Adult Survivors

Relate Wolverhampton and Dudley offers a counselling service for people who were sexually abused as children or young adults, thanks to funding and support from the Lloyds TSB foundation.

Sexual abuse is classed as 'any sexual activity or experience imposed upon a child which results in an emotional, physical or sexual trauma.'

We have counsellors who have been specially trained to work with adult survivors of sexual abuse.

Contact us to find out more.

"All in all I feel my life has been full of clouds and storms, but now the sun is able to shine through even on the rainy days. This is how counselling has affected my life. THANK YOU"

"This counselling has put me back on the rails. It has given me the skills to cope with what has happened and now I feel better than I ever have"

"It was great to be heard"

"I had started to feel that I would never really be free. Now I feel in control of my life for the first time. I can behave like an adult at last"

"I feel I have been released from my prison"

"I thought that coming to counselling would help me and it did - within weeks I was able to make big changes - the ones I wanted to. I now feel a happier and more satisfied person" 
 

How can counselling help?

Counselling can help by;

• Talking about past experiences
• Having a better understanding of the impact of abuse
• Making positive life changes
• Improving relationships
• Dealing with sexual problems
• Challenging negative thoughts about self
• Dealing with very strong feelings, such as anger, loss, guilt, shame and pain
• Changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour
• Building up self esteem

Is it confidential?

Counselling is a private and confidential form of help. This means we will not give your name or any information about you to anyone outside of Relate, unless someone's personal safety or the safety of a child is at risk.

How often do I have to attend?

Counselling sessions are usually once a week for an hour. You will see the same counsellor each week and your counselling will continue for as long as you and the counsellor feel it is helpful.

Do I have to pay for counselling?

Relate Wolverhampton and Dudley is a registered charity which receives some financial support from Wolverhampton Council, and for Adult Survivors, the Lloyds TSB foundation.

Although each counselling session has a cost implication, each person is assessed individually. Please contact us to find out more.

Is there a cancellation fee?

We ask that you give at least 2 working days notice if you have to cancel an appointment, otherwise there will be a cancellation fee.

The AEST.org.uk website provides listings of books from Amazon.co.uk on topics relating to Adult Survivors.

View a range of books on Sexual Abuse Survivors.
View a range of books on Male Abuse Survivors.