Help, in many shapes.

NHS guide to immediate help, SARCs (Sexual Assault Referral Centres), and what to expect.

Locate your nearest NHS-funded SARC for medical care, evidence collection, and emotional support.

24/7 free and confidential support line and live chat for anyone affected by sexual violence.

Support for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced sexual violence. Web chat, SMS and email.

National helpline (08088 010 818) and directory of specialist services across the UK.

Support line and resources for adult survivors of childhood abuse.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247), 24/7, free and confidential.

Child protection charity. Helpline for adults worried about a child, and Childline for under-19s.

24/7 emotional support, free to call on 116 123. Not a crisis line specific to abuse, but always available.

Plain-language information on trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD, and how to find support.

Plain-language guide to what happens if you report, your options, and your rights.

Official UK Government guide to reporting, what happens next, and the support available.

Official information on how cases are prosecuted in England and Wales.

Free, independent support for victims of crime, including help understanding the justice process.

Self-refer to NHS talking therapies for anxiety, depression and trauma. Free at the point of use.

Directory of registered counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK; filter by trauma specialism.

UK Council for Psychotherapy directory of accredited therapists.

24/7 sexual assault hotline and online chat support. Widely used educational resources.

National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.

Directory of sexual assault centres across Canada.

International directory of domestic and sexual violence hotlines, by country.

World Health Organization guidance on the health impact of sexual and gender-based violence.

Searchable directory filtered by trauma specialism and location.

Affordable therapy ($40–$80/session) with trauma-specialised clinicians.

Gentle, clear explanation of complex PTSD, symptoms, and routes to support.

Plain-language overview of complex post-traumatic stress disorder from a UK charity.

Accessible explainer from the Polyvagal Institute on how the nervous system responds to safety and threat.

Mind's explanation of trauma responses and why your body reacts the way it does.

Mind's gentle guide to dissociation, what it feels like, and what can help.

How trauma can affect memory, sleep, and relationships — written for survivors.

Clear, non-judgemental information on consent for young people and adults.

A simple sensory grounding exercise that may help when you feel overwhelmed or dissociated.

A short breathing exercise that may help calm the nervous system. Optional — use what works for you.

Gentle prompts from the Centre for Clinical Interventions. May help some people process feelings at their own pace.

Practical, non-prescriptive ideas for managing sleep difficulties after trauma.

Overview of trauma-sensitive yoga from the Trauma Center. May help some people reconnect with the body.

Pete Walker's widely-shared guide to recognising and softening emotional flashbacks.

A list of small, optional things that may help when you're struggling.

Stay Alive's free safety planning resources — useful for crisis moments, at your own pace.