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Somerset Phoenix Project

A specialist service supporting children, young people and their families who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.

We also support the professional development of the workforce across Somerset through consultation & training.

Our goal is to empower others to join us in mitigating the negative impact of child sexual abuse on the lives of children and families living in Somerset, so they can rebuild & thrive.

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Current Waiting Times

These are the wait times for our services.


 

Updated 28th February 2025

Specialist trauma recovery work

The current wait for specialist support is 

12-18 months

It takes about 6 - 8 months to complete support sessions. We have 5 part time specialist support staff currenlty working with a total of 44 children and young people. There are a further 62 children and young people waiting for support.


Professional Consultation

If there is already a professional working with the child or young person who has a good relationship with them we can offer indirect specialist trauma recovery much sooner via professional consultation with that exisiting professional. Please opt for consultation on the top of the request form. For more details on what this process looks like please refer to the professional consultation page.

Wait time for setting up professional consultations is

2 months

There are 2 professionals waiting for consultation.

 

Counselling

The current wait for counselling after the assessment appointment is 

12 months

There are 18 young people waiting for counselling. There are 7 weekly slots and the support lasts between 9-12 months.

 

Parent & Carer Support 

 

On Hold - we are not currently taking requests.

 

 

Barnardo's is a charity (216250 / SC037605) and a company limited by guarantee.
(61625 England - see the governing document). Registered office: Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex IG6 1QG | VAT number 507477337