Domestic Abuse Counselling in Heslington
I’m a humanistic, integrative counsellor, and I work with individuals and couples, face to face or online.
My top priority is for you to better understand your thoughts and feelings and live a happier, more fulfilling life. I will ensure we work with the best tools available so you get the most out of your therapy journey.
As a couple, you can enter a neutral space to tackle relationship challenges and build a stronger connection. When communication gets tough or you feel stuck in old patterns, we create a space where you both have time to feel heard and understood and create change for the better.
I’m a humanistic, integrative counsellor, and I work with individuals and couples, face to face or online.
My top priority is for you to better understand your thoughts and feelings and live a happier, more fulfilling life. I will ensure we work with the best tools available so you get the most out of your therapy journey.
As a couple, you can enter a neutral space to tackle relationship challenges and build a stronger connection. When communication gets tough or you feel stuck in old patterns, we create a space where you both have time to feel heard and understood and create change for the better.
I am a fully qualified and registered counsellor, with a Psychology degree. I work in both Pocklington and York, helping clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and bereavement. I am a Trauma Informed Practitioner and will work with you at your pace, on the areas that area important to you.
I am a fully qualified and registered counsellor, with a Psychology degree. I work in both Pocklington and York, helping clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and bereavement. I am a Trauma Informed Practitioner and will work with you at your pace, on the areas that area important to you.
This is important if you have experienced anxiety, stress, depression, abuse, and trauma.
Are you overwhelmed, stuck, or anxious, but want to feel more calm, confident and courageous? You may be a perfectionist... Despite working hard, the challenges around relationships, work, and past trauma feel too much. You recognise that the time is right for you to move forward. No-one wants problems to impact on loved ones, our mental health and our work. I help you find calm, strength, confidence and courage to help you heal and to help you to progress your life. I work with individual adults. Are you ready for change? Contact me for a free consultation.
This is important if you have experienced anxiety, stress, depression, abuse, and trauma.
Are you overwhelmed, stuck, or anxious, but want to feel more calm, confident and courageous? You may be a perfectionist... Despite working hard, the challenges around relationships, work, and past trauma feel too much. You recognise that the time is right for you to move forward. No-one wants problems to impact on loved ones, our mental health and our work. I help you find calm, strength, confidence and courage to help you heal and to help you to progress your life. I work with individual adults. Are you ready for change? Contact me for a free consultation.
The starting point for how I work is that we are all doing the best we can with what life throws our way. I work with people navigating varied experiences and needs, and I welcome clients of all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds. I’m especially interested in supporting those whose histories have been marked by harm or marginalisation, those caught in patterns shaped by unequal conditions, and those wanting to regulate their nervous system or build more attuned relationships. My work centres compassion, collaboration, and meaning‑making so you can move through the world with greater grounding within yourself.
The starting point for how I work is that we are all doing the best we can with what life throws our way. I work with people navigating varied experiences and needs, and I welcome clients of all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds. I’m especially interested in supporting those whose histories have been marked by harm or marginalisation, those caught in patterns shaped by unequal conditions, and those wanting to regulate their nervous system or build more attuned relationships. My work centres compassion, collaboration, and meaning‑making so you can move through the world with greater grounding within yourself.
More Therapists Nearby
I'm experienced in working with people recovering from domestic abuse and struggling with identity following major life changes, with considerable experience counselling parents and carers.
Putting into words how we feel can be daunting. We can find ourselves worrying that we won’t be understood, feeling safer to keep things bottled up. Therapy can be an opportunity to help find the words, confront beliefs we hold about ourselves or our experiences, and explore new ways we want to live our lives. Often narratives embed themselves in our relational patterns with others. You may feel like you’re never good enough, like you can never let your guard down or are longing for real connection but feeling unseen in relationships. Carrying these beliefs around alone can be incredibly isolating and can leave us feeling lost.
I'm experienced in working with people recovering from domestic abuse and struggling with identity following major life changes, with considerable experience counselling parents and carers.
Putting into words how we feel can be daunting. We can find ourselves worrying that we won’t be understood, feeling safer to keep things bottled up. Therapy can be an opportunity to help find the words, confront beliefs we hold about ourselves or our experiences, and explore new ways we want to live our lives. Often narratives embed themselves in our relational patterns with others. You may feel like you’re never good enough, like you can never let your guard down or are longing for real connection but feeling unseen in relationships. Carrying these beliefs around alone can be incredibly isolating and can leave us feeling lost.
I work online and face-to-face with adults who want to see change in their lives. People who want to feel more like themselves but find that life is getting in the way. I also work with people who have experienced difficult or unsettling changes in their lives, such as traumatic events or loss in the form of bereavement, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a way of life. I work with individuals who are trying to find solutions in their own minds for situations, feelings and behaviours that play out in their lives through their own and other people’s actions.
I work online and face-to-face with adults who want to see change in their lives. People who want to feel more like themselves but find that life is getting in the way. I also work with people who have experienced difficult or unsettling changes in their lives, such as traumatic events or loss in the form of bereavement, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a way of life. I work with individuals who are trying to find solutions in their own minds for situations, feelings and behaviours that play out in their lives through their own and other people’s actions.
