Domestic Abuse Counselling in Felixstowe
Sometimes we lose sight of ourselves and need a little help reconnecting, sometimes we become lost and sometimes we have that familiar experience of ‘why is this happening to me again?’. How we used to relate to ourselves and to others may not be working quite so well now. The defences we have in place to protect us can get in the way and do not work quite like they used to. Being human can be tough and it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. To have someone walk alongside, wherever the path may lead, can be a truly transformative process.
Sometimes we lose sight of ourselves and need a little help reconnecting, sometimes we become lost and sometimes we have that familiar experience of ‘why is this happening to me again?’. How we used to relate to ourselves and to others may not be working quite so well now. The defences we have in place to protect us can get in the way and do not work quite like they used to. Being human can be tough and it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. To have someone walk alongside, wherever the path may lead, can be a truly transformative process.
I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma both in childhood & as adults, including supporting survivors of sexual, physical & emotional abuse.
If you're feeling like you need someone to talk to and someone to really listen to you, feel free to contact me. Relationship sits at the heart of my practice and together we can work to help you find a way through any difficulties you may be facing by giving you the time and space to explore any unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My aim is for you to feel empowered and safe within your own life and to feel seen and heard as you work towards the positive changes you are seeking.
I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma both in childhood & as adults, including supporting survivors of sexual, physical & emotional abuse.
If you're feeling like you need someone to talk to and someone to really listen to you, feel free to contact me. Relationship sits at the heart of my practice and together we can work to help you find a way through any difficulties you may be facing by giving you the time and space to explore any unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My aim is for you to feel empowered and safe within your own life and to feel seen and heard as you work towards the positive changes you are seeking.
I specialize in COUPLES' ISSUES /relational issues, as well as depression, anxiety, divorce separation, addiction, co-dependency, social anxiety, loss, sexual issues, domestic violence, identity issues and addressing trauma histories.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
I specialize in COUPLES' ISSUES /relational issues, as well as depression, anxiety, divorce separation, addiction, co-dependency, social anxiety, loss, sexual issues, domestic violence, identity issues and addressing trauma histories.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
Are you feeling anxious or suffering from a low mood? Perhaps you are experiencing relationship problems or struggling to understand yourself? Having a safe, supportive space where you can explore these issues can be a useful way of developing your self-awareness and becoming a more well-rounded person. I work with individuals who are over 18 and who wish to explore their challenging emotions. For an informal chat about counselling and what it can offer, please give me a call. There is no obligation to continue and I am happy to help.
Are you feeling anxious or suffering from a low mood? Perhaps you are experiencing relationship problems or struggling to understand yourself? Having a safe, supportive space where you can explore these issues can be a useful way of developing your self-awareness and becoming a more well-rounded person. I work with individuals who are over 18 and who wish to explore their challenging emotions. For an informal chat about counselling and what it can offer, please give me a call. There is no obligation to continue and I am happy to help.
Hello, I understand just how difficult the first step to seeking help can feel. I offer an initial free 15 minute chat to help you with the initial process - it can be incredibly daunting! My aim is support you on your journey to find clarity and peace. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you explore your worries, fears and difficulties so that you may feel equipped to face life with renewed energy and self-compassion. In the wise words of Yalom, regardless of style of therapy, "It's the relationship that heals, the relationship that heals..."
Hello, I understand just how difficult the first step to seeking help can feel. I offer an initial free 15 minute chat to help you with the initial process - it can be incredibly daunting! My aim is support you on your journey to find clarity and peace. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you explore your worries, fears and difficulties so that you may feel equipped to face life with renewed energy and self-compassion. In the wise words of Yalom, regardless of style of therapy, "It's the relationship that heals, the relationship that heals..."
I help people find their way to feeling happier, more confident and comfortable in their own skin.
Clients come to me because something isn’t working for them, and they want to change that.
I'm warm and approachable, and can help if you want to feel more connected with yourself, or to improve your relationships - be they romantic, sexual, platonic or familial.
