SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT
WITH THE ROWAN PROJECT
ROWAN PROJECT - our specialist sexual abuse support
Sexual abuse support
Within our Trauma Recovery Service, we provide specialist sexual abuse trauma-informed therapeutic support for people aged 16 years and over who have been victims of sexual abuse/violence/rape and/or current/non-recent sexual abuse living in Breckland, Norfolk. Our sexual abuse service is known as the Rowan Project.
Please feel free to download the Rowan Project leaflet.
Our services are free to clients and we offer up to 18 sessions of therapy with a fully qualified, registered therapist. Sessions are delivered face to face at our Community Hub in Watton or online or by telephone.
We offer day (Monday to Friday) and some evening online appointments within a non-judgemental service.
We work to the BACP Ethical Framework (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
All referrals will receive a holistic person-centred assessment so we can work with you to provide support that’s right for you. We will not ask you to discuss the incident that has led to the referral unless you wish to do so.
What is Sexual Abuse?
Sexual abuse is any type of sexual behaviour or sexual act, which is unwanted or forced upon an adult or child without their consent.
The Effects of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse/violence can have many psychological, emotional, and physical effects on a survivor. It can impact the mind, body, thoughts, feelings and behaviours of the person. Examples include:
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Depression
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PTSD
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Anxiety
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Personality disorder
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Substance misuse
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Self-harm
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Relationship problems
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Feelings including but not limited to, fear, guilt, shame, anger, numbness, and denial.
We are here to help and support you. Just telling your story may be a brave and difficult process however it can also be incredibly healing.
Please feel free to contact us by email or phone.
01953 880903
Guide to Counselling and Self Care
If you want to know what to expect from counselling and what you can do to help yourself cope with some of the effects of trauma, read our free booklet:
Guide to Counselling and Self Care (PDF, 2.1MB)
"I don't know where I would have been without my counsellor. A different person walked out of the Rowan Project than walked in. She has supported me and been my rock these past weeks thank god she was there Forever grateful x
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"My counsellor supported me to open boxes I’ve needed to open for over 25 years and this was a huge thing for me. She made me feel supported, listened to and safe."
