Domestic Abuse Counselling in Richmond
I focus on helping clients become empowered through self-awareness. Sometimes we need assistance to discover hidden parts of ourselves. We may want guidance to work out the underlying causes of the issues we are struggling with and to understand the meaning we give to our life events. I will assist you in exploring the motives behind behaviours, unhelpful thought patterns, and overwhelming feelings. Who would you be without the thoughts that upset you? Who would you be if you could feel free from the emotions and situations that weigh you down?
I focus on helping clients become empowered through self-awareness. Sometimes we need assistance to discover hidden parts of ourselves. We may want guidance to work out the underlying causes of the issues we are struggling with and to understand the meaning we give to our life events. I will assist you in exploring the motives behind behaviours, unhelpful thought patterns, and overwhelming feelings. Who would you be without the thoughts that upset you? Who would you be if you could feel free from the emotions and situations that weigh you down?
You may be seeking counselling or psychotherapy for any number of reasons. Perhaps something specific has happened to you that you would like to talk about. Perhaps you don't really know what is wrong, but you are aware of feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or stressed and feel you would like some support in working through and exploring what might be informing those feelings. In both, and all cases, my approach as a Psychotherapist is to work in a way which provides a safe, empathetic and confidential space, where you and I can together, explore what has brought you to therapy, and help you get back on track.
You may be seeking counselling or psychotherapy for any number of reasons. Perhaps something specific has happened to you that you would like to talk about. Perhaps you don't really know what is wrong, but you are aware of feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or stressed and feel you would like some support in working through and exploring what might be informing those feelings. In both, and all cases, my approach as a Psychotherapist is to work in a way which provides a safe, empathetic and confidential space, where you and I can together, explore what has brought you to therapy, and help you get back on track.
I also work with a domestic violence agency, counselling women who have experienced childhood trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, and PTSD.
I have come to counselling and psychotherapy as my second career after spending over 25 years in the corporate sector as part of the human resources function for global technology companies. My desire and ability to connect with people combined with a quest to find deeper meaning in my work led me to retrain and find my true vocation. I have navigated challenging life experiences and have grown and found peace through my own personal therapy. I’m versatile in my clinical approach, drawing from a rich theoretical foundation having trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist.
I also work with a domestic violence agency, counselling women who have experienced childhood trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, and PTSD.
I have come to counselling and psychotherapy as my second career after spending over 25 years in the corporate sector as part of the human resources function for global technology companies. My desire and ability to connect with people combined with a quest to find deeper meaning in my work led me to retrain and find my true vocation. I have navigated challenging life experiences and have grown and found peace through my own personal therapy. I’m versatile in my clinical approach, drawing from a rich theoretical foundation having trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist.
A bit about me:
I am a therapist and chartered coaching psychologist with over 30 years of specialist training and experience, helping individuals navigate life changes, especially those affected by abuse and trauma.
I am dual trained as a coaching psychologist and therapist with many years of professional experience of parenting, and working with families and young people at often very difficult stages of their lives. I use evidence based therapies and approaches, I do not just sit and nod - though I sometimes do a bit of that too!
A bit about me:
I am a therapist and chartered coaching psychologist with over 30 years of specialist training and experience, helping individuals navigate life changes, especially those affected by abuse and trauma.
I am dual trained as a coaching psychologist and therapist with many years of professional experience of parenting, and working with families and young people at often very difficult stages of their lives. I use evidence based therapies and approaches, I do not just sit and nod - though I sometimes do a bit of that too!
I have been working in the NHS for more than 7 years and split my time between working in the NHS and Private Practice. I am experienced working with people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including those who have been admitted to hospital. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment planning with individuals to help guide interventions that are meaningful for the them. I also carry out Autism assessments virtually at the cost of £1600, please contact for further information
I have been working in the NHS for more than 7 years and split my time between working in the NHS and Private Practice. I am experienced working with people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including those who have been admitted to hospital. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment planning with individuals to help guide interventions that are meaningful for the them. I also carry out Autism assessments virtually at the cost of £1600, please contact for further information
Specialist Support for Children & Young People (Ages 4-24)
Hello, I’m Simeron. I am an integrative psychotherapist with a heartfelt dedication to helping children and young people thrive. With over 14 years experience working with children, parents and families, I am here to provide a warm, dedicated and collaborative space tailored to your child's unique journey.
