Psychological counselling for victims of sexual violence for people aged 16 and over.
It doesn't matter how long ago the assault occurred. You can also come to us if you are unsure whether what you experienced was actually sexual violence. You can receive in-person, telephone, and online counseling from us.
Personal consultation
You will receive on-site counseling from psychologists experienced in working with sexually traumatized individuals and bound by confidentiality.
Sessions typically take place once a week and last 50 minutes. You decide what you want to share and what you want to discuss. Personal counseling is available in German and English, or with an interpreter.
Contact the emergency services if…
- They want to express themselves
- The thoughts of the events haunt you, making it impossible to cope with everyday life
- They are tormented by self-reproach
- the internal tensions become unbearable.
- They are suffering from (unexplained) physical ailments.
- Their relationships have become more difficult.
- You are unsure whether you want to file a report.
- You need an experienced lawyer.
This is how we can help!
- Individual assessment of wishes and needs.
- Consultation will begin as soon as possible.
- If needed, referral to institutions and independent colleagues in medical and psychosocial care.
- If desired, referral to experienced lawyers as well as to the criminal police department responsible for sexual offenses.
What you should know
If you have been sexually assaulted or raped, you will have to cope with physical and psychological trauma. Sexualized violence is usually experienced as a profound disruption to life: nothing is ever the same again. The psychological consequences are often far-reaching. Victims suffer from anxiety or sleep disorders and have difficulty managing their daily lives.
If you are or have been the victim of a sexual offense, you are in a difficult physical and psychological situation. You should definitely seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if no visible injuries are apparent.
After experiencing a sexual assault, victims often face the question of whether to file a report. Many, however, are afraid to do so or are unable to make this decision promptly due to the traumatic experience.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Appointments are by telephone only. Please contact us at 0421 – 151 81 to arrange an appointment.
If you can't reach us by phone, we're currently on another call. Please leave a message on the answering machine and we'll call you back.
There is an elevator, but it is so narrow that it is not suitable for all wheelchair sizes. In these cases, we use an accessible room nearby (please mention this when calling). Our restroom is not wheelchair accessible.
Online consultation
Sometimes, feelings of shame and guilt make it difficult to accept help in a personal conversation after experiencing sexual boundary violations. Our online counseling is non-binding and free of charge
You will receive counseling from psychologists experienced in working with sexually traumatized individuals and bound by confidentiality. Counseling is available in German and English
Email consultation
With email consultation, you can send us an email at any time, and we will reply as quickly as possible. To do this, you will need to create an account. Unlike regular email, communication via this account is encrypted.
Live chat consultation
With live chat, you have the opportunity to chat directly with a consultant. Simply schedule an appointment by registering for email consultation and sending us an inquiry. We will then send you a link to the live chat via the same method, which you can use at the agreed time.
For relatives or friends of a person affected by sexual violence
We offer advice to relatives or friends of people affected by sexual violence. You can also come to us if you are unsure whether your issue involves sexual violence.
Contact the emergency number if…
- …you are unsure how to deal with those affected.
- …you would like to speak with a psychologist about your concerns.
- …You have thoughts that make it difficult for you to cope with your everyday life.
- …They are tormented by (self-)reproach.
- …internal tensions become unbearable.
- …their relationships have become more difficult.
For professionals, multipliers and educational institutions
We also offer training courses and lectures on your desired topics for other interested parties. In addition, we offer supervision if required.
…teacher, headteacher or educational professional at a school
We offer a variety of expert presentations and training courses for educational institutions. We tailor our professional development program to your specific needs. Together, we can develop a scope that suits you. Possible formats include:
- A technical presentation
- An awareness or prevention campaign for pupils (from the 10th grade onwards)
- A parents' evening
… Lecturer or education coordinator at a university
We offer one- or multi-semester courses for students. The aim is to impart our expertise on the topics of sexualized violence, sexual trauma, and their consequences. Based on our modified psychoanalytic treatment approach, we also offer insights into specific perpetrator-victim dynamics, defense mechanisms, and our practical work at the counseling center.
… specialist in another institution or facility
We also offer training courses for extracurricular/university institutions on topics such as:
- Sexualized violence and traumatization
- Boundary violations and dealing with those affected
- Acute care for sexually traumatized people
- Our practical work at the counselling centre
Other topics are possible upon request. We are happy to tailor the scope of such training to your needs.
… in search of case supervision
If you are in the difficult situation that a person you are caring for has experienced a sexual assault, or if you and your team would like support regarding how to deal with sexually traumatized people, we offer case supervision for professionals.
Appointment scheduling and consultation hours
Appointments can be made by telephone
Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
If you can't reach us during this time, we're on another call. Please leave a message on the answering machine and we'll call you back.
Telephone consultation hours:
Mondays, 2–3 p.m.
Telephone: (0421) 151 81
Fax: (0421) 151 00
Contact person
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Telephone: 0421 151 81Website: https://www.notrufbremen.de
