The Green House

The Green House provides free, specialist counselling for men, women, children and young people who have experienced any form of sexual abuse at any point in their lives.

Telephone: 0117 935 1707
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.the-green-house.org.uk
Area covered: Bristol and surrounding areas

Support offered:

Counselling for adults
Therapy for children and young people
Advice and support for parents and carers (of children referred for therapy)

Services for:

Male survivors of rape or sexual abuse (all ages)
Female survivors of rape or sexual abuse (all ages)
Children and young people affected by rape or sexual abuse

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