We are a registered charity based in Teesside offering free and confidential counselling and ISVA support to people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse, no matter how long ago the experience may have been.

Services Offered

Rape and sexual abuse counselling

After experiencing rape or any form of sexual abuse, you may well be struggling to cope with your feelings and emotions. Confusion, stress, grief, isolation, fear - without the right support these feelings can sometimes escalate to self-blame, lack of self-esteem, depression, self-harm or eating disorders.

It can be difficult to turn to relatives or friends to open up about how you're feeling. It might be that you're worried they won't understand. You may feel uncomfortable speaking with people who are emotionally involved. It's at times like these that counselling can be helpful.

Counselling gives you the opportunity to explore your feelings within a comfortable, and safe environment. Helping you to understand and manage your own feelings or emotions.

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)

If you have reported or are thinking about reporting rape or sexual abuse, it's likely that you will have a lot of questions and may need more information before you can decide what to do. The Independent Sexual Violence Advisory Service gives you free and confidential access to trained advisors who can offer practical help and support, whether your case has been reported to the police or not.

An ISVA is completely independent of all other agencies. Their only interest is in supporting you. They will work with the various agencies on your behalf, to make sure you have all the relevant information about your case, and ensure that your voice and opinion is heard throughout the investigation.

ArchWay Project (ISVA)

An ArchWay ISVA can support people involved in or exploited through the sex industry who have experienced rape or sexual assault. We are a fully inclusive service and as such work with anyone aged 18 and over.

We're here to listen.

You don't have to report to the police if you don't want to, we can help you to identify and access other services you may need such as;

- Health
- Counselling
- Legal Services
- Housing/Benefits
- Substance Misuse Services
- Immigration Services
- National Ugly Mugs (NUM)

Fees and Payment

This is a registered charity.

We are offering free and confidential counselling and ISVA support.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Teens
Children

Payment:
Pro-bono