Domestic Abuse Counselling in Gravesend

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Rachael Sullivan
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
For the people that are emotionally exhausted from always having to hold it all together. Perhaps you struggle with overthinking, people pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself and your needs underneath it all. Experiences such as trauma, difficult relationships, and neglecting your own needs and desires may have left you stuck in survival mode, constantly carrying, coping, and trying to get through.
For the people that are emotionally exhausted from always having to hold it all together. Perhaps you struggle with overthinking, people pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself and your needs underneath it all. Experiences such as trauma, difficult relationships, and neglecting your own needs and desires may have left you stuck in survival mode, constantly carrying, coping, and trying to get through.
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Janie Elizabeth Bannan
Counsellor, FNCPS
Gravesend DA12
I have great belief in counselling.I am a trained and qualified counsellor.Building with you a theraputic alliance (understanding, empathy plus honesty) to support you through your counselling journey. I bring both academic knowledge and life experience. I am a widow who raised two children as a single parent and has survived breast cancer. I grasp the depth of pain and trauma, life can throw at us. I have worked extensively in schools with teens and young adolescents, young business and sports professionals to support them reach their potential. I have been qualified for 15 years. Let us focus on what you want to facilitate change.
I have great belief in counselling.I am a trained and qualified counsellor.Building with you a theraputic alliance (understanding, empathy plus honesty) to support you through your counselling journey. I bring both academic knowledge and life experience. I am a widow who raised two children as a single parent and has survived breast cancer. I grasp the depth of pain and trauma, life can throw at us. I have worked extensively in schools with teens and young adolescents, young business and sports professionals to support them reach their potential. I have been qualified for 15 years. Let us focus on what you want to facilitate change.
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Fiona Phillips
Counsellor, BACP
Gravesend DA11
Hi, I'm Fiona. Welcome to my profile. I am an experienced, and qualified counsellor who loves her job. I understand how difficult it is to approach counselling, and know how daunting, scary and anxiety provoking it can be to choose the "right counsellor for you". Perhaps your daily life leaves you confused enough, without having to make yet another decision. Perhaps your goal is to understand yourself more fully, or learn ways of accepting past experiences, and finding a more relaxed, and happier way to move forward. If you are looking for someone patient, warm and non judgemental, I'd really like to be that person to help you.
Hi, I'm Fiona. Welcome to my profile. I am an experienced, and qualified counsellor who loves her job. I understand how difficult it is to approach counselling, and know how daunting, scary and anxiety provoking it can be to choose the "right counsellor for you". Perhaps your daily life leaves you confused enough, without having to make yet another decision. Perhaps your goal is to understand yourself more fully, or learn ways of accepting past experiences, and finding a more relaxed, and happier way to move forward. If you are looking for someone patient, warm and non judgemental, I'd really like to be that person to help you.
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Emma Farrell
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Gravesend DA12
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
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Gemma Harris
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Gravesend DA12
Deciding to attend therapy is a difficult decision. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you can feel comfortable, I aim to provide you with that experience. I believe there is no position or age from which positive change cannot be made and will support you in the process. Alternatively, if you have a goal that you wish to achieve, either personally or professionally, it is vital you find someone who can bring energy, enthusiasm and pragmatism to your sessions. I also have experience in the corporate space and provide seminars on a number of issues and coaching for groups.
Deciding to attend therapy is a difficult decision. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you can feel comfortable, I aim to provide you with that experience. I believe there is no position or age from which positive change cannot be made and will support you in the process. Alternatively, if you have a goal that you wish to achieve, either personally or professionally, it is vital you find someone who can bring energy, enthusiasm and pragmatism to your sessions. I also have experience in the corporate space and provide seminars on a number of issues and coaching for groups.
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Tara Milne
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Gravesend DA13
I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to “perform” or be the strong one. Together, we’ll slow things down, understand what’s happening for you, and find practical ways to cope that actually fit your life. You don’t have to have the perfect words or a clear goal to start therapy. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth — no jargon, just real conversations at your pace. I care passionately about my clients and our work together. As a qualified, integrative counsellor I am able to draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor the session to your individual needs.
