Professional Trauma-Informed Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence
From initial contact through to ongoing recovery, our specialist approach adapts to your needs, providing professional, trauma-informed support at every stage of your journey."
Why Choose SiT for Your Recovery Journey
As the region's only dedicated support service for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, we bring over a decade of specialised experience.
Our partnership with universities and understaking regualr research ensures our approaches are evidence-based and continuously evolving to better support survivors.
We understand trauma's physical impact, offering specialised movement and relaxation sessions alongside traditional therapeutic support, acknowldeging that some survivors struggle to talk about what's happened
Through our Service User Group (SUG), survivors help shape our services, ensuring we truly understand and meet the needs of those we support.
Building a Foundation of Safety and Stability
Our evidence-based model guides you from initial support through to long-term healing, with professional expertise at every stage.
Every aspect of our service is designed around understanding trauma, from your first contact through to ongoing support. Our qualified team ensures you feel safe, understood, and in control of your journey.
From one-to-one therapy to specialised programmes like Hold Fast, we adapt our support to match your changing needs and recovery goals.
Guidance and Support for Survivors, Their Loved Ones, and Healthcare Professionals
We provide specialist support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, no matter when the abuse occurred. Our services are available to anyone aged 18 and over in Suffolk, offering trauma-informed support through our comprehensive three-phase approach.
Key Support:
• One-to-one therapeutic support
• Group programmes
• Body-based therapies
• Movement and relaxation sessions
We understand that supporting a survivor can be challenging. We offer guidance and resources for partners, family members, and friends who are supporting someone through their recovery journey.
Key Support:
• Information about trauma responses
• Guidance on supporting recovery
• Resources for understanding the healing journey
• Support for maintaining boundaries
We work alongside healthcare providers, counsellors, and other professionals who support survivors. Through our partnership with the University of Suffolk, we share expertise and best practices in trauma-informed care.
Key Support:
• Professional referral pathways
• Training and resources
• Research collaboration
• Best practice guidance
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.
