The service is free and available to adults who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, we also provide support to family members, carers and friends. Survivors can be referred by an agency or can self-refer by contacting the office on 01978 352 717, text: 07814 358882, email: [email protected] or visit https://steppingstonesnorthwales.co.uk/services/. Following the initial assessment, if we are the correct service for you at this time, you will be placed on a waiting list to commence counselling, where we aim to offer your preferred choice of gender of counsellor, area, day and time when available. We also provide a Next Steps group where you can bring a friend or family member with you to any of these sessions, we also offer educational courses. Stepping Stones North Wales aims to support you throughout your counselling journey, following your initial assessment you may be supported by our First Steps initiative receiving a weekly support call until your first counselling session begins. During and post counselling you are able to access the support of Next Steps. Next Steps is a monthly group that provides a friendly welcoming and safe environment, supporting and empowering all clients past and present to overcome the impacts of their abuse. The aim of the group is to assist with gaining confidence, building friendship and achieving individual hopes and goals. This is achieved through education and a variety of activities such as art, creative writing and crafts. This is not a counselling service rather it is aimed at complementing the counselling support you receive or have received. We have access to male specific group activities, such as menโs sheds and will endeavour to source activity groups that may be of interest, by request to any individual.
