Domestic Abuse Counselling in Walton-on-Thames
I gained extensive experience working in various setting such as Rape and Sexual Abuse centre in Guildford, GP surgery and a Drug and Alcohol charity.
Over the years, I have gained extensive experience working with toxic and abusive relationships particularly with a narcissistic partner/parent/friendship. I can help you understand abusive behaviour within relationships in order for you to make informed decisions. I also have experience working with historical and current rape including those going to trial
I gained extensive experience working in various setting such as Rape and Sexual Abuse centre in Guildford, GP surgery and a Drug and Alcohol charity.
Over the years, I have gained extensive experience working with toxic and abusive relationships particularly with a narcissistic partner/parent/friendship. I can help you understand abusive behaviour within relationships in order for you to make informed decisions. I also have experience working with historical and current rape including those going to trial
I work with individuals who are going through a range of issues and difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem issues, stress, identity issues and more. I also have a special interest in working with Neurodivergent people (particularly ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia) as well as being a welcoming and safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. I work as holistically as possible – taking into consideration your mind, body, culture, race, spiritual beliefs, neurotype, age, gender identity, sexuality, physical ability, and whatever else may seem relevant.
I work with individuals who are going through a range of issues and difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem issues, stress, identity issues and more. I also have a special interest in working with Neurodivergent people (particularly ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia) as well as being a welcoming and safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. I work as holistically as possible – taking into consideration your mind, body, culture, race, spiritual beliefs, neurotype, age, gender identity, sexuality, physical ability, and whatever else may seem relevant.
Counselling can be an opportunity to focus on yourself and bring change to your current situation. Therapy is a leap of faith that can result in growth and self-awareness. Times can be difficult, and navigating yourself through this can be the biggest challenge of all, but together, we can bring "You" into focus to work on what may be causing difficulties in your life. I work in a way that allows us to explore the initial issues and find further understanding of what is causing these under the surface.
Counselling can be an opportunity to focus on yourself and bring change to your current situation. Therapy is a leap of faith that can result in growth and self-awareness. Times can be difficult, and navigating yourself through this can be the biggest challenge of all, but together, we can bring "You" into focus to work on what may be causing difficulties in your life. I work in a way that allows us to explore the initial issues and find further understanding of what is causing these under the surface.
Alexandra Butler
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Walton-on-Thames KT12
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. As a highly experienced therapist with 20 years’ experience of working with children, adolescents, and families, I appreciate the challenges life can bring. I am a qualified systemic family psychotherapist and drama therapist, with many other trainings to enhance what I can offer you. Therapy can be an opportunity to explore, manage and move on from difficult feelings and experiences. My aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to manage your feelings in a non-judgmental environment.
Hello. As a highly experienced therapist with 20 years’ experience of working with children, adolescents, and families, I appreciate the challenges life can bring. I am a qualified systemic family psychotherapist and drama therapist, with many other trainings to enhance what I can offer you. Therapy can be an opportunity to explore, manage and move on from difficult feelings and experiences. My aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to manage your feelings in a non-judgmental environment.
At Thrive Together Psychotherapy, we specialise in supporting individuals and couples facing mental health and relationship challenges. We understand that life’s difficulties—whether they stem from personal struggles, relational conflicts, or a search for greater clarity and purpose—can feel overwhelming and isolating. Our compassionate and professional team is here to guide you toward healing, connection, and meaningful change.
At Thrive Together Psychotherapy, we specialise in supporting individuals and couples facing mental health and relationship challenges. We understand that life’s difficulties—whether they stem from personal struggles, relational conflicts, or a search for greater clarity and purpose—can feel overwhelming and isolating. Our compassionate and professional team is here to guide you toward healing, connection, and meaningful change.
I am a UKCP (United Kingdom Counselling & Psychotherapy) registered Psychotherapist and EMDR-trained with over 16 years of experience. I support adults with medium to long term psychotherapy. I specialise in emotional regulation, depression and anxiety. I offer culturally sensitive therapy to individuals, couples and groups.
I am a UKCP (United Kingdom Counselling & Psychotherapy) registered Psychotherapist and EMDR-trained with over 16 years of experience. I support adults with medium to long term psychotherapy. I specialise in emotional regulation, depression and anxiety. I offer culturally sensitive therapy to individuals, couples and groups.
Hello parents and carers, being a parent can be challenging at times, particularly when you are worried about your child's mental health and well-being. Your child might be having issues with low self-esteem or low confidence levels? Perhaps they are presenting as more anxious than usual or displaying behaviours which you find challenging? Your child might be experiencing difficulties with friendships at school, or as a family you may be finding relationships with each other to be fraught. Play therapy offers a confidential space for your child to work through their issues using creative arts, toys, games and play.
