Domestic Abuse Counselling in London Colney

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The Trauma Recovery Space
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, affecting mental health, relationships and everyday wellbeing. But recovery is possible. At The Trauma Recovery Space, Dr Claire Arnold and Dr Emma Morris, provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy for children, young people, couples, families and adults. Our services align with NHS standards of care and are delivered by expert consultant clinical psychologists with over 20 years of experience Healing from pain. Building resilience. Moving forward with strength. We are based in London Colney, St. Albans, but also offer online services. Easily accessible and free car parking.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, affecting mental health, relationships and everyday wellbeing. But recovery is possible. At The Trauma Recovery Space, Dr Claire Arnold and Dr Emma Morris, provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy for children, young people, couples, families and adults. Our services align with NHS standards of care and are delivered by expert consultant clinical psychologists with over 20 years of experience Healing from pain. Building resilience. Moving forward with strength. We are based in London Colney, St. Albans, but also offer online services. Easily accessible and free car parking.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Arti Hughes
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My team and I have the BEST google rated psychology practice in Hertfordshire! We have successfully helped 100’s of clients. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist and Accredited Interpersonal Practitioner. We are friendly & professional practice. We treat Depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Intrusive thoughts, Social anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias, Excessive worry/ overwhelmed with anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Health anxiety, Perfectionism, Body dysmorphic disorders (BDD), Eating disorders, Phobias, Agoraphobia, Low self-confidence, & LTC’s. Call now for a free phone consultation!
My team and I have the BEST google rated psychology practice in Hertfordshire! We have successfully helped 100’s of clients. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist and Accredited Interpersonal Practitioner. We are friendly & professional practice. We treat Depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Intrusive thoughts, Social anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias, Excessive worry/ overwhelmed with anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Health anxiety, Perfectionism, Body dysmorphic disorders (BDD), Eating disorders, Phobias, Agoraphobia, Low self-confidence, & LTC’s. Call now for a free phone consultation!
020 8191 8757 View 020 8191 8757
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TherapywithNadia
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with clients with diverse issues : Relationship difficulties , Parental issues ,Religious OCD, Childhood trauma , Relational trauma ,Depression , Anxiety , Domestic Violence .
I believe seeking therapy is reaching for oneself when things don’t feel right. It’s an act of self-care and compassion and never a sign of weakness. Sometimes, we may know what is causing us to feel the way we are. It may be a change in circumstances, in a relationship or relationships, loss, money worries, health issues, difficult past traumatic experiences or any other life events that shake us off our balance. These issues can make us feel sad, depressed, anxious, angry, or confused. All these feelings can be explored and made sense of in the therapy space .
I work with clients with diverse issues : Relationship difficulties , Parental issues ,Religious OCD, Childhood trauma , Relational trauma ,Depression , Anxiety , Domestic Violence .
I believe seeking therapy is reaching for oneself when things don’t feel right. It’s an act of self-care and compassion and never a sign of weakness. Sometimes, we may know what is causing us to feel the way we are. It may be a change in circumstances, in a relationship or relationships, loss, money worries, health issues, difficult past traumatic experiences or any other life events that shake us off our balance. These issues can make us feel sad, depressed, anxious, angry, or confused. All these feelings can be explored and made sense of in the therapy space .
01484 627759 View 01484 627759
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Mark Aitchison
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an Integrative counsellor and ADHD coach. My company is Ataraxia counselling. I offer individuals and couples a warm and confidential space to explore and work out some of lifes issues, trauma and personal challenges. I also offer online sessions to those who are unable to meet in person.
I am an Integrative counsellor and ADHD coach. My company is Ataraxia counselling. I offer individuals and couples a warm and confidential space to explore and work out some of lifes issues, trauma and personal challenges. I also offer online sessions to those who are unable to meet in person.
01992 351822 View 01992 351822
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Hayley Ryan
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Serves Area
If we never take a leap of faith then we never know. More significantly we remain stuck. I often talk to clients about the power of change. In my work I am for people to gain a greater understanding of who they really are. Whilst enabling them to explore their feelings, circumstances and relationships. The goal of our work together is to challenge any destructive patterns or behaviours and work towards positive active change. In the end this enables people to live a more fulfilling and calmer life.
