Domestic Abuse Counselling in Bushey
When life feels harder than it looks
Putting on a front just to keep going can be deeply exhausting. Life can take its toll, and the effort of managing strong emotions while navigating day-to-day life can leave you feeling lost, emotionally drained, or disconnected from others - and even from yourself.
Anxiety, intense emotions, or ongoing stress can make it harder to feel close in relationships, affecting your confidence and sometimes leaving you feeling misunderstood. You may also notice that things which once brought you joy no longer feel the same, and everyday life can begin to feel more difficult to manage. It’s not easy.
When life feels harder than it looks
Putting on a front just to keep going can be deeply exhausting. Life can take its toll, and the effort of managing strong emotions while navigating day-to-day life can leave you feeling lost, emotionally drained, or disconnected from others - and even from yourself.
Anxiety, intense emotions, or ongoing stress can make it harder to feel close in relationships, affecting your confidence and sometimes leaving you feeling misunderstood. You may also notice that things which once brought you joy no longer feel the same, and everyday life can begin to feel more difficult to manage. It’s not easy.
I offer support around emotional or relationship difficulties as well as with personal development. I am particularly interested in working with symptoms of trauma. I offer an individually tailored approach utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). My aim is to empower and motivate clients and enable them to “become their own therapists”. I abide by the professional ethical standards laid down by the BABCP and I have full professional indemnity and current DBS clearance.
I offer support around emotional or relationship difficulties as well as with personal development. I am particularly interested in working with symptoms of trauma. I offer an individually tailored approach utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). My aim is to empower and motivate clients and enable them to “become their own therapists”. I abide by the professional ethical standards laid down by the BABCP and I have full professional indemnity and current DBS clearance.
Psychotherapy can be helpful when difficult, painful or traumatic experiences arise and where your own efforts to resolve them just don't seem to work. Changing how we are can feel difficult, however seeing a qualified therapist can support this process as it provides the time and space needed to explore any difficulties.
We cannot change our past; what has happened has happened but what we can do is change our relationship to what has happened so that our past no longer has power in the present. Please see my website for further information.
Psychotherapy can be helpful when difficult, painful or traumatic experiences arise and where your own efforts to resolve them just don't seem to work. Changing how we are can feel difficult, however seeing a qualified therapist can support this process as it provides the time and space needed to explore any difficulties.
We cannot change our past; what has happened has happened but what we can do is change our relationship to what has happened so that our past no longer has power in the present. Please see my website for further information.
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Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Bushey WD23
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 BACP registered Integrative Therapist meaning I draw on different approaches such as psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural therapy to suit different client needs. Alongside this, I am passionate about meditation and mindfulness as complementary practices that can enhance self-awareness and support the therapeutic process.
I am BACP registered Integrative Therapist meaning I draw on different approaches such as psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural therapy to suit different client needs. Alongside this, I am passionate about meditation and mindfulness as complementary practices that can enhance self-awareness and support the therapeutic process.
Do you feel stuck in the grip of past trauma or overwhelmed by anxiety? Life’s challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to heal, process difficult experiences, and reclaim a sense of peace and control in your life. I specialise in helping individuals navigate: Trauma: Gently working through the emotional impact of past experiences Anxiety: Building tools to manage fear, worry, and overwhelm Emotional Healing: Reconnecting with yourself and fostering resilience.
Do you feel stuck in the grip of past trauma or overwhelmed by anxiety? Life’s challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to heal, process difficult experiences, and reclaim a sense of peace and control in your life. I specialise in helping individuals navigate: Trauma: Gently working through the emotional impact of past experiences Anxiety: Building tools to manage fear, worry, and overwhelm Emotional Healing: Reconnecting with yourself and fostering resilience.
Thank you for visiting my page and taking the step to access support. Having worked with a wide range of clients experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing, I have developed skills in recognising the sources of problems and how to work on solving them. We would work together in reaching your goals and I encourage a holistic and non-judgemental space that takes into account your individual needs and wants.
Thank you for visiting my page and taking the step to access support. Having worked with a wide range of clients experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing, I have developed skills in recognising the sources of problems and how to work on solving them. We would work together in reaching your goals and I encourage a holistic and non-judgemental space that takes into account your individual needs and wants.
I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist based on the High Street in Watford Town Centre. I work with individuals experiencing many different challenges. These might include depression, anxiety, issues around relationships and sex, questions around identity, issues with confidence and self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness or struggles finding meaning, and everything in-between. As an integrative therapist, my therapeutic practice and thinking are informed by a number of widely recognised approaches. Above all, I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is what makes it such an effective catalyst for change.
I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist based on the High Street in Watford Town Centre. I work with individuals experiencing many different challenges. These might include depression, anxiety, issues around relationships and sex, questions around identity, issues with confidence and self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness or struggles finding meaning, and everything in-between. As an integrative therapist, my therapeutic practice and thinking are informed by a number of widely recognised approaches. Above all, I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is what makes it such an effective catalyst for change.
Life is complicated, sometimes full of challenges which can become easier to cope with when someone non-judgemental really listens to you, enabling you to navigate a way forward. I am able to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore whatever difficulties you may be facing. I offer both short term therapy and longer open-ended work, the choice is yours. Each client is unique and I work according to your needs. I specialise in couples, adults and young people coping with the complexities life can throw, often causing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Life is complicated, sometimes full of challenges which can become easier to cope with when someone non-judgemental really listens to you, enabling you to navigate a way forward. I am able to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore whatever difficulties you may be facing. I offer both short term therapy and longer open-ended work, the choice is yours. Each client is unique and I work according to your needs. I specialise in couples, adults and young people coping with the complexities life can throw, often causing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
I have worked as a Counsellor for over 35 years and can help you if you are struggling with Relationship issues, Bereavement, Anxiety and Depression. I treat both adults and adolescents and am also interested in helping people who are generally struggling with their identity and finding meaning in life. I am a warm and approachable person and am happy to offer therapy via FaceTime, What’s App or Skype
I have worked as a Counsellor for over 35 years and can help you if you are struggling with Relationship issues, Bereavement, Anxiety and Depression. I treat both adults and adolescents and am also interested in helping people who are generally struggling with their identity and finding meaning in life. I am a warm and approachable person and am happy to offer therapy via FaceTime, What’s App or Skype
We will work together to make sense of your emotional distress, which may be fuelled by bereavement, trauma, abuse, infertility or life stage.
