“Suffering has a direct and powerful effect in helping the soul to ascend and to become free” Roberto Assagioli

 

I work only with adults, so if you are concerned that a child may be suffering from abuse, please visit www.nspcc.org.uk for advice.

 

Are you worried that you may be experiencing or have experienced abuse? You may not be 100% sure that it is or was abuse, it just feels wrong. 

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Are you feeling

•  angry, anxious, sad a lot of the time?

• do you have very low self-esteem?

• do you struggle with mental health problems such as depression, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self harm, suicidal thoughts?

• do you have/had problems with drugs, alcohol, gambling, destructive behaviour?

• are you experiencing disturbing thoughts, emotions and memories that cause distress or confusion?

• is your physical health poor?

• do you struggle with parenting or relationships?

• are you worried that your abuser is still a threat to themselves or others?

• do you have difficulties in communicating?

• have you been in trouble with the law?

 

It's important to remember that if someone has been abused as a child, it is more likely that they will suffer abuse again. This is known as revictimisation.

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Ultimately, abuse enables the abuser to feel powerful. Don't allow yourself to become a victim. No-one deserves to be made to feel powerless and worthless. Therapy can help you to re-find your inner strength, create greater self-esteem and self-compassion.