If we never take a leap of faith then we never know. More significantly we remain stuck. I often talk to clients about the power of change. In my work I am for people to gain a greater understanding of who they really are. Whilst enabling them to explore their feelings, circumstances and relationships. The goal of our work together is to challenge any destructive patterns or behaviours and work towards positive active change. In the end this enables people to live a more fulfilling and calmer life.
01727 634564 View 01727 634564
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Garance Delpech
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have been practicing for 20 years in total; I work with a wide range of issues such as addictions, anxiety, relationships, grief,complex trauma, abuse, self-esteem and many more.
Maybe a little voice inside has been telling you for a while that things are not ok...the word " therapy" keeps popping up....acknowledging it takes courage and wisdom. It might be a current crisis or on-going emotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy is a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which you can safely access the true essence of yourself. It is a meaningful journey on many levels. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma. These wounds left unattended can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, addictions, depression, shame, anger.
I have been practicing for 20 years in total; I work with a wide range of issues such as addictions, anxiety, relationships, grief,complex trauma, abuse, self-esteem and many more.
Maybe a little voice inside has been telling you for a while that things are not ok...the word " therapy" keeps popping up....acknowledging it takes courage and wisdom. It might be a current crisis or on-going emotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy is a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which you can safely access the true essence of yourself. It is a meaningful journey on many levels. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma. These wounds left unattended can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, addictions, depression, shame, anger.
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Christian John Liberati
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.
01275 408887 View 01275 408887
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Daniella Penny
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy is a space where you can come to explore the ways in which you show up in the world, figure out what is working and not working for you and find ways to move forward in a healthier, happier and more fulfilling way. Working with the notion that you are the expert of yourself, I aim to help you build awareness that can in turn give you more choice as to how you function within your life. I am a qualified psychotherapist offering a non-judgmental, empathic space where you can be fully yourself. I work with adults and welcome diversity, including all genders, sexualities, races, abilities, body sizes and religions.
Therapy is a space where you can come to explore the ways in which you show up in the world, figure out what is working and not working for you and find ways to move forward in a healthier, happier and more fulfilling way. Working with the notion that you are the expert of yourself, I aim to help you build awareness that can in turn give you more choice as to how you function within your life. I am a qualified psychotherapist offering a non-judgmental, empathic space where you can be fully yourself. I work with adults and welcome diversity, including all genders, sexualities, races, abilities, body sizes and religions.
01727 222264 View 01727 222264
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Clare Webber
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Diploma level 5 in Sex Addiction- ATSAC-CPCAB StopSo CORFRA 121 Compassion Focus 1-1 Managing Sexual Risk StopSo Corfra Partners Compassion Risk Aware 1-1 Level 5 Diploma Counselling Children and Young People CPD- MindSpace Advanced Specialist Supervision Training- National Counselling Society Level 2 NCFE Understanding Domestic Abuse
I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt counsellor; I am based in Eastleigh, where I see clients at my home. I believe you can only go as far as your counsellor has been. This lived experience means I don't just imagine what you have been through; I have worked through similar situations, which enriches the work we can do together. I see myself as a collective counsellor with further training in different types of counselling, including CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, TA and addiction counselling. I create a strong therapeutic relationship and use my knowledge to tailor the sessions to meet your needs.
Diploma level 5 in Sex Addiction- ATSAC-CPCAB StopSo CORFRA 121 Compassion Focus 1-1 Managing Sexual Risk StopSo Corfra Partners Compassion Risk Aware 1-1 Level 5 Diploma Counselling Children and Young People CPD- MindSpace Advanced Specialist Supervision Training- National Counselling Society Level 2 NCFE Understanding Domestic Abuse
I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt counsellor; I am based in Eastleigh, where I see clients at my home. I believe you can only go as far as your counsellor has been. This lived experience means I don't just imagine what you have been through; I have worked through similar situations, which enriches the work we can do together. I see myself as a collective counsellor with further training in different types of counselling, including CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, TA and addiction counselling. I create a strong therapeutic relationship and use my knowledge to tailor the sessions to meet your needs.
