When you are ready, we are here
Asking for help can feel difficult, you might feel unsure about what has happened or how to make sense of it. There is no right or wrong way to feel and when you are ready we are here for you.
Our support is free and you'll be offered counselling along with practical advice and information to help you on your healing journey.
Who is the support for?
This support is for male and non binary people who have experienced rape or sexual violence at any point in their lives. It does not matter if you have reported it to the police or if you have had support from another agency in the past.
Gender identity can be fluid for some people, and when we use the term male, we are including cisgender (cis), transgender (trans) and non-binary identities
How can we help?
Our specially trained team will be there for you as you decide what you would like to do to move forward. We will go at the pace you decide and you will be in control of what you do.
Some of the ways you might like to receive support are:
Counselling
This is a safe and confidential space for you to talk about your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Our trained counsellors will listen without judgement and work with you at your pace.
Counselling can help you to:
- Process what has happened
- Understand your feelings and reactions
- Reduce distress and anxiety
- Build confidence and coping strategies
- Support your emotional wellbeing and recovery
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
EMDR is a type of therapy that helps people recover from traumatic experiences.
It works by helping your brain to process memories in a safe and supported way. Over time, these memories can feel less overwhelming and have less impact on your daily life. It includes techniques like guided eye movements or other simple rhythmic actions.
EMDR can help you to:
- Reduce anxiety, distress or flashbacks
- Lesson the weight of difficult memories
- Support your healing without needing to talk in detail about what has happened
- Improve your wellbeing and help you to recover
Advocacy
Advocacy is practical and emotional support to help you understand your rights , navigate services and make the choices that are right for you.
An advocate can:
- Support you to report to police if you choose to
- Liaise with other services, for example housing, health, or legal services
- Attend appointments with you or support you to prepare for them
One to one or group support including groups for the LGBTQ+ community
Support that works for you
You are in control of your support.
We have male and female specialists, and will always try to place you with the gender you feel most comfortable with.
How to get in touch with us
To get in touch with our team, fill in one of the forms below. We will get back to you within five working days.
If you would prefer, you can also call us on 0300 124 0927 or email us support@fearfree.org.uk
If you are in danger, always call 999.
Our offices are open Monday to Friday in working hours.
Outside of these hours, you can find support by calling the Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 500 2222