Having a space to explore what’s happening for you and to look at things from new angles can enable you to understand yourself and others better, leading to improved communication and relationships and greater trust in yourself, your judgement and your abilities.
I help people find their way to feeling happier, more confident and comfortable in their own skin.
Clients come to me because something isn’t working for them, and they want to change that.
I'm warm and approachable, and can help if you want to feel more connected with yourself, or to improve your relationships - be they romantic, sexual, platonic or familial.
Having a space to explore what’s happening for you and to look at things from new angles can enable you to understand yourself and others better, leading to improved communication and relationships and greater trust in yourself, your judgement and your abilities.
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-accredited counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-accredited counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
I am a fully qualified Human Givens Therapist. I have over 20 year's experience working in health and social care settings with both individuals and families. My training in Human Givens psychotherapy enables me to help people with a range of conditions. I work to help clients feel better fast and in as few sessions as possible. I am passionate about listening to my clients, understanding the world from their perspective and helping them to build resilience and find solutions to life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the capacity to make changes and reach their full potential whatever their current difficulties.
I am a fully qualified Human Givens Therapist. I have over 20 year's experience working in health and social care settings with both individuals and families. My training in Human Givens psychotherapy enables me to help people with a range of conditions. I work to help clients feel better fast and in as few sessions as possible. I am passionate about listening to my clients, understanding the world from their perspective and helping them to build resilience and find solutions to life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the capacity to make changes and reach their full potential whatever their current difficulties.
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I am trauma trained and specialise in sexual violence.
It’s not always easy to know how you’re feeling or where to start. Sometimes we are aware of things that have affected us. Other times, things can be harder to recognise. The experiences that shape us can be distinct or more subtle, yet all can affect how we feel, our sense of self, the choices we make, and how we relate to others.
I am trauma trained and specialise in sexual violence.
It’s not always easy to know how you’re feeling or where to start. Sometimes we are aware of things that have affected us. Other times, things can be harder to recognise. The experiences that shape us can be distinct or more subtle, yet all can affect how we feel, our sense of self, the choices we make, and how we relate to others.
Including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image, eating disorders, bereavement, gender issues, ADHD, ASD, attachment issues, self harm, neglect, domestic abuse - physical, emotional and sexual.
I have experience with a number of issues. Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Asperger syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, OCD, Phobias, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma
Including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image, eating disorders, bereavement, gender issues, ADHD, ASD, attachment issues, self harm, neglect, domestic abuse - physical, emotional and sexual.
I have experience with a number of issues. Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Asperger syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, OCD, Phobias, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma
I specialise in working with adults and young people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse, domestic violence and bullying.
I am an experienced Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, this means I create an individual, personalised approach that is specific to your needs. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy I am able to work with male or female clients, couples and regularly help young people from the age of 12 and above. I have helped many clients with a diverse range of issues, including; Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Postnatal Depression, Anger management, Eating disorders, Affairs, Addictions etc
I specialise in working with adults and young people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse, domestic violence and bullying.
I am an experienced Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, this means I create an individual, personalised approach that is specific to your needs. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy I am able to work with male or female clients, couples and regularly help young people from the age of 12 and above. I have helped many clients with a diverse range of issues, including; Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Postnatal Depression, Anger management, Eating disorders, Affairs, Addictions etc
My areas of specialist training are in childhood trauma, childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence, eating disorders, personality disorders and abusive relationships.
Hi there, my name is Ellie and I am a Counsellor specializing in trauma and the common coping skills that develop from it's effects. These include the areas of disordered eating, body image issues (including body dysmorphia), addiction (self-medicating to avoid the effects of trauma), being drawn to abusive relationships and patterns of becoming stuck and paralyzed in these damaging dynamics. The heart of my therapeutic work is to help clients discover their authentic self and to gently dis-engage from painful old beliefs they may have internalized from complex and overwhelming environments.
