Domestic Abuse Counselling in Borehamwood
Not everybody has been fortunate enough to have been heard. To talk and feel they are being listened to. I would like to be able to give you this opportunity. In a safe, reliable and comfortable setting I will offer you a non-judgemental space in which to explore difficult feelings and share your thoughts. Life is often fast paced and I would like to offer you the opportunity to slow down a little.
Not everybody has been fortunate enough to have been heard. To talk and feel they are being listened to. I would like to be able to give you this opportunity. In a safe, reliable and comfortable setting I will offer you a non-judgemental space in which to explore difficult feelings and share your thoughts. Life is often fast paced and I would like to offer you the opportunity to slow down a little.
My name is Alison and I have 13 years experience of working with vulnerable children and their families. I provide Play Therapy for children, which allows them to use toys and creative materials to safely play out and express, explore and make sense of their thoughts, feelings and painful life experiences and cope better with the future. I'm a registered member of the British Association of Play Therapy and DBS checked. I cover the areas of Hertfordshire, North London, and surrounding areas. Please view my website for more information and testimonials; www.alisonplaytherapy.com
My name is Alison and I have 13 years experience of working with vulnerable children and their families. I provide Play Therapy for children, which allows them to use toys and creative materials to safely play out and express, explore and make sense of their thoughts, feelings and painful life experiences and cope better with the future. I'm a registered member of the British Association of Play Therapy and DBS checked. I cover the areas of Hertfordshire, North London, and surrounding areas. Please view my website for more information and testimonials; www.alisonplaytherapy.com
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, or disconnected from yourself despite trying hard to cope. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, disordered eating, or low self-esteem, and looking for support that feels both safe and grounded.
I’m Victoria Penfold, a Psychosynthesis therapist and BACP-registered practitioner. I offer a warm, honest, and compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. We go at your pace, with all parts of you welcome — including those that feel hidden, unsure, or worn down.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, or disconnected from yourself despite trying hard to cope. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, disordered eating, or low self-esteem, and looking for support that feels both safe and grounded.
I’m Victoria Penfold, a Psychosynthesis therapist and BACP-registered practitioner. I offer a warm, honest, and compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. We go at your pace, with all parts of you welcome — including those that feel hidden, unsure, or worn down.
With experience in addiction, abuse, bereavement, relationships, sexuality and gender issues, loss & trauma, I am resilient and able to support you through whatever has brought you to seek counselling.
It may not be visible but you are suffering inside, and you have taken the first courageous step, seeking a therapist. Life may seem OK and up to now you have managed but something inside is stirring, and its hard to carry on as you have been. You have been judged, not heard and felt worthless or invisible, and you may feel anxious, angry, depressed, detached, frightened, vulnerable, low self worth, unmotivated and unable to trust your own judgement right now. I believe you have an innate ability to be more, and can support you to work through these feelings. Take the next brave step if you are ready and call for a consultation.
With experience in addiction, abuse, bereavement, relationships, sexuality and gender issues, loss & trauma, I am resilient and able to support you through whatever has brought you to seek counselling.
It may not be visible but you are suffering inside, and you have taken the first courageous step, seeking a therapist. Life may seem OK and up to now you have managed but something inside is stirring, and its hard to carry on as you have been. You have been judged, not heard and felt worthless or invisible, and you may feel anxious, angry, depressed, detached, frightened, vulnerable, low self worth, unmotivated and unable to trust your own judgement right now. I believe you have an innate ability to be more, and can support you to work through these feelings. Take the next brave step if you are ready and call for a consultation.
I work with those who feel something isn’t quite right, even if it’s hard to explain. You may feel anxious, stuck, or caught in patterns, especially in relationships, often holding things together for others while struggling yourself. You might find it difficult to express your needs, or feel unheard or misunderstood. I offer a space where you don’t have to do that — where we can explore what’s behind it, helping you make sense of your experiences and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with those who feel something isn’t quite right, even if it’s hard to explain. You may feel anxious, stuck, or caught in patterns, especially in relationships, often holding things together for others while struggling yourself. You might find it difficult to express your needs, or feel unheard or misunderstood. I offer a space where you don’t have to do that — where we can explore what’s behind it, helping you make sense of your experiences and create meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I am Shoshana. I am an Art Psychotherapist. Whether you are struggling to cope with current events or longer term unresolved feelings, I can help you explore the meaning of these emotions and how to process through them to become healthier and happier in yourself. By using art in the therapy, we can explore deep rooted causes for why we feel the way we do. Art helps us reach our unconscious voice that wants to be heard. Through developing a relationship in a safe and confidential space, I will help you explore what it is that you need to process.