I am continually inspired by the young people I work with and I feel grateful to be a stepping stone on their journey.
Specialist Support for Children & Young People (Ages 4-24)
Hello, I’m Simeron. I am an integrative psychotherapist with a heartfelt dedication to helping children and young people thrive. With over 14 years experience working with children, parents and families, I am here to provide a warm, dedicated and collaborative space tailored to your child's unique journey.
I am continually inspired by the young people I work with and I feel grateful to be a stepping stone on their journey.
Life can feel as though everything is getting too much. Are you low, irritable or anxious? Or is there something you want to talk through? Then therapy may be for you. Being in a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental environment with an experienced trained professional, listening and providing support can help you start to lead a more fulfilling life. Building a trusting relationship with me can support you with trauma, anxiety or relationship issues. Through in-depth exploration we can enable you to understand yourself, yourself with others and gain new insights, awareness and choices.
Life can feel as though everything is getting too much. Are you low, irritable or anxious? Or is there something you want to talk through? Then therapy may be for you. Being in a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental environment with an experienced trained professional, listening and providing support can help you start to lead a more fulfilling life. Building a trusting relationship with me can support you with trauma, anxiety or relationship issues. Through in-depth exploration we can enable you to understand yourself, yourself with others and gain new insights, awareness and choices.
Welcome — I’m Adielia
I’m a qualified and BACP-registered counsellor, dedicated to helping you navigate life’s ups and downs with compassion and understanding. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone.
Welcome — I’m Adielia
I’m a qualified and BACP-registered counsellor, dedicated to helping you navigate life’s ups and downs with compassion and understanding. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone.
I've supported adults in women's services, community counselling and corporate mental health, working with trauma, cancer, menopause, burnout, neurodiversity and abuse.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or not yourself. Many people come to me after cancer treatment, during surgical or chemical menopause, or when burnout has left them running on empty.
Some come as couples, trying to stay connected when illness, stress or big changes have shaken things. Others are neurodivergent or exploring whether they might be, feeling stretched thin or misunderstood.
If parts of this echo your own experience, we can look at it together in a way that feels manageable and begin to understand what’s been happening and what might help.
I've supported adults in women's services, community counselling and corporate mental health, working with trauma, cancer, menopause, burnout, neurodiversity and abuse.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or not yourself. Many people come to me after cancer treatment, during surgical or chemical menopause, or when burnout has left them running on empty.
Some come as couples, trying to stay connected when illness, stress or big changes have shaken things. Others are neurodivergent or exploring whether they might be, feeling stretched thin or misunderstood.
If parts of this echo your own experience, we can look at it together in a way that feels manageable and begin to understand what’s been happening and what might help.
Hello and welcome. Starting or returning to therapy can feel daunting, and reaching out is often the hardest part.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, low, or caught in repeating patterns. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to explore these experiences together, with curiosity about how your past may be shaping your present.
Hello and welcome. Starting or returning to therapy can feel daunting, and reaching out is often the hardest part.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, low, or caught in repeating patterns. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to explore these experiences together, with curiosity about how your past may be shaping your present.
It can be really hard asking for help. It can be even harder to think about your own needs when you’re so used to caring for others. What if we’re seen as a failure for not being able to do it all on our own? It can make us feel stuck, trapped even, behind our own smiles and silence. But I see you and I hear you. Life doesn’t have to feel this way. A lot of my clients find it hard taking up space, who have built their lives on prioritising the needs and feelings of others, leading them struggling to identify let alone ask for what they want.
It can be really hard asking for help. It can be even harder to think about your own needs when you’re so used to caring for others. What if we’re seen as a failure for not being able to do it all on our own? It can make us feel stuck, trapped even, behind our own smiles and silence. But I see you and I hear you. Life doesn’t have to feel this way. A lot of my clients find it hard taking up space, who have built their lives on prioritising the needs and feelings of others, leading them struggling to identify let alone ask for what they want.
