Dublin's Rape Crisis Centre has reported a 30% increase in calls to its counselling helpline since the publication of the Ferns Report on clerical sex abuse.
Professional counsellors say many of the calls are from people who have never contacted its helpline before.
The calls are coming from all over the country and from all age groups.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has urged people to call its 24-hour counselling helpline on 1800 778 888.
