RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT

Rape and sexual assaults are serious crimes that are against the law and can happen to anybody of any age, gender, race, religion or social position. We work with both men and women who have suffered these crimes at Grey Matters Centre.

If you have rape or a sexual assault in your history it is likely that it has been overwhelming and a serious trauma for you. Living with the aftermath can be devastating and extremely painful. 

Some symptoms may include

• Feeling dirty
• Feeling unsafe
• Feeling powerless/vulnerable
• Feeling isolated
• Self blame
• Shame/guilt
• Nightmares
• Flashbacks
• PTSD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trust issues
• Relationship issues
• Hyper-vigilance 
  
  

How we can help
Our team of individual therapists will help you overcome your problems. We will tailor the treatment to your individual needs which will include understanding your beliefs about the world, yourself and others. We will help you with any other areas of your life that are affected by your issues, such as flashbacks, nightmares, trust issues etc and we will teach you tools and resources for the future so you can enjoy a full and lasting recovery and lead your life the way you want to.

Criteria for this service

• If you are struggling in some way and you would like to work on making the changes you want.
• If you have a diagnosis of PTSD or C-PTSD.
• You do not need a referral. 
  
  

We do not work with

• Ongoing domestic violence
• Ongoing narcissistic abuse
• Ongoing court cases
• Perpetrators of domestic violence/Sexual assaults/Rape
• Anyone who has to seek help that is mandatory.
  
  

Our privilege
It is our mission and our privilege to support you on your journey to recovery and to reach your goals. We are confident that together we can make a difference to your world and help you to live your life the way you want to live it. Imagine what your life would be like after therapy and the difference it would make to you. 

We help hundreds of people every year to be the best they can be. Please don’t suffer unnecessarily any longer, get in touch with us today and take the first step to make good things happen!

The trauma of rape and sexual assaults is treatable and recovery is possible.

Telephone 07907613600
Email info@greymatterscentre.co.uk

If you would like help with a current rape or sexual assault please contact:

The Police 999

The blue Door, DN15 6LJ
Telephone (01724) 841 947 or Helpline 0800 197 47 87
Email info@thebluedoor.org

Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Telephone 0330 223 01 81
Emailcasasuite.sarc@nhs.net