Sexual Abuse Counselling and Prevention Program
We provide specialist therapeutic counselling for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse, or who are engaging in problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours.
Available in: Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Yarra, Hume and Merri-bek
About this program
Every child and young person is unique. Our counselling approach is tailored to each child’s needs, interests, learning style and stage of development.
Our experienced therapists use a range of age-appropriate, trauma-informed techniques, which may include:
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Talking and individual counselling
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Creative and play-based approaches (such as art, music, puppets and sand tray)
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Group work (where appropriate)
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Storytelling, drama and writing
The goal is to help children feel safe, understood and supported, while giving them space to process their experiences at their own pace.
How we support children and families
We take a whole-of-family approach, recognising that sexual abuse or harmful sexualised behaviours can affect the entire family.
Parents and carers play a vital role in a child’s healing. We support families by:
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Helping them understand what has happened and how it may be affecting their child
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Offering guidance on how to respond with care, safety and confidence
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Strengthening family relationships and support networks
Our focus is on healing, safety and long-term wellbeing for both children and their families.
Benefits of counselling
Our counselling service provides children and young people with a safe, supportive space to explore their experiences and emotions.
Through therapeutic support, children and families can:
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Better understand and process difficult experiences
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Build emotional regulation and coping skills
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Strengthen feelings of safety and trust
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Support positive development now and into the future
SACPP is an evidence-based program, informed by best practice and delivered by specialist clinicians.
Who we assist
We support:
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Children and young people up to 18 years who have experienced sexual abuse, and their families
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Children aged 5–10 years who have displayed problematic sexualised behaviours
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Children and young people up to 18 years who have engaged in harmful sexualised behaviours
This service is available to families who live in: Banyule, Darebin, Yarra, Hume, Whittlesea or the Shire of Nillumbik
Interested in knowing more?
To find out whether this service is right for your family, please complete the form below. A member of our team will be in touch to talk through your options.
If you would prefer to speak to someone, you can call us on (03) 9450 0900. Please note: This program is available in Victoria only. If you are located outside Victoria, we encourage you to contact your local state-based service provider.