Bev is a qualified counsellor at Sue Lambert Trust with lived experience of childhood sexual abuse. She’s chosen to share her story, in her own words, in the hope of inspiring others to seek help.
Bev is a qualified counsellor working with our clients at Sue Lambert Trust. And is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
She’s chosen to share her story, publicly, in her own words, in the hope of inspiring others to seek help, to heal, and to raise awareness of the growing need for specialist, therapeutic support for victims of abuse.
In her story, Bev explains how she started revisiting her past, her childhood experience and memories when she had three months off work after an operation.
Bev found a therapist and started to talk. And, after going on her own healing journey, went on to retrain as a psychotherapist herself and now supports others.
She says; “I’ve trained as an EMDR practitioner, which helps people to process unresolved trauma. I was terrified that all the layers of memory might unravel, but so far so good.
When supporting my clients, I’m able to hear and resonate with the stories people tell me of their own troubles without disturbing the ghosts of my past. I have a depth of understanding that doesn’t come from theory, about how trauma manifests and how we can heal the wounds. Helping others heal, keeps my hope and determination alive. As someone very wise once said, recovery is my best revenge.”
Bev was abused as a child by a headteacher.
She explains;
“I want to tell my story so that children are better protected, and parents pay attention to who is interacting with their child. I was an ordinary girl, and childhood sexual abuse happened to me. By sharing my story, I hope I can help others to find the words to break their silence and to heal too.”
We are very grateful to have Bev as part of our kind, supportive, specialist team of counsellors.
Bev’s bravely written her full story of abuse, which is available to read here. Please be aware it is a very personal account, and may be triggering for some.
