• About us

    Providing hope through support

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    Southmead Project is a registered charity providing free therapeutic and practical support to adults who were abused as children and have turned to drugs, alcohol and other ways of self-harming as a consequence of that trauma.

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  • How we do it

    Offering a range of coping skills

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    Drugs, alcohol misuse and self-harming are ways in which some people who were abused have managed to cope. By getting help and support from the charity, these ‘coping skills’ can be replaced by others that are just as helpful but far less harmful.

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  • Abuse counselling

    Helping you to reclaim your life

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    The abuse counselling service is available to those aged 16 years and over and offers a safe space and environment where professional counsellors will listen and explore ways of helping people to reclaim lives affected by trauma and abuse.

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What we do

The work of Southmead Project has been brought to life in our very first animated explainer.

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"The people involved with Southmead Project are an inspiration. They are warm, caring experts whose single aim is to help victims of abuse. They are focused and deliver results and it is a real honor to be their patron."

Mr Geoff Gollop OBE, Charity patron

Latest news

Pre-counselling programme funding boost

Southmead Project was given a much-needed boost in January, receiving vital funds to help deliver its pre-counselling programmes to those from challenging backgrounds. … Continue reading “Pre-counselling programme funding boost”

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Tackling abuse with Bristol Rovers

Southmead Project CEO Dr Mike Peirce MBE and volunteers will be putting in an appearance at Bristol Rovers Football Club during a special event … Continue reading “Tackling abuse with Bristol Rovers”

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Launch of The Truth Project

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has launched an awareness-raising campaign to encourage victims and survivors to speak about their experiences. Called … Continue reading “Launch of The Truth Project”

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