Domestic Abuse Counselling in Ilkley
I’m Anna, a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer a supportive space where you can explore your feelings and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or simply need someone to talk things through with, I can provide a calm and safe place to help you reconnect with yourself and the things that are important to you.
Through my own experience and work I have a particular interest in supporting people through separation, divorce, and grief, a time where it maybe feels like there is no way out or there is no way forward and looking ahead feels scary and uncertain.
I’m Anna, a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer a supportive space where you can explore your feelings and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or simply need someone to talk things through with, I can provide a calm and safe place to help you reconnect with yourself and the things that are important to you.
Through my own experience and work I have a particular interest in supporting people through separation, divorce, and grief, a time where it maybe feels like there is no way out or there is no way forward and looking ahead feels scary and uncertain.
If you are finding life hard I want to help. I know how helping you to talk about your challenges can allow you feel understood and make changes. I will listen carefully and kindly and help you feel understood so you can increase your self belief and improve your wellbeing. I have worked with many different issues and I would like to talk with you to see if, together, we think that counselling with me could help you. If you want to feel happier and get more out of life I believe I can help you.
If you are finding life hard I want to help. I know how helping you to talk about your challenges can allow you feel understood and make changes. I will listen carefully and kindly and help you feel understood so you can increase your self belief and improve your wellbeing. I have worked with many different issues and I would like to talk with you to see if, together, we think that counselling with me could help you. If you want to feel happier and get more out of life I believe I can help you.
I help people with a range of emotional difficulties, including low mood, anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), obsessive-compulsive problems, eating issues, PTSD and dealing with the effects of trauma or abuse, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and adjustment difficulties following stressful life events.
Therapy offered is evidence-based (working to NICE guidance) and tailored to meet a person’s needs and goals. I am trained to offer Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) , Trauma-focussed CBT, Eye Movement De-Sensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion-based therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitement therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behviour Therapy (DBT).
I help people with a range of emotional difficulties, including low mood, anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), obsessive-compulsive problems, eating issues, PTSD and dealing with the effects of trauma or abuse, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and adjustment difficulties following stressful life events.
Therapy offered is evidence-based (working to NICE guidance) and tailored to meet a person’s needs and goals. I am trained to offer Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) , Trauma-focussed CBT, Eye Movement De-Sensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion-based therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitement therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behviour Therapy (DBT).
Hello, I’m Anita.
I’m a warm, experienced counsellor based in central Ilkley, offering in-person and online therapy for adults (18+). I support individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a trained couples therapist and a Gottman Relationship Approved Member. I also have a particular interest in women’s health and life stages, especially times of change and loss. I offer clinical supervision and am an accredited BACP member.
Hello, I’m Anita.
I’m a warm, experienced counsellor based in central Ilkley, offering in-person and online therapy for adults (18+). I support individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a trained couples therapist and a Gottman Relationship Approved Member. I also have a particular interest in women’s health and life stages, especially times of change and loss. I offer clinical supervision and am an accredited BACP member.
I have specialist knowledge in Childhood Trauma (emotional,physical and sexual abuse) including neglect, as well as Relationship Psychotherapy/ Couples Counselling.
Specialist Relationship Counselling and Psychotherapy Service for individuals and couples. My experience spans 26 years and I'm post graduate trained and Trauma informed.
I enjoy helping adults learn, recover, heal, create change and live the life they want, whether that's through individual therapy or as a couple. To have healthy relationships, the relationship we have with ourself is vital and our history of past relationships impacts the now.
I'll share my knowledge, insights and observations to help you understand clearer what you're experiencing and why, helping you gain clarity and create long term change for your future.
I have specialist knowledge in Childhood Trauma (emotional,physical and sexual abuse) including neglect, as well as Relationship Psychotherapy/ Couples Counselling.
Specialist Relationship Counselling and Psychotherapy Service for individuals and couples. My experience spans 26 years and I'm post graduate trained and Trauma informed.
I enjoy helping adults learn, recover, heal, create change and live the life they want, whether that's through individual therapy or as a couple. To have healthy relationships, the relationship we have with ourself is vital and our history of past relationships impacts the now.
I'll share my knowledge, insights and observations to help you understand clearer what you're experiencing and why, helping you gain clarity and create long term change for your future.
