Domestic Abuse Counselling in Tadcaster

Hazel Williams
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Based in York city centre, I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor working with adults with a range of issues, including domestic abuse.
My particular area of experience is working with domestic abuse and sexual violence. Having worked for a Specialist Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Counselling Service, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, General Counselling Organisations and Privately, my experience includes working with trauma, CPTSD, flashbacks, anxiety and self-harm.
Based in York city centre, I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor working with adults with a range of issues, including domestic abuse.
My particular area of experience is working with domestic abuse and sexual violence. Having worked for a Specialist Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Counselling Service, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, General Counselling Organisations and Privately, my experience includes working with trauma, CPTSD, flashbacks, anxiety and self-harm.
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Gemma Nightingale
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Tadcaster LS24
Do you feel that your old ways of coping no longer feel healthy, for example, doom scrolling, relying on alcohol or avoiding social situations? Would you like to shake off the anxiety, depression, or cycle of difficult relationships? If you’d like something to change in your life, so that you feel more in control or more contented, you're looking in the right place. Therapy changes lives.
Do you feel that your old ways of coping no longer feel healthy, for example, doom scrolling, relying on alcohol or avoiding social situations? Would you like to shake off the anxiety, depression, or cycle of difficult relationships? If you’d like something to change in your life, so that you feel more in control or more contented, you're looking in the right place. Therapy changes lives.
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Lisa Fletcher
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Tadcaster LS24
Hi, my name is Lisa, welcome to my page. I understand it takes courage to make that first step in reaching out to a professional, and I acknowledge that it can feel daunting to discuss your innermost thoughts and feelings with someone new. I offer a safe space for clients to talk about whatever it is that is on their mind, and a place where they feel listened to without judgment. I work with clients of all ages, from 16 to 80+ years and help them explore their struggles, and unravel why it is they feel the way they do.
Hi, my name is Lisa, welcome to my page. I understand it takes courage to make that first step in reaching out to a professional, and I acknowledge that it can feel daunting to discuss your innermost thoughts and feelings with someone new. I offer a safe space for clients to talk about whatever it is that is on their mind, and a place where they feel listened to without judgment. I work with clients of all ages, from 16 to 80+ years and help them explore their struggles, and unravel why it is they feel the way they do.
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Magdalen Dalton
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an experienced (BACP) registered counsellor offering counselling support within York city centre to young people (18+) and adults. I can also offer online sessions nationally. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious or confused by recent or past life events.  You may feel stuck; finding yourself making the same unhelpful life choices or struggle with relationships, repeating negative patterns.  You may need the space to find some self healing and acceptance.  It is not my place to tell you what you need to do, rather we will work together to help you find clarity, move forward and regain control. We may work short or long term.
I am an experienced (BACP) registered counsellor offering counselling support within York city centre to young people (18+) and adults. I can also offer online sessions nationally. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious or confused by recent or past life events.  You may feel stuck; finding yourself making the same unhelpful life choices or struggle with relationships, repeating negative patterns.  You may need the space to find some self healing and acceptance.  It is not my place to tell you what you need to do, rather we will work together to help you find clarity, move forward and regain control. We may work short or long term.
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Louise Coughlin
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We may find it helpful to talk problems through with someone close to us, but sometimes friends and family can not help and we need to speak to a professional therapist. I will spend time talking with you to understand your difficulties and to help you identify the roots of your problem and identify what you want to change in your life. In doing so we can find a way to work together to help you to reach your goals. ​I have worked with issues surrounding, anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), low self esteem, stress, emotional management difficulties, phobias, OCD, relationship difficulties, and grief.
We may find it helpful to talk problems through with someone close to us, but sometimes friends and family can not help and we need to speak to a professional therapist. I will spend time talking with you to understand your difficulties and to help you identify the roots of your problem and identify what you want to change in your life. In doing so we can find a way to work together to help you to reach your goals. ​I have worked with issues surrounding, anxiety, depression, trauma (including PTSD), low self esteem, stress, emotional management difficulties, phobias, OCD, relationship difficulties, and grief.
