Adult Counselling service to temporarily close to new referrals

Due to increased demand for our adult counselling service for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, we have had to take the difficult decision to close our waiting list for all our our adult counselling services. This includes our 1:1 counselling, and both our introductory and therapy groups.

The waiting list will close on Friday, 12 May at 5pm and will remain closed until 10am on Friday 29 September 2023.

Daisy Anderson, Chief Executive Officer at RASASC Guildford said:

“This is not a decision we have taken lightly. Since the pandemic, we have seen a significant increase in referrals of over 170% and in order to address this, we are closing to new referrals for a period.

“This will enable us to focus our limited resources on addressing our existing, substantial waiting list, to enable us to begin supporting them on their road to recovery."

Our ISVA and helpline services are both still operating, as are our youth and family counselling services. Please visit these pages for more details on these services, how they can help and how to refer.

Other useful information and services

Linktree - links to several support services and networks for both adult and young survivors

Youth Linktree - links to services and support for young survivors aged 13-17

Our Self Help resources - resources to help with nightmares, flashbacks, stress and anxiety and panic attacks

How to find your nearest Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) - confidential medical and practical support

Local Surrey Safe Havens - out of hours support for those experiencing a mental health crisis or in emotional distress

Healthy Surrey - links to local rape and sexual abuse support services

24/7 rape support helpline - Helpline and live chat support available 24/7

NHS - advice and links from the NHS following rape or sexual assault

How to find support in your area from The Survivors Trust - postcode search for local rape and sexual abuse support services

The Survivors Trust resources website - useful support and resources

The Samaritans - 24 hour support - call free on 116 123

The Switchboard - support and help for the LGBT+ community

Spectra London - support and counselling for trans people

In an emergency:

RASASC cannot offer crisis support, If you are in crisis, your first point of contact is your GP

Contact your GP for an emergency appointment
Contact the local mental health Crisis Team on 0800 915 4644
For urgent life-saving medical help, call 999, or attend A&E

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