because they feel stuck or have become aware that they keep falling into unhelpful behaviour or thought patterns which prevent them from living life to the full.
My experience includes working for Bexley and Greenwich Resource for Alcohol, and for Family Matters, counselling adult & child survivors of sexual abuse.
I am a professional, empathic, and friendly BACP accredited Integrative Counsellor, working with both individuals and couples. With over 16 years experience, I provide a safe, confidential environment in which you can discuss your feelings and concerns without judgement. People may seek therapy because they have reached a crisis point in their life and are struggling to cope alone. Others make contact because they feel stuck or have become aware that they keep falling into unhelpful behaviour or thought patterns which prevent them from living life to the full.
07400 239684 View 07400 239684
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Sabrina Green
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
London SE14  (Online Only)
I am a person-centred counsellor and I provide a wide range of therapy. I am also a sexual violence trauma specialist, my primary focus is on providing support and healing to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, including childhood sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence. My approach to therapy is person-centred, meaning that I prioritize the client's needs, goals, and experiences in the therapeutic process. Through years of experience working with women who have experienced sexual violence, I have developed a deep understanding of the complex and devastating impact of trauma on individuals and their relationships.
I am a person-centred counsellor and I provide a wide range of therapy. I am also a sexual violence trauma specialist, my primary focus is on providing support and healing to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, including childhood sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence. My approach to therapy is person-centred, meaning that I prioritize the client's needs, goals, and experiences in the therapeutic process. Through years of experience working with women who have experienced sexual violence, I have developed a deep understanding of the complex and devastating impact of trauma on individuals and their relationships.
020 3540 6430 View 020 3540 6430
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Juliette Coffey
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Rickmansworth WD3
Specialising in empowering women of all ages, I can help you with a wide range of issues, including: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, physical & mental health issues, PTSD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, addiction, loss and bereavement. I offer both short-term counselling and longer, open-ended work.
Specialising in empowering women of all ages, I can help you with a wide range of issues, including: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, physical & mental health issues, PTSD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, addiction, loss and bereavement. I offer both short-term counselling and longer, open-ended work.
01923 920587 View 01923 920587
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Carena Rogers
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London E1
I have particular experience of working with domestic and sexual abuse.
Are you tired of pretending you’re OK? Are you your own harshest critic? So used to putting others first that it’s hard to hold on to your own self-worth? Or you may be finding that getting out of bed is a struggle, you don't want to go to work or show up in your life. Add in experiences of sexism, micro-aggressions, abuse, and ageism, and your confidence can be knocked. It’s not much fun feeling anxious, depressed or stressed all the time. Comparing yourself to others and not feeling good enough can affect your mood and your relationships with yourself and with others. These are all things that therapy can help you work through.
I have particular experience of working with domestic and sexual abuse.
Are you tired of pretending you’re OK? Are you your own harshest critic? So used to putting others first that it’s hard to hold on to your own self-worth? Or you may be finding that getting out of bed is a struggle, you don't want to go to work or show up in your life. Add in experiences of sexism, micro-aggressions, abuse, and ageism, and your confidence can be knocked. It’s not much fun feeling anxious, depressed or stressed all the time. Comparing yourself to others and not feeling good enough can affect your mood and your relationships with yourself and with others. These are all things that therapy can help you work through.
020 4538 0397 View 020 4538 0397
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Samantha Amanda Miller
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
St Albans AL1
I have a deep understanding of childhood sexual abuse and trauma originating in childhood.
A warm welcome to you. As a humanistic counsellor, my focus is to support you in re-discovering your innate sense of goodness and wholeness. Whether your troubles are underpinned by trauma or depression, our work together can build an understanding of who you are and what you need in order to find the best direction for yourself. I am also a trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and my focus is embedded in here and now experiences. The Gestalt (roughly translated into 'Whole') approach is often helpful in grounding ourselves in 'what is' and provides a slowing down that offers space to move beyond a fixed way of being.
I have a deep understanding of childhood sexual abuse and trauma originating in childhood.
A warm welcome to you. As a humanistic counsellor, my focus is to support you in re-discovering your innate sense of goodness and wholeness. Whether your troubles are underpinned by trauma or depression, our work together can build an understanding of who you are and what you need in order to find the best direction for yourself. I am also a trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and my focus is embedded in here and now experiences. The Gestalt (roughly translated into 'Whole') approach is often helpful in grounding ourselves in 'what is' and provides a slowing down that offers space to move beyond a fixed way of being.
01727 649241 View 01727 649241
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Elisabetta Romani
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
London W5
My name is Elisabetta and I am a qualified, experienced and approachable Clinical Psychotherapist and Integrative Counsellor. I support individuals struggling with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, relationship issues, stress, loss and bereavement, feelings of emptiness, or lack of purpose. You may seek to address specific problems or wish to understand yourself better. Your life may be good enough, but you still feel the desire to change certain aspects causing you distress. Perhaps you cannot think clearly and compassionately about yourself, or struggle to find your voice.
My name is Elisabetta and I am a qualified, experienced and approachable Clinical Psychotherapist and Integrative Counsellor. I support individuals struggling with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, relationship issues, stress, loss and bereavement, feelings of emptiness, or lack of purpose. You may seek to address specific problems or wish to understand yourself better. Your life may be good enough, but you still feel the desire to change certain aspects causing you distress. Perhaps you cannot think clearly and compassionately about yourself, or struggle to find your voice.
07480 538274 View 07480 538274
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Amanda McDermott
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London N21  (Online Only)
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.
01992 929891 View 01992 929891
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Simon Paul Hardy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Maidstone ME14
I have also received specialist training and have experience in working with both childhood and adult survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Choosing a Counsellor can be very difficult and I feel that it is important to have some knowledge of your chosen therapist's working methods. I adopt more than one theoretical approach when working with my clients but predominately incorporate Person Centered which is a non judgemental, non authorative approach which gives an individual a safe environment to talk freely, and adjust negative self concepts often triggered by negative life events or relationships. Also Cognitive Behavioural techniques which involve identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking which often maintain feelings of anxiety, depression and low self esteem.
I have also received specialist training and have experience in working with both childhood and adult survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Choosing a Counsellor can be very difficult and I feel that it is important to have some knowledge of your chosen therapist's working methods. I adopt more than one theoretical approach when working with my clients but predominately incorporate Person Centered which is a non judgemental, non authorative approach which gives an individual a safe environment to talk freely, and adjust negative self concepts often triggered by negative life events or relationships. Also Cognitive Behavioural techniques which involve identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking which often maintain feelings of anxiety, depression and low self esteem.
01622 584354 View 01622 584354

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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.