Domestic Abuse Support & Therapy
Experiencing domestic abuse, whether physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, or coercive control, can leave deep and confusing wounds. You might feel isolated, anxious, numb, ashamed, or unsure what’s “normal” anymore. You are not to blame, and you are not alone. With compassionate, trauma informed therapy, healing and safety are possible.
I offer a calm, confidential space to process what’s happened, rebuild trust in yourself, and move toward a life that feels safer and more connected.
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse (often called domestic violence) is a pattern of behaviours used to gain power and control over a partner or family member. It can look like overt violence, but it can also be subtle: persistent criticism, monitoring, intimidation, isolation from friends or money, threats, or manipulation that leaves you doubting your reality.
Abuse thrives on secrecy and confusion. Therapy helps name what’s happening (or what happened), validate your experience, and begin to restore your voice and sense of agency.
Common impacts of domestic abuse
Survivors often describe living on high alert, struggling to sleep, or feeling “shut down.” You may experience anxiety, low mood, panic, intrusive memories, difficulty concentrating, or a lingering fear that makes everyday decisions feel overwhelming. Many people experience shame, self-blame, or grief for what was lost – your time, safety, innocence, or the relationship that was hoped for.
These responses are not weaknesses – they are your nervous system’s adaptive ways of surviving threat. With the right support, these patterns can soften and heal.
How Counselling Can Help
Therapy offers steady, non-judgemental support while you reclaim safety and choice. Together we will:
- Stabilise and soothe the nervous system so you can sleep, think, and decide more clearly.
- Make sense of the abuse cycle and how coercive control affects beliefs, boundaries, and relationships.
- Gently process traumatic memories at a pace that feels safe – never rushing disclosure.
- Therapy for domestic abuse can help to rebuild self worth, strengthen boundaries, and practice healthier communication.
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