Therapies we use.
Integrative
Integrative therapy recognises that there is no single way to understand people or to support healing. Instead of relying on one theory alone, it combines different ideas and techniques so therapy can adapt to what feels most helpful for you at different points in the process.
For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, this flexibility can be important. Your needs may change over time, and an integrative approach allows therapy to reflect that, whether you need space to talk, support with difficult feelings, or a more structured way of working.
It also means your therapist can think carefully about what is likely to feel safe and useful for you, rather than expecting you to fit a fixed model of therapy. The aim is to create support that is grounded in professional skill, but shaped around your pace, preferences and experience.
Accessing Support
We’ve made accessing support as easy as possible. Our service is available to people of all genders who have experienced childhood sexual trauma and who are resident in East or North Ayrshire. In addition, for people who were abused or neglected as children while living in care in Scotland, we can provide support in partnership with Future Pathways.
If you feel your life has been affected by childhood sexual trauma then you can contact us for support.
You can telephone us. You can refer yourself or a friend or family member (with their consent) for support, or you can use our online referral facility where you will be prompted to complete a short form. You can also write to us. Whichever communication method you choose, the Team at Break The Silence are trauma-informed and understand that the first step to accessing support is often the hardest. Be assured that when you contact us you will be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect and you will be believed.
Organisations can also make referrals on someone’s behalf with their consent, eg. GPs, Community Connector, Social Work, Mental Health Teams, and other statutory or third sector agencies. Once referral details have been received, a member of our Client Liaison team will contact you within 5 working days (please note this may be longer in peak/holiday periods). A member of the Team will provide you with information on all the support options available and you will have the opportunity to discuss your options and method of support. You will be provided with the terms and conditions of engagement for support and we will discuss and explain our service user agreement which you will be asked to comply with.