I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to “perform” or be the strong one. Together, we’ll slow things down, understand what’s happening for you, and find practical ways to cope that actually fit your life. You don’t have to have the perfect words or a clear goal to start therapy. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth — no jargon, just real conversations at your pace. I care passionately about my clients and our work together. As a qualified, integrative counsellor I am able to draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor the session to your individual needs.
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Solve and Evolve Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Gravesend DA12
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor & EMDR Practitioner with over 20yrs experience in mental health. I support Adults and Adolescents (12-17yrs). I have additional training in Supervision & nearly 15 years experience Supervising within the NHS and private practice. I have a special interest in PTSD and trauma. I also specialise in anxiety disorders (ie. PTSD, Panic, Health, GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety and Phobias) depression, stress and low self-esteem. I Supervise Trainees on the level 7 Masters in CBT, as well as other qualified clinicians. F2F & Remote therapy.
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor & EMDR Practitioner with over 20yrs experience in mental health. I support Adults and Adolescents (12-17yrs). I have additional training in Supervision & nearly 15 years experience Supervising within the NHS and private practice. I have a special interest in PTSD and trauma. I also specialise in anxiety disorders (ie. PTSD, Panic, Health, GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety and Phobias) depression, stress and low self-esteem. I Supervise Trainees on the level 7 Masters in CBT, as well as other qualified clinicians. F2F & Remote therapy.
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Trish Flood
Counsellor, MBACP
Gravesend DA12
With over 10 years experience working in the Probation Service I have met people from all walks of life, with many different concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, sexual and physical abuse and addictions.
I am a qualified counsellor. I am a coach offering bespoke packages based on your goals. I am a qualified Mindfulness/meditation teacher and EFT practitioner, and I have training in working with trauma, addictions and mental health issues. I also specialise in offering counselling and reiki to people with chronic or life limiting illness.
With over 10 years experience working in the Probation Service I have met people from all walks of life, with many different concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, sexual and physical abuse and addictions.
I am a qualified counsellor. I am a coach offering bespoke packages based on your goals. I am a qualified Mindfulness/meditation teacher and EFT practitioner, and I have training in working with trauma, addictions and mental health issues. I also specialise in offering counselling and reiki to people with chronic or life limiting illness.
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Dr Esther M Olawande
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Serves Area
Many of the people I work with appear to be coping well on the outside—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. I specialise in supporting high-achieving professionals who are used to performing at a high level, yet find themselves struggling with stress, burnout, or difficulties in their relationships. You may be feeling constantly under pressure, overthinking everything, or noticing that your work is starting to impact your personal life. In relationships, this can show up as repeated arguments, emotional distance, or a sense that you and your partner are no longer on the same page.
Many of the people I work with appear to be coping well on the outside—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. I specialise in supporting high-achieving professionals who are used to performing at a high level, yet find themselves struggling with stress, burnout, or difficulties in their relationships. You may be feeling constantly under pressure, overthinking everything, or noticing that your work is starting to impact your personal life. In relationships, this can show up as repeated arguments, emotional distance, or a sense that you and your partner are no longer on the same page.
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Louise Garner
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Louise, Integrative Therapist MBACP (level 6 - NHS accredited course) based in Dartford. Do you find yourself lying in bed awake at night worrying, re-running conversations you've had that day? Have you found yourself cancelling or turning down plans with friends as you'd rather be at home, but find that doesn't ease your anxiety or mood? Sometimes in life we all may find ourselves needing help or someone to talk to. Struggling with relationships, the past, the future? I aim to reply to all enquiries within 72 hours. I believe everyone deserves an hour a week to focus on themselves.
Hi, I'm Louise, Integrative Therapist MBACP (level 6 - NHS accredited course) based in Dartford. Do you find yourself lying in bed awake at night worrying, re-running conversations you've had that day? Have you found yourself cancelling or turning down plans with friends as you'd rather be at home, but find that doesn't ease your anxiety or mood? Sometimes in life we all may find ourselves needing help or someone to talk to. Struggling with relationships, the past, the future? I aim to reply to all enquiries within 72 hours. I believe everyone deserves an hour a week to focus on themselves.