023 9431 1229 View 023 9431 1229

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Heather Page
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London EC1Y
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.
020 3870 4185 View 020 3870 4185
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Heather Dyson
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
There are many reasons why individuals choose to access therapy and it can be a daunting, sometimes painful, step. Please be assured that, with over a decade of experience, I offer an even-handed yet supportive approach in a safe, confidential setting. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you, are struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, are managing your distress through strategies such as alcohol, illegal substances, or self-harming behaviours, have experienced a trauma, or witnessed a traumatic event, I can help.
There are many reasons why individuals choose to access therapy and it can be a daunting, sometimes painful, step. Please be assured that, with over a decade of experience, I offer an even-handed yet supportive approach in a safe, confidential setting. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you, are struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, are managing your distress through strategies such as alcohol, illegal substances, or self-harming behaviours, have experienced a trauma, or witnessed a traumatic event, I can help.
01483 948016 View 01483 948016
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Amy Engleman
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Welcome — I’m Amy, a trauma-informed psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or repeating patterns that no longer make sense, therapy can offer a space to slow things down and understand what’s really going on. I help clients make sense of their inner world, reduce emotional distress, and create meaningful, lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and gently direct — supportive without being vague.
Welcome — I’m Amy, a trauma-informed psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or repeating patterns that no longer make sense, therapy can offer a space to slow things down and understand what’s really going on. I help clients make sense of their inner world, reduce emotional distress, and create meaningful, lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and gently direct — supportive without being vague.
01727 638148 View 01727 638148
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Karis Hanson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
London SE15
I am experienced in providing counselling for survivors of trauma, particularly adults who have experienced sexual violence, whether in childhood or adulthood.
Reaching out for support or speaking with a counsellor for the first time can feel overwhelming. My approach is warm and empathetic, and I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable. I am also happy to discuss what this means to you and explore how I can best support you to feel comfortable during sessions. This is your journey, and I want to understand your hopes, expectations, needs, and preferences so that I can tailor the counselling experience to suit you. My training is integrative, enabling me to draw on various therapeutic approaches to find the most effective way to support each individual.
I am experienced in providing counselling for survivors of trauma, particularly adults who have experienced sexual violence, whether in childhood or adulthood.
Reaching out for support or speaking with a counsellor for the first time can feel overwhelming. My approach is warm and empathetic, and I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable. I am also happy to discuss what this means to you and explore how I can best support you to feel comfortable during sessions. This is your journey, and I want to understand your hopes, expectations, needs, and preferences so that I can tailor the counselling experience to suit you. My training is integrative, enabling me to draw on various therapeutic approaches to find the most effective way to support each individual.
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Kim O'Brien
Counsellor, MBACP
London SW3
I am a Psychotherapist specialising in sibling abuse, domestic abuse and relational trauma.
I am a Psychotherapist specialising in sibling abuse, domestic abuse and relational trauma. I work with adults and young people who have experienced emotional, psychological, physical or coercive control within family relationships. I offer a safe space where you can begin to make sense of painful experiences, rebuild self-worth and develop your identity.
I am a Psychotherapist specialising in sibling abuse, domestic abuse and relational trauma.
I am a Psychotherapist specialising in sibling abuse, domestic abuse and relational trauma. I work with adults and young people who have experienced emotional, psychological, physical or coercive control within family relationships. I offer a safe space where you can begin to make sense of painful experiences, rebuild self-worth and develop your identity.
020 4572 0195 View 020 4572 0195
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Esther Benson
Counsellor, MUKCP
Our consciousness is like a small candle in vast darkness; we must not let it go out. Sometimes when we are faced with life challenges, our mind falters like a candle in the wind; we are confused, sad, angry, or agitated, and at times like this we need listening ears to listen to us and help us decipher our experiences to make sense of what is causing these emotional reactions and pain. Sometimes, confusion and contamination of our minds can be brought about by broken relationships, job loss, bereavement, mental illness, toxic relations, racism, oppression, wrong religious beliefs, divorce and cultural influences to mention a few.
