At Beira’s Place, we can offer support, advocacy, and information in a safe, women only space. Our service is free and confidential for all survivors.

“Sisterhood symbolises all that we wish to accomplish in our lives. It represents the struggles we all face as we grow. Why we cling to it no one can explain, but in the end, we are all stronger for it.”

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This section offers survivors information on how to get in touch with us at Beira’s Place, what the process will be when you contact us and what kind of service we can offer you.

If there is anything you’re not sure about or if you would like to ask us any questions about the service, please phone our office on 0131 526 3944 Monday to Friday between 10 am – 5 pm or email us on support@beirasplace.org.uk

Resources

  • Understanding the impact of RSA

    Rape and sexual assault – Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 Under Scots Law, rape is a crime considered so serious that it could, possibly, result in a life sentence for the perpetrator. It’s defined in the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 as penetration by the penis of the vagina, mouth or anus ...

  • Understanding Flashbacks

    What is a ‘flashback’? We often use the word ‘flashback’ to describe a memory that pops into our heads, perhaps when we’re talking about everyday experiences. We may say. ‘I had a flashback to that holiday in Crete when you fell in the pool’, or ‘That shirt gave me a horrible flashback ...

  • Self Harming Behaviours

    What is self-harm? “It’s not just cutting your arms.” The term ‘self-harm’ is most often used to describes cutting or scratching, usually across the arms or legs. However, self-harming behaviour includes a wider range of behaviours that cause harm to the self, such as: Self-injury - cutting, burning, scratching, piercing, stabbing, hitting ...

  • Managing Anxiety

    Almost everyone experiences some form of anxiety in their lives and much of it will be manageable, such as being anxious about meeting new people, going to a job interview, or taking an exam. Some more stressful experiences like taking a driving test or getting on a plane if you’re nervous ...

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