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Philippa Westmacott
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, life can sometimes throw challenges at us. At times these challenges are expected and at other times they come as a complete surprise. Often, we are able to manage them and sometimes we may feel less able to cope and could benefit from some therapeutic support. I offer psychotherapeutic counselling support in Wetherby and have some available appointments now. www.philippa-counselling.co.uk
Hello, life can sometimes throw challenges at us. At times these challenges are expected and at other times they come as a complete surprise. Often, we are able to manage them and sometimes we may feel less able to cope and could benefit from some therapeutic support. I offer psychotherapeutic counselling support in Wetherby and have some available appointments now. www.philippa-counselling.co.uk
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Victoria Webb- therapist and supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together for others, while quietly struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the impact of past experiences You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms—whether from childhood, relationships, family issues, work, or life events that left a lasting impact. Often, this trauma shows up in the present as anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, low self-worth, or feeling “stuck.”
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together for others, while quietly struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the impact of past experiences You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms—whether from childhood, relationships, family issues, work, or life events that left a lasting impact. Often, this trauma shows up in the present as anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, low self-worth, or feeling “stuck.”
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Elaine Piper
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic psychotherapist, with extended experience of working with adults with long standing and complex mental health problems within and outside the NHS.  Life is challenging and can lead to periods of intense or prolonged distress. Our usual ways of coping may no longer seem to be helping or may become a problem in themselves. This can lead to anxiety, sadness, anger, feeling stuck, isolated and confused. Our relationships are often affected. Meeting with a trusted, experienced therapist, to explore and understand your feelings, whilst painful, can lead to huge relief and greater freedom.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic psychotherapist, with extended experience of working with adults with long standing and complex mental health problems within and outside the NHS.  Life is challenging and can lead to periods of intense or prolonged distress. Our usual ways of coping may no longer seem to be helping or may become a problem in themselves. This can lead to anxiety, sadness, anger, feeling stuck, isolated and confused. Our relationships are often affected. Meeting with a trusted, experienced therapist, to explore and understand your feelings, whilst painful, can lead to huge relief and greater freedom.
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More Therapists Nearby

Sammi Ryan
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS12
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for Survivors of Childhood Sexual abuse and Survivors of Domestic Abuse.
I offer Person Centred Therapy, working together to explore your life experiences through talking therapy. For the times that words don`t come easily or it`s a struggle to connect to your experience, I work intuitively to find creative materials or relaxation techniques to aid that connection.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for Survivors of Childhood Sexual abuse and Survivors of Domestic Abuse.
I offer Person Centred Therapy, working together to explore your life experiences through talking therapy. For the times that words don`t come easily or it`s a struggle to connect to your experience, I work intuitively to find creative materials or relaxation techniques to aid that connection.
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Magdalena Szczurek
Counsellor, MBACP
I provide emotional support to those who suffer with all types of mental and domestic health distress (depression, anxiety and stress), relationship issues, trauma, suicide, self-harm as a result have lost their self-confidence and self-worth
In my practice I use Person-Centred Approach, Integrative Approach, TA, CBP. I also use other techniques in my therapy room such as Matryoshka dolls, emotional cards, stones and art inside my therapy room or walking therapy in a nature to help you to concentrate and reveal your hidden emotions or problems if you feel it is right for you.
I provide emotional support to those who suffer with all types of mental and domestic health distress (depression, anxiety and stress), relationship issues, trauma, suicide, self-harm as a result have lost their self-confidence and self-worth
In my practice I use Person-Centred Approach, Integrative Approach, TA, CBP. I also use other techniques in my therapy room such as Matryoshka dolls, emotional cards, stones and art inside my therapy room or walking therapy in a nature to help you to concentrate and reveal your hidden emotions or problems if you feel it is right for you.
