Kinergy

Kinergy is a specialist counselling agency offering support for survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence. They provide trauma informed counselling and group therapy in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BANES and North Somerset area. They also offer a support group for survivors and their family /friends/ partner to meet with other individuals as the impact of abuse can be so isolating.

Kinergy is an inclusive charity offering support to all genders, 16 years and above, regardless of race or sexuality, and including those within ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. Kinergy understands how sexual abuse and sexual violence can affect all areas of your life and aim to provide you with a safe, accepting and supportive environment so you can come to terms with the past, enjoy the present and look forward to the future.

Telephone: 0117 908 7712
Address: Mary Carpenter House, Kingswood Foundation Estate, Brittannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8DB
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kinergy.org.uk
Area covered: South Glocs, Bristol, Banes, N Somerset

Services offered:

Trauma informed counselling: 24 sessions
Group Therapy: 12 sessions
Support groups: Once a month

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