Domestic Abuse Counselling in Princes Risborough

Martha Blackwell
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
I also 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 also 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.
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Katie Ashton
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am also trained in trauma-informed counselling & the impact traumatic experiences and abuse can have on a person's thoughts, emotions & body.
When life feels heavy and uncertain, finding a place where you feel grounded, understood and accepted can be that all important first step in helping you live life better. I'm Katie and I can provide that therapeutic place where you can feel calm in the chaos. You are welcome with whatever you may bring, even the parts of yourself that you might not feel comfortable showing to other people. We can explore what is troubling you at your own pace, in confidence and without judgement.
I am also trained in trauma-informed counselling & the impact traumatic experiences and abuse can have on a person's thoughts, emotions & body.
When life feels heavy and uncertain, finding a place where you feel grounded, understood and accepted can be that all important first step in helping you live life better. I'm Katie and I can provide that therapeutic place where you can feel calm in the chaos. You are welcome with whatever you may bring, even the parts of yourself that you might not feel comfortable showing to other people. We can explore what is troubling you at your own pace, in confidence and without judgement.
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Talk for Change Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hello, and welcome. I am Francesca, a well qualified, experienced and professional psychotherapist supporting individuals to work through feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, grief and loss. Since you are reading this page I imagine you would like some aspects of your life to be different and wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons, perhaps you struggling to like yourself or coming to terms with a trauma or loss and looking to process your experience and see a way forward. Maybe you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression.
Hello, and welcome. I am Francesca, a well qualified, experienced and professional psychotherapist supporting individuals to work through feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, grief and loss. Since you are reading this page I imagine you would like some aspects of your life to be different and wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons, perhaps you struggling to like yourself or coming to terms with a trauma or loss and looking to process your experience and see a way forward. Maybe you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression.
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Blossom Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
I have 9 years experience working with a range of mental health difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Separation Anxiety. I aim to create a safe and trusting space for people to feel comfortable to share their difficulties. I work hard to understand what is going on for the person and think about how we can work together to create positive changes. My aim is to support people through their recovery journey by learning to understand their difficulties and implement strategies to manage these, that they can continue use throughout their lives.
I have 9 years experience working with a range of mental health difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Separation Anxiety. I aim to create a safe and trusting space for people to feel comfortable to share their difficulties. I work hard to understand what is going on for the person and think about how we can work together to create positive changes. My aim is to support people through their recovery journey by learning to understand their difficulties and implement strategies to manage these, that they can continue use throughout their lives.
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Tom Coates
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
6 Endorsed
Emotional difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. If this sounds like you, remember that help is available. I'm Tom, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice. Although I work with a range of conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, I have a specialist interest in working with individuals struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My personal battles with OCD and depression allow me to empathise deeply with my clients, enabling me to provide understanding and supportive care.
Emotional difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. If this sounds like you, remember that help is available. I'm Tom, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice. Although I work with a range of conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, I have a specialist interest in working with individuals struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My personal battles with OCD and depression allow me to empathise deeply with my clients, enabling me to provide understanding and supportive care.
01296 327562 View 01296 327562
Dorset Wellness Counselling & talking therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Serves Area
I am a therapist specialising in grief & loss, neurodivergence . My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and tailored to the individual needs of each client. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore complex emotions, process significant life events, and develop effective coping strategies. I work with individuals experiencing grief in its many forms — including the death of a loved one, the loss associated with infertility, and changes related to diagnosis or identity. I also support autistic individuals and their families in understanding neurodivergence and building skills to navigate everyday
I am a therapist specialising in grief & loss, neurodivergence . My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and tailored to the individual needs of each client. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore complex emotions, process significant life events, and develop effective coping strategies. I work with individuals experiencing grief in its many forms — including the death of a loved one, the loss associated with infertility, and changes related to diagnosis or identity. I also support autistic individuals and their families in understanding neurodivergence and building skills to navigate everyday
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Katherine Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I’m a BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with 20 years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, low mood, depression, grief, relationship issues, family estrangement, divorce, and major life changes. I offer a warm, confidential space online or in person where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My integrative approach means I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.
I’m a BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with 20 years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, low mood, depression, grief, relationship issues, family estrangement, divorce, and major life changes. I offer a warm, confidential space online or in person where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My integrative approach means I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.
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Kate Brown Counsellor/Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
In addition, since that time, I have also specialised in two areas: As a School Counsellor working with children and young adults from the ages of 6 to 18 years; and working with different types of abuse including in the sexual violence sector where I am an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate.
Hello. Are you struggling at the moment? I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working with children, young people and adults. I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any problems or issues troubling you. Please contact me if you would like to talk either on the phone or to arrange an initial appointment with no obligation or fees.
