Experiencing sexual assault can have a profound impact on every part of your life. It can affect how you see yourself, how safe you feel in the world, your relationships, your sexuality, and your ability to trust others. Whether the assault happened recently or many years ago, the effects can remain long after the event itself. I want you to know that healing is possible, and you do not have to walk that journey alone.

 

I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can begin to process your experiences at your own pace. I understand that talking about sexual assault can feel overwhelming, frightening, or even impossible. There is never any pressure to share details before you are ready. My role is to support you, not to push you.

 

As both a counsellor and psychosexual therapist, I understand that sexual assault often impacts far more than emotional wellbeing. It can influence body image, intimacy, desire, relationships, sexual functioning, self-esteem, and a person’s overall sense of identity. Many survivors experience anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, anger, emotional numbness, panic attacks, flashbacks, nightmares, or difficulty trusting others. Some people avoid intimacy completely, while others struggle to understand changes in their sexual responses. Every response is valid.

 

One of the most painful consequences of sexual assault is the belief that somehow you are to blame. I want to be very clear you are not responsible for the choices someone else made. Healing often begins by challenging the shame and self-blame that many survivors carry for years.

 

My approach is trauma-informed, which means I recognise how trauma affects both the mind and the body. Together we work on rebuilding safety, emotional regulation, confidence, and self-compassion. Therapy may include learning grounding techniques, understanding trauma responses, exploring the impact on relationships, rebuilding healthy boundaries, and helping you reconnect with yourself.

 

There is no “right” way to recover. Some people want to focus on managing anxiety and daily life, while others wish to explore how the assault continues to affect intimacy, sexuality, or relationships. We work towards the goals that matter most to you.

 

If your assault has affected your intimate relationship, I can also support you in understanding how trauma influences desire, physical closeness, communication, and trust. Recovery is not about returning to who you were before the assault it is about discovering who you are now and creating a future that is no longer defined by what happened.

 

I also understand that seeking support can feel incredibly vulnerable. You may worry about being believed or judged. My commitment is to provide a compassionate space where your experiences are respected, your voice is heard, and your healing remains at the centre of every session.

 

Healing does not mean forgetting what happened. It means reducing its hold over your life, rebuilding your confidence, strengthening your relationships, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that trauma may have hidden.

 

You deserve to feel safe, empowered, and hopeful again. Wherever you are in your recovery, I would be honoured to walk alongside you.