Domestic Abuse Counselling in Scunthorpe

Chapter Two Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I also have experience working with those affected by domestic abuse, providing a sensitive and empowering space to process trauma, rebuild trust, and reconnect with your sense of self.
I support clients with anxiety, bereavement, and the effects of domestic abuse. I provide a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, process difficult emotions, and rebuild a sense of control. Working at your pace, we focus on healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
I also have experience working with those affected by domestic abuse, providing a sensitive and empowering space to process trauma, rebuild trust, and reconnect with your sense of self.
I support clients with anxiety, bereavement, and the effects of domestic abuse. I provide a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, process difficult emotions, and rebuild a sense of control. Working at your pace, we focus on healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
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Bisma Hussain Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
As an integrative counsellor, I offer a personalised, holistic approach to emotional well-being by drawing from a range of therapeutic models—including person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural techniques. I believe in meeting each client where they are, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, healing, and growth. With experience supporting individuals, I’m committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their unique paths. Please be aware that my mobile number is only a WhatsApp number so please either call or message through the app. Thank you
As an integrative counsellor, I offer a personalised, holistic approach to emotional well-being by drawing from a range of therapeutic models—including person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural techniques. I believe in meeting each client where they are, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, healing, and growth. With experience supporting individuals, I’m committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their unique paths. Please be aware that my mobile number is only a WhatsApp number so please either call or message through the app. Thank you
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I work with individuals and couples healing from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, and the destructive patterns these experiences create.
I specialise in trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, addiction, and relationship challenges. With 25+ years’ experience and deep personal insight, I offer a safe, compassionate space to heal. My integrative approach helps clients build resilience, self-worth, and healthier connections, empowering them to create lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples healing from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, and the destructive patterns these experiences create.
I specialise in trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, addiction, and relationship challenges. With 25+ years’ experience and deep personal insight, I offer a safe, compassionate space to heal. My integrative approach helps clients build resilience, self-worth, and healthier connections, empowering them to create lasting change.
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Josh Shepherd
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I support survivors of abuse, care-experienced or estranged people, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those experiencing bereavement
I offer integrative therapy shaped around you, drawing on different approaches while keeping the relationship at the heart of the work. I value warmth, trust and relational depth, offering a space where we can explore your experiences together, at your pace, with curiosity and care.
I support survivors of abuse, care-experienced or estranged people, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those experiencing bereavement
I offer integrative therapy shaped around you, drawing on different approaches while keeping the relationship at the heart of the work. I value warmth, trust and relational depth, offering a space where we can explore your experiences together, at your pace, with curiosity and care.
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Anita Campbell
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a qualified psychotherapist who has been working in private practice for over 22 years and I am accredited with UKCP. I offer both long and short term therapy to individuals and couples who are experiencing personal issues which can affect relationships and general outlook on life. Please feel free to browse my profile and make contact if you would like to know more about me and how I work.
Hello, I am a qualified psychotherapist who has been working in private practice for over 22 years and I am accredited with UKCP. I offer both long and short term therapy to individuals and couples who are experiencing personal issues which can affect relationships and general outlook on life. Please feel free to browse my profile and make contact if you would like to know more about me and how I work.
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Louise Fenton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, on edge, or stuck in patterns that don't make sense. You might experience anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, emotional swings, self-harm urges, disordered eating or difficulties in relationships. You want relief, stability, and to feel like yourself again - not just cope, but truly heal. You may be tired of surviving and want life to feel calmer, safer and more meaningful.
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, on edge, or stuck in patterns that don't make sense. You might experience anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, emotional swings, self-harm urges, disordered eating or difficulties in relationships. You want relief, stability, and to feel like yourself again - not just cope, but truly heal. You may be tired of surviving and want life to feel calmer, safer and more meaningful.
