Domestic Abuse Counselling in Belper
Therapy can help us to manage our lives and our relationships better, it can lead to more fulfilling relationships and a renewed sense of aliveness. Learning how to manage symptoms such as overthinking, insomnia, anxiety, depression, lack of energy, or an enduring sense of helplessness and despair, can lead to renewed energy and a greater sense of freedom in our lives. In my sessions I often use teaching, in order to help make sense of and understand why you might be feeling the way you do and to help you learn ways to make changes in order to better manage those feelings.
Therapy can help us to manage our lives and our relationships better, it can lead to more fulfilling relationships and a renewed sense of aliveness. Learning how to manage symptoms such as overthinking, insomnia, anxiety, depression, lack of energy, or an enduring sense of helplessness and despair, can lead to renewed energy and a greater sense of freedom in our lives. In my sessions I often use teaching, in order to help make sense of and understand why you might be feeling the way you do and to help you learn ways to make changes in order to better manage those feelings.
NEW: Ask me about one session sex therapy.
I have over 20 years experience of offering relationship Counselling and Psychosexual therapy to both individuals and couples. Maybe you are coming to terms with the ending of a relationship or adapting to new challenges as a couple as a result of an affair, the birth of a child or bereavement. Or maybe you are anxious about your sex life or loss of libido, or perhaps sex is painful or you have lost confidence in your own performance. It can help to talk to someone impartial and removed from the situation.
NEW: Ask me about one session sex therapy.
I have over 20 years experience of offering relationship Counselling and Psychosexual therapy to both individuals and couples. Maybe you are coming to terms with the ending of a relationship or adapting to new challenges as a couple as a result of an affair, the birth of a child or bereavement. Or maybe you are anxious about your sex life or loss of libido, or perhaps sex is painful or you have lost confidence in your own performance. It can help to talk to someone impartial and removed from the situation.
Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected — either within themselves or in their relationship. They come to therapy wanting clearer communication, stronger emotional wellbeing, or relief from patterns that keep repeating. I help individuals and couples understand what’s underneath these struggles and support them to build confidence, healthier connection and more stable, fulfilling relationships.
Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected — either within themselves or in their relationship. They come to therapy wanting clearer communication, stronger emotional wellbeing, or relief from patterns that keep repeating. I help individuals and couples understand what’s underneath these struggles and support them to build confidence, healthier connection and more stable, fulfilling relationships.
Hi, I'm Laura Wright (Dip.couns, MBACP), the founder of Calla Counselling, I'm a BACP registered, trauma-informed, humanistic counsellor with experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, dissociative disorders, PTSD, domestic violence and abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and the distress of overwhelming life changes.
Together we can find ways to manage symptoms, reconnect disassociated emotions and life events, work through fear, shame, anger and blame and help you to find acceptance in yourself.
Hi, I'm Laura Wright (Dip.couns, MBACP), the founder of Calla Counselling, I'm a BACP registered, trauma-informed, humanistic counsellor with experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, dissociative disorders, PTSD, domestic violence and abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and the distress of overwhelming life changes.
Together we can find ways to manage symptoms, reconnect disassociated emotions and life events, work through fear, shame, anger and blame and help you to find acceptance in yourself.
Background work includes addiction recovery, domestic abuse, hospice care, and mental health.
Struggling with binge eating? Caught in a cycle of “I’ll start again tomorrow”? Do you feel trapped, overwhelmed by thoughts of food and weight, yet unable to stop? Maybe you feel ashamed or disgusted, hiding evidence of binge episodes, hoping no one sees the real you. Perhaps you’ve tried every diet, only to find yourself back in the same cycle, questioning if things will ever change. Imagine a life where food doesn’t control you. With the right support, you can break the binge cycle and create a healthier relationship with food, yourself and your body.
Background work includes addiction recovery, domestic abuse, hospice care, and mental health.
Struggling with binge eating? Caught in a cycle of “I’ll start again tomorrow”? Do you feel trapped, overwhelmed by thoughts of food and weight, yet unable to stop? Maybe you feel ashamed or disgusted, hiding evidence of binge episodes, hoping no one sees the real you. Perhaps you’ve tried every diet, only to find yourself back in the same cycle, questioning if things will ever change. Imagine a life where food doesn’t control you. With the right support, you can break the binge cycle and create a healthier relationship with food, yourself and your body.
