Resources
Recommended therapists
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Song Bird Therapy (Amanda Orange):https://songbirdtherapy.uk/
Jean Skipper: https://jeanskippercounselling.co.uk/
Tilia Therapy (not low cost) - https://www.tiliatherapy.co.uk/about-3
Ify Alexis (not low cost) - https://www.ifyalexis.com/
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Jake Tucker (for the men): https://www.jakeedwardtucker.com/
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ACC Association of Christian Counsellors:www.acc-uk.org/find-a-professional/counsellor/
Psychology Today:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb
On both websites, make sure the therapists have completed at least a Level 5 diploma, have some form of counselling/psychotherapy accreditation, or are on the BACP register/member.
Laura Joanknecht (delivered session at bible study).
For anyone who wants to reach out for support in finding a suitable therapist, please do reach out to Laura, as she will have a lot of therapists in her network whom she has trained to work with sexual violence.
Recommended organisations (non-Christian)
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Women and Girls Network provide a free service run by women, for women in London who have been affected by all forms of violence and abuse.
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nia is run for women and children by women, providing services developed in consultation with women who have experienced men’s violence, and from a proudly feminist perspective.
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SurvivorsUK support male survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey.
Recommended books (non-Christian)
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The Warrier Within by Christiane Sanderson
When The Body Says No by Gabor Mate
The Body Holds The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter Levine
The Body Remembers by Babette Rothschild
The Survivors Guide To Sex by Staci Haines
The Right Amount of Panic by Fiona Vera Grey
Sexy but Psycho by Dr Jessica Taylor