Counselling

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Sexual violence occurs when you are subjected to a sexual act without your consent or awareness.  Experiencing sexual abuse or violence can be traumatic and isolating, whether the abuse is recent or in the past.

Counselling involves a Survivor meeting with a Counsellor in a private environment to discuss their experience of sexual violence and how it has affected their life.  All discussions between the Survivor and the Counsellor are confidential.

KASA’s professional and experienced Counsellors are here to help you in the process of healing and recovery.  We provide a safe, non-judgmental and discreet space for women and men who have been sexually abused, sexually assaulted, raped or sexually harassed, at any time in their lives, to receive one to one Counselling and Support.

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How much is Counselling?

Counselling is free, one to one and completely confidential.  Counselling can be long term or short term and is offered to women and men over the age of 14.

Throughout counselling you will be listened to, believed, supported and encouraged. You will be treated with understanding and respect at all times.

Will you have to report to the Gardai?

If you are over 18 years there is no pressure or requirement for you to report.  Our Counsellors can provide you with the information you need to help you decide if you wish to report to the Gardai.  We will support you in whatever you decide.  Under Children First guidelines we are mandated to report if you are under 18.

What will happen after you contact KASA for Counselling?

You will be given an intake appointment to confidentially discuss your individual needs. This will give you an opportunity to see the Centre, ask any questions and for us to explain our Confidentiality Policy. After this you will be placed on our waiting list and allocated your own Counsellor once one becomes available.  You will be given priority on the Waiting List if you need it.  Emergency Appointments are also available.

Contact our private Helpline now in complete confidence 1800 478 478

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Testimonials

I thought sexual violence was only if you were raped, I didn’t understand that although I wasn’t raped, what happened to me was sexual assault and was not ok. It had a really negative impact on my life and caused a lot of problems for me. After my friend told me about KASA I agreed to contact them, and things changed for me after that. I am so thankful that services like yours exists in Co Kilkenny, it has made all the difference to me”
Louise
“Hello, my name is Ger. I went to my doctor Brendan lee. While I was with Dr Lee, I told him I was sexually abused. He gave me the phone number for the Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre. I picked up the phone and called the number and it was the best thing I have ever done. The counsellors there are fantastic and listen to all my problems over a number of years. All men out there pick up the phone or tell somebody about your problems”
Ger
“Thank you to the service for everything. You helped me so much and in turn my family and friends are delighted I’m back living life again and coping. I know there will be good times and hard times but I’m not frightened anymore – I can cope, I’m so grateful to you all, thank you”
Anonymous
“It has taken me 28 years to reach out for help in accepting and dealing with my abuse. It was an amazing process, helped with the guidance, support and understanding of my counsellor there, and I will be eternally grateful”
Anonymous
“Being a man, I was in shock and denial for months after being raped. I hated the idea of having to go to counselling and acknowledge the reality of what happened to me, I felt so much shame and responsibility for it. Once I finally decided to engage and met my counsellor, having a weekly space to try and understand the layers of shame and the trauma it had caused me helped me so much in my healing. I’m so grateful I had the courage to make the call and find a way to heal”
Anonymous
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Confidential Helpline: 1800 478 478  Tel: 056 7751555

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