The Birchall Trust

We offer one to one weekly counselling sessions to male and females of all ages who have experienced rape and/or sexual abuse in South Cumbria and North Lancashire.

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.birchalltrust.org.uk
Area covered: South Cumbria & North Lancashire

Services offered:

Helpline
Counselling
Support & Information
Newsletter

Services for:

Female & Male Survivors of Rape and Sexual abuse of all ages
Partners/Parents/Friends of Survivors of Rape or Sexual abuse

Other Services in the North West

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Matin's Story

My name is Matin Miryeganeh. I was born and raised in Iran and lived there until the age of 26. I then got a PhD scholarship in Japan and have been living in Japan ever since. I am now a successful researcher and am not scared to share my stories any more.
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