* Provide a free counselling, which can be short or long term, (from 3 months up to 24 months) as well as psychological /emotional support (this is offered if a client is not yet ready for counselling i.e. due to heavy psychological medication) Counselling is person centred with other approaches integrated as appropriate * To ensure that the needs of people who have experienced sexual abuse are recognised by other service providers. * Raise awareness throughout the county of Northamptonshire

A high percentage of NRICC's referrals are for historic cases of sexual abuse/violence, with many referrals from Health Services, but with a wide range of other referring agencies and also self-referrals. Victims both male and female over the age of 14 are catered for. A range of counselling services is available. Services are provided from two centres, Northampton and Kettering and when funding allows, clients can also be seen at their GP surgery if unable to travel.

Through therapeutic support of NRICC counselling service clients often find more positive coping strategies to deal with the affects of sexual abuse. We support clients whilst they rebuild their lives, often reducing medication, becoming positive role models to their children, re-engaging with their local communities, enrolling into training or finding gainful employment.