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Inga Piotrowska
Psychotherapist, MRes, MBACP
Serves Area
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
0161 524 5311 View 0161 524 5311
Nasreen Ali
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Founder of Home of Healing. For the ones who look “fine” on the outside but feel invisible on the inside. Offering tailored therapy to individuals and couples. With an integrative approach, trauma-informed, attachment-rooted, and culturally aware. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, wounds, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others. I provide reduced-fee and concession options for those who are eligible.
Founder of Home of Healing. For the ones who look “fine” on the outside but feel invisible on the inside. Offering tailored therapy to individuals and couples. With an integrative approach, trauma-informed, attachment-rooted, and culturally aware. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, wounds, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others. I provide reduced-fee and concession options for those who are eligible.
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Rowan Midwood-Bell
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
You may be struggling to manage your worries, thoughts and feelings or behaviours, possibly as a result of a crisis such as a bereavement, loss of a job or difficulties in a relationship. You might feel you are lacking in confidence, that life is getting on top of you and you'd like someone to talk to...someone who will also support you to manage those difficult feelings and help you to find ways to feel better.
You may be struggling to manage your worries, thoughts and feelings or behaviours, possibly as a result of a crisis such as a bereavement, loss of a job or difficulties in a relationship. You might feel you are lacking in confidence, that life is getting on top of you and you'd like someone to talk to...someone who will also support you to manage those difficult feelings and help you to find ways to feel better.
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Hannah Ford
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS7
I'm experienced in working with people recovering from domestic abuse and struggling with identity following major life changes, with considerable experience counselling parents and carers.
Putting into words how we feel can be daunting. We can find ourselves worrying that we won’t be understood, feeling safer to keep things bottled up. Therapy can be an opportunity to help find the words, confront beliefs we hold about ourselves or our experiences, and explore new ways we want to live our lives. Often narratives embed themselves in our relational patterns with others. You may feel like you’re never good enough, like you can never let your guard down or are longing for real connection but feeling unseen in relationships. Carrying these beliefs around alone can be incredibly isolating and can leave us feeling lost.
I'm experienced in working with people recovering from domestic abuse and struggling with identity following major life changes, with considerable experience counselling parents and carers.
Putting into words how we feel can be daunting. We can find ourselves worrying that we won’t be understood, feeling safer to keep things bottled up. Therapy can be an opportunity to help find the words, confront beliefs we hold about ourselves or our experiences, and explore new ways we want to live our lives. Often narratives embed themselves in our relational patterns with others. You may feel like you’re never good enough, like you can never let your guard down or are longing for real connection but feeling unseen in relationships. Carrying these beliefs around alone can be incredibly isolating and can leave us feeling lost.
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Josh Shepherd
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it is not always easy to know where to begin. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard. I work with young people aged 13+ and adults experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, identity concerns, neurodiversity or difficult life changes. As an integrative counsellor, I adapt our work to you rather than expecting you to fit one particular approach. Taking the first step can feel daunting. I welcome you to get in touch for an introductory conversation to see whether working together feels right.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it is not always easy to know where to begin. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard. I work with young people aged 13+ and adults experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, identity concerns, neurodiversity or difficult life changes. As an integrative counsellor, I adapt our work to you rather than expecting you to fit one particular approach. Taking the first step can feel daunting. I welcome you to get in touch for an introductory conversation to see whether working together feels right.
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Justine Brooks
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Leeds LS7
I work online and face-to-face with adults who want to see change in their lives. People who want to feel more like themselves but find that life is getting in the way. I also work with people who have experienced difficult or unsettling changes in their lives, such as traumatic events or loss in the form of bereavement, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a way of life. I work with individuals who are trying to find solutions in their own minds for situations, feelings and behaviours that play out in their lives through their own and other people’s actions.
I work online and face-to-face with adults who want to see change in their lives. People who want to feel more like themselves but find that life is getting in the way. I also work with people who have experienced difficult or unsettling changes in their lives, such as traumatic events or loss in the form of bereavement, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a way of life. I work with individuals who are trying to find solutions in their own minds for situations, feelings and behaviours that play out in their lives through their own and other people’s actions.