I enjoy working with clients who want to understand what is making them feel unhappy/anxious/low/stuck and exploring how this links to their past and can be challenged in the now. I see therapy as shedding light on life events and areas of difficulty and gradually opening more doors and windows to new experiences whilst supporting the client in their growing autonomy, self-awareness and motivation to update their unhelpful and/or archaic beliefs.
I enjoy working with clients who want to understand what is making them feel unhappy/anxious/low/stuck and exploring how this links to their past and can be challenged in the now. I see therapy as shedding light on life events and areas of difficulty and gradually opening more doors and windows to new experiences whilst supporting the client in their growing autonomy, self-awareness and motivation to update their unhelpful and/or archaic beliefs.
You might feel like life is crashing in on you and you struggle to breathe. Therapy can feel like the first deep breath in a long time. There is no right or wrong way to be in our sessions - you can bring anything to the space, from your deepest concerns to the smallest daily issues.
You might feel like life is crashing in on you and you struggle to breathe. Therapy can feel like the first deep breath in a long time. There is no right or wrong way to be in our sessions - you can bring anything to the space, from your deepest concerns to the smallest daily issues.
We encounter various kinds of difficulties and challenges every day. At times, it can be challenging to open up to others, therefore leading to feelings of confusion and a sense of powerlessness. Recently, many individuals from Hong Kong who have relocated to the UK have faced setbacks in their social, professional, or academic pursuits. Such challenges often stem from uncertainties surrounding self-image and self-worth while adapting to a new environment. If you find yourself in a similar situation, exploring yourself through psychological counseling can provide you with more effective means to understand and address these emotions
We encounter various kinds of difficulties and challenges every day. At times, it can be challenging to open up to others, therefore leading to feelings of confusion and a sense of powerlessness. Recently, many individuals from Hong Kong who have relocated to the UK have faced setbacks in their social, professional, or academic pursuits. Such challenges often stem from uncertainties surrounding self-image and self-worth while adapting to a new environment. If you find yourself in a similar situation, exploring yourself through psychological counseling can provide you with more effective means to understand and address these emotions
I work with professional people, either couples or individuals who are struggling in their relationships.
I help them move forward by developing insight into their difficulties, and then unblocking the obstacles to change.
I work with professional people, either couples or individuals who are struggling in their relationships.
I help them move forward by developing insight into their difficulties, and then unblocking the obstacles to change.
I have extensive clinical experience of supporting adults presenting with issues which have included; a general sense that things are 'not right' with you, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, low mood, bereavement, experiences of all types of abuse, family difficulties, relationship struggles, low self-worth, personality disorders, feeling stuck or experiencing trauma.
You might feel like you’re holding everything together on the outside, while inside things feel messy, heavy, or hard to make sense of. My clinical masters level informed approach offers a space for you to explore your experiences at your own pace, within a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. Together, we’ll gently make sense of what’s happening for you and begin to uncover what might be keeping you feeling stuck, with the aim of opening up the possibility for change. I centre my work on the belief that healing happens through a genuine, trusting connection, so that meaningful and lasting change can take place.
I have extensive clinical experience of supporting adults presenting with issues which have included; a general sense that things are 'not right' with you, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, low mood, bereavement, experiences of all types of abuse, family difficulties, relationship struggles, low self-worth, personality disorders, feeling stuck or experiencing trauma.
You might feel like you’re holding everything together on the outside, while inside things feel messy, heavy, or hard to make sense of. My clinical masters level informed approach offers a space for you to explore your experiences at your own pace, within a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. Together, we’ll gently make sense of what’s happening for you and begin to uncover what might be keeping you feeling stuck, with the aim of opening up the possibility for change. I centre my work on the belief that healing happens through a genuine, trusting connection, so that meaningful and lasting change can take place.
Most people feel anxious, stressed or low at some point in their lives, but often try to struggle through on their own. I understand how daunting it can be to seek professional advice, but I have successfully helped many people with a wide variety of problems.
Most people feel anxious, stressed or low at some point in their lives, but often try to struggle through on their own. I understand how daunting it can be to seek professional advice, but I have successfully helped many people with a wide variety of problems.
Hi,
I know finding a therapist can be daunting but you don't need to have it all worked out.
You may feel overwhelmed and unhappy and unable to make sense of why you feel this way.
Perhaps trauma or experiences from the past are impacting how you feel today and you are exhausted from trying to manage these feelings.