My style is warm, compassionate, inquisitive and directional. I offer short-long term therapy, REWIND technique for trauma, and also Single Session Therapy (to empower the client immediately). I work face to face, outdoor or online. I can help with anxiety/stress management, processing a painful loss, improving your relationship with self and/or others or dealing with a past trauma or current ADHD symptoms. I work with older teens, and all adults and encourage a holistic view to mental health which includes importance of sleep, diet and exercise. Prior to becoming a therapist, I held various senior roles in big business.
My style is warm, compassionate, inquisitive and directional. I offer short-long term therapy, REWIND technique for trauma, and also Single Session Therapy (to empower the client immediately). I work face to face, outdoor or online. I can help with anxiety/stress management, processing a painful loss, improving your relationship with self and/or others or dealing with a past trauma or current ADHD symptoms. I work with older teens, and all adults and encourage a holistic view to mental health which includes importance of sleep, diet and exercise. Prior to becoming a therapist, I held various senior roles in big business.
Some areas of counselling I support is: Anxiety, Bereavement, Relationship difficulties, Loss of self, Self-esteem, Panic attacks, Stress, Self-Harm, Work-related stress, Abuse, emotional physical, financial, sexual and trauma and food disorders.
I am an Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Couple counsellor, Family counsellor - adults only - and Clinical Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience working and training within a variety of organisations.
Counselling:- Work with adults 18 and above in an integrative way ,draw upon different models to suite you.
Clinical Supervision is a crucial component for both trainee and qualified Counsellors ensuring client welfare and promoting professional growth .
Couple and family counselling:- Work with Couples , families adults I.E , Mum and Daughter/Son , Father Daughter/Son, Sister, Brothers in area LS16 /LS29
Some areas of counselling I support is: Anxiety, Bereavement, Relationship difficulties, Loss of self, Self-esteem, Panic attacks, Stress, Self-Harm, Work-related stress, Abuse, emotional physical, financial, sexual and trauma and food disorders.
I am an Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Couple counsellor, Family counsellor - adults only - and Clinical Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience working and training within a variety of organisations.
Counselling:- Work with adults 18 and above in an integrative way ,draw upon different models to suite you.
Clinical Supervision is a crucial component for both trainee and qualified Counsellors ensuring client welfare and promoting professional growth .
Couple and family counselling:- Work with Couples , families adults I.E , Mum and Daughter/Son , Father Daughter/Son, Sister, Brothers in area LS16 /LS29
I am a senior accredited Relational Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with 28 years unbroken practice. I have worked for 10 years in the NHS and 25 years in private practice. I have experience of working with trauma. I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner having completed the EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training and gained accreditation with the UK (EMDR) Association. I am trained in the Flash Technique which is an intervention aimed at reducing disturbance associated with traumatic or other distressing memories. I am trained in DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) which focuses on healing the shock at the core of traumatic experiences.
I am a senior accredited Relational Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with 28 years unbroken practice. I have worked for 10 years in the NHS and 25 years in private practice. I have experience of working with trauma. I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner having completed the EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training and gained accreditation with the UK (EMDR) Association. I am trained in the Flash Technique which is an intervention aimed at reducing disturbance associated with traumatic or other distressing memories. I am trained in DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) which focuses on healing the shock at the core of traumatic experiences.
For over five years I have worked therapeutically with victims of abuse, violence and other forms of serious crime.
I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches and models to meet the needs of the client, supporting them to find solutions to their issues, through greater self-knowledge and personal development.
I may invite clients to engage with and explore their inner experience in various ways including metaphor expansion, body sensation and creative expression.
For over five years I have worked therapeutically with victims of abuse, violence and other forms of serious crime.
I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches and models to meet the needs of the client, supporting them to find solutions to their issues, through greater self-knowledge and personal development.
I may invite clients to engage with and explore their inner experience in various ways including metaphor expansion, body sensation and creative expression.
We all have those times when things get on top of us; when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and unable to cope. We can feel stuck, trapped and that there’s no way forward. Perhaps work and the daily struggles of life are dragging you down? You’re feeling frazzled, stressed and anxious and can’t see a way out? Any one of these can take its toll on your self-confidence, we lose our mojo and everyday life just feels like an uphill struggle.
