SAIL Derbyshire

Established in 1992, SAIL is a registered charity based in Chesterfield town centre, offering free, specialist counselling for adults aged 18 and over. SAIL operates to support those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, incest or sexual violence, alongside offering ISVA support.

All of SAIL Derbyshire’s counsellors are fully qualified or on placement from college and/or university, showcasing a deep understanding of the recovery journey of their clients.

SAIL work to the ethical framework of the British ​Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy to ensure good practice, professional commitment to clients and an underpinned approach to ethics within a clinic environment.

More recently, the charity has been able to begin the operation of a free helpline and drop-in services at selected times Monday – Friday, helping the team to widen the support they offer to the area.

SAIL is proud to be supporting residents of Chesterfield and the supporting area when needed and has collaborated previously with other charity and healthcare Champions in the town.

Ruth Gartland, Director at SAIL commented: “We are very pleased to be working with Destination Chesterfield to raise the profile of the town, whilst letting people in the area know more about the specialist services which we offer.

“Of course, we hope that nobody finds themselves in a position where they require our services. However, we would like to assure any residents who experience abuse in their lives that we are here to support and listen in a completely confidential and non-judgemental manner.

“The town is undergoing a wide range of exciting regeneration projects currently, attracting more people to live and work here. Therefore, we are committed to playing our part in ensuring that the area provides an excellent quality of life for those who call Chesterfield their home.”