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How We Can Help You

When someone close to you has experienced sexual abuse, whether it happened recently or long ago, it can feel overwhelming and frightening. As a family member, friend, or loved one, you may worry about saying or doing the wrong thing, adding to an already difficult time.

At Safeline, we understand how challenging this can be, and we’re here to support you. We offer a wide range of services for those affected by someone else’s sexual trauma—whether you’re a parent, partner, sibling, extended family member, friend, or colleague.

You deserve support too

Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Arts Therapies

Our counselling services provide a private and confidential space for you to explore your reactions, thoughts, and feelings. Many people find that talking to someone outside the situation helps them gain a fresh perspective and manage their emotions, enabling them to better support their loved ones.

We offer:

Talking Therapies – To help process your emotions and build coping strategies.
Creative Therapies, including Art Therapy – For those who find it easier to express feelings through creative outlets.

These services are available face-to-face for people in Warwickshire and Coventry, as well as online for adults nationwide.

Counselling and Therapy

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Children’s ISVA Services

Our ISVA services provide practical and emotional support to survivors and their families. This includes guidance through the Criminal Justice System, should that be the chosen path, as well as advocacy, advice, and information tailored to your needs.

Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVA)

Prevention and Early Intervention Services for Children and Young People

Talking about child sexual exploitation can feel daunting, but these conversations are crucial for keeping children safe.

Common concerns we hear from parents and carers include:

“My child is too young to understand.”
“I don’t know how to explain it.”
“The topic might frighten my child.”
“I don’t know enough about the subject.”

Our parental training sessions and learning resources are designed to address these concerns.

Prevention and Early Intervention

Helpline and Online Services

For those who prefer remote support or find it difficult to access face-to-face services, we offer the following:

Warwickshire Helpline

For adults and children in Warwickshire, this confidential helpline provides emotional support, advice, and information.

Contact: 0808 800 5008

National Male Survivor Helpline and Online Services

This dedicated service supports men and boys across England and Wales, as well as their families and friends.

Helpline: 0808 800 5005
Text Service: 07860 065 187
Live Chat: Available via our website.
Email: support@safeline.org.uk