Domestic Abuse Counselling in Carlisle
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Malcolm Jones
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Mal Jones. I am a qualified Person-Centred and Internal Family Systems Level 1 Therapist with 8 years experience of working with people aged 16-70 who have experienced trauma and who present with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, sexual and
domestic
abuse
, depression, self harm and suicidal thoughts, addiction and bereavement. In particular, i have experience working with male survivors of sexual
violence
and
domestic
abuse
. I really enjoy working creatively using art, sand tray and imagery to help clients understand and appreciate every part of themselves.

Alison Goldie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with a range of presenting issues from general anxiety, to more complex trauma and
abuse
.
I studied at Northern Guild and trained in Transactional Analysis. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work both long and short term to help you reach your personal goals. I also studied to work with couple's with a range of difficulties and presenting issues at The Counselling Academy. I work with adults aged 18 and over, offering both short and long term work to achieve your therapeutic goals, from my home in the Eden Valley.

Deborah Pennington
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I’m an experienced and qualified Person-Centred Counsellor / Psychotherapist. As your counsellor I offer a safe, respectful space for you, where you can explore personal issues and emotions, within a gentle and warm approach. It may be that you are feeling anxious or stressed and would like to explore these in order to move towards a feeling of emotional well being. Perhaps you might want to talk about difficulties at work, with family, personal relationships or sexual difficulties. Counselling can support you to find the resilience to work through these with courage and to find coping methods.

Johanna Lakin
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified Person-Centred psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. I will provide you a non judgemental, accepting and empathic environment, where we can look more closely at the distress you are feeling and how it is impacting your life. We will explore what your needs are and with that your decisions and potential for growth can become clearer and more fully formed. By creating a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can navigate your thoughts, feelings and experiences (past and present) to better understand how they have worked together to form your understanding of who you are and how you perceive yourself in the world.

Minds And Bodies
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi. I’m Angela (She/her) and I’m an integrative, trauma informed therapist. You might be here because you’re feeling lost, lonely, sad or ashamed. You might want to make sense of what you’re experiencing or feeling or you might be in search of a compassionate witness to your story. Whether it’s support in healing from past trauma or dealing with what’s going on in your life right now I can provide a space for you to explore and respectfully accompany you on your unique journey. If required I can equip you with tools, techniques and coping strategies to use outside of the session when things are difficult.
Waitlist for new clients

Jayne Forster
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you ready to heal your past and create a new future? Do you want to make changes in your life, emotions, or health? I can help you unlock your inner potential, release the blocks that are holding you back and break free from the patterns that keep you stuck. You will discover how to re-connect to your inner guidance and personal power, to create a soul filled life and embrace who you truly are.

Laura Reside-Robb
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, and thanks for visiting. I'm Laura and I'm trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist. I'm a firm believer that each person is uniquely individual, and any therapeutic help they receive should be tailored to them, and their needs. Being Integrative means I'm not set on one school of thought, and work with you to find what approach fits best for you. You're in control of the sessions, you can bring whatever issues you'd like to discuss, , we go at a pace you're comfortable with. We'll look at working together to set realistic goals, based on what you'd like to achieve.
Carlisle CA1
& Online

Deborah Louise Brown
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I work as an integrative counsellor and provide a safe and confidential space for you to talk about any anxieties, concerns or difficulties. Individual therapy can assist with a wide range of difficulties, providing a sense of relief and a renewed sense of hope and possibility for life. I can help with a particular problem or symptom, or help to explore your life more fully in the hope of achieving greater peace of mind.

Tanya Weston: Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
You have landed on this page and already taken the first step to improving your mental wellbeing.Are you exhausted battling with symptoms of poor mental health, whilst trying to function in business, relationships and life. I will give you a clear line of sight to enable you to actively engage in values that are important to you. Reflecting on life events of the past, the impact on the present and helping you shape the future. Change is possible, you just need to feel ready, show up and be willing to face those difficult thoughts and feelings.

