Domestic Abuse Counselling in W1S

Photo of Iana Trichkova, Psychotherapist in W1S, England
Iana Trichkova
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
I have experience working with people presenting with various issues including but not limited to: substance misuse, depression, anxiety, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, interpersonal problems, loss and bereavement, eating disorders.
I am a professionally qualified Integrative counsellor based in South London and I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential and compassionate space where you can explore what troubles you without fear of being judged or rejected. For me counselling is a collaborative process which facilitates increased understanding and self-awareness, greater self-acceptance and more fulfilling relationships with others and life in general. I practice an integration of several theoretical approaches: Person Centred, Humanistic, Existential, Psychodynamic /Psychoanalytic.
I have experience working with people presenting with various issues including but not limited to: substance misuse, depression, anxiety, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, interpersonal problems, loss and bereavement, eating disorders.
I am a professionally qualified Integrative counsellor based in South London and I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential and compassionate space where you can explore what troubles you without fear of being judged or rejected. For me counselling is a collaborative process which facilitates increased understanding and self-awareness, greater self-acceptance and more fulfilling relationships with others and life in general. I practice an integration of several theoretical approaches: Person Centred, Humanistic, Existential, Psychodynamic /Psychoanalytic.
07492 885917 View 07492 885917
Photo of Anita Sarin, Psychotherapist in W1S, England
Anita Sarin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
020 3974 2529 View 020 3974 2529
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Dr Yordan K. Zhekov
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or struggling with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings you can't quite identify? Are you looking for help with various life challenging issues/situations? Have you got to the point where you can't go on alone and need someone else to help you? Whatever you are facing, you no longer have to do this alone, I am here to provide you with relevant support and address your needs. As an integrative counsellor I am using a compilation of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs and goals providing an environment for enablement and empowerment of their achievement.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or struggling with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings you can't quite identify? Are you looking for help with various life challenging issues/situations? Have you got to the point where you can't go on alone and need someone else to help you? Whatever you are facing, you no longer have to do this alone, I am here to provide you with relevant support and address your needs. As an integrative counsellor I am using a compilation of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs and goals providing an environment for enablement and empowerment of their achievement.
01923 936765 View 01923 936765
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Maria B. Hume
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London W1S  (Online Only)
Experienced psychological therapist, using evidence-based interventions to explore ways of helping people creatively, practically and thoughtfully. This is a collaborative process and we adapt how we work that is most helpful for you. I adhere to the boundaries of the BACP Ethical Framework and strict data protection/confidentiality policies. <> In addition to psychological therapies, I offer an exploratory interviewing process with a detailed report, to enable people to gain a better understanding of what is happening for them. This report can be passed on to a GP for onward referral, if appropriate.
Experienced psychological therapist, using evidence-based interventions to explore ways of helping people creatively, practically and thoughtfully. This is a collaborative process and we adapt how we work that is most helpful for you. I adhere to the boundaries of the BACP Ethical Framework and strict data protection/confidentiality policies. <> In addition to psychological therapies, I offer an exploratory interviewing process with a detailed report, to enable people to gain a better understanding of what is happening for them. This report can be passed on to a GP for onward referral, if appropriate.
01205 334651 View 01205 334651
Photo of Eli Pines, Psychotherapist in W1S, England
Eli Pines
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
87 Endorsed
London W1S  (Online Only)
It is often hard for a lot of us to be motivated enough to reach out for help, but it is a important and vital part of getting helped. So you have taken the first step in the right direction! I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you."What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
It is often hard for a lot of us to be motivated enough to reach out for help, but it is a important and vital part of getting helped. So you have taken the first step in the right direction! I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you."What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
020 8176 6735 View 020 8176 6735
Photo of Eva Koumpli, Psychotherapist in W1S, England
Eva Koumpli
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Are you experiencing sexuality or relationship challenges? Confusion about your sexual orientation and gender identity? Are you struggling with poor body image, an eating disorder or addiction? Do you need a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist, who can help you in a safe and empathic way? Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviour, painful sex, unreliable erections, mismatched desire, infidelity, polyamory, gender identity, body image, loss, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, I'm here for you.
Are you experiencing sexuality or relationship challenges? Confusion about your sexual orientation and gender identity? Are you struggling with poor body image, an eating disorder or addiction? Do you need a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist, who can help you in a safe and empathic way? Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviour, painful sex, unreliable erections, mismatched desire, infidelity, polyamory, gender identity, body image, loss, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, I'm here for you.
020 3962 0058 View 020 3962 0058
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Mark Bailey
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and have been in Clinical Practice since 2002. I am down to earth, friendly and believe therapy is a collaborative process - my job is to enable clients to find their own individual, specific answers to their problems. I also recognise life can be tough and sometimes overwhelming. No one type of therapy suits everyone so I deliberately integrate a number of approaches into my work to suit each individual's needs. I offer in person and online therapy (using Zoom or Teams).
I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and have been in Clinical Practice since 2002. I am down to earth, friendly and believe therapy is a collaborative process - my job is to enable clients to find their own individual, specific answers to their problems. I also recognise life can be tough and sometimes overwhelming. No one type of therapy suits everyone so I deliberately integrate a number of approaches into my work to suit each individual's needs. I offer in person and online therapy (using Zoom or Teams).
020 3675 0481 View 020 3675 0481
Photo of Malcolm Bower-Brown, Psychotherapist in W1S, England
Malcolm Bower-Brown
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
In my experience, we tend to come to therapy when we feel 'stuck' in a way of living which is becoming increasingly difficult and painful to sustain. Perhaps when our 'old' self seems to have gone missing; our self-esteem is fragile; our past casts long shadows on our present and the future feels more scary than exciting. If any of this resonates with you, my existential approach to therapy will provide you with a safe place in which to explore and process any trauma in your past; pain in the present and anxiety about the future. Helping you to bring the 'real you' out of hiding and find a more joyful and authentic way of living.
In my experience, we tend to come to therapy when we feel 'stuck' in a way of living which is becoming increasingly difficult and painful to sustain. Perhaps when our 'old' self seems to have gone missing; our self-esteem is fragile; our past casts long shadows on our present and the future feels more scary than exciting. If any of this resonates with you, my existential approach to therapy will provide you with a safe place in which to explore and process any trauma in your past; pain in the present and anxiety about the future. Helping you to bring the 'real you' out of hiding and find a more joyful and authentic way of living.
01522 302545 View 01522 302545
Photo of Comfort Shields, PhD (ClinPsy), MPhil (Oxon), Psychotherapist in W1S, England
Comfort Shields, PhD (ClinPsy), MPhil (Oxon)
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach is comprehensive and in depth. My aim is to honour the complexity and experience of each person as I support each person in a process that leads to lasting and meaningful change. This means helping my clients know themselves more fully, allowing them to move forward in their lives with a greater sense of inner freedom, self-belief, and optimism. I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are willing to delve deeply into discovering what moves and motivates them, ultimately to be able to build closer connections with themselves and the world around them.
My approach is comprehensive and in depth. My aim is to honour the complexity and experience of each person as I support each person in a process that leads to lasting and meaningful change. This means helping my clients know themselves more fully, allowing them to move forward in their lives with a greater sense of inner freedom, self-belief, and optimism. I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are willing to delve deeply into discovering what moves and motivates them, ultimately to be able to build closer connections with themselves and the world around them.
020 3871 8756 View 020 3871 8756

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What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?

Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.

When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?

Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.

What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?

Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.

How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?

It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.