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Support after sexual assault
Below are some quotes from clients about our service.
“The sensitivity of my counsellor and their ability to help me work through my issues with a new mindset.”
“My counsellor was incredible.”
“Face to face sessions were a lot more helpful but due to covid weren’t a possibility.”
“Very helpful.”
“I had a wonderful counsellor who saved my life.”
“I’m more aware of my own feelings about the situation and better able to articulate them.”
“I feel supported.”
“I am a lot more confident and comfortable with asserting my own boundaries and can cope better with things.”
“The impact has been profound.”
“I have a useful strategy for dealing with panic attacks and have started to teach myself that the things that happened to me are not my fault.”
“I feel that my decisions regarding blocking contact of certain people and putting my needs first are reasonable and justified.”
“Particularly helpful was the list of services and it was helpful to talk with someone so supportive.”
“The support in my sessions was outstanding.”
“I liked using humour and art.”
“It was a safe space to explore shame.”