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- [Narrator] Beira's
Place is here for women

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ready to talk to someone

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about sexual violence they've experienced.

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We understand that making
that first call is hard.

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We'll describe our service to you

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and if you are ready. invite you to come

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and meet us face-to-face for
your assessment appointment.

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Here's what you can expect on the day

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when you come for your appointment.

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We're in Edinburgh city centre.

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just a short walk from Princes Street.

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If you use a wheelchair.

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you'll be meeting us at our
wheelchair accessible office.

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Otherwise. you'll come along here

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to our main office on Young Street.

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Just look for our blue
sign and press the buzzer.

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The building is quiet.
comfortable and secure.

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and you'll be invited to speak

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with one of our counseling
support workers.

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We never ask for details of
what you've gone through.

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but anything you do share

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about what's happened
to you is confidential.

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We understand that sexual violence trauma

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can have long lasting effects

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and that women often live with
these throughout their lives.

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Over the course of 12 sessions
with your support worker.

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you'll have a chance to use techniques

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like writing a timeline.
which can be helpful

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in gaining a perspective
on what's happened

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and who was present or absent
in your life at the time.

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Your physical safety is
the most important thing.

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You'll encounter only
women when you're here.

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We have a range of lovely

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and comfortable rooms.
so you'll have a choice

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of where you speak with
your support worker.

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Women who've come to us

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have said this about their time here.

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When I think back to how
I was when I first came.

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I feel more positive about the future

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and I realise things that have
happened weren't my fault.

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The sessions have brought
a sense of closure

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and things feel resolved.

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Although it's still very
much a healing journey.

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this has been a life
changing experience for me.

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one that I'll never forget.

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Thank you for holding and supporting me.

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The services we offer are free

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if you're in the Lothians

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and age 16 or over.

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If you are ready to talk to someone. give us a ring

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or visit www.beirasplace.org.uk.