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Self-referral waiting list to reopen on Monday 27 April 2026

From 27 April, a limited number of places will become available across Survive’s core services, including support work, counselling, trauma therapy, and EMDR psychotherapy. You can call our helpline in the meantime.

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Survive wants a world without sexual violence and abuse. Until then, we will provide safe spaces and kind, caring and compassionate services that help adult survivors heal, rebuild and thrive.

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Survive will reopen waiting list – but warns limited spaces will fill quickly

Survive will reopen their waiting list on Monday 27 April 2026 with LIMITED SPACES

Since closing the waiting list in May 2025, our team have continued to see around 100 survivors every week, and have delivered over 5,600 hours of dedicated counselling, trauma therapy, and EMDR psychotherapy.

From 27 April, a limited number of places will become available across Survive’s core services, including support work, counselling, trauma therapy, and EMDR psychotherapy. These services are designed to help survivors process trauma, reduce psychological distress, and rebuild their ability to cope with everyday life.

Those seeking to begin or continue their journey with Survive are urged to get in touch as soon as the waiting list opens, as spaces are expected to fill quickly.

Our survivor stories

These personalised accounts – using different names to protect the identity of survivors – show how Survive helps survivors of rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse to rebuild their lives, relationships and reach their potential by delivering specialist services.

THE SURVIVOR - EMMA

The incident I used to remember as vividly as though it were yesterday now seems like a distant foggy memory from long ago.

Find out more about The Survivor – Emma

THE SURVIVOR - JAMIE

Life is a journey. The work done with Survive significantly eased the burden I felt and helped me move on in my journey forward.

Find out more about The Survivor – Jamie

THE SURVIVOR - TRACEY

Literally life changing and life saving therapy. My counsellor has literally saved my life and given me my life back all in one. She is amazing.

Find out more about The Survivor – Tracey

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Ministry of Justice approves £340k further funding for Survive

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