Our consciousness is like a small candle in vast darkness; we must not let it go out. Sometimes when we are faced with life challenges, our mind falters like a candle in the wind; we are confused, sad, angry, or agitated, and at times like this we need listening ears to listen to us and help us decipher our experiences to make sense of what is causing these emotional reactions and pain. Sometimes, confusion and contamination of our minds can be brought about by broken relationships, job loss, bereavement, mental illness, toxic relations, racism, oppression, wrong religious beliefs, divorce and cultural influences to mention a few.
020 8138 8572 View 020 8138 8572
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Darren Dwayne Peters
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
With Over 20 Years of experience in the Mental Health Field, I am here to help you feel safe and build a trusted therapeutic relationship. An Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist, I weave together evidence based modalities such as Existential Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Psychodynamic exploration. I am a staunch advocate for inclusivity, aiming to be culturally sensitive, having worked extensively with diverse populations across ethnic, racial, socioeconomic and global backgrounds. My practice is LGBT friendly affirming a safe space for self exploration and self acceptance.
With Over 20 Years of experience in the Mental Health Field, I am here to help you feel safe and build a trusted therapeutic relationship. An Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist, I weave together evidence based modalities such as Existential Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Psychodynamic exploration. I am a staunch advocate for inclusivity, aiming to be culturally sensitive, having worked extensively with diverse populations across ethnic, racial, socioeconomic and global backgrounds. My practice is LGBT friendly affirming a safe space for self exploration and self acceptance.
020 3476 9642 View 020 3476 9642
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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.
01268 269894 View 01268 269894
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Beverley J Weston
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
My trauma informed practice is focused on anxiety, bereavement, depression, complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) domestic abuse, racial-cultural identity, childhood, racial and sexual trauma.
My intercultural psychotherapy approach considers culture, ethnicity, identity and spirituality as fundamental aspects for all. I work with various issues including complex grief & loss, stress & burn-out, sexual trauma, dissociative behaviours, faith based or spirituality challenges and much more.
My trauma informed practice is focused on anxiety, bereavement, depression, complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) domestic abuse, racial-cultural identity, childhood, racial and sexual trauma.
My intercultural psychotherapy approach considers culture, ethnicity, identity and spirituality as fundamental aspects for all. I work with various issues including complex grief & loss, stress & burn-out, sexual trauma, dissociative behaviours, faith based or spirituality challenges and much more.
07480 549059 x079037 View 07480 549059 x079037
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Joanne Hammond
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bedford MK45
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for women and men navigating divorce, separation, domestic abuse, anxiety, trauma, and loss.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I offer a compassionate, grounded space where you can explore challenges, process emotions, and reconnect with yourself. I integrate breathwork techniques and trauma-informed practices to support emotional regulation and deeper self-awareness. Whether you are navigating a crisis, seeking clarity, or working towards personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing and change.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for women and men navigating divorce, separation, domestic abuse, anxiety, trauma, and loss.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I offer a compassionate, grounded space where you can explore challenges, process emotions, and reconnect with yourself. I integrate breathwork techniques and trauma-informed practices to support emotional regulation and deeper self-awareness. Whether you are navigating a crisis, seeking clarity, or working towards personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing and change.
01234 988056 View 01234 988056
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Martha Blackwell
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I have experience of working with trauma, particularly historic or recent/current sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic abuse.
I believe we all find life challenging at one time or another. We all experience relationships and life events that affect how we feel about ourselves, the world around us and our place in that world. By making sense of the difficult thoughts, feelings and stuck patterns of behaviour that grow out of these experiences I believe we can start to see how we’d like things to be different and how to move towards change. This is where counselling can help. Together we can create a space where you feel supported to explore whatever you need, to gain insights that it might be hard to reach alone.
I have experience of working with trauma, particularly historic or recent/current sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic abuse.
I believe we all find life challenging at one time or another. We all experience relationships and life events that affect how we feel about ourselves, the world around us and our place in that world. By making sense of the difficult thoughts, feelings and stuck patterns of behaviour that grow out of these experiences I believe we can start to see how we’d like things to be different and how to move towards change. This is where counselling can help. Together we can create a space where you feel supported to explore whatever you need, to gain insights that it might be hard to reach alone.
01844 395754 View 01844 395754
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.