Domestic Abuse Counselling in Twickenham
Our consciousness is like a small candle in vast darkness; we must not let it go out. Sometimes when we are faced with life challenges, our mind falters like a candle in the wind; we are confused, sad, angry, or agitated, and at times like this we need listening ears to listen to us and help us decipher our experiences to make sense of what is causing these emotional reactions and pain. Sometimes, confusion and contamination of our minds can be brought about by broken relationships, job loss, bereavement, mental illness, toxic relations, racism, oppression, wrong religious beliefs, divorce and cultural influences to mention a few.
Our consciousness is like a small candle in vast darkness; we must not let it go out. Sometimes when we are faced with life challenges, our mind falters like a candle in the wind; we are confused, sad, angry, or agitated, and at times like this we need listening ears to listen to us and help us decipher our experiences to make sense of what is causing these emotional reactions and pain. Sometimes, confusion and contamination of our minds can be brought about by broken relationships, job loss, bereavement, mental illness, toxic relations, racism, oppression, wrong religious beliefs, divorce and cultural influences to mention a few.
If you're here, your probably finding life tough at the moment. Perhaps your anxiety levels are going through the roof or maybe you're wondering what's happening in your relationships? Perhaps past experiences are getting in the way of you living the way you would like to. Or maybe you just need to talk something through. Therapy can help you find a way forward if you're struggling. If you come to see me, together we will find ways to alleviate your distress, understand what's going on and how, with awareness, things can change.
If you're here, your probably finding life tough at the moment. Perhaps your anxiety levels are going through the roof or maybe you're wondering what's happening in your relationships? Perhaps past experiences are getting in the way of you living the way you would like to. Or maybe you just need to talk something through. Therapy can help you find a way forward if you're struggling. If you come to see me, together we will find ways to alleviate your distress, understand what's going on and how, with awareness, things can change.
I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS) registered Counselling Psychologist. I have been working with clients therapeutically since 2016 in the NHS and in private practice.
In my private practice I specialise in supporting women experiencing emotional and psychological distress. I help women facing challenges including fertility issues, perinatal and postnatal anxiety, postnatal depression, trauma, menopause difficulties, burnout, ageing, and women's health issues.
I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS) registered Counselling Psychologist. I have been working with clients therapeutically since 2016 in the NHS and in private practice.
In my private practice I specialise in supporting women experiencing emotional and psychological distress. I help women facing challenges including fertility issues, perinatal and postnatal anxiety, postnatal depression, trauma, menopause difficulties, burnout, ageing, and women's health issues.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in women's mental health, with particular expertise in perinatal mental health, trauma and anxiety. You might be struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, burnout or trauma and want to find ways to feel better again. I also have many years clinical experience working in the NHS, most recently in perinatal services, supporting women through birth trauma, fertility difficulties, pregnancy, loss and motherhood. I can offer a safe space to explore what is going on for you and think together about ways we can help you.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in women's mental health, with particular expertise in perinatal mental health, trauma and anxiety. You might be struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, burnout or trauma and want to find ways to feel better again. I also have many years clinical experience working in the NHS, most recently in perinatal services, supporting women through birth trauma, fertility difficulties, pregnancy, loss and motherhood. I can offer a safe space to explore what is going on for you and think together about ways we can help you.
There are times when life feels confusing and overwhelming. Perhaps a recent life event or specific issue, maybe experiences or memories from your past are affecting how you behave in the present in relationship to others and yourself. Talking to a counsellor offers you a space where you can explore your feelings. This can help you to notice the unhelpful or destructive patterns that accompany you in your life which can ultimately help you to gain a greater self-understanding and enable you to move forward in your life and relationships. With this there is an opportunity and possibility of change.
There are times when life feels confusing and overwhelming. Perhaps a recent life event or specific issue, maybe experiences or memories from your past are affecting how you behave in the present in relationship to others and yourself. Talking to a counsellor offers you a space where you can explore your feelings. This can help you to notice the unhelpful or destructive patterns that accompany you in your life which can ultimately help you to gain a greater self-understanding and enable you to move forward in your life and relationships. With this there is an opportunity and possibility of change.
I work with individuals to identify the underlying patterns shaping their lives, often outside conscious awareness.
Drawing on an integrative framework that includes psychodynamic and psychoanalytic thinking, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Jungian perspectives, CBT-informed behavioural restructuring, hypnotherapy, and trauma-focused approaches, I am able to rapidly detect the structures driving anxiety, stagnation, or repeated life difficulties.
