Domestic Abuse Counselling in Whitby
Are you coping on the outside while something inside feels unsettled, heavy, or hard to name?
There may be a part of you that stays hidden while you keep going for everyone else.
You might feel drained, restless, or quietly disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, that unseen part is warmly welcome.
We can slow down together, without pressure to explain or perform, allowing your experience to unfold safely.
You don’t have to hold it all alone here.
There is space to be met, understood, and gently begin to reconnect with yourself.
Are you coping on the outside while something inside feels unsettled, heavy, or hard to name?
There may be a part of you that stays hidden while you keep going for everyone else.
You might feel drained, restless, or quietly disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, that unseen part is warmly welcome.
We can slow down together, without pressure to explain or perform, allowing your experience to unfold safely.
You don’t have to hold it all alone here.
There is space to be met, understood, and gently begin to reconnect with yourself.
Hello, I'm Lucy! I'm a Relational Integrative Psychotherapist in the advanced stages of training. I work with long- and short-term clients dealing with a range of complex mental health problems.
There is a myriad of reasons you might be seeking out therapy; Anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues – or perhaps you’re not sure what the problem is, you just feel unfulfilled and unhappy...
My method of working is relational, meaning I will help identify unconscious behaviours and patterns within you that are getting in the way and interrupting authentic contact to yourself, and your relationships with others.
Hello, I'm Lucy! I'm a Relational Integrative Psychotherapist in the advanced stages of training. I work with long- and short-term clients dealing with a range of complex mental health problems.
There is a myriad of reasons you might be seeking out therapy; Anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues – or perhaps you’re not sure what the problem is, you just feel unfulfilled and unhappy...
My method of working is relational, meaning I will help identify unconscious behaviours and patterns within you that are getting in the way and interrupting authentic contact to yourself, and your relationships with others.
Hello and thank you for checking my details. I am an experienced Doctoral Psychologist working regularly in Ryedale and area with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, loss and trauma, (including childhood issues). I have additional training, experience and working knowledge in both trauma and all forms of dissociation. Psychological therapy is a highly effective means of dealing with emotional issues and my work is dedicated to offering a professional, confidential service, helping people to deal with problems and gain the insight needed to build healthier more fulfilling lives.
Hello and thank you for checking my details. I am an experienced Doctoral Psychologist working regularly in Ryedale and area with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, loss and trauma, (including childhood issues). I have additional training, experience and working knowledge in both trauma and all forms of dissociation. Psychological therapy is a highly effective means of dealing with emotional issues and my work is dedicated to offering a professional, confidential service, helping people to deal with problems and gain the insight needed to build healthier more fulfilling lives.
I have worked with victims of domestic abuse and those who have experienced trauma and I am also neurodiverse affirming.
Hi my name is Emma,
I am relational integrative counsellor, using person- centred, Gestalt, CBT and Psychodynamic approaches to counselling, I have experience working with both adults and young adults 16+.
I offer a confidential, non- judgemental and compassionate space where you can explore what feels important to you. Sometimes life can feel heavy and I can offer a space for you to put down what you are carrying, take a breath as we explore what is causing you to feel stuck, burnt out or distressed.
I have worked with victims of domestic abuse and those who have experienced trauma and I am also neurodiverse affirming.
Hi my name is Emma,
I am relational integrative counsellor, using person- centred, Gestalt, CBT and Psychodynamic approaches to counselling, I have experience working with both adults and young adults 16+.
I offer a confidential, non- judgemental and compassionate space where you can explore what feels important to you. Sometimes life can feel heavy and I can offer a space for you to put down what you are carrying, take a breath as we explore what is causing you to feel stuck, burnt out or distressed.
I am an Accredited NCPS & BACP Psychotherapist, offering counselling, Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) (ages 11+), & Rewind Trauma Therapy (ages 7+) . Award winner of Best Family Counsellor 2023/24, Psychotherapy Clinic of the Year 2024/25. My approach is warm, friendly & Person-centred, integrating CBT, Solution-Focused techniques when appropriate. Since 2016, I have helped clients overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, loss & more. Sessions are private, confidential, accessible, & tailored to your pace. Online, or face-to-face, & I provide Supervision for therapists and trainees.