Since qualifying in 2022, I have been working and trained within a charity supporting children, young people, and their safe family members as they navigate beyond the impact of trauma related to child sexual abuse and domestic abuse.
Hello, my name is Niko (they/them). I am a Creative Arts Psychotherapist (accredited Dance Movement Psychotherapist and registered with ADMP UK - Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK), based in Nottingham.
I am deeply passionate about the healing power of relationships and believe that community and collective care play an integral role in recovery. As a queer therapist navigating neurodivergence and disability, I am committed to offering a compassionate, holding space where clients are met exactly where they are. I welcome and honour each person’s experiences, stories, identities, and needs with respect and care.
Since qualifying in 2022, I have been working and trained within a charity supporting children, young people, and their safe family members as they navigate beyond the impact of trauma related to child sexual abuse and domestic abuse.
Hello, my name is Niko (they/them). I am a Creative Arts Psychotherapist (accredited Dance Movement Psychotherapist and registered with ADMP UK - Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK), based in Nottingham.
I am deeply passionate about the healing power of relationships and believe that community and collective care play an integral role in recovery. As a queer therapist navigating neurodivergence and disability, I am committed to offering a compassionate, holding space where clients are met exactly where they are. I welcome and honour each person’s experiences, stories, identities, and needs with respect and care.
Are you carrying more than you let others see; grief that sits close to the surface, anxiety or anger that flares for reasons you don't understand, or the ache of feeling different, unseen, or out of step with the world.
Perhaps something in your life has shifted: a loss, an illness, a changing relationship, the unavailability of the coping tools that once kept you steady or a new awareness of how broken the world around you seems.
Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together and keeping going, until they can’t. On the surface everything looks ok, but inside they’re exhausted.
Are you carrying more than you let others see; grief that sits close to the surface, anxiety or anger that flares for reasons you don't understand, or the ache of feeling different, unseen, or out of step with the world.
Perhaps something in your life has shifted: a loss, an illness, a changing relationship, the unavailability of the coping tools that once kept you steady or a new awareness of how broken the world around you seems.
Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together and keeping going, until they can’t. On the surface everything looks ok, but inside they’re exhausted.
I am an accredited psychotherapist (MSc, MBACP Accred.) and EMDR-trained therapist (EMDR Europe approved training) with extensive experience across NHS, private, and voluntary sectors since 2008. My background includes inpatient, community, and specialist settings, supporting adults from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2018 and have helped hundreds of clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. I am an approved therapist with organisations including the Police Firearms Officers’ Association and Derby City Council.
I am an accredited psychotherapist (MSc, MBACP Accred.) and EMDR-trained therapist (EMDR Europe approved training) with extensive experience across NHS, private, and voluntary sectors since 2008. My background includes inpatient, community, and specialist settings, supporting adults from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2018 and have helped hundreds of clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. I am an approved therapist with organisations including the Police Firearms Officers’ Association and Derby City Council.
If you have found your way here I appreciate you are reaching out for support. Taking the first step to reaching out to someone; especially a stranger takes courage. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition: divorce, grief, becoming a parent, children leaving home. Unable to find the strength to cope with change and difficult decisions. Counselling can be a life changing experience; our present struggles and feelings can be a turning point towards a new direction. Counselling is a collaborative task and it is my endeavour to travel alongside you on your journey as you discover new ways to move forward
If you have found your way here I appreciate you are reaching out for support. Taking the first step to reaching out to someone; especially a stranger takes courage. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition: divorce, grief, becoming a parent, children leaving home. Unable to find the strength to cope with change and difficult decisions. Counselling can be a life changing experience; our present struggles and feelings can be a turning point towards a new direction. Counselling is a collaborative task and it is my endeavour to travel alongside you on your journey as you discover new ways to move forward
You may seek therapeutic support for many reasons especially when life throws you a curved ball. Bereavement or loss, trauma, anxiety and depression can all affect us in different ways. When negative thought patterns, behaviours and emotions become too intense it can affect daily life and impact relationships. I offer emotional support that is impartial and non-judgmental, together we will explore the context for your worries by identifying the underlying causes and make real progress towards your goals in a sensitive way. My name is Debbie and I am a fully qualified, insured Integrative Psychotherapist.