I work with individuals to identify the underlying patterns shaping their lives, often outside conscious awareness.
Drawing on an integrative framework that includes psychodynamic and psychoanalytic thinking, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Jungian perspectives, CBT-informed behavioural restructuring, hypnotherapy, and trauma-focused approaches, I am able to rapidly detect the structures driving anxiety, stagnation, or repeated life difficulties.
I am an existential psychotherapist / EMDR therapist, with NHS experience, offering a reflective and client-led approach. I hold a Master’s in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy, and I am in the final year of my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. My work is grounded in existential therapy, while integrating approaches such as psychodynamic therapy and ACT where appropriate. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and growth, and bring an embodied awareness through my background as an Iyengar yoga teacher. I offer therapy in English and Persian.
I am an existential psychotherapist / EMDR therapist, with NHS experience, offering a reflective and client-led approach. I hold a Master’s in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy, and I am in the final year of my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. My work is grounded in existential therapy, while integrating approaches such as psychodynamic therapy and ACT where appropriate. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and growth, and bring an embodied awareness through my background as an Iyengar yoga teacher. I offer therapy in English and Persian.
Having trained at London's Tavistock and Portman and qualified at The Gestalt Centre, I combine my work with Post Natal Depression Charity, Cocoon Family support, youth counselling charity, Off The Record, and my own private practice. I work with a broad client base presenting with varied issues ranging from feeling sad to generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder, relationship issues to seasonal affective disorder. I believe in the power of an empathetic, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Having trained at London's Tavistock and Portman and qualified at The Gestalt Centre, I combine my work with Post Natal Depression Charity, Cocoon Family support, youth counselling charity, Off The Record, and my own private practice. I work with a broad client base presenting with varied issues ranging from feeling sad to generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder, relationship issues to seasonal affective disorder. I believe in the power of an empathetic, supportive therapeutic relationship.
I am specifically trained, at Masters level, to work therapeutically with children, young people, and families as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also a qualified teacher with experience of working with children who have been diagnosed, and or who identify as neurodiverse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor and I volunteer in a Youth Counselling Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I use the ideas and strategies from a range of therapeutic models, matching the best approach suited specifically to you or your child’s needs.
I am specifically trained, at Masters level, to work therapeutically with children, young people, and families as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also a qualified teacher with experience of working with children who have been diagnosed, and or who identify as neurodiverse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor and I volunteer in a Youth Counselling Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I use the ideas and strategies from a range of therapeutic models, matching the best approach suited specifically to you or your child’s needs.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing. I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing. I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
Hi, my name is Bethany Clews. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a First-Class BA (Hons) Integrative Relational Counselling Degree. I am experienced in working with clients on a wide range of topics, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, family issues, disability, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, loss, neurodiversity, relationship problems, trauma and other psychological difficulties. In addition to my private practice, I work as a psychotherapist for Off The Record and I have three years of experience as an in-house Psychotherapist in a busy NHS GP practice.
Hi, my name is Bethany Clews. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a First-Class BA (Hons) Integrative Relational Counselling Degree. I am experienced in working with clients on a wide range of topics, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, family issues, disability, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, loss, neurodiversity, relationship problems, trauma and other psychological difficulties. In addition to my private practice, I work as a psychotherapist for Off The Record and I have three years of experience as an in-house Psychotherapist in a busy NHS GP practice.
Hello, I am Sarah Felicity Angel a UKCP registered psychotherapist practising in Twickenham and Little Venice London.
Hello, I am Sarah Felicity Angel a UKCP registered psychotherapist practising in Twickenham and Little Venice London.
I offer a confidential sanctuary where you can explore the depths of your concerns without fear of judgment. The human experience is complex, filled with moments of joy, but also challenges that can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. With a wealth of experience in disability, bereavement, life transitions, mental health conditions and neurodiversity, I am adept at navigating the unique challenges faced by individuals in these communities. Having walked the path of someone who has been on the margins of society, I actively embrace minorities of all types.
I offer a confidential sanctuary where you can explore the depths of your concerns without fear of judgment. The human experience is complex, filled with moments of joy, but also challenges that can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. With a wealth of experience in disability, bereavement, life transitions, mental health conditions and neurodiversity, I am adept at navigating the unique challenges faced by individuals in these communities. Having walked the path of someone who has been on the margins of society, I actively embrace minorities of all types.
