About our clinical services
RISE Therapy Service is made up of an Adult Service and a Children, Young Person's and Family Wellbeing Service. We offer counselling and therapeutic support to 2 cohorts of adults:
Adult Women’s Service, i.e female – any gender identity or none.
LGBT service, i.e all members of the LGBT community
Children and Young Person's Service - 1-2-1 therapy groups (for ages 6-18 years old)
Rising Stars group (for primary school ages 6 - 8 years old and 8-11 years old)
Please note: these services may vary in terms of availability
We work confidentially and professionally with people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse, which includes psychological and emotional abuse, sexual violence or abuse, coercive control, and financial and economic abuse, through an intimate partner or family member.
RISE offers both self-referral and professional referral routes into the clinical service. We are embedded into the local services pathway for assessment, psychological intervention, post-therapeutic referrals, and support services.
Our therapy team come from a range of psychotherapeutic backgrounds
They include UKCP and BACP registered and accredited:
- Psychotherapists
- Trauma Therapists
- Play Therapists
- Art Therapists
They receive specialist training in domestic violence and abuse in an attachment-based framework.
Our clinical services are an organisational member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and we work within their ethical frameworks and code of conduct. Our practitioners are specifically trauma-focused in our clinical approaches and we have a capacity for working with clients who have been or are at high risk of very serious interpersonal violence.
You can make a referral to our therapy service here:
ADULTS/LGBT - Adult therapy professional referral form
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE - CYP Referral Form for Professionals
If you would like to refer yourself to therapy please contact our helpline which is open on Monday and Tuesday mornings 9.30am - 12.30pm and can be reached on 01273 622 822.
FAQ
How do I access this service?
Please complete the referral form on our website. You can self-refer by contacting the helpline or ask a professional that you are working with to do this on your behalf.
How long will I have to wait to see someone?
Once we have received your referral from, we aim to contact you within two weeks.
This will be via phone. We will discuss your referral and think about what the best form of support for you will be.
There is usually a wait to start 1-2-1 therapy, but we will discuss with you, what other support you can access in the meantime.
What sort of therapy do you offer?
Whilst our team have a mix of approaches, we all aim to work with your underlying trauma whilst helping you to develop / build coping strategies going forward.
As part of our assessment process with you, we will try to match you with the therapist that we think will meet your needs.
We are all experienced in working with survivors of domestic abuse and have had training around this.
Is it in person or online?
We offer an in-person service. If you have any accessibility needs that may make it harder for you to attend in person, please tell us.
How many sessions will I have?
You will be offered up to 14 sessions. The sessions will be at the same agreed time and day each week.
How long is each session?
Each session is 50 minutes for adults and 45 minutes for children.
We ask that you arrive on time. If you are late, we will not be able to extend your therapy session beyond the agreed finish time.
How much does it cost?
We have a sliding scale, and the amount that you are asked to pay will depend upon your household income. We do not want finances to be a barrier to getting the help you need, so please talk to us about any worries you have.
Is everything I say confidential?
We understand how important it is that we offer a safe and confidential space. We will not share what you bring to counselling without your consent.
There are some exceptional reasons where we would have to breach your confidentiality, for example if we were concerned for the safety of yourself or someone else. We will talk to you in more detail about this when we start working with you.
Can I attend outside work/school hours?
Our service is currently open Monday – Thursday within working / school hours.
Is there childcare?
We do not currently have any childcare facilities.
Where can I park?
We have limited parking at the front of our building, and there is off street parking nearby (pay and display).
Below you’ll find links to a variety of well‑being resources for both adults and children. These pages offer practical tools, guidance, and information.
Wellbeing for Early Years (under 6) | Trauma in young children | Dealing with anxiety in kids | RISE
Wellbeing for children (6 -12 years) | Child anxiety symptoms | PTSD in Children | RISE
Wellbeing for Young People (13yrs+) | PTSD in Teenagers | Helping teens with depression | RISE
Wellbeing resources for adults | Domestic abuse and PTSD | Overcoming relationship trauma | RISE