Domestic Abuse Counselling in West Byfleet

Dr Shanaz Ali Sawyer
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Online Only
We may address issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse and recovery, life/work balance, career development, life transitions, grief and loss, parent/caregiver stress, domestic abuse, women's issues, family of origin dynamics and relationships.
My goal is to assist you in an environment that is caring and collaborative. I utilize approaches and interventions based on your needs, that are tailored to the individual and takes into account your personal, family and environmental influences. I have lived experience in the Caribbean and Florida, USA, working with a very diverse clientele, across race & ethnicity, country, faith, gender and profession and more than twenty years of experience as a therapist. Preferred contact is by email and a website with more info is coming soon. Contact me with any questions about this process - i provide a free 20 min phone consultation.
We may address issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse and recovery, life/work balance, career development, life transitions, grief and loss, parent/caregiver stress, domestic abuse, women's issues, family of origin dynamics and relationships.
My goal is to assist you in an environment that is caring and collaborative. I utilize approaches and interventions based on your needs, that are tailored to the individual and takes into account your personal, family and environmental influences. I have lived experience in the Caribbean and Florida, USA, working with a very diverse clientele, across race & ethnicity, country, faith, gender and profession and more than twenty years of experience as a therapist. Preferred contact is by email and a website with more info is coming soon. Contact me with any questions about this process - i provide a free 20 min phone consultation.
01932 507619 View 01932 507619
Julia Suzanne Roberts
Counsellor, BACP
Are you finding everyday tasks in life challenging? Do you feel more anxious, angry or depressed than usual? Do you work in a stressful environment? Have you been finding your work life or your relationships difficult? Do you find that you are drinking more alcohol or using food or excessive exercise to cope with your feelings? Have you thought about counselling? I offer a safe, confidential environment to share your feelings and to explore topics you haven't been able to speak about previously. I offer a holistic approach to counselling, and we can explore together any worries or concerns you have.
Are you finding everyday tasks in life challenging? Do you feel more anxious, angry or depressed than usual? Do you work in a stressful environment? Have you been finding your work life or your relationships difficult? Do you find that you are drinking more alcohol or using food or excessive exercise to cope with your feelings? Have you thought about counselling? I offer a safe, confidential environment to share your feelings and to explore topics you haven't been able to speak about previously. I offer a holistic approach to counselling, and we can explore together any worries or concerns you have.
01932 559220 View 01932 559220
Vicki Morganti
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
I work with sensitive, kind and self-aware people who feel things deeply and know there has to be more beneath the surface of their experiences that they can't make sense of on their own. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected, feeling lost, lack of confidence or searching for deeper meaning and clarity. Through intuitive counselling, emotional insight and energy work, I help people understand what’s really going on beneath the surface on multiple levels, so they can heal, reconnect with who they really are and move forward feeling more empowered, confident and at peace.
I work with sensitive, kind and self-aware people who feel things deeply and know there has to be more beneath the surface of their experiences that they can't make sense of on their own. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected, feeling lost, lack of confidence or searching for deeper meaning and clarity. Through intuitive counselling, emotional insight and energy work, I help people understand what’s really going on beneath the surface on multiple levels, so they can heal, reconnect with who they really are and move forward feeling more empowered, confident and at peace.
01932 507391 View 01932 507391
Woking Counselling Support, Couples + Individuals
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am in the final stages of studying for an MSc in Psychology, have been a volunteer Counsellor at Catalyst, a drug, alcohol and well-being support agency, and currently do voluntary counselling at RASASC providing support after sexual abuse.
If you are still struggling with the same issues and don’t seem to be getting anywhere, talking to someone outside your usual circles can help. Being listened to without judgement, respected and having space to reach your own decisions can make a real difference. I offer calm, unhurried and friendly counselling, tailored to you. I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low confidence, life changes and loss, and with neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or ASD.
I am in the final stages of studying for an MSc in Psychology, have been a volunteer Counsellor at Catalyst, a drug, alcohol and well-being support agency, and currently do voluntary counselling at RASASC providing support after sexual abuse.
If you are still struggling with the same issues and don’t seem to be getting anywhere, talking to someone outside your usual circles can help. Being listened to without judgement, respected and having space to reach your own decisions can make a real difference. I offer calm, unhurried and friendly counselling, tailored to you. I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low confidence, life changes and loss, and with neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or ASD.
