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The impact of Trauma and Abuse

Childhood Sexual Abuse (and other forms of childhood abuse) and Trauma can have wide-ranging and serious consequences, for survivors these effects last throughout adult life. Child Abuse can affect psychological and physical well-being, family and intimate relationships, education and career.

One of the most profound effects of childhood sexual abuse is the damaging impact it can have on the individuals ability to form and maintain close, loving relationships (intimate/platonic). It affects the relationships they have at the time of the abuse and for the rest of their lives. They may have difficulty talking to partners, family and friends about their experiences preventing help and support from others.

Childhood Sexual Abuse can cause difficulties in forming intimate and trusting relationships as these can remind survivors of their experiences and there could be emotional barriers which makes it difficult to share their abuse with partners.

talking can help you heal

Why should you choose us?

We understand that it is difficult to talk about these kinds of experiences. Our trauma and abuse counselling experts know the level of care needed to support someone through such a situation. You can rely on us to carefully pace such programmes based on your needs and offer a space for safe disclosure to you.