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I suffered from emotional, physical and psychological abuse as a child, and was experiencing flashbacks. These were causing constant anxiety and panic attacks. Affecting my daily life, I decided I needed help. I had tried NHS counselling before,...

Known for daring documentaries that tackle sex, body image and social taboos, Anna Richardson is brave, risky and strong. She is a TV presenter that pushes boundaries and sparks conversation (we’re looking at you, Naked Attraction). Off camera...

Before her attack, Katie Piper was a regular girl. Now, she’s a household name, an inspiration. Acid attacks are, sadly, still making headlines, ten years after Katie’s own traumatic attack. Things may not be changing for the world, but...

Like many, I have always been the type of person to try to cope on my own, no matter how bad my situation. By doing this I alienated a lot of friends and family over the years. Many years ago a counsellor tried to mediate for me with a family...

When I reached the age of 50, I felt like it was time I really sorted out my feelings about my traumatic childhood so that I could move on and enjoy the future, I started to sense that I needed to do this for me, having spent so much of my life...