Hi, I am Shoshana. I am an Art Psychotherapist. Whether you are struggling to cope with current events or longer term unresolved feelings, I can help you explore the meaning of these emotions and how to process through them to become healthier and happier in yourself. By using art in the therapy, we can explore deep rooted causes for why we feel the way we do. Art helps us reach our unconscious voice that wants to be heard. Through developing a relationship in a safe and confidential space, I will help you explore what it is that you need to process.
Taking that first step, seeking help with difficult feelings, thoughts or experiences takes courage and strength. Offering a non judgemental, compassionate and supportive space I commit to ensuring you have control of the pace and subject matter you bring, and to work with you to find new perspectives, build trust in your own judgement and a stronger sense of self. With experience in hospital, private residential units, charitable organisations and private clients, with adolescents, young adults and adults or varying genders, I work with long and short term clients.
Taking that first step, seeking help with difficult feelings, thoughts or experiences takes courage and strength. Offering a non judgemental, compassionate and supportive space I commit to ensuring you have control of the pace and subject matter you bring, and to work with you to find new perspectives, build trust in your own judgement and a stronger sense of self. With experience in hospital, private residential units, charitable organisations and private clients, with adolescents, young adults and adults or varying genders, I work with long and short term clients.
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I am here to help you navigate the complexities of your emotional life. My work is centred on helping you understand how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and relationships shape your current reality. By bringing these influences to light, we can work together to create new, healthier ways of engaging with the world around you. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore your inner world at your own pace. Therapy is an opportunity to gain deeper insight into yourself, and while this can feel challenging, it can also be profoundly rewarding.
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I am here to help you navigate the complexities of your emotional life. My work is centred on helping you understand how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and relationships shape your current reality. By bringing these influences to light, we can work together to create new, healthier ways of engaging with the world around you. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore your inner world at your own pace. Therapy is an opportunity to gain deeper insight into yourself, and while this can feel challenging, it can also be profoundly rewarding.
Dealing with difficult emotions can feel overwhelming and scary. Are you feeling anxious or stressed, or feel like you are trapped in a situation that you see no way out from? Whether it's your relationships, feelings about yourself or the world around you, seeking counselling can be the first steps to empowering yourself to make positive changes in your life. With the world feeling so precarious right now, and our lives being turned upside down, it can feel like the control you once had has now been taken away. Traumatic, upsetting experiences can all lead to adverse mental health.
Dealing with difficult emotions can feel overwhelming and scary. Are you feeling anxious or stressed, or feel like you are trapped in a situation that you see no way out from? Whether it's your relationships, feelings about yourself or the world around you, seeking counselling can be the first steps to empowering yourself to make positive changes in your life. With the world feeling so precarious right now, and our lives being turned upside down, it can feel like the control you once had has now been taken away. Traumatic, upsetting experiences can all lead to adverse mental health.
I love working with individuals who feel anxious, overwhelmed or “not like myself.” You may have tried coping tools or therapy that helped briefly but didn’t last. Work, sleep and relationships can feel harder; your mind won’t switch off; panic or numbness shows up out of the blue. I help by slowing everything down, building safety and making sense of what shaped these patterns. We work at the emotional root - not just symptoms - so your system can settle. Over time, clients notice a calmer baseline, clearer boundaries, and more ease and self‑trust in daily life.
I love working with individuals who feel anxious, overwhelmed or “not like myself.” You may have tried coping tools or therapy that helped briefly but didn’t last. Work, sleep and relationships can feel harder; your mind won’t switch off; panic or numbness shows up out of the blue. I help by slowing everything down, building safety and making sense of what shaped these patterns. We work at the emotional root - not just symptoms - so your system can settle. Over time, clients notice a calmer baseline, clearer boundaries, and more ease and self‑trust in daily life.
