S.H.E. UK. is a Registered Charity based in Nottinghamshire that offers a holistic range of support services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, exploitation and sexual violence.
Make a referralTelephone Support
We recognise that when a survivor reaches out for support, they need that support now. Our telephone support service is available to those people waiting to start their therapy with us. We will arrange a weekly or fortnightly call to help with coping strategies in the ‘here and now’ and help with signposting to other services to address other challenges as they arise.
Learn moreOne-to-one Counselling
We offer clients up to two years of weekly therapy. This service is delivered by both qualified and trainee therapists who are undertaking their counselling qualifications. Long-term therapy is one of our core values at SHE UK, as whilst we recognise that for some short-term interventions can be useful; we feel longer term counselling is the most effective for survivors of such trauma.
Learn moreSHE-roes group
The SHE-roes Lounge is a female peer support group. The aim of these sessions is to provide survivors with a safe space to meet people who have similar experiences, aid self-development through a range of educational courses and reduce feelings of isolation. The Lounge is held every Tuesday and is facilitated by qualified therapists.
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I am slowly feeling more comfortable to open up and talk, and as I do {I’m} releasing some of the things which I would normally keep to myself. This helps me to feel more comfortable talking to others in general about how I feel where before opening up about anything felt impossible. I have started to exercise again and {am} eating healthier. I am more focused and calmer in myself and less anxious. I am starting to feel there is hope for the future.
I have been able to start to rebuild my life and start to trust people again. I am still building positive relationships with those around me and trying not to let unhealthy habits come back through. I have better ways of copying with my feelings. Instead of turning to sell harm I try to journal or draw or paint or do something that let’s out how I feel.
S.H.E. UK. is a UK Registered Charity based in Nottinghamshire that offers a holistic range of support services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, exploitation, and sexual violence.
Our mission is to improve the lives of victims of childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence.
Our vision is that survivors are met with compassion and openness, in a world where childhood sexual abuse is exposed, tackled and not associated with feelings of shame.
We support.
We empower survivors to rebuild their lives by providing long term, tailored support & development
We educate.
We work with others to improve the support structures for survivors, by raising awareness, training and campaigning
We connect.
We enable survivors to thrive, by connecting them to peer networks and wider support services in their community
S.H.E UK is a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) and is committed to its Ethical Framework for the counselling professions.
Read more about the history of S.H.E. UK from our founder, Jacqui Lewis, in her own words.
By founder Jacqui Lewis S.H.E. UK has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1998, when a small group of survivors came together with a shared goal, to support one another and create change. What started as “Survivors Helping Each Other” has since evolved into a professional, specialist organisation providing life-changing support to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence. Read more about the history of S.H.E. UK from our founder Jacqui Lewis, in her own words. …
The history of S.H.E. UK