01276 748032 View 01276 748032
Adam Walker
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
01474 552868 View 01474 552868
Gemma Elizabeth Murphy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Gemma and I'm a qualified integrative therapist and work with adults and young people. If you're experiencing anxiety, anger, feeling low or overwhelmed and feel unheard or misunderstood, I am here to listen and help. Sometimes, it can feel isolating when these feelings persist, but I offer a safe and supportive space where you can share these feelings, without judgement. My practice includes working part time within the education sector and proud affiliation with the Matthew Hackney Foundation where I address a wide variety of issues including low self esteem, self harm and anxiety.
Hi, my name is Gemma and I'm a qualified integrative therapist and work with adults and young people. If you're experiencing anxiety, anger, feeling low or overwhelmed and feel unheard or misunderstood, I am here to listen and help. Sometimes, it can feel isolating when these feelings persist, but I offer a safe and supportive space where you can share these feelings, without judgement. My practice includes working part time within the education sector and proud affiliation with the Matthew Hackney Foundation where I address a wide variety of issues including low self esteem, self harm and anxiety.
01276 740117 View 01276 740117

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Michelle Halabi
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
London SE1
My experience ranges from various issues such as bereavement/grief, trauma, domestic abuse, postnatal depression, homelessness, personality disorders, mental/physical health problems, alcohol/substances issues, or relationship/work difficulties.
I can assist you to understand better, accept, and be compassionate towards yourself; gain insight into behaviours and patterns you may have and ways you can resolve them, reduce your stress levels and address occupational issues and improve your relationships with others. Poor communication and infidelity are some of issues I support couples with.
My experience ranges from various issues such as bereavement/grief, trauma, domestic abuse, postnatal depression, homelessness, personality disorders, mental/physical health problems, alcohol/substances issues, or relationship/work difficulties.
I can assist you to understand better, accept, and be compassionate towards yourself; gain insight into behaviours and patterns you may have and ways you can resolve them, reduce your stress levels and address occupational issues and improve your relationships with others. Poor communication and infidelity are some of issues I support couples with.
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Haleh's Counselling Room
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
London E11
To date I have worked with clients who experience: deep loneliness and isolation; anxiety and/or depression which takes up so much of their life and stops them from connecting with what they want to do and how they want to be; who want to change their outlook of their life; who have an inability to cope with recent or continual change; who experience unhappiness with their work/life balance or relationship issues; who are impacted by or have been impacted by domestic violence.
My role as a therapist is to give yourself permission to voice your thoughts and feelings and how you react to situations to understand yourself better and explore alternative options that fit you and your needs. Part of this is about helping you find ways of coping and be OK when things become really difficult.
To date I have worked with clients who experience: deep loneliness and isolation; anxiety and/or depression which takes up so much of their life and stops them from connecting with what they want to do and how they want to be; who want to change their outlook of their life; who have an inability to cope with recent or continual change; who experience unhappiness with their work/life balance or relationship issues; who are impacted by or have been impacted by domestic violence.
My role as a therapist is to give yourself permission to voice your thoughts and feelings and how you react to situations to understand yourself better and explore alternative options that fit you and your needs. Part of this is about helping you find ways of coping and be OK when things become really difficult.
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Michelle Marquis-Wood
Counsellor, MBACP
Perhaps you are quietly carrying the invisible, heavy weight of past trauma, or trying to rebuild your sense of self after the confusion of narcissistic or domestic abuse.
As a BACP counsellor I offer specialised support in the following areas:- Trauma & Complex Trauma (CPTSD) - processing how past trauma impacts your body. Narcissist & Domestic Abuse Recovery - Untangling harm, establishing boundaries Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy - empowering, validating space for neurodivergent. Relational Depth & Loss- grief and pain
Perhaps you are quietly carrying the invisible, heavy weight of past trauma, or trying to rebuild your sense of self after the confusion of narcissistic or domestic abuse.
As a BACP counsellor I offer specialised support in the following areas:- Trauma & Complex Trauma (CPTSD) - processing how past trauma impacts your body. Narcissist & Domestic Abuse Recovery - Untangling harm, establishing boundaries Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy - empowering, validating space for neurodivergent. Relational Depth & Loss- grief and pain
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Naomi Hutchinson
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
My main expertise is supporting the mental health of mothers. I understand both personally and professionally how profoundly challenging this gargantuan role can be. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, loss of identity, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation (even if surrounded by others) or, put more simply, finding it really friggin hard - I may well be the right person to support you.