I am an Accredited NCPS & BACP Psychotherapist, offering counselling, Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) (ages 11+), & Rewind Trauma Therapy (ages 7+) . Award winner of Best Family Counsellor 2023/24, Psychotherapy Clinic of the Year 2024/25. My approach is warm, friendly & Person-centred, integrating CBT, Solution-Focused techniques when appropriate. Since 2016, I have helped clients overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, loss & more. Sessions are private, confidential, accessible, & tailored to your pace. Online, or face-to-face, & I provide Supervision for therapists and trainees.
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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.
I consider myself to be an integrative therapist drawing from different modalities to provide a bespoke pathway to the clients needs as each journey is completely individual. I provide a trusted, supportive and safe space for the client (s) to heard and explored. When working with couples I acknowledge every relationship is unique, as are the individuals in the partnership. I work with issues such as ineffective communication, escalating arguments, infidelity, loss of intimacy, the impact of a loss of a child has on a relationship, coping with a separation or divorce and co dependency.
I consider myself to be an integrative therapist drawing from different modalities to provide a bespoke pathway to the clients needs as each journey is completely individual. I provide a trusted, supportive and safe space for the client (s) to heard and explored. When working with couples I acknowledge every relationship is unique, as are the individuals in the partnership. I work with issues such as ineffective communication, escalating arguments, infidelity, loss of intimacy, the impact of a loss of a child has on a relationship, coping with a separation or divorce and co dependency.
I also work with survivors of domestic abuse.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I am a counsellor and I work with a range of issues: anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and bereavement, addiction, stress, relationship issues. Together we will address what brings you to therapy and what you would like to achieve from therapy before collaborating a formulation and treatment plan with a view to achieving your goals.
I also work with survivors of domestic abuse.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I am a counsellor and I work with a range of issues: anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and bereavement, addiction, stress, relationship issues. Together we will address what brings you to therapy and what you would like to achieve from therapy before collaborating a formulation and treatment plan with a view to achieving your goals.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and have worked with a wide range of complex trauma, abuse, loss, work related stress and mental health issues.
Along with English, I offer therapies to Asian clients speaking Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu. I provide culturally appropriate counselling for issues such as arranged marriages, controlling relationships and managing life within different cultures. I have substantial experience of working with domestic abuse and provide a safe space to process the trauma.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and have worked with a wide range of complex trauma, abuse, loss, work related stress and mental health issues.
Along with English, I offer therapies to Asian clients speaking Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu. I provide culturally appropriate counselling for issues such as arranged marriages, controlling relationships and managing life within different cultures. I have substantial experience of working with domestic abuse and provide a safe space to process the trauma.
I specialise in working with domestic abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety,relationship difficulties, attachment issues and managing emotions.
Hi, I am a qualified counsellor and ultimately I would like to provide a safe and non judgemental place for you to explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. My passion is to help people build resilience and to thrive and develop coping strategies to manage their presenting issues.
I specialise in working with domestic abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety,relationship difficulties, attachment issues and managing emotions.
Hi, I am a qualified counsellor and ultimately I would like to provide a safe and non judgemental place for you to explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. My passion is to help people build resilience and to thrive and develop coping strategies to manage their presenting issues.
Alongside my private practice, I have worked in the voluntary sector for over twenty years, supporting individuals who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
I'm Claire, a BACP registered psychotherapist working remotely and from my office in Co. Durham. I offer a trauma-informed space and my practice integrates the mind and body to support regulation, reconnection and recovery.
I believe there are many ways to understand human psychology and wellbeing. I integrate talking therapy with somatic, creative and holistic approaches. I work collaboratively with clients, building an empathic therapeutic relationship where thoughts, feelings and behaviours can be explored so you can reconnect with yourself and feel safer in your life.
Alongside my private practice, I have worked in the voluntary sector for over twenty years, supporting individuals who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
I'm Claire, a BACP registered psychotherapist working remotely and from my office in Co. Durham. I offer a trauma-informed space and my practice integrates the mind and body to support regulation, reconnection and recovery.
I believe there are many ways to understand human psychology and wellbeing. I integrate talking therapy with somatic, creative and holistic approaches. I work collaboratively with clients, building an empathic therapeutic relationship where thoughts, feelings and behaviours can be explored so you can reconnect with yourself and feel safer in your life.