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Calm Within Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. Many clients come to therapy feeling anxious, low, stressed, or frustrated with patterns they can’t seem to change. Some are carrying past experiences that still affect them today, while others struggle with emotional regulation, relationships, anger, or self-confidence. People often want a safe, down-to-earth space where they can talk openly and make sense of what’s going on. My aim is to help clients feel heard, understand their emotions, and build practical tools they can use in everyday life. I work collaboratively, at your pace.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. Many clients come to therapy feeling anxious, low, stressed, or frustrated with patterns they can’t seem to change. Some are carrying past experiences that still affect them today, while others struggle with emotional regulation, relationships, anger, or self-confidence. People often want a safe, down-to-earth space where they can talk openly and make sense of what’s going on. My aim is to help clients feel heard, understand their emotions, and build practical tools they can use in everyday life. I work collaboratively, at your pace.
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Caroline Louise Wood
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with your relationships, sleep, feeling overwhelmed or navigating difficult or unmanageable mood changes? Maybe constant thoughts are making life unbearable, and it's hard to move forward with your life because it feels like you're swamped? Or you might just want some clarity and more meaningful relationships? I'm here to support you. I help the people I work with manage anxious thoughts low mood, family or work related stress, life changes, social communication and their relationships. I also support people with trauma, complex emotional needs and living with neurodivergence and some mental health diagnosis.
Are you struggling with your relationships, sleep, feeling overwhelmed or navigating difficult or unmanageable mood changes? Maybe constant thoughts are making life unbearable, and it's hard to move forward with your life because it feels like you're swamped? Or you might just want some clarity and more meaningful relationships? I'm here to support you. I help the people I work with manage anxious thoughts low mood, family or work related stress, life changes, social communication and their relationships. I also support people with trauma, complex emotional needs and living with neurodivergence and some mental health diagnosis.
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Gemma Goodwin
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
When life moves at 100 miles an hour, it’s easy for anxiety and low self-confidence to take hold, especially under the pressure to be everything to everyone. That’s why it’s so important to pause, take stock, and give yourself the time and space to talk things through. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, weighed down by anxiety, grief, or self-doubt. Perhaps life feels louder than you can handle, or quieter than you’d like. You might be facing a big change, struggling in your relationships, or carrying the weight of past experiences that continue to show up in your present.
When life moves at 100 miles an hour, it’s easy for anxiety and low self-confidence to take hold, especially under the pressure to be everything to everyone. That’s why it’s so important to pause, take stock, and give yourself the time and space to talk things through. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, weighed down by anxiety, grief, or self-doubt. Perhaps life feels louder than you can handle, or quieter than you’d like. You might be facing a big change, struggling in your relationships, or carrying the weight of past experiences that continue to show up in your present.
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Talking with Gwynne
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you puzzled why 'things' are not working out for you ? Do you feel 'stressed all the time ? Are you curious about why you are the person you are ? Why you live the life you do ? Is there a pattern you recognise about yourself, that you 'don't get' but seems unchangeable? Do you feel 'stuck' and unable to live the life you want? Does that desire to live the best life you can seem limited by illness or a potential or actual genetic blue print that isn't changeable ? If you have any of these thoughts or similar, then I can help you to find your answers. I have energy, experience, resources and commitment for this work with you.
Are you puzzled why 'things' are not working out for you ? Do you feel 'stressed all the time ? Are you curious about why you are the person you are ? Why you live the life you do ? Is there a pattern you recognise about yourself, that you 'don't get' but seems unchangeable? Do you feel 'stuck' and unable to live the life you want? Does that desire to live the best life you can seem limited by illness or a potential or actual genetic blue print that isn't changeable ? If you have any of these thoughts or similar, then I can help you to find your answers. I have energy, experience, resources and commitment for this work with you.
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Gareth Young
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Gareth – and I’m really glad you’ve found your way here. Rainbow Hearts Counselling is a place where the whole you is welcomed. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, anxious, or simply in need of someone to walk alongside you, I offer a warm and grounded space where you can feel safe, heard, and respected. As a queer therapist, I’m deeply committed to creating a practice that is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities – but more than that, it’s a space for everyone. People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons, and no two stories are the same.
Hi, I’m Gareth – and I’m really glad you’ve found your way here. Rainbow Hearts Counselling is a place where the whole you is welcomed. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, anxious, or simply in need of someone to walk alongside you, I offer a warm and grounded space where you can feel safe, heard, and respected. As a queer therapist, I’m deeply committed to creating a practice that is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities – but more than that, it’s a space for everyone. People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons, and no two stories are the same.
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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.