I work in what is described as an 'integrative' approach, ultimately this means having a Person-Centred base and then integrating elements from a number of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy in order to meet the needs of each individual. For you, this means that the therapy you are provided with, is completely tailored to your specific needs as they change.
I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change and I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to explore areas of your life that you are struggling with.
I work in what is described as an 'integrative' approach, ultimately this means having a Person-Centred base and then integrating elements from a number of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy in order to meet the needs of each individual. For you, this means that the therapy you are provided with, is completely tailored to your specific needs as they change.
I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change and I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to explore areas of your life that you are struggling with.
With over 15 years of experience as an integrative accredited therapist, I specialise in treating depression, trauma, various negative habits and addictions. My approach combines systemic therapy for a comprehensive view of issues and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical solutions, guiding you to discover new ways to enrich your life. The primary goal of therapy is to help you live with more clarity, ease, and enjoyment. I create a non-judgmental environment that fosters growth and healing.
With over 15 years of experience as an integrative accredited therapist, I specialise in treating depression, trauma, various negative habits and addictions. My approach combines systemic therapy for a comprehensive view of issues and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical solutions, guiding you to discover new ways to enrich your life. The primary goal of therapy is to help you live with more clarity, ease, and enjoyment. I create a non-judgmental environment that fosters growth and healing.
My team and I have the BEST google rated psychology practice in Hertfordshire! We have successfully helped 100’s of clients. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist and Accredited Interpersonal Practitioner. We are friendly & professional practice. We treat Depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Intrusive thoughts, Social anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias, Excessive worry/ overwhelmed with anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Health anxiety, Perfectionism, Body dysmorphic disorders (BDD), Eating disorders, Phobias, Agoraphobia, Low self-confidence, & LTC’s. Call now for a free phone consultation!
My team and I have the BEST google rated psychology practice in Hertfordshire! We have successfully helped 100’s of clients. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist and Accredited Interpersonal Practitioner. We are friendly & professional practice. We treat Depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Intrusive thoughts, Social anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias, Excessive worry/ overwhelmed with anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Health anxiety, Perfectionism, Body dysmorphic disorders (BDD), Eating disorders, Phobias, Agoraphobia, Low self-confidence, & LTC’s. Call now for a free phone consultation!
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My name is Dr Carly Keyes and I am a compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Fully BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Life is a journey full of ups and downs. I am here to understand your current difficulties, to work with you and help you get equipped with strategies to help you cope during the down times in order for you to enjoy the ups. I offer psychological therapy that is personalised to you to help you blossom. I believe the therapeutic relationship is fundamental and for you to build trust in me and feel relaxed in the sessions and to start living a richer and more fulfilling life.
My name is Dr Carly Keyes and I am a compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Fully BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Life is a journey full of ups and downs. I am here to understand your current difficulties, to work with you and help you get equipped with strategies to help you cope during the down times in order for you to enjoy the ups. I offer psychological therapy that is personalised to you to help you blossom. I believe the therapeutic relationship is fundamental and for you to build trust in me and feel relaxed in the sessions and to start living a richer and more fulfilling life.
I am experienced in working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, loneliness, ostracism, divorce, self-harm, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault and bereavement.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you need support? Not sure what you need and don't know how or where to start? I can help you to make sense of how you are feeling. To empower yourself, and start feeling stronger.
I am experienced in working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, loneliness, ostracism, divorce, self-harm, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault and bereavement.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you need support? Not sure what you need and don't know how or where to start? I can help you to make sense of how you are feeling. To empower yourself, and start feeling stronger.
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Alongside private practice I have worked with an agency that specialises in domestic abuse and trauma.
Offering reduced fees. moving my practice online has enbaled me to pass these savings on to my clients.
People generally look for a counsellor because they feel stuck or unable to move forward from unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns. You could struggle to connect with others and maintain healthy relationships. You may also feel like you can’t keep up with the people around you; as though everyone is doing better than you are. Self-acceptance and self-worth may be a problem, especially if you are suffering from anxiety and depression. Do you want to move forward and build yourself a sustainable future?