Therapy can give you that much needed time and space to get a fresh perspective on what’s troubling and help you to find new ways of dealing with whatever life’s throwing at you right now.
We all have those times when things get on top of us; when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and unable to cope. We can feel stuck, trapped and that there’s no way forward. Perhaps work and the daily struggles of life are dragging you down? You’re feeling frazzled, stressed and anxious and can’t see a way out? Any one of these can take its toll on your self-confidence, we lose our mojo and everyday life just feels like an uphill struggle.
Therapy can give you that much needed time and space to get a fresh perspective on what’s troubling and help you to find new ways of dealing with whatever life’s throwing at you right now.
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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.
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 specialise in working with trauma, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, as well as anxiety, self-esteem, and neurodivergence.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the past. Maybe you're having nightmares or flashbacks and feeling hyper-alert to danger. You want to feel more in control, build confidence, and find ways to move forward, but you’re not sure where to start. Therapy can help.
I specialise in working with trauma, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, as well as anxiety, self-esteem, and neurodivergence.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the past. Maybe you're having nightmares or flashbacks and feeling hyper-alert to danger. You want to feel more in control, build confidence, and find ways to move forward, but you’re not sure where to start. Therapy can help.
Making the decision to start counselling and talk about the things that are troubling can be scary, however having a space to talk openly without judgement can be the beginning of your journey. I offer the opportunity and support for individuals from all walks of life to explore their struggles with the aim to develop an understanding of themselves and build confidence in their abilities and in who they are. Over 10 years I have supported men, women and children of different ages, cultural and social backgrounds through their own journey.
Making the decision to start counselling and talk about the things that are troubling can be scary, however having a space to talk openly without judgement can be the beginning of your journey. I offer the opportunity and support for individuals from all walks of life to explore their struggles with the aim to develop an understanding of themselves and build confidence in their abilities and in who they are. Over 10 years I have supported men, women and children of different ages, cultural and social backgrounds through their own journey.
I have also worked with clients who are survivors of sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Hello, I'm Rebecca, a qualified Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. I provide face-to-face, telephone, and online counselling for individuals and couples, alongside creative therapy for young people and professional supervision services.
Since qualifying in 2007, I have continued to develop my expertise through training in CBT, Transactional Analysis, Children's Mental Health, Relationship Counselling, and Clinical Supervision. I hold a BA (Hons) in Solution-Focused Counselling and am a registered member of NCPS and COSRT ethical bodies.
Whether you're struggling with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, anxiety,
I have also worked with clients who are survivors of sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Hello, I'm Rebecca, a qualified Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. I provide face-to-face, telephone, and online counselling for individuals and couples, alongside creative therapy for young people and professional supervision services.
Since qualifying in 2007, I have continued to develop my expertise through training in CBT, Transactional Analysis, Children's Mental Health, Relationship Counselling, and Clinical Supervision. I hold a BA (Hons) in Solution-Focused Counselling and am a registered member of NCPS and COSRT ethical bodies.
Whether you're struggling with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, anxiety,
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.
I have worked for several years with survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control, offering support to young people, women, men and families.
Are your thoughts, feelings, or past experiences starting to weigh on you? You might be feeling ready for something to shift. Sometimes, the ways we’ve learned to cope can begin to hold us back from living the life we want.
I have worked for several years with survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control, offering support to young people, women, men and families.
Are your thoughts, feelings, or past experiences starting to weigh on you? You might be feeling ready for something to shift. Sometimes, the ways we’ve learned to cope can begin to hold us back from living the life we want.
I am a clinician specialising in helping individuals safely explore and resolve the consequences of psychological trauma. My clinical experience spans a range of settings, including the NHS, charitable, and voluntary sectors, working with adults, adolescents, and children.
My approach is concerned with healing of mental, emotional, and physical health. I help people learn about and understand themselves at a deeper level leading to greater acceptance of themselves.
I am a clinician specialising in helping individuals safely explore and resolve the consequences of psychological trauma. My clinical experience spans a range of settings, including the NHS, charitable, and voluntary sectors, working with adults, adolescents, and children.
My approach is concerned with healing of mental, emotional, and physical health. I help people learn about and understand themselves at a deeper level leading to greater acceptance of themselves.
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.
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.
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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.