I work with adults and older teens affected by coercive, controlling, or abusive relationships, as well as anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and self-doubt. You may be feeling confused, guilty, exhausted, or unsure how to trust yourself again. I offer a warm, non-judgemental online space where we can gently make sense of what you’ve been through, recognise patterns, and begin rebuilding confidence, boundaries, resilience, and self-trust.
I work with adults and older teens affected by coercive, controlling, or abusive relationships, as well as anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and self-doubt. You may be feeling confused, guilty, exhausted, or unsure how to trust yourself again. I offer a warm, non-judgemental online space where we can gently make sense of what you’ve been through, recognise patterns, and begin rebuilding confidence, boundaries, resilience, and self-trust.
I was an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) for some years and I also have experience working in a residential setting with young people experiencing complex mental health issues.
As each of my clients is unique, I like to spend time creating an individual therapy plan that will address their concerns and in doing so increase their self awareness. I include several different models in my therapy plans and often use creative methods to enable my clients to access their subconscious while feeling fully supported and in a safe space.
I was an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) for some years and I also have experience working in a residential setting with young people experiencing complex mental health issues.
As each of my clients is unique, I like to spend time creating an individual therapy plan that will address their concerns and in doing so increase their self awareness. I include several different models in my therapy plans and often use creative methods to enable my clients to access their subconscious while feeling fully supported and in a safe space.
If you often struggle to find the words but want to make sense of your feelings, I might be the right therapist for you. Within my practice, I support you in using art materials, movement, pictures, actions, or whatever you feel drawn to. In an accepting creative space, we can process the past, understand yourself in the present, and move toward the future.
My current clients range in age from 5 to 94. I am a trauma-informed practitioner, offering an accepting and safe space for everyone who wishes to be a part of it. I prioritise safety, choice, and empowerment in our sessions, ensuring that everyone feels respected and supported.
If you often struggle to find the words but want to make sense of your feelings, I might be the right therapist for you. Within my practice, I support you in using art materials, movement, pictures, actions, or whatever you feel drawn to. In an accepting creative space, we can process the past, understand yourself in the present, and move toward the future.
My current clients range in age from 5 to 94. I am a trauma-informed practitioner, offering an accepting and safe space for everyone who wishes to be a part of it. I prioritise safety, choice, and empowerment in our sessions, ensuring that everyone feels respected and supported.
I also have experience working with those affected by domestic abuse, providing a sensitive and empowering space to process trauma, rebuild trust, and reconnect with your sense of self.
I support clients with anxiety, bereavement, and the effects of domestic abuse. I provide a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, process difficult emotions, and rebuild a sense of control. Working at your pace, we focus on healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
I also have experience working with those affected by domestic abuse, providing a sensitive and empowering space to process trauma, rebuild trust, and reconnect with your sense of self.
I support clients with anxiety, bereavement, and the effects of domestic abuse. I provide a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, process difficult emotions, and rebuild a sense of control. Working at your pace, we focus on healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
Based in York city centre, I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor working with adults with a range of issues, including domestic abuse.
My particular area of experience is working with domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Having worked for a Specialist Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Counselling Service, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, General Counselling Organisations and Privately, my experience includes working with trauma, CPTSD, flashbacks, anxiety and self-harm.
Based in York city centre, I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor working with adults with a range of issues, including domestic abuse.
My particular area of experience is working with domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Having worked for a Specialist Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Counselling Service, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, General Counselling Organisations and Privately, my experience includes working with trauma, CPTSD, flashbacks, anxiety and self-harm.
Are you feeling stuck, unheard, unworthy? Are you living your best life, or is something holding you back? Life is challenging at times. Many things can trigger our internal critic, making us believe we are 'less than’ or are failing. We dwell in the past, worrying about mistakes, reliving painful events, remembering unhealthy relationships. It can feel impossible to see a way forward. There are many human emotions - are yours feeling balanced, or are one or two overwhelming the others?
Are you feeling stuck, unheard, unworthy? Are you living your best life, or is something holding you back? Life is challenging at times. Many things can trigger our internal critic, making us believe we are 'less than’ or are failing. We dwell in the past, worrying about mistakes, reliving painful events, remembering unhealthy relationships. It can feel impossible to see a way forward. There are many human emotions - are yours feeling balanced, or are one or two overwhelming the others?
Trauma — including narcissistic emotional abuse — can leave you feeling stuck in survival mode, as though you are existing rather than truly living.
As both a trauma therapist and a survivor of domestic abuse, I bring professional expertise alongside personal understanding. I support clients with trauma bonding, coercive control, emotional manipulation, and co-dependency, helping you understand how abuse affects your mind, body, nervous system, and relationships.
Trauma — including narcissistic emotional abuse — can leave you feeling stuck in survival mode, as though you are existing rather than truly living.
As both a trauma therapist and a survivor of domestic abuse, I bring professional expertise alongside personal understanding. I support clients with trauma bonding, coercive control, emotional manipulation, and co-dependency, helping you understand how abuse affects your mind, body, nervous system, and relationships.