Alongside private practice I have worked with an agency that specialises in domestic abuse and trauma.
Offering reduced fees. moving my practice online has enbaled me to pass these savings on to my clients.
People generally look for a counsellor because they feel stuck or unable to move forward from unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns. You could struggle to connect with others and maintain healthy relationships. You may also feel like you can’t keep up with the people around you; as though everyone is doing better than you are. Self-acceptance and self-worth may be a problem, especially if you are suffering from anxiety and depression. Do you want to move forward and build yourself a sustainable future?
Issues of infidelity, substance use, illness, loss and all its elements, disconnection, re-connection, domestic violence, trauma, anxieties, depression, PTSD are common.
My skills and experience allow me to open doors at the client's pace. I can help them look at the dynamics of their issues providing a backdrop to additional understanding and growth. My speciality is psychodynamic therapy. Exploring and reviewing the motivations, influences, conscious or not, that may support their life story, knowing change can happen.
Issues of infidelity, substance use, illness, loss and all its elements, disconnection, re-connection, domestic violence, trauma, anxieties, depression, PTSD are common.
My skills and experience allow me to open doors at the client's pace. I can help them look at the dynamics of their issues providing a backdrop to additional understanding and growth. My speciality is psychodynamic therapy. Exploring and reviewing the motivations, influences, conscious or not, that may support their life story, knowing change can happen.
I have worked with young people in care, families and with survivors of trauma and abuse so I am able to be alongside people in the messiness and distress of life and provide caring and skilful insight and support.
My approach is 'integrative' & relational, carefully listening & noticing so you feel heard, seen & understood. I can tailor mindfulness, CBT, creative & nervous system/body-based approaches into our work. Having worked for many years with people who have experienced abuse of various kinds, my work is trauma-informed & clients always in the driving seat.
I have worked with young people in care, families and with survivors of trauma and abuse so I am able to be alongside people in the messiness and distress of life and provide caring and skilful insight and support.
My approach is 'integrative' & relational, carefully listening & noticing so you feel heard, seen & understood. I can tailor mindfulness, CBT, creative & nervous system/body-based approaches into our work. Having worked for many years with people who have experienced abuse of various kinds, my work is trauma-informed & clients always in the driving seat.
Alongside working with a wide range of issues, I have a specialist interest in coercive control, gaslighting, institutional betrayal, legal abuse, and stalking, particularly where power dynamics affect relationships and workplaces.
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I’m Rochelle, an integrative psychotherapist based in London, offering online therapy.
I have broad clinical experience across the NHS, a specialist women’s centre, and low-cost therapy services, working with students, parents, and professionals. I work with a wide range of issues, including workplace stress, discrimination, relationship difficulties, cross-cultural issues, anxiety, self-esteem, and health concerns.
Alongside working with a wide range of issues, I have a specialist interest in coercive control, gaslighting, institutional betrayal, legal abuse, and stalking, particularly where power dynamics affect relationships and workplaces.
Hi, and welcome to my page.
I’m Rochelle, an integrative psychotherapist based in London, offering online therapy.
I have broad clinical experience across the NHS, a specialist women’s centre, and low-cost therapy services, working with students, parents, and professionals. I work with a wide range of issues, including workplace stress, discrimination, relationship difficulties, cross-cultural issues, anxiety, self-esteem, and health concerns.
I am a qualified and BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with over 10 years’ experience working with patterns of abuse, neglect, and relational trauma.
My work is grounded in compassion, psychological safety, and respect for each client’s lived experience. I understand how gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and coercive dynamics can undermine self-trust over time, particularly for empathic or highly sensitive individuals. Therapy focuses on reversing the impact and restoring self trust.
I am a qualified and BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with over 10 years’ experience working with patterns of abuse, neglect, and relational trauma.
My work is grounded in compassion, psychological safety, and respect for each client’s lived experience. I understand how gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and coercive dynamics can undermine self-trust over time, particularly for empathic or highly sensitive individuals. Therapy focuses on reversing the impact and restoring self trust.
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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.