Confidentiality with children: Counselling in sexual abuse

“I feel I have gained trust in myself back, more confidence and I am able to cope better with flashbacks and my emotions. I have appreciated that I can trust Life Centre and that I am glad I’m here and not with anyone else”

girl aged 16 years

What will happen?

If you tell someone that you trust that you are being hurt or sexually abused, they should get in touch with someone who can protect you from what is happening and help you to get safe.

If you ring or text Lifecentre, you can tell us as much or as little as you like and we will only take action if you let us know who you are and we think you or someone else is in danger.

You can just talk to us if that is what you want to do -if we don't know who you are then we will just listen.

If you would like us to help then we will do everything we can to take care of you. We will always do our best to let you know what is happening.

What is confidentiality?

Confidentiality means not telling other people. It means you can talk without other people finding out.

Lifecentre's Confidentiality Promise

We always want to keep your calls and texts confidential but if we are worried about your safety or the safety of others then we will talk to you about the need to tell other people and then we will contact people who can help you get safe. We can only do this if we know who you are and will always do our best to make you part of what is going on – we don’t want to do anything behind your back.

If you would like to talk to us about anything call us on:

	Telephone: 0808 802 0808
	Text: 07717 989 022

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