Phoenix
Support & Advocacy
Together we rise
The Phoenix
Story
The story of Phoenix began nearly 40 years ago when an idea was born out of the ashes of women who needed to tell their story. In 1984, Phoenix was known under the trading name Incest Survivors’ Association Inc. (ISA), before rebranding in 2016. The messaging was different, but today, the priorities are the same. The evolution of Phoenix represents the empowering journey survivors take to rise and reclaim their identity, find unknown strength, and become victorious in embracing a freer version of themselves.
In Their Words
Through Phoenix, I learned really important knowledge, and that equipped me to face the world and finally say, ‘this is you and you will be okay.’
client
client
This is indicative of no one being too young or too old to receive support. However, this is also indicative of tragically how early in life therapeutic treatment begins, along with how long and lasting the devastating and traumatic impacts of child sexual abuse can be. Even towards the end of life, traumatic memories can still haunt, and the road to recovery can sometimes be a life-long journey, but it is never too early or too late to heal and seek peace.
I just feel stronger and a better person. I am not too uncertain anymore and have more confidence in myself.
A specialist service
Phoenix remains one of very few organisations within metropolitan Western Australia that provides a highly specialised trauma-informed service specifically for survivors of historical child sexual abuse. The counselling support is person-centred and responds to the individual and unique needs of each client. The process is respectful and empowering.
The therapeutic interventions are leading edge and innovative, and offer holistic therapies through our ‘Trauma Transformation’ program from professionally qualified, highly experienced trauma specialists. Phoenix was again nominated as a finalist in the Community Services Excellence Awards.
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