Survivors-Support2025

14/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, love can mean something different.
For many survivors of sexual abuse, today may bring up complex feelings — and that’s okay.
Love doesn’t have to look like romance.
It can look like:
• Choosing your own pace
• Setting boundaries
• Being gentle with yourself
• Reaching out for support
If Valentine’s Day feels difficult, you’re not alone. Compassionate, confidential support is available when you’re ready.
https://survivors-support.co.uk

12/02/2026

Coping after sexual violence looks different for everyone
There is no “right” way to cope. What matters is finding what helps you feel safer, more grounded, and supported.
Some gentle coping strategies may include:
• Grounding techniques (breathing, naming what you can see or feel)
• Creating routines that support rest and safety
• Setting boundaries that protect your wellbeing
• Talking with a trusted person or counsellor
• Practising self-compassion — healing is not linear
You deserve care, patience, and support.
Support is available when you’re ready.
https://survivors-support.co.uk

10/02/2026

Recovery doesn’t have one timeline.
Finish this sentence for yourself (no need to share):
“Today, being kind to myself looks like ______.”
If this post resonates, it or save it.
Support is here when you’re ready.
https://survivors-support.co.uk

10/02/2026

Freezing is an involuntary response and happens at an unconscious level. This is your psyche trying to protect you in the face of threat. Our thoughts are with all survivors that have been subjected to awful situations.

09/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has liked, shared, and supported this service so far
This is still a very new service, and it’s important for me to share that I am NOT MAKING ANY PROFIT FROM IT. My goal has always been — and remains — to reach survivors who need support and to offer counselling at a reduced fee for as long as they need it.
Your support helps this service reach those who may be struggling silently. If this post reaches even one survivor who feels less alone, then it matters.
Thank you for helping create safer access to support.
https://survivors-support.co.uk

09/02/2026

How trauma can affect individuals
Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone. It can impact how we think, feel, and respond, sometimes long after the event has passed.
You might notice:
• Feeling constantly on edge or alert
• Difficulty trusting others
• Emotional numbness or overwhelm
• Changes in sleep, appetite, or concentration
• Strong reactions that feel “out of proportion”
These are normal responses to abnormal experiences — not signs of weakness.
Support can help. Recovery is possible.
We are here when you are ready
https://survivors-support.co.uk

08/02/2026

You are not alone—and recovery is possible.
Our counselling services provide a safe, confidential, and survivor-centred space for individuals impacted by sexual abuse. We walk alongside survivors at their own pace, with compassion, respect, and professional support.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, recovery, or simply someone to listen, help is available.
Visit our website to learn more about our services and how to access support.
Confidential.
Survivor-led.
Trauma-informed.
https://survivors-support.co.uk

04/02/2026

Where do I begin? I have so many words and things to say yet I am speechless at the same time. Firstly I wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for me. Without you I wouldn't be where or who I am today. In what seemed to be a never ending tunnel. When everyone around me, including myself thought I would fail, you kept reminding me of the strength and resilience I carry inside. You reminded me it's okay to stumble as long as i pick myself up and remind myself who I am. Client feedback shared with consent.

https://survivors-support.co.uk

04/02/2026

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I just signed the petition demanding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stops hiding and FINALLY testifies to US Congress about his relationship with Epstein. The victims of this abuse must come first. Add your name now.

30/01/2026

Partners of survivors often want to help—but don’t always know how.
Trauma-informed support isn’t about fixing or rushing recovery. It’s about creating safety, respecting boundaries, and walking alongside healing at the survivor’s pace.
Our latest blog shares guidance for partners supporting recovery from sexual trauma, grounded in survivor-support counselling practice.
🔗 Read more on our website using the link below

https://survivors-support.co.uk/blog/f/supporting-a-partner’s-recovery-from-sexual-trauma

Loving someone who has experienced sexual trauma can bring up many emotions—concern, helplessness, confusion, and a deep desire to make things better. Many partners ask, “What can I do to help?”

29/01/2026

A Coping strategy when feeling overwhelmed
Letting the people around know you need a time out, You are not rejecting or shutting them down.
It’s a trauma-informed coping strategy. Emotional dysregulation can hijack your body, a pause can help you regulate, reflect, and return with clarity instead of reacting from survival mode.” Here is how.