0113 733 7368 View 0113 733 7368
Christiane Espinelli
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My professional experience includes working with clients presenting anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, identity issues, grief, suicidal ideation, and complex loss.
I see you, your story, your survival strategies, your values, and the meaning behind the way you have learned to protect yourself. Before I see your symptoms. Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor, MBACP, and Level 5 CBT Therapist. I believe therapy begins with seeing the person before seeing the symptoms, the diagnosis, or the struggle. You are not simply “an anxious person”, “a people-pleaser”, “too sensitive”, “too emotional”, or “difficult”. Very often, the ways we think, feel, respond, protect ourselves, avoid conflict, overgiven, shut down or become overwhelmed.
My professional experience includes working with clients presenting anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, identity issues, grief, suicidal ideation, and complex loss.
I see you, your story, your survival strategies, your values, and the meaning behind the way you have learned to protect yourself. Before I see your symptoms. Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor, MBACP, and Level 5 CBT Therapist. I believe therapy begins with seeing the person before seeing the symptoms, the diagnosis, or the struggle. You are not simply “an anxious person”, “a people-pleaser”, “too sensitive”, “too emotional”, or “difficult”. Very often, the ways we think, feel, respond, protect ourselves, avoid conflict, overgiven, shut down or become overwhelmed.
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Luisa Maturi
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I was an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) for some years and I also have experience working in a residential setting with young people experiencing complex mental health issues.
As each of my clients is unique, I like to spend time creating an individual therapy plan that will address their concerns and in doing so increase their self awareness. I include several different models in my therapy plans and often use creative methods to enable my clients to access their subconscious while feeling fully supported and in a safe space.
I was an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) for some years and I also have experience working in a residential setting with young people experiencing complex mental health issues.
As each of my clients is unique, I like to spend time creating an individual therapy plan that will address their concerns and in doing so increase their self awareness. I include several different models in my therapy plans and often use creative methods to enable my clients to access their subconscious while feeling fully supported and in a safe space.
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Rebecca's Counselling Solutions
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I have also worked with clients who are survivors of sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Hello, I'm Rebecca, a qualified Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. I provide face-to-face, telephone, and online counselling for individuals and couples, alongside creative therapy for young people and professional supervision services. Since qualifying in 2007, I have continued to develop my expertise through training in CBT, Transactional Analysis, Children's Mental Health, Relationship Counselling, and Clinical Supervision. I hold a BA (Hons) in Solution-Focused Counselling and am a registered member of NCPS and COSRT ethical bodies. Whether you're struggling with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, anxiety,
I have also worked with clients who are survivors of sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Hello, I'm Rebecca, a qualified Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. I provide face-to-face, telephone, and online counselling for individuals and couples, alongside creative therapy for young people and professional supervision services. Since qualifying in 2007, I have continued to develop my expertise through training in CBT, Transactional Analysis, Children's Mental Health, Relationship Counselling, and Clinical Supervision. I hold a BA (Hons) in Solution-Focused Counselling and am a registered member of NCPS and COSRT ethical bodies. Whether you're struggling with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, anxiety,
01226 445300 View 01226 445300
Alex Thomson
Counsellor, BACP
York YO61
From anxiety and depression, to survivors of abuse.
We all want to be happier, less stressed, or even feel safer in life in general. You might want to explore and feel better about a particular incident or event in your life. You might be struggling with a relationship or have work or family issues. It might be about the past or more current immediate concerns. Whatever you bring, we will explore it together to help you gain insight, understanding or learn strategies and ways to overcome your issues to change what is limiting you. My hope is that our work together will enable you to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and happier life realising your potential.
From anxiety and depression, to survivors of abuse.
We all want to be happier, less stressed, or even feel safer in life in general. You might want to explore and feel better about a particular incident or event in your life. You might be struggling with a relationship or have work or family issues. It might be about the past or more current immediate concerns. Whatever you bring, we will explore it together to help you gain insight, understanding or learn strategies and ways to overcome your issues to change what is limiting you. My hope is that our work together will enable you to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and happier life realising your potential.
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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.