Gavin John Greig
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Gavin Greig Dip.Couns MBACP Registered Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Supervisor. I am very aware that considering starting with a Counsellor is a daunting prospect. Please do not worry, I will be there to listen and support you through whatever it is you are going through. I will provide a safe confidential, non-judgemental space where you can talk through the issues which are causing you trouble. I would like you to be as comfortable as possible. I am offering face to face at my Silloth address. Along on line hours via zoom, and of course standard telephone counselling if preferred.

Lakes Trauma Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
Maureen Seddon is an accredited and experienced EMDR Therapist with over 40 years of experience working with people in both the NHS and the private sector. Maureen originally qualified as a general nurse in Liverpool in 1982, training in mental health in 1984. Maureen trained in EMDR as she felt other therapies did not address the original causation of symptoms/triggers without causing further distress. Maureen targets the origin of the trauma in a holistic way.

Caterina Fadda
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Caterina Fadda, I am a Psychotherapist specialised in working with the 0 to 25 age group as well as their parents/carers and families. I’d like to encourage you to get in touch if you have been experiencing difficulties with your mental health and/or emotional well-being. Past distressing/traumatic experiences may have affected your development, behaviour, functioning and/or the ability to engage with and appreciate relationships and life in general.
Online Therapists

Julia Zebelys
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You deserve not only to heal from the challenges your life has brought you but to truly thrive and live up to your fullest potential. Therapy can help you to do both. I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a person-centred foundation, using techniques and tools from all the therapeutic approaches I’m trained in as needed to suit your individual situation. I can support you with any difficulties you are facing and I have particular expertise in working with people struggling with the impact of trauma,
abuse
and/or addiction. I work face to face in Heaton Moor, Stockport and online.
Stockport SK4
& Online

Russell Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I know that the decision to seek therapy and to find a suitable therapist can be daunting, so my approach is to never forget what it is like to sit in the client’s chair. Whether you're going through separation and divorce, experiencing
abuse
, depression, trauma, generally feeling sad or struggling with other emotional issues, I can help. I am here for You.

The Growth Room
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Abuse
, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related.
I have 25 years experience of working with various groups of people of all ages within various settings such as schools, colleges, hospitals and Women's refuges. I work with in an Integrative Model which means I can tailor your therapy to suit your needs. I am able to move at a pace with which you feel comfortable allowing you the time and space you may need to give you a better understanding of what is happening for you.

Zoe Purse Mbacp Pgdip
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have helped people cope with life limiting illness and issues such as emotional trauma caused by
abuse
.
Welcome. I'm Zoe Purse. I provide counselling to individuals and young people in the lovely Rossendale Valley, Lancashire. I work from home in a purpose built log cabin in rural surroundings yet right in the heart of town. There is easy access to local transport and motorway links. I have also supported people with life limiting illness or with bereavement and loss counselling at a hospice in Manchester. I am passionate about helping people who are going through difficult, emotional turmoil and understand that everyone is unique. I offer support with understanding and empathy along side being non-judgmental, caring and genuine.

Dr Soha Daru
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years’ work experience as a therapist. I'm currently a lecturer at the University of Leeds, training MA Counselling & Psychotherapy students. My specialisation includes counselling for low mood/depression, anxiety, trauma,
abuse
, PTSD, self-esteem, personal growth and development. I also practice as a Psychologist in the NHS, working with survivors of trauma. In my practice, I use a range of approaches such as Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) & Psychodynamic therapy depending on your goals and preferences.

Andrea Connell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I've worked with a diverse range of clients for issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, sexual
abuse
,
domestic
abuse
, addiction, panic attacks, stress, bereavement and relationship problems.
We all have times when we feel lost, alone or misunderstood. We want things to change but we don’t know how. Unsure of what we want we may talk to family or friends, but all they do is offer opinions. Sometimes we have no one to talk to and remain trapped in isolation unsure of own truth. This is where counselling can help.

Nurjis Ahmed
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance
abuse
, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.

Sammi Ryan
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for Survivors of Childhood Sexual
abuse
and Survivors of
Domestic
Abuse
. I am passionate about empowering you to heal from traumatic experiences and grow in any way that works for you and your life. Experienced in working with Survivors of Sexual
Abuse
and
Domestic
abuse
, I know I can be with you every step of the way, being with you during the darker times to help you process your thoughts and feelings, and being with you to celebrate your breakthroughs and growth and healing!
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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.