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Lou May
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety or hormonal changes leave you running on empty. You may be juggling work, family and relationships while quietly losing your energy, sleep and confidence. You long to feel calmer, clearer and more balanced. That’s where I come in. I’m an NHS-trained, BACP-registered counsellor and coach. My approach combines counselling with coaching and holistic tools so we can work on both mind and body. Together we’ll explore the root causes, support your nervous system and help you build the confidence, boundaries and wellbeing you deserve.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety or hormonal changes leave you running on empty. You may be juggling work, family and relationships while quietly losing your energy, sleep and confidence. You long to feel calmer, clearer and more balanced. That’s where I come in. I’m an NHS-trained, BACP-registered counsellor and coach. My approach combines counselling with coaching and holistic tools so we can work on both mind and body. Together we’ll explore the root causes, support your nervous system and help you build the confidence, boundaries and wellbeing you deserve.
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Joanna Taylor
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
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Farzana Ahmed
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I offer a Counselling service to individuals, young people and families who may be facing personal difficulties and challenges. We all experience painful events and losses at various times in our lives and Counselling creates a safe containing space for clients to explore and process their emotions on a range if issues that may be impacting on them negatively. This can help clients to identify their triggers which may be responsible for creating the emotional and or physical distress. It also helps develop some strategies for clients to have at their disposal to manage better the impacts of the distress being experienced.
I offer a Counselling service to individuals, young people and families who may be facing personal difficulties and challenges. We all experience painful events and losses at various times in our lives and Counselling creates a safe containing space for clients to explore and process their emotions on a range if issues that may be impacting on them negatively. This can help clients to identify their triggers which may be responsible for creating the emotional and or physical distress. It also helps develop some strategies for clients to have at their disposal to manage better the impacts of the distress being experienced.
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M Ozlem Kaldi
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am here to support clients who are experiencing challenging emotions and situations, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bereavement, or feeling trapped in repetitive relationship patterns. Our attachment styles are formed from a young age, and as we grow older, we may find ourselves stuck in these same patterns. I have helped clients confront their attachment fears that affect their personal relationships. Additionally, I have worked with individuals who struggle with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, supporting them as they navigate their feelings of emptiness.
I am here to support clients who are experiencing challenging emotions and situations, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bereavement, or feeling trapped in repetitive relationship patterns. Our attachment styles are formed from a young age, and as we grow older, we may find ourselves stuck in these same patterns. I have helped clients confront their attachment fears that affect their personal relationships. Additionally, I have worked with individuals who struggle with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, supporting them as they navigate their feelings of emptiness.
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Zehra Agius
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
of issues including (but not solely): Bereavement, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem/ Confidence, Relationship & Family issues, Trauma, Abuse, problems at work etc.
We ALL have difficulties of one kind or another throughout our lives… some things are easier to deal with than others and many of us could do with a trusting, non-judgemental relationship with a caring professional who can enable, guide, and support you through such difficult times. Therapy will give you the opportunity to be heard, to reflect, question, process, analyse, and heal, allowing for change(s) in your inner and outer world. I am a compassionate and empathic Counsellor with a down to earth approach and here to assist you on the journey- whether short or long-term. I embrace the ‘Integrative approach’ to therapy, meaning
of issues including (but not solely): Bereavement, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem/ Confidence, Relationship & Family issues, Trauma, Abuse, problems at work etc.
We ALL have difficulties of one kind or another throughout our lives… some things are easier to deal with than others and many of us could do with a trusting, non-judgemental relationship with a caring professional who can enable, guide, and support you through such difficult times. Therapy will give you the opportunity to be heard, to reflect, question, process, analyse, and heal, allowing for change(s) in your inner and outer world. I am a compassionate and empathic Counsellor with a down to earth approach and here to assist you on the journey- whether short or long-term. I embrace the ‘Integrative approach’ to therapy, meaning
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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.