I have specialist training in domestic abuse and sexual violence, alongside ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice, safeguarding and ethical counselling.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are affecting their wellbeing or relationships.
Some people come when things in their life or relationships have started to feel confusing, draining, or difficult to make sense of. Others may be struggling with confidence, self-worth, or a general sense of feeling “not quite themselves”.
Often, people have been managing on their own for a long time before reaching out for support.
I have specialist training in domestic abuse and sexual violence, alongside ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice, safeguarding and ethical counselling.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are affecting their wellbeing or relationships.
Some people come when things in their life or relationships have started to feel confusing, draining, or difficult to make sense of. Others may be struggling with confidence, self-worth, or a general sense of feeling “not quite themselves”.
Often, people have been managing on their own for a long time before reaching out for support.
I am a therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in sexual and domestic violence, as well as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, OCD, low mood and self-harm.
Together, we can turn challenges into strength.
You may be living with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, low confidence, or feeling stuck in patterns that repeat despite your best intentions. Perhaps you are navigating a major life transition, grieving a loss, or carrying the weight of unresolved past trauma.
At Tees Valley Therapy Space, I provide a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental environment to explore your feelings and experiences. You will receive validation, understanding, and empathy. Here, we’ll work together to uncover your strengths, build resilience and healthy coping strategies, and move forward with confidence.
I am a therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in sexual and domestic violence, as well as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, OCD, low mood and self-harm.
Together, we can turn challenges into strength.
You may be living with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, low confidence, or feeling stuck in patterns that repeat despite your best intentions. Perhaps you are navigating a major life transition, grieving a loss, or carrying the weight of unresolved past trauma.
At Tees Valley Therapy Space, I provide a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental environment to explore your feelings and experiences. You will receive validation, understanding, and empathy. Here, we’ll work together to uncover your strengths, build resilience and healthy coping strategies, and move forward with confidence.
I have specialist experience of working with loss, separation pre-bereavement and bereavement; stress; anxiety; attachment; low mood; self-esteem; grief; anger; domestic abuse; care experienced; adoption; neurodiversity; gender; sexuality and relationships.
Hello, I’m an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP/ MBACP) with a specialism of working with children, young people and adults. I have training in EMDR and have many years experience working with children and families within settings, such as hospices, charities, clinical settings, LAC teams and in the community. I am a humanistic, ‘integrative’ practitioner, so I use different methods to develop a warm, friendly relationship based on individual needs, respect and seeing the person as a whole – in other words - ‘I’m Ok – You’re Ok’.
Please note I am not accepting new child referrals presently
I have specialist experience of working with loss, separation pre-bereavement and bereavement; stress; anxiety; attachment; low mood; self-esteem; grief; anger; domestic abuse; care experienced; adoption; neurodiversity; gender; sexuality and relationships.
Hello, I’m an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP/ MBACP) with a specialism of working with children, young people and adults. I have training in EMDR and have many years experience working with children and families within settings, such as hospices, charities, clinical settings, LAC teams and in the community. I am a humanistic, ‘integrative’ practitioner, so I use different methods to develop a warm, friendly relationship based on individual needs, respect and seeing the person as a whole – in other words - ‘I’m Ok – You’re Ok’.
Please note I am not accepting new child referrals presently
Autumn discounted face to face sessions, at Blake House, Bootham, York, on Thursdays, for £40. I also offer online and walk and talk sessions. Do you need to express what’s happening for you? Do you need some support to manage your thoughts and feelings? Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Do you need to seek a way forward? I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship through a compassionate connection. I provide a non judgmental environment, free from evaluation. Whatever you’re facing, I will do my best to support you, so that you don’t have to face things alone.
Autumn discounted face to face sessions, at Blake House, Bootham, York, on Thursdays, for £40. I also offer online and walk and talk sessions. Do you need to express what’s happening for you? Do you need some support to manage your thoughts and feelings? Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Do you need to seek a way forward? I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship through a compassionate connection. I provide a non judgmental environment, free from evaluation. Whatever you’re facing, I will do my best to support you, so that you don’t have to face things alone.
NOTE: I will be taking maternity leave from mid-March to July.
I'm Karen McCann, a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist.
