We are a not for profit organisation here to provide support, counselling and resources to you if you are a Survivor of Sexual Abuse or someone who supports a Survivor. We understand that talking about sexual abuse can be extremely painful but it is our aim to provide you with support, hope and a way through to rebuilding your life.
Start Your Journey Here…
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The Services We Offer Include:
Women’s Groups / One to One / online sessions. Our ten week topic based psycho-educational course for Survivors has been running for over twenty years and many people have said their life has been changed… read more
Over 800 Survivors, their partners and supporters including counsellors have attended our informative and interactive workshops. Our next workshop is on Saturday 25th April 2026, 2 – 5pm, online event. read more
We offer supportive, caring and non judgmental counselling on a one to one basis either face to face in London or online throughout the UK. read more
Abuse facts and figures
Included
- What Is Sexual Abuse?
- Sexual Abuse Is Not New
- How widespread is Sexual Abuse?
- Who are Abusers?
Into the Light blogs
Click here to read news about what’s happening in the world of Into the Light, comments and responses to current news around sexual abuse.
Who we are
Click here to read profiles and information about our counsellors, Suzette, Sadie, Sophie, Cheryl, Kasia, Leasa, Rebecca, Nicky and Rachel.
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Into the Light – Impact Report
Our Impact Reports bring together quotes, facts, figures and stories of how we are providing healing support and resources for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and those who support them.
Click here to view and download the Into the Light, Impact Report 2025 in Adobe pdf format.
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Handling feelings
You can find easy to understand useful support and information about the personal impact of abuse, including shame, anger and betrayal. Useful support around relationships, help for flashbacks and informative videos. Click here
Finding support
Here are some organisations and groups that offer support and help with abuse.
We’ve made a list of quite a few of them. Into the Light does not endorse or accept responsibility for any of the organisations listed. Click here
Hints on choosing a counsellor
Why go to a Counsellor at all?
Talking to friends can be really helpful but sometimes we need to look for professional support in order to get perspective on our past and feel stronger. Click here
Rebecca Mitchell, New Shoes
Self help book, Stepping out of the shadow of sexual abuse and living your dreams