Building Recovery Through Specialist Therapy
Discover how specialist trauma therapy can support your healing journey. Learn about different therapeutic approaches designed specifically for survivors of sexual violence.
Understanding Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy is a specialist approach that recognises the complex impact of sexual abuse. It provides a safe, structured environment where you can work with professional therapists who understand sexual trauma and can support your unique recovery journey through evidence-based approaches.
Common Concerns About Starting Therapy
Many survivors have questions and concerns about beginning therapy. Understanding these common challenges can help you take the first step:
Uncertainty about which therapy approach might help
Worry about discussing difficult experiences
Concerns about trust and safety in therapy
Fear of being overwhelmed by emotions
Questions about confidentiality
Anxiety about the therapeutic process
The Impact of Professional Support
Pathways to Therapeutic Healing
Specialist therapy that helps you understand and change thought patterns, developing new coping strategies for managing trauma responses.
A structured approach that helps process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on your daily life.
Body-based therapeutic approaches that help you reconnect with your body and develop physical coping strategies.
Survivor Resources & Research
Learning from other survivors journeys can be a powerful tool, and make you feel much less alone. Access specialist articles, survivor stories, and evidence-based research about childhood sexual violence recovery and support.
Articles and guides covering trauma responses, recovery stages, and practical support strategies for survivors of childhood sexual violence.
A curated collection of poems written by survivors of sexual abuse, sharing personal experiences of trauma, healing, and recovery. *Please note that whilst this content is moderated you may find some of it triggering so please take care*
Key findings from our research , revealing crucial insights into sexual violence and abuse, how survivors access support services, costs to the NHS and survivor experiences, and more
With your support, we can help more survivors access the support they need when they need it. Every donation directly funds our work to supporting those affected by sexual violence.