You might feel like you can't hold it all together anymore or that there is something 'wrong' with you.
Maybe you need a space where you can unload your anxiety and lighten your load?
You might feel stressed and under pressure and that you desperately need a release valve.
Hi,
I know finding a therapist can be daunting but you don't need to have it all worked out.
You may feel overwhelmed and unhappy and unable to make sense of why you feel this way.
Perhaps trauma or experiences from the past are impacting how you feel today and you are exhausted from trying to manage these feelings.
You might feel like you can't hold it all together anymore or that there is something 'wrong' with you.
Maybe you need a space where you can unload your anxiety and lighten your load?
You might feel stressed and under pressure and that you desperately need a release valve.
I support people with:
• Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism)
• Anxiety, low mood, depression and trauma
• Life transitions / feeling stuck
• Professional, family and romantic relationship challenges
• Narcissistic abuse recovery
• Religious or faith-related pressures, identity conflicts, and spiritual transition
• Sexual identity, intimacy and desire with care
Do you find yourself quietly struggling to make sense of your thoughts and emotions, or simply finding everyday life harder than it looks from the outside? You’re not alone in feeling this way.
For many people living with personal challenges, depression, anxiety, or neurodiversity, each day can involve invisible battles that others may not fully see or understand. Carrying all of this on your own can feel incredibly heavy.
If you’re feeling misunderstood, isolated, confused, or worn down by the constant effort it takes just to get through the day, therapy can offer a space where your experiences are validated and understood.
I support people with:
• Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism)
• Anxiety, low mood, depression and trauma
• Life transitions / feeling stuck
• Professional, family and romantic relationship challenges
• Narcissistic abuse recovery
• Religious or faith-related pressures, identity conflicts, and spiritual transition
• Sexual identity, intimacy and desire with care
Do you find yourself quietly struggling to make sense of your thoughts and emotions, or simply finding everyday life harder than it looks from the outside? You’re not alone in feeling this way.
For many people living with personal challenges, depression, anxiety, or neurodiversity, each day can involve invisible battles that others may not fully see or understand. Carrying all of this on your own can feel incredibly heavy.
If you’re feeling misunderstood, isolated, confused, or worn down by the constant effort it takes just to get through the day, therapy can offer a space where your experiences are validated and understood.
Issues: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Work Stress, Burnout, Family/Friends Conflict, Narcissistic Abuse, Relationships, Confidence, Life Changes, Identity, Bereavement, Abuse, Spirituality, Menopause, Health, Childhood Abuse, Imposter Sydrome, Crime & More (See specialisation list).
Individuals & couples welcome. Sessions: £65 (£55 students and lower incomes).
Hi, I'm Karla, 47, a counsellor and trauma-informed psychotherapeutic practitioner, with over 6 years of therapeutic practice and more than 25 years' experience across the NHS, charities, corporate settings, community services, youth work, and private practice. I support people who want real understanding, not judgement or surface-level solutions. I don't just listen, I'm alongside you on your journey. Couples will have the opportunity to speak individually first, not for judgement but to be heard before joint sessions.
Issues: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Work Stress, Burnout, Family/Friends Conflict, Narcissistic Abuse, Relationships, Confidence, Life Changes, Identity, Bereavement, Abuse, Spirituality, Menopause, Health, Childhood Abuse, Imposter Sydrome, Crime & More (See specialisation list).
Individuals & couples welcome. Sessions: £65 (£55 students and lower incomes).
Hi, I'm Karla, 47, a counsellor and trauma-informed psychotherapeutic practitioner, with over 6 years of therapeutic practice and more than 25 years' experience across the NHS, charities, corporate settings, community services, youth work, and private practice. I support people who want real understanding, not judgement or surface-level solutions. I don't just listen, I'm alongside you on your journey. Couples will have the opportunity to speak individually first, not for judgement but to be heard before joint sessions.
See more therapy options for Richmond
Nearby Domestic Abuse Counsellors Searches for Richmond
- Brentford
- East Molesey
- Feltham
- Hampton
- Hounslow
- Isleworth
- Kingston upon Thames
- New Malden
- Southall
- Surbiton
- Teddington
- Twickenham
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.