You may seek therapeutic support for many reasons especially when life throws you a curved ball. Bereavement or loss, trauma, anxiety and depression can all affect us in different ways. When negative thought patterns, behaviours and emotions become too intense it can affect daily life and impact relationships. I offer emotional support that is impartial and non-judgmental, together we will explore the context for your worries by identifying the underlying causes and make real progress towards your goals in a sensitive way. My name is Debbie and I am a fully qualified, insured Integrative Psychotherapist.
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
I have experience working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), bereavement and loss, abuse, conflict, childhood issues and relationship difficulties.
Hello. I am an experienced, UKCP qualified and accredited psychotherapist and work with both individuals, and couples. My training as an Integrative Psychotherapist draws from a variety of relational psychotherapy approaches and holds the philosophy that change can happen within the therapeutic relationship.
I have experience working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), bereavement and loss, abuse, conflict, childhood issues and relationship difficulties.
Hello. I am an experienced, UKCP qualified and accredited psychotherapist and work with both individuals, and couples. My training as an Integrative Psychotherapist draws from a variety of relational psychotherapy approaches and holds the philosophy that change can happen within the therapeutic relationship.
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I support adults with anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem, menopause, addiction, alcoholism, and the impact of trauma or domestic abuse.
Helping you find healing, confidence and freedom to be yourself again.
I help adults who feel lost, stuck, or overwhelmed to find calm, confidence and direction again. Whether you're facing anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, or low self worth, I'll offer understanding and compassion without guilt or shame.
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Are you feeling stuck, lost, or simply worn down by everything you’ve been carrying? Maybe you’re going through a relationship breakdown, living with the impact of domestic abuse, or trying to make sense of past trauma. Whatever your story looks like, you deserve support that feels safe, steady, and genuinely on your side.
I work in a person centred way, which means I don’t push, judge, or tell you who you should be. Instead, I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can breathe, talk, and explore what’s going on at your own pace.
Are you feeling stuck, lost, or simply worn down by everything you’ve been carrying? Maybe you’re going through a relationship breakdown, living with the impact of domestic abuse, or trying to make sense of past trauma. Whatever your story looks like, you deserve support that feels safe, steady, and genuinely on your side.
I work in a person centred way, which means I don’t push, judge, or tell you who you should be. Instead, I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can breathe, talk, and explore what’s going on at your own pace.
My area of work as a psychotherapist has been with survivors of domestic/sexual abuse, complex trauma, and students battling the pressures of university.
Hello and welcome. My name is Jenna. I am a qualified humanistic and integrative psychotherapist. This means that alongside working through any struggles or challenges you may be facing, my focus is on you as a unique individual. I draw from researched theories and techniques to attend to your distinctive needs and help deepen self-awareness. Throughout your journey, I hold hope that you can start strengthening or rebuilding a relationship with an important person in your life…. YOU!
My area of work as a psychotherapist has been with survivors of domestic/sexual abuse, complex trauma, and students battling the pressures of university.
Hello and welcome. My name is Jenna. I am a qualified humanistic and integrative psychotherapist. This means that alongside working through any struggles or challenges you may be facing, my focus is on you as a unique individual. I draw from researched theories and techniques to attend to your distinctive needs and help deepen self-awareness. Throughout your journey, I hold hope that you can start strengthening or rebuilding a relationship with an important person in your life…. YOU!
I work with clients who may be struggling with a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/ abuse they my have experience in childhood or adulthood, women issues including pregnancy, prenatal ,postpartum.
Asking for support can sometimes be difficult, we worry about what people are going to think about us and how they will judge us, our issues may seem too big, too painful, too embarrassing, too weird or the opposite too small , too unimportant to be taken seriously. Those worries can hold you back from seeking support and living the life you want and deserve, I know, I was once there too. Its a scary step trusting someone with your inner most thoughts and feelings but together we can look at your present experience and explore them to see if there is any connection to the past, and identify any changes that can be made.
I work with clients who may be struggling with a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/ abuse they my have experience in childhood or adulthood, women issues including pregnancy, prenatal ,postpartum.
Asking for support can sometimes be difficult, we worry about what people are going to think about us and how they will judge us, our issues may seem too big, too painful, too embarrassing, too weird or the opposite too small , too unimportant to be taken seriously. Those worries can hold you back from seeking support and living the life you want and deserve, I know, I was once there too. Its a scary step trusting someone with your inner most thoughts and feelings but together we can look at your present experience and explore them to see if there is any connection to the past, and identify any changes that can be made.