Hello parents and carers, being a parent can be challenging at times, particularly when you are worried about your child's mental health and well-being. Your child might be having issues with low self-esteem or low confidence levels? Perhaps they are presenting as more anxious than usual or displaying behaviours which you find challenging? Your child might be experiencing difficulties with friendships at school, or as a family you may be finding relationships with each other to be fraught. Play therapy offers a confidential space for your child to work through their issues using creative arts, toys, games and play.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, adapting to the menopause or coping with getting older and retirement. You may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel so hard right now.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your experience, including thoughts or feelings that may feel hard to share elsewhere. Together we can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, adapting to the menopause or coping with getting older and retirement. You may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel so hard right now.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your experience, including thoughts or feelings that may feel hard to share elsewhere. Together we can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
My clinical experience includes a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, abuse, depression, addiction, stress and relationship difficulties.
The world is a very challenging place, particularly now. We never know what will emerge to test our resolve and wellbeing. When those episodes arise, it is often difficult to understand and make sense of what is going on.I offer a safe and confidential space where we can come together in a therapeutic setting to work through matters which are affecting you. Perhaps you are experiencing relationship difficulties, a loss such as bereavement or redundancy or are feeling anxious or depressed. It may be that you are struggling to find a direction in life or have a sense that something isn't right without knowing what it is.
My clinical experience includes a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, abuse, depression, addiction, stress and relationship difficulties.
The world is a very challenging place, particularly now. We never know what will emerge to test our resolve and wellbeing. When those episodes arise, it is often difficult to understand and make sense of what is going on.I offer a safe and confidential space where we can come together in a therapeutic setting to work through matters which are affecting you. Perhaps you are experiencing relationship difficulties, a loss such as bereavement or redundancy or are feeling anxious or depressed. It may be that you are struggling to find a direction in life or have a sense that something isn't right without knowing what it is.
You might be holding things together on the surface — managing work, relationships, and responsibilities — while underneath feeling anxious, stuck, or under constant pressure to cope.
You may notice patterns you can’t quite shift.
Overthinking conversations long after they’ve happened. Being hard on yourself in ways others don’t see. Or finding the same difficulties showing up in relationships, even when you try to do things differently.
Something about it doesn’t fully make sense — but it keeps happening.
You might be holding things together on the surface — managing work, relationships, and responsibilities — while underneath feeling anxious, stuck, or under constant pressure to cope.
You may notice patterns you can’t quite shift.
Overthinking conversations long after they’ve happened. Being hard on yourself in ways others don’t see. Or finding the same difficulties showing up in relationships, even when you try to do things differently.
Something about it doesn’t fully make sense — but it keeps happening.
Hello! I’m a BABCP accredited CBT therapist and clinical supervisor with over 13 years’ experience, and I currently work in both the NHS and private practice.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or low self-esteem, even though you seem to be managing on the outside?
Many people I work with tell me they feel stuck in loops of worry, self doubt, and a very critical inner voice. You might find your mind is always busy, analysing, thinking ahead, or preparing for the worst. It can be hard to properly relax, even when things look fine to other people.
Hello! I’m a BABCP accredited CBT therapist and clinical supervisor with over 13 years’ experience, and I currently work in both the NHS and private practice.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or low self-esteem, even though you seem to be managing on the outside?
Many people I work with tell me they feel stuck in loops of worry, self doubt, and a very critical inner voice. You might find your mind is always busy, analysing, thinking ahead, or preparing for the worst. It can be hard to properly relax, even when things look fine to other people.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
I have additional training in domestic abuse and violence.
I offer long term and short -term individual therapy to adult clients. I work in a compassionate and empathic way with an integrative approach which allows me to provide a non-judgemental, confidential space to allow time for you to explore your feelings and concerns. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty and respect, enabling us to find solutions together. I am passionate about the benefits of counselling and the belief that an integrative, personalised approach can enable you to feel empowered to work through areas where you feel stuck, building coping strategies to move forward independently.
I have additional training in domestic abuse and violence.
I offer long term and short -term individual therapy to adult clients. I work in a compassionate and empathic way with an integrative approach which allows me to provide a non-judgemental, confidential space to allow time for you to explore your feelings and concerns. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty and respect, enabling us to find solutions together. I am passionate about the benefits of counselling and the belief that an integrative, personalised approach can enable you to feel empowered to work through areas where you feel stuck, building coping strategies to move forward independently.
I work with all age groups whatever your issues and offer a safe therapeutic space in which you are able to identify and explore these issues, needs and goals. I have extensive experience of working with clients living with Identity problems including gender identity and couples and families who are fostering and adopting children. I also work with neuro-diversity, physical and mental wellbeing, bullying and the feeling of not fitting in which can contribute to low self esteem and low mood. I also offer support to significant others both therapeutically and practically.
I work with all age groups whatever your issues and offer a safe therapeutic space in which you are able to identify and explore these issues, needs and goals. I have extensive experience of working with clients living with Identity problems including gender identity and couples and families who are fostering and adopting children. I also work with neuro-diversity, physical and mental wellbeing, bullying and the feeling of not fitting in which can contribute to low self esteem and low mood. I also offer support to significant others both therapeutically and practically.
You may be living in the aftermath of psychological trauma/complex trauma, or maybe you are unsure about it.
Self-loathe, loneliness needed and hurting; a sense of guilt, fear; hiding or being aggressive, difficult connection to yourself and others, addiction, dissociations, DID, amnesia, a loss of your sense of self, anxiety and sadness, difficulties with sleeping, eating . . .
