Sexual Abuse Counselling Support In Bristol
A Safe, Confidential Space to Begin Healing
Experiencing sexual abuse can have a profound and lasting impact on every part of life. It’s not always easy to talk about – but you don’t have to go through it alone.
At Heart to Heart, we offer a gentle, respectful and confidential space where you can begin to make sense of what’s happened to you. Whether your experience was recent or happened many years ago, our sexual abuse counselling in Bristol is here to support you – at your pace, on your terms.
Counselling to Support Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can include a range of unwanted sexual behaviours, from inappropriate comments or coercion to assault and violence. You may be:
- Living with the effects of abuse from childhood or adolescence
- Navigating the impact of a recent experience
- Struggling with trust, intimacy or relationships
- Feeling unsafe in your body or disconnected from it
- Carrying shame, confusion or fear
- Wondering whether what happened to you “counts” as abuse
Our sexual abuse therapy in Bristol creates space for all of these experiences, without pressure to define them or talk before you’re ready. You are welcome exactly as you are.
What Counselling Can Offer
There’s no one way to respond to sexual abuse. Everyone’s journey is different. What we offer is a space to:
- Begin to talk about your experience at a pace that feels manageable
- Explore how the abuse may be affecting your life now – emotionally, physically or relationally
- Rebuild your sense of safety, identity and self-worth
- Process feelings such as shame, fear, anger, guilt or grief
- Explore boundaries, trust and body autonomy
- Reconnect with your voice and your right to be heard
Our approach is led by you. We’re here to walk beside you – not to diagnose, push or fix. You are the expert on your experience. We’re here to support you in holding it with care.
Trauma-Informed, Compassionate Support
Our Team of counsellors are trained in working in an trauma- informed way, within the different approaches that we use. This means we understand how traumatic experiences can shape the brain and body, and we work with sensitivity to:
- Avoid re-traumatisation
- Offer choice and control in every session
- Build trust and safety slowly
- Respect your boundaries and individual needs
- Create a relationship where you feel seen and supported
Our team works under clinical supervision and adheres to strict confidentiality and safeguarding policies. If you’re not sure whether you’re ready for therapy, we can still offer an initial conversation with no pressure or obligation.
Who We Support
Our sexual abuse counselling in Bristol is open to adults of all genders and backgrounds, including:
- Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- Adults affected by sexual assault or violence
- LGBTQ+ survivors navigating specific challenges around identity and safety
- People who have never spoken about their experience before
- Those unsure whether their experience “counts” as abuse
- Survivors of institutional, religious or systemic abuse
Whether you’ve had therapy before or this is your first time reaching out, you are welcome here.
How Counselling Works
We offer both in-person and online sessions, depending on what feels safest and most convenient for you. Some people come for a few sessions to process a specific aspect of their experience, while others choose to work longer-term.
There’s no fixed agenda. We’ll work with you to build a counselling relationship that feels steady, supportive and empowering.
Affordable Sexual Abuse Therapy in Bristol
We understand that therapy can feel financially out of reach – especially when it’s something so personal. At Heart to Heart, we’re committed to offering affordable sexual abuse therapy in Bristol through a sliding scale pricing model.
Our fees start at accessible rates, and we will never ask you to justify your need for support. We trust your voice – and we want to make help available when you need it.
Why Heart to Heart?
- Trauma-informed, person-centred approach
- LGBTQ+ and culturally inclusive
- Non-judgemental and confidential
- Flexible sessions online or in-person
- Affordable fees and low-cost options
- Deep respect for your lived experience and autonomy
We don’t assume to know what healing looks like for you. We simply offer space, care, and professional support to help you move at your own pace.
Reaching Out Can Be the First Step
We know it takes courage to ask for help – especially when trust has been broken. But we’re here to offer you a safe place to start.
You don’t need to have the “right words” or a clear plan. You only need to show up – and we’ll meet you with compassion, care and deep respect.
To learn more about our sexual abuse counselling in Bristol or to book an initial session, please get in touch. There’s no pressure or obligation – just a chance to speak to someone who will listen and take you seriously.