Counselling
Complimentary therapeutic counseling sessions are available to individuals aged 16 years or older, irrespective of gender, who have encountered any type of rape or sexual violence at any point in their lives, or those who are providing support to survivors.
Our counsellors can help with common mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety, physical/emotional/sexual/domestic abuse, low self-esteem, challenging life experiences and sexual trauma-related issues.
If you think you might have multiple, complex mental health difficulties, severe substance abuse or are at risk of serious self-harm, counselling with RSASS might not be right for you at this time. If this describes how you are feeling at the moment, you should let your GP know. If necessary, they can help you to find more specialised help. As a community-based service, we do not have a multi-disciplinary mental health team to support people with severe mental health needs.
Guidance and Support in Counseling Sessions
Coming to counselling requires a lot of courage, and we acknowledge that discussing thoughts and emotions isn't always easy.
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Rest assured that your counsellor will never judge you, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.
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We aim to...
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help you make sense of your experiences and gain a deeper understanding of yourself
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ensure the focus will always be on what you choose to discuss
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make sure that you are not obligated to talk about anything you're not comfortable with.