What can counselling help with?
Domestic abuse
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner, ex-partner, family member, or carer. It can manifest in various forms, such as:
Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, punching, or any other form of physical harm.
Sexual Abuse: Any non-consensual sexual activity.
Psychological/Emotional Abuse: Intimidation, threats, humiliation, or constant criticism.
Economic Abuse: Controlling access to money, resources, or employment.
Coercive Control: A pattern of behaviour that seeks to take away the victim's liberty or freedom and to strip away their sense of self
How counselling will help
Experiencing domestic abuse can have a lasting effect on your mental health, long after you are physically safe from the abuser. Working with abuse in a counselling space will involve a trauma-informed approach to self-awareness. Exploring your feelings to gain a deeper understanding of your experience at a safe and comfortable pace will help to identify your needs.
Collaboratively, we will work to improve your self-esteem and self-worth, building resilience and personal growth.
Domestic Abuse - Male survivors
While domestic abuse is often associated with female victims, it is important to recognise that men can also be victims. ONS statistics show that one in three victims of domestic abuse are male. Abuse against men can include the same forms of physical, sexual, psychological, economic abuse and coercive control. Male victims may face other challenges, due to societal stigma and a lack of support services.
How counselling will help
As a male survivor of domestic abuse, we will also work with the additional challenges in mind as part of a trauma-informed approach.
Collaboratively, we will work to improve your self-esteem and self-worth, building resilience and personal growth. We will collaboratively identify your unique goals and therapeutic aspirations.
Your next step
A person who has experienced domestic abuse may be referred to as a victim, survivor or experiencer. Each of these words holds a different meaning to each of us and you may identify with one more than the others. We will discuss your identity and your perception of your experiences as part of your initial assessment and session.
Reach out to arrange a free 15-minute introductory session via telephone or video call.
Alternatively, you can email or message your questions about what to expect in your counselling journey.
Urgent need
If you or someone else’s life is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now.