Axis Supporting Survivors

03/09/2026

Seeds of Hope 🌱

We’re excited to be offering our Seeds of Hope group, starting on 13th October 2026!

8 group sessions providing a safe space for survivors to explore and manage emotions, build connections and support one another 🧡

If you are a current Axis client aged 16 or over and would be interested in joining us, please get in touch by emailing: [email protected]

These groups will be running in both Telford & Shrewsbury.

We’d love to hear from you! 🌞

26/08/2026

20/08/2026

Our brilliant Roni sharing some important advice 🌞

18/08/2026

When things feel too much, grounding exercises such as the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 method can help you to feel present, calm & may help your nervous system settle.

Take a slow breath, then notice:
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

There’s no right or wrong way to do it. Take your time, be gentle with yourself and focus on what feels safe and comfortable.

Save this post for in case you need it.

If you or a loved one has experienced sexual abuse and you need our support, go to the link in our bio to see how we can help 🌞

14/08/2026

We're hiring! 🧡

We’re looking for a Counselling Support/Client Liaison Officer to join our team and provide vital administrative and client support within our counselling service for survivors of sexual abuse.

Location: Shrewsbury and Telford & Wrekin, with travel across Shropshire where required
Hours: 35 hours per week, including one late evening until 7.30pm (negotiable)
Salary: £24,752 per annum
Holiday: 26 days + statutory holidays (pro rata)

The role involves:
- Supporting counsellors and managing appointments
- Liaising sensitively and professionally with clients
- Managing confidential client records and databases
- Coordinating referrals and communications
- Helping ensure the smooth running of our counselling service

We’re looking for someone who is organised and compassionate, with excellent communication and IT skills. Experience working in an office environment, using databases and handling confidential information is essential.

Experience working with vulnerable clients or an understanding of sexual abuse would be advantageous, but full training will be provided on our systems.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your work can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you! 🌞

Please go to the link in our bio or visit www.axiscounselling.org.uk/vacancies for the full job description and application form.

06/08/2026

Behind every statistic is a person, and everyone deserves to be heard, believed and supported.

At Axis, we provide free, confidential support to survivors of sexual abuse and those at high-risk of domestic abuse across West Mercia.

If you or someone you know needs support, we're here 🌞

22/07/2026

Great news!

We've registered with Twincl, Telford and Wrekin's Community Lottery.

This means that if you buy a ticket and select Axis as your chosen cause, 50p in every £1 that you spend on tickets will come to us - helping us to continue supporting survivors of sexual abuse and those at high risk of domestic abuse. A further 10p of each £1 will go to other great local causes too.

In doing so, you'll also be in with the chance of winning a weekly jackpot of £25,000 amongst other great prizes!

Please consider helping us, to help survivors 🌞
As always, we appreciate your support.

Follow the link to find out more & buy your tickets: https://www.twincl.co.uk/support/axis-counselling

16/07/2026

Are you a compassionate and organised person with great communication skills? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to work within a charity supporting survivors of abuse? We have the role for you!

Groups Facilitator (ISVA)

Hours: 28 Hours
Salary: Starting at £22,961 (actual)
Location: Worcester
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Holiday: 26 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays

Make a Real Difference 🌞
Join Axis as a Group Facilitator within our Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) Service, supporting survivors of sexual abuse across West Mercia. You'll help to create safe, empowering spaces where survivors can connect, learn and rebuild through peer support and psychoeducational groups.

Essential Requirements
- Good standard of education (Level 4 or equivalent experience).
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.

If you're passionate about empowering survivors and want to make a lasting impact in a supportive and values-driven charity, we'd love to hear from you.

For the full job description and application form, visit www.axiscounselling.org.uk/vacancies or go to the link in our bio.

07/07/2026

We're hiring! 🌞

If you are looking for a new, exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of people supporting survivors of abuse - look no further.

We currently have 4 job vacancies live on our website. These are:

Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

Navigator - based in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, covering West Mercia

Criminal Justice System (CJS) Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) - Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

Groups Facilitator Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) - Herefordshire & Worcestershire

To find out more about these roles, please go to the link in our bio or visit www.axiscounselling.org.uk/vacancies.

Your career providing incredibly important, meaningful and rewarding work starts here.

02/07/2026

Please consider voting for Axis for the chance to win a £5000 Movement For Good Award! 🌞

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