My main expertise is supporting the mental health of mothers. I understand both personally and professionally how profoundly challenging this gargantuan role can be. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, loss of identity, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation (even if surrounded by others) or, put more simply, finding it really friggin hard - I may well be the right person to support you.
020 4652 2235 View 020 4652 2235
Empowered Empath - Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I am a qualified and BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with over 10 years’ experience working with patterns of abuse, neglect, and relational trauma.
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I am a qualified and BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with over 10 years’ experience working with patterns of abuse, neglect, and relational trauma.
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Jo Derry
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
London N16
I am a Specialist Counsellor working with adults who have experienced childhood abuse, gender-based violence and abuse.
I am an experienced counsellor/psychotherapist. I consider it of utmost importance that we build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship within which you can feel safe and trusting enough to discuss and explore whatever is going on for you. I am here to listen and will not judge what you have to say. I'm here to help you feel better by making sense of the things that you think and feel and to empower you to make your own choices about how you move forward in your life. You can trust that I will act in your best interests at all times and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
I am a Specialist Counsellor working with adults who have experienced childhood abuse, gender-based violence and abuse.
I am an experienced counsellor/psychotherapist. I consider it of utmost importance that we build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship within which you can feel safe and trusting enough to discuss and explore whatever is going on for you. I am here to listen and will not judge what you have to say. I'm here to help you feel better by making sense of the things that you think and feel and to empower you to make your own choices about how you move forward in your life. You can trust that I will act in your best interests at all times and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
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Esmie Wainwright
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
London SW2
I believe with compassion, acceptance, non-judgement, the willingness to be present, and genuineness, a good therapeutic relationship can be built to facilitate the conditions where a psychological shift can take place.
I believe with compassion, acceptance, non-judgement, the willingness to be present, and genuineness, a good therapeutic relationship can be built to facilitate the conditions where a psychological shift can take place.
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Return to Self Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London SE6
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Darren Dwayne Peters
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Croydon CR0
With Over 20 Years of experience in the Mental Health Field, I am here to help you feel safe and build a trusted therapeutic relationship. An Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist, I weave together evidence based modalities such as Existential Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Psychodynamic exploration. I am a staunch advocate for inclusivity, aiming to be culturally sensitive, having worked extensively with diverse populations across ethnic, racial, socioeconomic and global backgrounds. My practice is LGBT friendly affirming a safe space for self exploration and self acceptance.
With Over 20 Years of experience in the Mental Health Field, I am here to help you feel safe and build a trusted therapeutic relationship. An Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist, I weave together evidence based modalities such as Existential Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Psychodynamic exploration. I am a staunch advocate for inclusivity, aiming to be culturally sensitive, having worked extensively with diverse populations across ethnic, racial, socioeconomic and global backgrounds. My practice is LGBT friendly affirming a safe space for self exploration and self acceptance.
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Amy Engleman
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
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Nathaniel G Oke
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London W1K
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Susi Felton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I work with trauma, domestic abuse (female and male survivors), sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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Jeannette Roddy
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Abuse can have a significant affect on mental health.
Domestic abuse is a complex, relational interaction that requires a relational approach to resolve. I work from your perspective and utilise a range of different ideas and techniques specially adapted for people who have experienced domestic abuse to help your recovery. Together we build a safe space to remember and let go of those things troubling you.
Abuse can have a significant affect on mental health.
Domestic abuse is a complex, relational interaction that requires a relational approach to resolve. I work from your perspective and utilise a range of different ideas and techniques specially adapted for people who have experienced domestic abuse to help your recovery. Together we build a safe space to remember and let go of those things troubling you.
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Dr Haline Schendan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London EC1V
I'm a psychologist, neuroscientist & neuropsychotherapist specialized in trauma, dissociation, abuse, insecurity, relationships, stress & highly sensitive persons.
I offer fast, lasting, gentle evidence-based change. As a learning & memory neuroscientist, I understand how your brain wired up & how this wiring can affect you in ways that make life feel distressing. I know how to change this wiring. These changes can improve feelings & experiences of yourself & your life & enable joy, fulfilment & warm relationships.
I'm a psychologist, neuroscientist & neuropsychotherapist specialized in trauma, dissociation, abuse, insecurity, relationships, stress & highly sensitive persons.
I offer fast, lasting, gentle evidence-based change. As a learning & memory neuroscientist, I understand how your brain wired up & how this wiring can affect you in ways that make life feel distressing. I know how to change this wiring. These changes can improve feelings & experiences of yourself & your life & enable joy, fulfilment & warm relationships.
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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.