This nis not your personality. This is surviving what others did to you.
This is the core of my training and of my work.
Together, we can approach this.
I am trained with researchers and clinicians, mainly from the USA; specialised in complex traumas
You may be living in the aftermath of psychological trauma/complex trauma, or maybe you are unsure about it.
Self-loathe, loneliness needed and hurting; a sense of guilt, fear; hiding or being aggressive, difficult connection to yourself and others, addiction, dissociations, DID, amnesia, a loss of your sense of self, anxiety and sadness, difficulties with sleeping, eating . . .
This nis not your personality. This is surviving what others did to you.
This is the core of my training and of my work.
Together, we can approach this.
I am trained with researchers and clinicians, mainly from the USA; specialised in complex traumas
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist trained in multiple therapeutic models, with over 10 years of experience. I provide a safe space where all thoughts and feelings are welcome.
My approach offers a comprehensive path to self-discovery and authenticity by helping you to connect deeply with and align to your true Self. Self with a capital ‘S’, in this context refers to who you truly are.
This can help with many issues big or small from anxiety and depression to work or relationship difficulties.
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist trained in multiple therapeutic models, with over 10 years of experience. I provide a safe space where all thoughts and feelings are welcome.
My approach offers a comprehensive path to self-discovery and authenticity by helping you to connect deeply with and align to your true Self. Self with a capital ‘S’, in this context refers to who you truly are.
This can help with many issues big or small from anxiety and depression to work or relationship difficulties.
It may be that you have something specific you want to talk about, you may want to calm the negative thoughts that are going around your head or you may be looking to find help for someone you care about. Perhaps when you just want someone who will listen to you, a space to off-load where there is no worry about saying the wrong thing, the fear of being judged or where feeling like you are being an imposition. I am here to help you when you are ready to take the next step.
It may be that you have something specific you want to talk about, you may want to calm the negative thoughts that are going around your head or you may be looking to find help for someone you care about. Perhaps when you just want someone who will listen to you, a space to off-load where there is no worry about saying the wrong thing, the fear of being judged or where feeling like you are being an imposition. I am here to help you when you are ready to take the next step.
I offer psychological therapy to adults and adolescents (aged 13 and above). I have over 17 years experience as a therapist working in senior roles in the NHS and in my private practice. My focus is on trying to help people grow and thrive in moving towards what they value in life and become more themselves. I have experience of being alongside people in helping them navigate a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-worth, shame, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, eating difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder.
I offer psychological therapy to adults and adolescents (aged 13 and above). I have over 17 years experience as a therapist working in senior roles in the NHS and in my private practice. My focus is on trying to help people grow and thrive in moving towards what they value in life and become more themselves. I have experience of being alongside people in helping them navigate a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-worth, shame, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, eating difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder.
A few of the most common difficulties are: depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, loss or bereavement, abuse, problems with addiction, co-dependency, eating disorders, victims of DV.
My name is Maiia, and I'm a psychotherapist offering private therapy sessions online, over the phone or in person (you choose!).
Life can be challenging. Sometimes it feels unfair, unjust even. You might feel lonely, misunderstood or judged. I want you to know that reaching out takes real courage, and you've already taken the first step by being here.
I won't promise you a magic pill that takes away your worries overnight. But here's what I can promise: I'll do my best to understand what it's like to be you. I'll stand by you. I'll be your best ally as we work through whatever you're facing right now.
A few of the most common difficulties are: depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, loss or bereavement, abuse, problems with addiction, co-dependency, eating disorders, victims of DV.
My name is Maiia, and I'm a psychotherapist offering private therapy sessions online, over the phone or in person (you choose!).
Life can be challenging. Sometimes it feels unfair, unjust even. You might feel lonely, misunderstood or judged. I want you to know that reaching out takes real courage, and you've already taken the first step by being here.
I won't promise you a magic pill that takes away your worries overnight. But here's what I can promise: I'll do my best to understand what it's like to be you. I'll stand by you. I'll be your best ally as we work through whatever you're facing right now.
Hello and welcome, I'm Bryony and I am a Play Therapist & AutPlay Therapist working with clients in the Surrey, Woking and Guildford area. I work with children aged 4–14 who may be struggling with big feelings, anxiety or changes at home such as a new sibling or parental separation/loss. Some of the children I support are neurodivergent or have experienced early trauma, neglect, or difficulties with attachment. I offer a safe and creative space where children can build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. I also support parents and carers, helping families find more calm, connection, and joy in daily life.
Hello and welcome, I'm Bryony and I am a Play Therapist & AutPlay Therapist working with clients in the Surrey, Woking and Guildford area. I work with children aged 4–14 who may be struggling with big feelings, anxiety or changes at home such as a new sibling or parental separation/loss. Some of the children I support are neurodivergent or have experienced early trauma, neglect, or difficulties with attachment. I offer a safe and creative space where children can build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. I also support parents and carers, helping families find more calm, connection, and joy in daily life.
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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.