In addition, since that time, I have also specialised in two areas: As a School Counsellor working with children and young adults from the ages of 6 to 18 years; and working with different types of abuse including in the sexual violence sector where I am an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate.
Hello. Are you struggling at the moment? I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working with children, young people and adults. I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any problems or issues troubling you. Please contact me if you would like to talk either on the phone or to arrange an initial appointment with no obligation or fees.
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Inner Citadel Psychotherapy Centre
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
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Chrissy Peel
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
A military veteran, I have specialist training & experience working with trauma & PTSD including working with serving military/veterans, adult survivors of alcoholic parents & childhood sexual/ abuse.
When life events past or present become overwhelming, it can feel hard to cope with things alone & often hard to reach out to family or friends. I work with a range of issues offering various modalities to help resolve them. If you are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, flashbacks, panic attacks, anger issues, OCD, self-harm, low self-esteem/confidence, disconnection, shame, loss, grief, isolation, relationship issues, we can work together at your pace to help you move through these feelings & behaviours. Together we can identify pattern origins & help change through understanding & psychoeducation.
A military veteran, I have specialist training & experience working with trauma & PTSD including working with serving military/veterans, adult survivors of alcoholic parents & childhood sexual/ abuse.
When life events past or present become overwhelming, it can feel hard to cope with things alone & often hard to reach out to family or friends. I work with a range of issues offering various modalities to help resolve them. If you are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, flashbacks, panic attacks, anger issues, OCD, self-harm, low self-esteem/confidence, disconnection, shame, loss, grief, isolation, relationship issues, we can work together at your pace to help you move through these feelings & behaviours. Together we can identify pattern origins & help change through understanding & psychoeducation.
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More Therapists Nearby

Donna Sullivan
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I'm really interested in people - who we are and why we become who we are. In order to understand ourselves it can help to talk about ourselves, our experiences and feelings. I can offer a safe, secure and non judgmental space where you can do this. Together we can work out why you have reached a point in your life that may be causing you problems, or why you may be feeling stuck. I work with people who are overwhelmed by their circumstances or feel anxious and depressed and find it difficult to move forward. Counselling can give you an opportunity to examine how you can change and improve your circumstances.
I'm really interested in people - who we are and why we become who we are. In order to understand ourselves it can help to talk about ourselves, our experiences and feelings. I can offer a safe, secure and non judgmental space where you can do this. Together we can work out why you have reached a point in your life that may be causing you problems, or why you may be feeling stuck. I work with people who are overwhelmed by their circumstances or feel anxious and depressed and find it difficult to move forward. Counselling can give you an opportunity to examine how you can change and improve your circumstances.
0161 519 4753 View 0161 519 4753
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
Ravinder Aujla
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Oxford OX1
I am a person-centred counsellor offering a non-judgemental and safe space for you to explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. I am a qualified, insured and DBS checked Person-Centered Psychotherapist. I aim to help individuals develop a deeper knowledge and self-awareness through past experiences and traumas so they can develop greater insights into themselves through self-acceptance and compassion.
I am a person-centred counsellor offering a non-judgemental and safe space for you to explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. I am a qualified, insured and DBS checked Person-Centered Psychotherapist. I aim to help individuals develop a deeper knowledge and self-awareness through past experiences and traumas so they can develop greater insights into themselves through self-acceptance and compassion.
01926 293544 View 01926 293544
Naseem Sarbatta-Walia
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bicester OX26
I am a trauma counsellor, therapist, and clinical supervisor specialising in the complexities of family relationships where harm has occurred — including domestic, sexual, and emotional abuse.
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” – Carl Jung As a Trauma Counsellor graduating from the Metanoia Institute, London, I pride my practice on fostering the ‘real’ relationship—a reflective and reflexive therapeutic alliance rooted in authenticity and trust. With nearly two decades of frontline experience in safeguarding across Local Authorities, my approach is client-led: working with, not doing to.
I am a trauma counsellor, therapist, and clinical supervisor specialising in the complexities of family relationships where harm has occurred — including domestic, sexual, and emotional abuse.
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” – Carl Jung As a Trauma Counsellor graduating from the Metanoia Institute, London, I pride my practice on fostering the ‘real’ relationship—a reflective and reflexive therapeutic alliance rooted in authenticity and trust. With nearly two decades of frontline experience in safeguarding across Local Authorities, my approach is client-led: working with, not doing to.
01869 943788 View 01869 943788
Jess Love
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Many of the people I work with bring anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, or experiences of abuse.
If your mind runs fast, tangles itself in different threads, or feels overwhelming at times, you might be looking for a space to slow down and make sense of what’s going on inside. You may be navigating grief, identity shifts, difficult relationships, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. Many of the people I work with think deeply, jump between ideas, or feel like a lot is happening internally, and want somewhere they don’t need to filter themselves. I welcome the parts of you that feel messy, contradictory, or hard to explain.
