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Sexual Abuse

Sexual assault can have a significant impact on the psychological, emotional, and physical well-being of a person.  Many emotions may feel challenging and overwhelming to feel that you can carry out your day-to-day activities such as work or socialising with others. 

The key message when dealing with sexual assault it is not OK, you’re not to blame and feeling shame is a very normal emotion to feel. No matter how long ago the abuse took place, negative emotions or flashbacks can reoccur which can impact how you feel at any point in time. This can, in some cases, lead to other mental health outcomes such as anxiety or post traumatic stress.

If you’ve been a victim of Sexual abuse or assault, It’s best to seek immediate support.  

  • Call 000/go to your nearest Emergency Department.
  • Report the incident to the Police.
  • Phone the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 (7.30 am to 11.30 pm, 7 days a week.)

Sexual abuse is not always easy to talk about, you may fear being judged or talking about it is too traumatic.  Talking to an Unboxed Pride therapist may be a challenging experience at first, but our team are qualified, compassionate professionals who are invested in your healing journey, always offering compassion without any judgement. 

With the right support, dealing with the physical, mental, and social impacts of sexual assault can set you on a path of healing and help process the negative emotions that can occur.    

If you have been sexually assaulted you may be experiencing some of the following mental health and physical symptoms:

  • Increased anxiety/panic attacks.
  • Sleep disruption.
  • Appetite changes
  • Feeling sad or depressed.
  • Self-isolation and dissociation.
  • Post Traumatic Stress 
  • Nightmares and flashbacks
  • Increased use of alcohol and other drugs.

Sexual assault can have a significant impact on the psychological, emotional, and physical well-being of a person.  Many emotions may feel challenging and overwhelming to feel that you can carry out your day-to-day activities such as work or socialising with others. 

The key message when dealing with sexual assault it is not OK, you’re not to blame and feeling shame is a very normal emotion to feel. No matter how long ago the abuse took place, negative emotions or flashbacks can reoccur which can impact how you feel at any point in time. This can, in some cases, lead to other mental health outcomes such as anxiety or post traumatic stress.

If you’ve been a victim of Sexual abuse or assault, It’s best to seek immediate support.  

  • Call 000/go to your nearest Emergency Department.
  • Report the incident to the Police.
  • Phone the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 (7.30 am to 11.30 pm, 7 days a week.)

Sexual abuse is not always easy to talk about, you may fear being judged or talking about it is too traumatic.  Talking to an Unboxed Pride therapist may be a challenging experience at first, but our team are qualified, compassionate professionals who are invested in your healing journey, always offering compassion without any judgement. 

With the right support, dealing with the physical, mental, and social impacts of sexual assault can set you on a path of healing and help process the negative emotions that can occur.    

How Our Team Can Help

The support and treatment you receive from an Unboxed Pride may include:

A Safe Space To Connect

  • A safe space to talk at your own pace being offered a constant lens of compassion and kindness
  • Softly work through any negative thought patterns 
  • Provide mindfulness strategies including deep breathing, meditation when negative thought patterns occur
  • Talk through the prevalence of sexual abuse and how other individuals experienced similar circumstances and recovered
  • Offer evidence based strategies that may include Dialectical Behavioural therapy (DBT) which supports to reduce harmful memories creating negative emotions

Our Team Are Here For You

We are here with you every step of the way and are committed to progress and supporting you in your journey.
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Joseph Tighe

He/Him
Registered Psychologist
Male, Parent, Warm and Sensitive
Registered Psychologist
Friday
$192.90 (Private Fee)
$96.25 (With Medicare Rebate)
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Joseph Tighe

Registered Psychologist
ADD/ADHD
Agoraphobia
Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Registered Psychologist (He/Him)

In private practise Joe sees clients from LGBTQIA+ backgrounds be they pre-teen through to adulthood. He is passionate to with clients and their families at various stages of transitioning and offers an accepting, affirming space for all.
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Leonard W Kling

He/Him
Clinical Psychologist
Male, LGBTQIA+ member, Warm and Sensitive, Non-religous
Clinical Psychologist
Wednesday
$235.50 (Private Fee)
$93.65 (With Medicare Rebate)
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Leonard W Kling

Clinical Psychologist
Agoraphobia
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Anger management

 Clinical Psychologist (He/Him) 

I’m all about positivity, compassion, and respect. I’m here to really get to know you and your personal experiences while making our sessions a welcoming and safe space. Together, we’ll work on your goals and make meaningful progress towards positive change and personal growth.
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Keith Kulda

He/Him
Counsellor
Confident, LGBTQIA+ member, Tough but Comforting, Male
Counsellor
Wed & Thurs
$130
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Keith Kulda

Counsellor
ADD/ADHD
Agoraphobia
Alcohol & Drug Abuse

 Counsellor (He/Him)

My counselling approach is person-centred and focused on developing strong therapeutic partnerships and meet clients where they are. I am a proud gay man of colour with a practice motivated on helping clients with personal growth and making self-rewarding change.  
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