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Psychotherapy Services for Adult Psychotherapy
The Adult Therapy Service (ATS) provides 1-1 psychotherapy to adults with LD who have been affected by abuse or trauma. We also work with people who are displaying concerning sexual behaviour or have committed abuse against others. Psychotherapy is generally long term (a minimum of 1 year) and is offered as part of a package of support (see Respond's model for more details).
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Group Therapy
The Loss & Bereavement Group runs once a week as a slow, open group. Generally, people referred to this group are those who have experienced significant loss or show signs of complex grief.
The Woman's Group runs once a week and is also an open group and is designed to support women who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
Both of the above groups are subsidised and therefore costs are £10 per session.
The SOTSEC Group runs for one year and is a closed group for men who are perpetrators of sexual abuse.
Assessments
Psychotherapy Assessments are carried out to insure that a person with learning disabilities is willing and able to make use of a long term course of psychotherapy. This usually consists of one to six fifty minute sessions (depending on the need of the clients and complexity of the issues)
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Risk Assessments consist of 12 one to one sessions with the client and meetings with key individuals to explore concerns regarding sexually harmful behaviour and/or allegations of sexual offending. The multi-disciplinary team also uses psychological assessment tools and carry out an in-depth examination of the client's family history, early development and learning disability. The cost includes a pre and post assessment inter-agency meeting together with a final report highlighting the level of risk, risk management solutions and the presence of any psychopathology. The report will also address areas such as levels of supervision, treatment and residential options.
Parenting Assessments
We offer specialist parenting assessments for parents with learning disabilities where there may be child protection concerns. The assessment focuses on the parent's capacity to provide adequate parenting and any support that might enable them to continue to care for their children.
Investigative Assessments
In this service a Respond clinician meets with the alleged survivor of sexual abuse and other key individuals to ascertain what has happened and/or the level of understanding of the alleged incident and comprehension of the legal process. The assessment usually takes place over 12 sessions and includes a pre and post assessment inter-agency meeting. A final report will be provided to the referring body clarifying where possible whether abuse has taken place and with recommendations regarding the client's well-being, safety and possible treatment options.