My areas of specialist training are in childhood trauma, childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence, eating disorders, personality disorders and abusive relationships.
Hi there, my name is Ellie and I am a Counsellor specializing in trauma and the common coping skills that develop from it's effects. These include the areas of disordered eating, body image issues (including body dysmorphia), addiction (self-medicating to avoid the effects of trauma), being drawn to abusive relationships and patterns of becoming stuck and paralyzed in these damaging dynamics. The heart of my therapeutic work is to help clients discover their authentic self and to gently dis-engage from painful old beliefs they may have internalized from complex and overwhelming environments.
I try to make therapy as available to as many people as I possible can. The cost of therapy can be quite steep so I keep my prices as low as I can so that more can access it. Therapy is about getting to where you want to be by making your own unique road map, so that you can use it again in the future if need be. I'm an Addiction Psychologist by trade, with 18 years of private practise behind me, but a lot of my work is helping many different age groups with problems such as OCD and PTSD etc. Please feel free to contact me and we can have a chat to see if i can be any help to you.
I try to make therapy as available to as many people as I possible can. The cost of therapy can be quite steep so I keep my prices as low as I can so that more can access it. Therapy is about getting to where you want to be by making your own unique road map, so that you can use it again in the future if need be. I'm an Addiction Psychologist by trade, with 18 years of private practise behind me, but a lot of my work is helping many different age groups with problems such as OCD and PTSD etc. Please feel free to contact me and we can have a chat to see if i can be any help to you.
Most people who find me are not looking for a label. They are looking for someone who can meet what they are actually carrying: a relationship with food or the body that has taken over, a dependence they cannot break alone, the long shadow of trauma, or a low, flat sense that life has lost its meaning. My work begins with what sits underneath the symptom, not only the symptom itself.
Much of my work is confidential addiction treatment for professionals — a discreet alternative to rehab, and aftercare for those leaving one. Trained at Hazelden, PROMIS and Cardinal Clinic, I treat addiction and eating disorders as one problem.
Most people who find me are not looking for a label. They are looking for someone who can meet what they are actually carrying: a relationship with food or the body that has taken over, a dependence they cannot break alone, the long shadow of trauma, or a low, flat sense that life has lost its meaning. My work begins with what sits underneath the symptom, not only the symptom itself.
Much of my work is confidential addiction treatment for professionals — a discreet alternative to rehab, and aftercare for those leaving one. Trained at Hazelden, PROMIS and Cardinal Clinic, I treat addiction and eating disorders as one problem.
When you’ve lived through trauma, abuse, or profound loss, simply surviving each day can feel exhausting.
I help adults navigate trauma, C-PTSD, loss & bereavement, and relationship struggles. With deep compassion and person-centred care, we’ll gently unpick the inner critic, guilt, and anxiety keeping you stuck. I blend evidence-based trauma techniques tailored to your unique needs to help you safely rebuild self-worth and find lasting peace.
When you’ve lived through trauma, abuse, or profound loss, simply surviving each day can feel exhausting.
I help adults navigate trauma, C-PTSD, loss & bereavement, and relationship struggles. With deep compassion and person-centred care, we’ll gently unpick the inner critic, guilt, and anxiety keeping you stuck. I blend evidence-based trauma techniques tailored to your unique needs to help you safely rebuild self-worth and find lasting peace.
I work with a variety of issues including anxiety disorders and trauma especially relating to relationship issues and sexual assault/ abuse, sex problems and sex addiction.
The type of counselling I offer is called Psychodynamic Therapy. This means we focus on the unconscious thought processes which are reflected in your behaviour. I also use creative therapies to help clients who may have difficulty verbalising their past experiences. My approach is caring and professional and counselling is totally confidential.
I work with a variety of issues including anxiety disorders and trauma especially relating to relationship issues and sexual assault/ abuse, sex problems and sex addiction.