My psychotherapeutic practice is guided by my trainings in person centred emotional focused theories and psychodynamic theories.
We will work together to make sense of your emotional distress, which may be fuelled by bereavement, trauma, abuse, infertility or life stage.
My psychotherapeutic practice is guided by my trainings in person centred emotional focused theories and psychodynamic theories.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us carrying more than we can manage alone. You may be coping with loss, navigating difficult decisions, facing unexpected change, or balancing the demands of work, study, parenting, family, or relationships. Over time, these pressures can impact your emotional wellbeing & sense of self. Alongside my counselling work, I bring extensive experience from a corporate environment where I understand the unique challenges professionals face. I recognise the pressures of demanding workloads, organisational change, leadership responsibilities, performance expectations and its impact on wellbeing.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us carrying more than we can manage alone. You may be coping with loss, navigating difficult decisions, facing unexpected change, or balancing the demands of work, study, parenting, family, or relationships. Over time, these pressures can impact your emotional wellbeing & sense of self. Alongside my counselling work, I bring extensive experience from a corporate environment where I understand the unique challenges professionals face. I recognise the pressures of demanding workloads, organisational change, leadership responsibilities, performance expectations and its impact on wellbeing.
I'm a complex trauma and PTSD specialist. Trauma impacts us physically, mentally, energetically and emotionally. Depression and anxiety; anger; intrusive memories, flashbacks or nightmares; addictive or avoidant behaviours, stubborn negative beliefs and relationship difficulties. You might experience physical aches, pains for which the doctors can't find any cause or have had talking therapies previously that have left you feeling no better. Your symptoms may leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed and feeling a million miles away from the person that you want to be.
I'm a complex trauma and PTSD specialist. Trauma impacts us physically, mentally, energetically and emotionally. Depression and anxiety; anger; intrusive memories, flashbacks or nightmares; addictive or avoidant behaviours, stubborn negative beliefs and relationship difficulties. You might experience physical aches, pains for which the doctors can't find any cause or have had talking therapies previously that have left you feeling no better. Your symptoms may leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed and feeling a million miles away from the person that you want to be.
I am a qualified counsellor working with adults and couples based in St Albans, Herts. I offer sessions online and in person and have experience helping with anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, anger, post-natal depression, addiction, trauma, and bereavement amongst others. For couples in crisis I can help you understand the subconscious roots of your relationship difficulties, looking at what first drew you together, where you got stuck and how to move forward.
I am a qualified counsellor working with adults and couples based in St Albans, Herts. I offer sessions online and in person and have experience helping with anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, anger, post-natal depression, addiction, trauma, and bereavement amongst others. For couples in crisis I can help you understand the subconscious roots of your relationship difficulties, looking at what first drew you together, where you got stuck and how to move forward.
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
I offer secular and Islamic counselling to females, aiming to help you find your inner strength and to gain assurance, awareness and contentment, providing you with peace of mind and heart. Counselling allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a process you seek when you want to change something in your life or when you simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth.
I offer secular and Islamic counselling to females, aiming to help you find your inner strength and to gain assurance, awareness and contentment, providing you with peace of mind and heart. Counselling allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a process you seek when you want to change something in your life or when you simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth.
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.
In this uncertain world of Covid-19, so many issues may be coming up for you. You may sadly bereaved or you or a family member may be ill, you may be a carer or other key worker risking your own life in the service of others; you may feel depressed, anxious, stressed or isolated. You may have financial worries and have concerns about future employment; or you may be coping with family / relationship issues. You be a young person anxious about school and your future. Whatever age you are and whatever you are feeling, it is important to talk. I have helped hundreds of people transform their lives through therapy so do get in touch.
In this uncertain world of Covid-19, so many issues may be coming up for you. You may sadly bereaved or you or a family member may be ill, you may be a carer or other key worker risking your own life in the service of others; you may feel depressed, anxious, stressed or isolated. You may have financial worries and have concerns about future employment; or you may be coping with family / relationship issues. You be a young person anxious about school and your future. Whatever age you are and whatever you are feeling, it is important to talk. I have helped hundreds of people transform their lives through therapy so do get in touch.
More Therapists Nearby
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.
My experience includes working with anxiety, loss, shame, domestic abuse, and identity.
I am an integrative counsellor based in Pinner and Ruislip working with anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, and the impact of past or abusive relationships. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unseen, carrying things they’ve held inside for a long time. You may be struggling with difficult relationships, motherhood, identity, or life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel heard, and reflect at your own pace. You’re very welcome to get in touch to see whether working together feels like the right fit.
My experience includes working with anxiety, loss, shame, domestic abuse, and identity.
I am an integrative counsellor based in Pinner and Ruislip working with anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, and the impact of past or abusive relationships. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unseen, carrying things they’ve held inside for a long time. You may be struggling with difficult relationships, motherhood, identity, or life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel heard, and reflect at your own pace. You’re very welcome to get in touch to see whether working together feels like the right fit.
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- Pinner
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- Ruislip
- Stanmore
- Watford
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.