If you are reading this I wonder if life feels difficult at the moment. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed, living with the distress of uncertainty? Finding it difficult to let go of control, of perfectionism, feeling vulnerable or struggling with living in a ‘never enough’ world? Is this having a negative effect on your relationships, or are you struggling to understand traumatic events in your past, and you can no longer soldier on as before? However you may be feeling, it can feel really scary to come and talk to a counsellor. But I respect your courage to reach out, and I will listen to you with warmth and empathy.
If you are reading this I wonder if life feels difficult at the moment. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed, living with the distress of uncertainty? Finding it difficult to let go of control, of perfectionism, feeling vulnerable or struggling with living in a ‘never enough’ world? Is this having a negative effect on your relationships, or are you struggling to understand traumatic events in your past, and you can no longer soldier on as before? However you may be feeling, it can feel really scary to come and talk to a counsellor. But I respect your courage to reach out, and I will listen to you with warmth and empathy.
Are you experiencing the effects of trauma, relational abuse, eating/body/lifestyle-related difficulties or neurodivergent overwhelm?
I specialise in trauma recovery, eating disorders, lifestyle difficulties, body-based concerns, creative/high-performance industries and neurodiversity‑affirming therapy. My approach is pluralistic, integrating mind and body so the whole person is considered. We work collaboratively, at your pace, using verbal, embodied and/or creative methods.
Are you experiencing the effects of trauma, relational abuse, eating/body/lifestyle-related difficulties or neurodivergent overwhelm?
I specialise in trauma recovery, eating disorders, lifestyle difficulties, body-based concerns, creative/high-performance industries and neurodiversity‑affirming therapy. My approach is pluralistic, integrating mind and body so the whole person is considered. We work collaboratively, at your pace, using verbal, embodied and/or creative methods.
My expertise is, but my practice is not limited to, toxic emotional relational abuse, past and present, also I work with self esteem and assertiveness, negative thoughts and behavioural patterns, anxiety, and loss, through death or relationship problems/separation/divorce.
Maybe you feel confused, sad, numb, guilty, ashamed, lost, alone or anxious, with no clear idea of where to turn. Do you need understanding or, empathic support whilst you work through loss, anxiety, negative thoughts and behaviour, relationship problems, or natural life transition and personal crisis? I can help you. I whole heartedly understand how difficult sharing emotions can be, but allow me to reassure you that together we can find different or new ways of understanding your problems by discovering new insights/empowerment/self acceptance & resilience.
My expertise is, but my practice is not limited to, toxic emotional relational abuse, past and present, also I work with self esteem and assertiveness, negative thoughts and behavioural patterns, anxiety, and loss, through death or relationship problems/separation/divorce.
Maybe you feel confused, sad, numb, guilty, ashamed, lost, alone or anxious, with no clear idea of where to turn. Do you need understanding or, empathic support whilst you work through loss, anxiety, negative thoughts and behaviour, relationship problems, or natural life transition and personal crisis? I can help you. I whole heartedly understand how difficult sharing emotions can be, but allow me to reassure you that together we can find different or new ways of understanding your problems by discovering new insights/empowerment/self acceptance & resilience.
I have worked as a counsellor in a variety of organisations including those focused on working with trauma and abuse and those which focus on young people between 6 and 25.
I am based in Beeston, Nottingham. It easily accessible by car, bus and tram. Things can throw us off course and we can lose ourselves and need support through difficult times. It may just be that you need someone to talk to about what’s going on for you. I can help you by offering a warm and safe space where you will be fully listened to and can explore your emotional difficulties without judgement and at a pace that suits you.
I have worked as a counsellor in a variety of organisations including those focused on working with trauma and abuse and those which focus on young people between 6 and 25.
I am based in Beeston, Nottingham. It easily accessible by car, bus and tram. Things can throw us off course and we can lose ourselves and need support through difficult times. It may just be that you need someone to talk to about what’s going on for you. I can help you by offering a warm and safe space where you will be fully listened to and can explore your emotional difficulties without judgement and at a pace that suits you.
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Domestic Abuse Counsellors
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.