Many of the people I work with bring anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, or experiences of abuse.
If your mind runs fast, tangles itself in different threads, or feels overwhelming at times, you might be looking for a space to slow down and make sense of what’s going on inside. You may be navigating grief, identity shifts, difficult relationships, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. Many of the people I work with think deeply, jump between ideas, or feel like a lot is happening internally, and want somewhere they don’t need to filter themselves. I welcome the parts of you that feel messy, contradictory, or hard to explain.
01582 377926 View 01582 377926
Caroline McBride
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Whether you’ve experienced trauma, loss, abuse, or feel anxious or depressed, or feel stuck and confused.
Using an Integrative approach we build a strong therapeutic relationship to explore, build insight and understanding, develop strategies and facilitate you to reach your goals. I’ve worked extensively with Trauma, loss and abuse in multiple settings. I’m a clinical Supervisor and an EMDR therapist for both adults and children
Whether you’ve experienced trauma, loss, abuse, or feel anxious or depressed, or feel stuck and confused.
Using an Integrative approach we build a strong therapeutic relationship to explore, build insight and understanding, develop strategies and facilitate you to reach your goals. I’ve worked extensively with Trauma, loss and abuse in multiple settings. I’m a clinical Supervisor and an EMDR therapist for both adults and children
01788 228284 View 01788 228284
Amber De Ocampo
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck, lost, or simply worn down by everything you’ve been carrying? Maybe you’re going through a relationship breakdown, living with the impact of domestic abuse, or trying to make sense of past trauma. Whatever your story looks like, you deserve support that feels safe, steady, and genuinely on your side. I work in a person centred way, which means I don’t push, judge, or tell you who you should be. Instead, I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can breathe, talk, and explore what’s going on at your own pace.
Are you feeling stuck, lost, or simply worn down by everything you’ve been carrying? Maybe you’re going through a relationship breakdown, living with the impact of domestic abuse, or trying to make sense of past trauma. Whatever your story looks like, you deserve support that feels safe, steady, and genuinely on your side. I work in a person centred way, which means I don’t push, judge, or tell you who you should be. Instead, I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can breathe, talk, and explore what’s going on at your own pace.
01707 245387 View 01707 245387
Sheena Hands
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
I have a interest in working with childhood trauma, emotional abuse, coercive control and narcissistic abuse and can help you navigate the confusing and painful aftermath of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence.
I am an integrative therapist working with both short term and open ended therapy. I can provide you with a compassionate and safe space to explore your situation in a supportive and confidential environment free from judgement. I will help to guide you to solutions, new ways of thinking or just facilitate somewhere to explore your thoughts and feelings. I work integratively which means I adapt to work collaboratively with each of my clients based on individual needs and will draw on models of psychodynamic, CBT grounded in person centred.
I have a interest in working with childhood trauma, emotional abuse, coercive control and narcissistic abuse and can help you navigate the confusing and painful aftermath of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence.
I am an integrative therapist working with both short term and open ended therapy. I can provide you with a compassionate and safe space to explore your situation in a supportive and confidential environment free from judgement. I will help to guide you to solutions, new ways of thinking or just facilitate somewhere to explore your thoughts and feelings. I work integratively which means I adapt to work collaboratively with each of my clients based on individual needs and will draw on models of psychodynamic, CBT grounded in person centred.
01908 024257 View 01908 024257
Nicola Wilkins
Counsellor, BACP
London N11
I have expertise working with survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, whether that is in romantic, family or workplace relationships.
Hello my name is Nicola, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. In our busy lives it is often difficult to allocate time solely for ourselves, to gift to ourselves the opportunity to explore what may be hurting or limiting us. In essence what may be stopping us from living full and enjoyable lives. Choosing to enter therapy, to allow yourself the time to be listened to and heard without judgement is to choose a powerful and rewarding gift. Working together in a way that is comfortable for you, I offer a safe, compassionate and non judgmental space, that allows you to give yourself the permission to explore your feelings.
I have expertise working with survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, whether that is in romantic, family or workplace relationships.
Hello my name is Nicola, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. In our busy lives it is often difficult to allocate time solely for ourselves, to gift to ourselves the opportunity to explore what may be hurting or limiting us. In essence what may be stopping us from living full and enjoyable lives. Choosing to enter therapy, to allow yourself the time to be listened to and heard without judgement is to choose a powerful and rewarding gift. Working together in a way that is comfortable for you, I offer a safe, compassionate and non judgmental space, that allows you to give yourself the permission to explore your feelings.
07492 885469 View 07492 885469
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
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.