For the past three years I have had the most amazing support, I genuinely would not be alive today without it. “Thank you – this has been really helpful – all the benefits will sink in fully over time.” / “Since being referred to SARSVL I have been able to completely change my life. I am able to go out more, and its more easy to come here”. I didn’t think I would be here for much longer.” / “I feel that the staff have help me towards overcoming and coping with the abuse I have had over the years and I have found it very helpful”. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.” / “I am eternally grateful to SARSVL. Working everyone has been truly invaluable, giving me a chance to talk about things that otherwise I would never have been able to talk about. I thank all the staff that have helped me pull through. I know these changes are continuous and will impact me my whole life and I am grateful to SARSVL for being there for me when I needed it most.” / “I have had some really great support in a safe environment. ” / “Especially these past few months I felt that I have been able to make positive decisions about my future – extending some of the skills I have picked up from my time with the group. I learnt how to talk to people and be honest with myself and now have an amazing group of friends who understand how I feel better than anyone. “I am a different person since coming to SARSVL. I want to move forward for my baby first of all after for myself and most important to feel safe”. If I could stay on I would.” / “I think I am become more stronger than I used to be before. Me, myself and I.” / “I found my counsellor very helpful and supportive she helped me deal with everything I had gone through, especially in her art work that helped me a lot”. Helped me understand my mind a bit better and see things for what they are. Helped me to now have windows and doors in my brick work. She has helped me see life in a different way. My confidence has been almost restored back to my old self again.” / “I would like to say a big thank you to my counsellor for all her help and support over the last 20 weeks. I’ve always strived to find resources that would help and interest me.” / “I wish more people knew about this service, especially doctors/GPs.” / “Non-judgmental, open minded, empowering, compassionate, supportive, tailored to personal needs, absolutely no faults or complaints, excellent service, welcoming and friendly, comfortable and feel at ease.” / “Brilliant service and a very caring environment” / “SARSVL is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has suffered sexual violence and the care and respect I received was 100%.” / “My counsellor has been amazing. The service offered was profecional and centred around my personal needs at this particular time. I’ve had counselling before but not with sexual violence specialist and this felt different and important.” / “My counsellor was relatable and easy to talk to. Other services have found it too hard to work with me.” / “I am grateful to SARSVL and my therapist for helping me to see that I am not to blame for the damage that was done to me as a child and for giving me hope that I can recover from this trauma with the right levels of support and self-care.” / “Found the service helpful.” / “Thank you- this has been very helpful, all the benefits will sink in fully over time.” / “Thank you, this has realy made a differnce to me. “I have moderate learning difficulties and mental health problems and SARSVL has worked well with me. From time to time our service users let us know what using SARSVL means to them:
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