Be Part of Survival My Journey

Help Fund My Journey to Becoming a Psychosexual Relationship Therapist for Survivors of Sexual Trauma

Hi, I’m Kate Elysia, and I’m asking for your help to fund my postgraduate studies in Psychosexual Relationship Therapy. 

Thank you SO much to all my supporters and everyone who donated, it means so much to me that so many of you believe in me. 

My overall aim is to build a therapy service of well qualified therapist with lived experience in a range of therapies. 

With 12 years of experience as a mental health nurse, I’ve seen the devastating effects of sexual trauma—and I know firsthand the immense need for specialised therapy to help survivors rebuild their lives and relationships. 

As a survivor of a grooming gang and author of No Way Out, I understand the emotional scars that sexual abuse leaves behind. 

My journey to healing inspired me to dedicate my career to helping others, but I want to take it further. I’m determined to become a Psychosexual Relationship Therapist, offering expert, compassionate support to survivors.

In the UK, access to therapy for sexual trauma is alarmingly limited, leaving countless survivors to struggle alone in silence. There are very few professionals trained in this field, and even fewer who share the lived experience that allows true understanding and connection with survivors. 

 With your support, I can make a lasting difference. By funding my education, you’ll help me provide the specialized, non-judgmental care that survivors desperately need. 

You’ll be part of creating a future where survivors are empowered to heal and reclaim their lives. Together, we can change the lives of those who need it most. Please help me make this vision a reality.

Here is a link to the book No Way Out

My Educational Path

To make a meaningful difference, I am committed to going all the way now to becoming a Sex and Relationship Therapist. Currently, I am enrolled in a Postgraduate Foundation Certificate in Counseling Skills course at The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS), with fees totaling £2,950 ($3,800) for this 10-month program. Following this, I plan to pursue a 24-month Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Relationship Therapy, which requires an additional £7,800 ($10,000) in fees.

This course is part-time, allowing me to continue working full-time to cover my living expenses while studying. However, as you can see, the total cost of these programs is substantial, and I need your help to cover the tuition fees.

I am now registered with COSRT as a trainee therapy student as part of the course.

Why Your Support Matters

Despite working hard to self-fund my education, the financial burden of these programs is significant. There are no grants available for this course nor a student loan.

I am reaching out to you, the community, for support, in any way you can, to help me complete this training. Your contribution will not only assist me in covering my course fees but also enable me to provide much-needed therapy to survivors of sexual trauma like myself.

Impact of Your Contribution

You are investing in a future where survivors can access specialized therapy to navigate their trauma and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. By supporting my education, you are becoming part of my life journey, I have come so far and I want to help as many people as I can in my short life. Together, we can break the taboo surrounding sex and provide essential support to those who need it most.

I am going to try really hard to release regular podcasts of my journey through the course. But I am in the process of learning how to podcast and I may not be any good at it!

How You Can Help

Donate: Any amount, big or small, will bring me closer to my goal.

Share: Spread the word about my campaign to reach a broader audience.

Encourage: Your words of support and encouragement mean the world to me.

Thank you for considering my request. With your help, I can become a catalyst for change and support survivors on their journey to healing and empowerment.

Sincerely,

Kate Elysia