The anticipated outcome from our therapeutic relationship would be for you to find healing and wholeness in the work we do together. My training and experience means nothing, unless the real me can reach out to the real you with genuine care, empathy and understanding. I am interested in being part of your journey, to help empower you to fully engage in what life has to offer rather than being trapped within pain, trauma or unhappiness which can be devouring. Through a gentle and trusting therapeutic relationship the true work begins as we engage with your true self. We unravel the root cause of emotional pain, anxieties or struggle
The anticipated outcome from our therapeutic relationship would be for you to find healing and wholeness in the work we do together. My training and experience means nothing, unless the real me can reach out to the real you with genuine care, empathy and understanding. I am interested in being part of your journey, to help empower you to fully engage in what life has to offer rather than being trapped within pain, trauma or unhappiness which can be devouring. Through a gentle and trusting therapeutic relationship the true work begins as we engage with your true self. We unravel the root cause of emotional pain, anxieties or struggle
I work with people who feel stuck, lost or anxious, often facing a life or work transition or coming to terms with a change in their circumstances. I can provide support and understanding to help you move forward and feel less anxious. I'm also a certified coach, so I can bring this into the work if you choose. I focus on creating a relationship in which trust, care and warmth is experienced and in which aspects of self can be openly explored and self-acceptance and self- knowledge can grow. I believe that there are always good reasons for why we behave as we do, and that when the time is right, we may choose to update our choices.
I work with people who feel stuck, lost or anxious, often facing a life or work transition or coming to terms with a change in their circumstances. I can provide support and understanding to help you move forward and feel less anxious. I'm also a certified coach, so I can bring this into the work if you choose. I focus on creating a relationship in which trust, care and warmth is experienced and in which aspects of self can be openly explored and self-acceptance and self- knowledge can grow. I believe that there are always good reasons for why we behave as we do, and that when the time is right, we may choose to update our choices.
We believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience inherent in every individual. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provides compassionate support for those navigating mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing. Through personalised care and tailored therapeutic approaches, we empower clients to find their paths to well-being. For appointments please call us at +44 7761 931518.
We believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience inherent in every individual. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provides compassionate support for those navigating mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing. Through personalised care and tailored therapeutic approaches, we empower clients to find their paths to well-being. For appointments please call us at +44 7761 931518.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic issues, stress, memory problems, dementia and more complex and enduring problems.
I am trained to work in many different models and draw from a range of approaches. However I have learnt that working purely within one model rarely meets people's needs, so my approach is always flexible, tailored to best fit your needs. I also offer sessions to family and friends supporting those who may struggle to access therapy directly themselves.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic issues, stress, memory problems, dementia and more complex and enduring problems.
I am trained to work in many different models and draw from a range of approaches. However I have learnt that working purely within one model rarely meets people's needs, so my approach is always flexible, tailored to best fit your needs. I also offer sessions to family and friends supporting those who may struggle to access therapy directly themselves.
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.
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.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and ADHD. Together, we’ll explore what is happening for you with curiosity and compassion, deepen your understanding of yourself, and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope, you don’t have to face it alone. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and ADHD. Together, we’ll explore what is happening for you with curiosity and compassion, deepen your understanding of yourself, and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Many of my clients come feeling stuck in patterns they struggle to change; repeating unfulfilling relational dynamics, or relying on coping strategies that once felt protective but now feel limiting. You may feel unseen, exhausted by shame or self-criticism, or unsure how to trust your own boundaries and needs. For neurodivergent clients, these struggles can be intensified by years of masking, late diagnosis, and the pain of being misunderstood. Beneath it all is often a longing to feel more authentic, connected, and at home in yourself, and to create ways of living and relating that are more sustainable and real.
Many of my clients come feeling stuck in patterns they struggle to change; repeating unfulfilling relational dynamics, or relying on coping strategies that once felt protective but now feel limiting. You may feel unseen, exhausted by shame or self-criticism, or unsure how to trust your own boundaries and needs. For neurodivergent clients, these struggles can be intensified by years of masking, late diagnosis, and the pain of being misunderstood. Beneath it all is often a longing to feel more authentic, connected, and at home in yourself, and to create ways of living and relating that are more sustainable and real.
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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.