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believed.

understood.

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united in lived experience to bring compassionate, tailored, immediate specialist support for women subjected to sexual violence & abuse in Birmingham & beyond.

women supporting women.

we support women aged 18 & over in Birmingham & throughout the UK who have been subjected to any form of sexual violence & abuse. we can support you if you've been subjected to any form of sexual violence, abuse, assault, harassment, exploitation, harm or violation.
if something didn't feel right, even if you don't know how to describe it... we're here to support you.

no waiting times.
because no woman should wait.

when you book a low-cost counselling session with GINA, you’re also helping fund free counselling for women in Birmingham who couldn’t otherwise afford support through our sister charity, RSVP.

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"I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how privileged & honoured it is to be able to access the counselling services offered by GINA."

the latest from GINA HQ.

Cambridge Social Innovation Prize 2026Winner: Lucy Hebberts | Head of GINA

GINA Head of GINA, Lucy Hebberts was awarded the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize for 2026. As a winner, Lucy was selected for her achievements & potential for creating positive social impact for individuals & communities in the UK. The prize is awarded by Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge & the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School. Read more about the award here.

BBC Radio West Midlands Make A Difference Awards

GINA has been shortlisted as a finalist in the BBC Radio West Midlands for the Make A Difference Awards in September 2025. GINA featured on BBC WM on the 11th July & 1st September to speak about the awards. GINA also attended the awards ceremony on the 15th September 2025, where we won the Highly Commended Community Group Award.

GINA features in BBC 2 documentary - Emily Atack: Asking For It?

In this deeply personal documentary, actress & comedian Emily Atack opens up her life & her social media DMs to the public, as she attempts to understand why she - & so many others - are sexually harassed online on a daily basis & what can be done to stop this. One of our fabulous GINA counsellors, Theresa, works with Emily as she delves deep into her own story & explores what she has been subjected to. This one-off special documentary aired on BBC Two & iPlayer on Tuesday 31

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​united in lived experience to bring compassionate, tailored, immediate specialist support for women subjected to sexual violence & abuse in Birmingham & beyond.