What support does Nexus offer?

We offer a range of therapeutic interventions to meet needs of individuals who have been impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships on a person-centred basis. Our services are offered regionally across Northern Ireland.

We can offer support to anyone impacted by sexual abuse from age 8 and up. Anyone else impacted by abusive relationships/domestic abuse can access support via the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline on 0808 802 1414 or via dsahelpline.org.

So we can be sure you are ready to process your trauma through specialised counselling or group work, we do ask that an initial self-referral form is completed so we can take you through our processes and assign or signpost you to the most appropriate support. The needs of our clients are always at the heart of what we do, and we need this information to find the best support for you. The link to complete a referral form can be found at the bottom of this page. If you need any support completing this form, you can contact our administration team who will be more than happy to help you.

Please note that given the nature of our work, everyone at Nexus is trained to communicate with empathy and compassion, however our admin team are not trained counsellors and are there to help you make a referral and assist with appointments. If you feel you need immediate support in addition to making a referral to join counselling or group support, we encourage you to contact the 24/7 Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline on 0808 802 1414, help@dsahelpline.org or via live chat at dsahelpline.org.

Adult Counselling Update

We are pleased to announce that on 4 March 2024 the Minister of Health confirmed a 12 month extension to our adult sexual abuse counselling service until 31 March 2025. Whilst we work with the Department on what this new service offering will look like, please continue to use our referral form here and our team will be in touch.

Children & Young People’s Counselling Update

We are pleased to inform that as of Thursday 1st February 2024 we have resumed our referrals from children aged 8+ as counsellor capacity has now increased and we are working hard to triage and prioritise referrals to the most appropriate supports available. Unfortunately referrals from children under this age are still unavailable until appropriate funding becomes available for this age group. Please note a waiting list will be in place as we work through the children who were already waiting.

Support for Children and Young People

We offer up to 18 sessions of specialist counselling to children and young people impacted by sexual abuse. These sessions are available to those aged 8 and above and are appropriately tailored to age and the individual needs of each child. Sessions can include play and art therapy as well as traditional talking therapy approaches.

Learn more

Support for Adults Impacted by Sexual Abuse

We offer up specialist counselling to adults age 16 and over impacted by sexual abuse, whether they have been impacted in childhood, adulthood, or both. These sessions can be delivered face-to-face, by telephone or virtual video call.

Learn more

Group Support

We have a range of different psycho-educational group options at Nexus. Some of our group programmes are available to people who are waiting on counselling, some are for those who are currently receiving individual counselling, and some are for people who have completed their counselling journey or who are not yet ready for counselling but still need support.

Learn more