A range of support services to meet various needs

You can book an appointment at our drop in to talk to one of our counsellors.  Here you can discuss your options and find out more about our services. We can complete an assessment with you and agree future plans with you.

To book a slot call our helpline or fill in our online form.

We offer a range of counselling and therapy options to meet your needs. Choices include short, medium or long term counselling and whether support is with a male or female worker. We have daytime, evening and weekend slots available.

Counselling offers a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you can begin to express and explore your thoughts and feelings in a way that may not be possible with family or friends.

Counselling can enable you to feel less isolated, to gain understanding and find inner strengths which can assist in re-gaining control of your life.

These sessions are given over a short period of time.  The therapy uses eye movement and memory to reduce the emotional distress caused by a traumatic event.

Our ISVA service offers practical support to anybody aged 18 and over who has experienced sexual violence. They can assist you in understanding your rights and the services you can access.

If you choose to report to the police, the ISVA can accompany and support you through this and any subsequent Court proceedings. They can also help with practical matters, such as housing, benefits, health services etc.

If you do decide to report the matter to the Police, your ISVA will help you through the whole legal process, including liaising with the Police and any criminal justice proceedings.

This may include:

• Liaising with the Police, Courts, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other public agencies
• Keeping you informed of developments in your case
• Advocating on your behalf
• Supporting you before and during any court case

We are here to support anyone, aged 18 and over, who has been sexually abused in an institutional setting. These might be:

• a care home
• a school
• a hospital
• a religious organisation
• voluntary or state organisation

We are also able to support survivors who reported sexual abuse to a person in authority, for example, a police officer, social worker, or a teacher, where the report was either ignored or not acted upon properly.

Our specialist support workers will work with you to enable you to exercise greater choice and control in all aspects of your life.

Beyond Survival is a free eight-week course run for survivors, aged 18 and over, who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or any kind of sexual violence.

The aims of the Group are to gain self-acceptance, self-assertion, build trust in self and in others, to experience more fulfilling lives and to meet fellow survivors and share experiences.

Session content includes themes such as:

• Safety and strength
• Self-care
• Anger and empowerment
• Trust and moving forward

Our Mindfulness course is a free, five week course designed for clients who have already received therapy to work through their traumatic experiences. It involves elements of meditation, of being able to focus on the here and now and of paying attention to both our thoughts and our feelings.

Research suggests that with frequent practice, the part of the brain that sends messages of anxiety and distress slows down, and the part that sends messages of calmness and comfort to the body becomes more active.

By then end of the course, you will:

• have practiced some of the different ways to be mindful
• have experienced some of the benefits of being mindful
• be able to practice mindfulness on your own

Our Children and Young People’s Therapeutic Support Service offers information and support to anyone living in Nottingham City, aged 13-17 (up to age 24 where there are complex needs), who has experienced rape or sexual assault, whether recently or in the past.

This service is available to young people who have already accessed the EMCYPSAS and referrals for support are handled by the central EMCYPSAS referral number.

The SARCs are provided by other organisations in Nottingham.  You can find out more on the information below.

Children and Young People’s SARC

The EMCYPSAS supports children and young people aged 0-17 (or up to the age of 24 where there are complex needs).  The service can be accessed by phone: 0800 183 0023.  Further information is on their website

Adult’s SARC

The Topaz Centre supports those aged 18 and over.  Their telephone number is 0800 085 9993.  More information about their service can be found on their website