We are a specialist team of psychotherapists and counsellors working with adults who have experience of or been affected by sexual abuse, domestic violence, childhood abuse or related trauma or exploitation. We offer one to one long-term therapeutic input to support clients to make lasting life changes, support for family members and support to other services working with clients with experience of abuse.

We are the only dedicated therapy team based in Scarborough working with abuse and trauma. We provide the missing link for services dealing with possible symptoms of abuse ie. mental health problems, addictive behaviours, eating disorders, relationship difficulties. There is a gap in mental health services for people diagnosed with a multiplicity of difficulties which may be related to previous abuse. We work collaboratively with other services to create a more comprehensive network of support.

For individuals the benefits can include a feeling of being listened to and understood, an increase in confidence and self worth, an ability to make healthier life choices, able to ask for appropriate help, a feeling of being a vital part of society and leading a fulfilling life. We are a specialist local service which is a major benefit to our community that is empowering, life affirming and life changing.