The type of counselling I offer is called Psychodynamic Therapy. This means we focus on the unconscious thought processes which are reflected in your behaviour. I also use creative therapies to help clients who may have difficulty verbalising their past experiences. My approach is caring and professional and counselling is totally confidential.
Living overseas can be exciting—but also disorienting. I specialize in supporting expats navigating cultural transitions, identity shifts, and the emotional challenges of life far from home. With a warm, culturally sensitive, and integrative approach, I help clients manage anxieties, loneliness, relationship changes, and cross-cultural communication. Having lived in multiple countries myself, I understand the complexity of belonging and adaptation. Together, we’ll create a space to reconnect with your values, build resilience, and find meaning wherever you are. My goal is to help you feel grounded, confident, and at home.
Living overseas can be exciting—but also disorienting. I specialize in supporting expats navigating cultural transitions, identity shifts, and the emotional challenges of life far from home. With a warm, culturally sensitive, and integrative approach, I help clients manage anxieties, loneliness, relationship changes, and cross-cultural communication. Having lived in multiple countries myself, I understand the complexity of belonging and adaptation. Together, we’ll create a space to reconnect with your values, build resilience, and find meaning wherever you are. My goal is to help you feel grounded, confident, and at home.
I’m Sara, a BACP-registered integrative counsellor and systemic practitioner offering 1:1 therapy, couples and family sessions, and life consultancy. I offer a calm, reflective space to pause, breathe, and make sense of what feels heavy, tangled, or hard to hold alone. My approach is warm, relational, and creative, helping you notice patterns shaping your relationships, choices, and sense of self. I work at your pace, online or in person, supporting clarity, connection, and meaningful next steps. If you’re feeling unsure, stuck, or at a point of change, you’re invited to get in touch to explore whether working together feels right.
I’m Sara, a BACP-registered integrative counsellor and systemic practitioner offering 1:1 therapy, couples and family sessions, and life consultancy. I offer a calm, reflective space to pause, breathe, and make sense of what feels heavy, tangled, or hard to hold alone. My approach is warm, relational, and creative, helping you notice patterns shaping your relationships, choices, and sense of self. I work at your pace, online or in person, supporting clarity, connection, and meaningful next steps. If you’re feeling unsure, stuck, or at a point of change, you’re invited to get in touch to explore whether working together feels right.
I have specialised in working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and have worked in residential rehabilitation for addictions.
I work with people that have experienced trauma so that they can feel safe in the present and look to the future with openness. My core training is integrative, which means that I draw from multiple theories and frameworks to offer a broad spectrum of support to the people I work with. My most recent training is psychoanalytic, which enables me to work over longer periods of time, for those that want to explore a more in-depth approach to the psyche.
I have specialised in working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and have worked in residential rehabilitation for addictions.
I work with people that have experienced trauma so that they can feel safe in the present and look to the future with openness. My core training is integrative, which means that I draw from multiple theories and frameworks to offer a broad spectrum of support to the people I work with. My most recent training is psychoanalytic, which enables me to work over longer periods of time, for those that want to explore a more in-depth approach to the psyche.
Hi, I'm Carolyn. I'm guessing you've already scrolled through a load of profiles wondering how on earth you chose the right counsellor for you. Overwhelming isn’t it? You already know what's troubling you and what brings you here, be that anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feelings of aloneness, grief and loss, past or present trauma or simply the feeling that something is "off" and you're not as happy as you could or should be. You've already done the hardest part - recognising you need somebody to talk to, now you just have to find the right somebody for you.
Hi, I'm Carolyn. I'm guessing you've already scrolled through a load of profiles wondering how on earth you chose the right counsellor for you. Overwhelming isn’t it? You already know what's troubling you and what brings you here, be that anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feelings of aloneness, grief and loss, past or present trauma or simply the feeling that something is "off" and you're not as happy as you could or should be. You've already done the hardest part - recognising you need somebody to talk to, now you just have to find the right somebody for 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.