In-person sessions are in the TS19 area, online is available countrywide.
Safety, respect and confidentiality are core values I hold. The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, understand yourself, your past and your relationships better and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Through a safe partnership, we can understand and help you process the internal and external pain, anxiety, addiction or relationship issues.
NOTE: I will be taking maternity leave from mid-March to July.
I'm Karen McCann, a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist.
In-person sessions are in the TS19 area, online is available countrywide.
Safety, respect and confidentiality are core values I hold. The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, understand yourself, your past and your relationships better and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Through a safe partnership, we can understand and help you process the internal and external pain, anxiety, addiction or relationship issues.
I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or unheard. You may be asking yourself, How can I feel like myself again? How do I set healthy boundaries? Why do I struggle in relationships? Together, we explore the unconscious patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, helping you understand what may be keeping you stuck. We make sense of past experiences, including emotional neglect and relationship challenges, to better understand difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Alongside developing deeper self-awareness, we work towards creating meaningful, lasting change.
I support individuals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or unheard. You may be asking yourself, How can I feel like myself again? How do I set healthy boundaries? Why do I struggle in relationships? Together, we explore the unconscious patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, helping you understand what may be keeping you stuck. We make sense of past experiences, including emotional neglect and relationship challenges, to better understand difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Alongside developing deeper self-awareness, we work towards creating meaningful, lasting change.
I have my own practice and support adults with anxiety, relationship difficulties, divorce, trauma, emotional and physical abuse.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor supporting Children & Adults. I offer a warm empathic approach to counselling. I am here to listen in a very non-judgemental way and to support you to find your inner strengths to make changes or understand why you may feel a certain way right now. When supporting children I offer them play therapy, story telling, creative work and talk to help them express their feelings. I am an accomplished ADHD therapist & understand how this can impact your daily life. The space and time is yours to explore and reflect on your past or what's going on right now for you.
I have my own practice and support adults with anxiety, relationship difficulties, divorce, trauma, emotional and physical abuse.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor supporting Children & Adults. I offer a warm empathic approach to counselling. I am here to listen in a very non-judgemental way and to support you to find your inner strengths to make changes or understand why you may feel a certain way right now. When supporting children I offer them play therapy, story telling, creative work and talk to help them express their feelings. I am an accomplished ADHD therapist & understand how this can impact your daily life. The space and time is yours to explore and reflect on your past or what's going on right now for you.
Hello, I’m Jan…welcome! As an experienced Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor with a background in business, I've helped many people over the years with a wide range of issues, whether in your personal, work or business life. I am pleased to offer sessions Online, wherever you may live, or In-Person.
"I saw Jan for 6 months and cannot recommend her enough. She is incredibly supportive, professional, and non-judgmental. Jan enabled me to learn about myself and action the changes needed with reduced fear and anxiety. I am very grateful to have worked with Jan, I felt truly seen, heard and safe with her."
Hello, I’m Jan…welcome! As an experienced Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor with a background in business, I've helped many people over the years with a wide range of issues, whether in your personal, work or business life. I am pleased to offer sessions Online, wherever you may live, or In-Person.
"I saw Jan for 6 months and cannot recommend her enough. She is incredibly supportive, professional, and non-judgmental. Jan enabled me to learn about myself and action the changes needed with reduced fear and anxiety. I am very grateful to have worked with Jan, I felt truly seen, heard and safe with her."
I offer a confidential, safe space and time for clients to explore any concerns or problems they are experiencing. During our sessions you will have the opportunity to discuss whatever issues you are struggling with in order to reach a deeper understanding of yourself, others and your circumstances, and most crucially to identify anything that you wish to change and work towards your goals. Together in our sessions, I will work sensitively so as to strengthen and empower you in the here-and-now to deal with recent events, on-going or long-standing issues that may have surfaced in your life.
I offer a confidential, safe space and time for clients to explore any concerns or problems they are experiencing. During our sessions you will have the opportunity to discuss whatever issues you are struggling with in order to reach a deeper understanding of yourself, others and your circumstances, and most crucially to identify anything that you wish to change and work towards your goals. Together in our sessions, I will work sensitively so as to strengthen and empower you in the here-and-now to deal with recent events, on-going or long-standing issues that may have surfaced in your 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.