From anxiety and depression, to survivors of abuse.
We all want to be happier, less stressed, or even feel safer in life in general. You might want to explore and feel better about a particular incident or event in your life. You might be struggling with a relationship or have work or family issues. It might be about the past or more current immediate concerns. Whatever you bring, we will explore it together to help you gain insight, understanding or learn strategies and ways to overcome your issues to change what is limiting you. My hope is that our work together will enable you to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and happier life realising your potential.
From anxiety and depression, to survivors of abuse.
We all want to be happier, less stressed, or even feel safer in life in general. You might want to explore and feel better about a particular incident or event in your life. You might be struggling with a relationship or have work or family issues. It might be about the past or more current immediate concerns. Whatever you bring, we will explore it together to help you gain insight, understanding or learn strategies and ways to overcome your issues to change what is limiting you. My hope is that our work together will enable you to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and happier life realising your potential.
I provide emotional support to those who suffer with all types of mental and domestic health distress (depression, anxiety and stress), relationship issues, trauma, suicide, self-harm as a result have lost their self-confidence and self-worth
In my practice I use Person-Centred Approach, Integrative Approach, TA, CBP. I also use other techniques in my therapy room such as Matryoshka dolls, emotional cards, stones and art inside my therapy room or walking therapy in a nature to help you to concentrate and reveal your hidden emotions or problems if you feel it is right for you.
I provide emotional support to those who suffer with all types of mental and domestic health distress (depression, anxiety and stress), relationship issues, trauma, suicide, self-harm as a result have lost their self-confidence and self-worth
In my practice I use Person-Centred Approach, Integrative Approach, TA, CBP. I also use other techniques in my therapy room such as Matryoshka dolls, emotional cards, stones and art inside my therapy room or walking therapy in a nature to help you to concentrate and reveal your hidden emotions or problems if you feel it is right for you.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
All those seeking help are welcome, however, I have specialised in working with male and female survivors of domestic abuse.
Hello I am a person-centred therapist.
Does life feel stuck or just a little too rigid? Do you need help dealing with feelings of distress, maybe you are living with a mental health issue or struggling with low self-esteem and confidence. Is it time for change, to feel more positive, do you feel ready to become your authentic self?
During person-centred counselling clients can experience a journey of self-discovery and personal growth while reigniting trust and believe in themselves.
All those seeking help are welcome, however, I have specialised in working with male and female survivors of domestic abuse.
Hello I am a person-centred therapist.
Does life feel stuck or just a little too rigid? Do you need help dealing with feelings of distress, maybe you are living with a mental health issue or struggling with low self-esteem and confidence. Is it time for change, to feel more positive, do you feel ready to become your authentic self?
During person-centred counselling clients can experience a journey of self-discovery and personal growth while reigniting trust and believe in themselves.
I work with people who feel something in their life has shifted and they can’t keep going the way they have been. Many are navigating relationships, identity, boundaries or big emotions, and need a steady, trauma‑informed space to make sense of it all. I welcome anyone wanting to understand themselves more deeply. My approach helps people slow down, feel heard, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with people who feel something in their life has shifted and they can’t keep going the way they have been. Many are navigating relationships, identity, boundaries or big emotions, and need a steady, trauma‑informed space to make sense of it all. I welcome anyone wanting to understand themselves more deeply. My approach helps people slow down, feel heard, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to choose a therapist? Maybe you are experiencing grief that is all consuming? At times it can be scary to feel so intensely so you need someone that can help you make sense and navigate your feelings and emotions? Or perhaps you are going through changes and transformation which leaves you feeling alone and lost in this new way of being? Looking for someone who can be a witness to who you are becoming? Are you the someone that struggles in relationships and always attracts the same kind of person? Do you need therapist that will show you how to build fulfilling relationship and end those patterns?
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to choose a therapist? Maybe you are experiencing grief that is all consuming? At times it can be scary to feel so intensely so you need someone that can help you make sense and navigate your feelings and emotions? Or perhaps you are going through changes and transformation which leaves you feeling alone and lost in this new way of being? Looking for someone who can be a witness to who you are becoming? Are you the someone that struggles in relationships and always attracts the same kind of person? Do you need therapist that will show you how to build fulfilling relationship and end those patterns?
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for Survivors of Childhood Sexual abuse and Survivors of Domestic Abuse.
I offer Person Centred Therapy, working together to explore your life experiences through talking therapy. For the times that words don`t come easily or it`s a struggle to connect to your experience, I work intuitively to find creative materials or relaxation techniques to aid that connection.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for Survivors of Childhood Sexual abuse and Survivors of Domestic Abuse.
I offer Person Centred Therapy, working together to explore your life experiences through talking therapy. For the times that words don`t come easily or it`s a struggle to connect to your experience, I work intuitively to find creative materials or relaxation techniques to aid that connection.
Nearby Domestic Abuse Counsellors Searches for Heslington
See More Domestic Abuse Counsellors 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.