Domestic Abuse Counselling in Worcester
I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor providing support with issues such as, but not limited to: peri/menopause symptoms, neurodiversity, domestic abuse, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, past trauma, loss, stress, depression & anxiety.
I offer a disabled accessible counselling space in the centre of Worcester with resources to support neurodiversity & sensory needs. We will work in collaboration to build self-esteem & resilience, providing you with the emotional toolkit to manage difficult times.
I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor providing support with issues such as, but not limited to: peri/menopause symptoms, neurodiversity, domestic abuse, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, past trauma, loss, stress, depression & anxiety.
I offer a disabled accessible counselling space in the centre of Worcester with resources to support neurodiversity & sensory needs. We will work in collaboration to build self-esteem & resilience, providing you with the emotional toolkit to manage difficult times.
My approach in sessions is centred on you, focusing on the here and now, current situations and difficulties you are experiencing. How you are feeling and behaving at present is often linked to past experiences which remain unresolved and continue to impact on your health and well-being today. Our sessions are based on respect, compassion, empathy and honesty. I will support you in exploring your reasons for wanting therapy, within a non-judgmental environment. By creating a safe, open and genuine relationship with you, we can together find ways to deal with the difficulties you are experiencing. The age range I work with is 18+.
My approach in sessions is centred on you, focusing on the here and now, current situations and difficulties you are experiencing. How you are feeling and behaving at present is often linked to past experiences which remain unresolved and continue to impact on your health and well-being today. Our sessions are based on respect, compassion, empathy and honesty. I will support you in exploring your reasons for wanting therapy, within a non-judgmental environment. By creating a safe, open and genuine relationship with you, we can together find ways to deal with the difficulties you are experiencing. The age range I work with is 18+.
Is there something on your mind? You want to talk it over with someone, but you’re not sure who. We all have hopes, dreams and aspirations that can sometimes be overshadowed by worries and traumas which can make us feel stuck at some point in our lives. You know it is getting in the way. You feel It is stopping you from being your true self. And now you want to do something about it. I can offer you a safe space and time to share your experiences with me. There are always alternatives and possibilities for you to explore. You can choose a future that’s right for you.
Is there something on your mind? You want to talk it over with someone, but you’re not sure who. We all have hopes, dreams and aspirations that can sometimes be overshadowed by worries and traumas which can make us feel stuck at some point in our lives. You know it is getting in the way. You feel It is stopping you from being your true self. And now you want to do something about it. I can offer you a safe space and time to share your experiences with me. There are always alternatives and possibilities for you to explore. You can choose a future that’s right for you.
I specialise in supporting individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, low mood, trauma, PTSD, abuse, childhood issues, grief, anger, family challenges, and low self-esteem.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety that just won’t go away, the weight of something painful from your past, or the deep sadness of losing someone. You might feel stuck in patterns that aren’t helping, struggling with negative thoughts, self-doubt, or even flashbacks that bring up past trauma unexpectedly. Perhaps you’re finding it hard to sleep, constantly on edge, or feeling like your emotions are too much to handle on your own. I use a gentle, trauma-informed approach with tools like mindfulness and CBT to help you feel more balanced, confident, and ready to take on life again.
I specialise in supporting individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, low mood, trauma, PTSD, abuse, childhood issues, grief, anger, family challenges, and low self-esteem.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety that just won’t go away, the weight of something painful from your past, or the deep sadness of losing someone. You might feel stuck in patterns that aren’t helping, struggling with negative thoughts, self-doubt, or even flashbacks that bring up past trauma unexpectedly. Perhaps you’re finding it hard to sleep, constantly on edge, or feeling like your emotions are too much to handle on your own. I use a gentle, trauma-informed approach with tools like mindfulness and CBT to help you feel more balanced, confident, and ready to take on life again.
Hi, I'm Michael. You can expect a warm, welcoming and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences safely and at your own pace.
Together we consider what you would like the next chapter of your life to look and feel like. We explore, identify and seek to understand patterns, themes and psychological blocks that may affect you in your everyday life and in reaching your goals.
Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties or simply feeling stuck, counselling can help you make sense of your experiences and discover new ways to move forward.
Hi, I'm Michael. You can expect a warm, welcoming and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences safely and at your own pace.
Together we consider what you would like the next chapter of your life to look and feel like. We explore, identify and seek to understand patterns, themes and psychological blocks that may affect you in your everyday life and in reaching your goals.
Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties or simply feeling stuck, counselling can help you make sense of your experiences and discover new ways to move forward.
Julie Foster Accred Counsellor/Clinical Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Worcester WR6
I specialise in narcissistic abuse, coercive control, anxiety and complex grief including losses that go unrecognised.
Perhaps you've been told you are too sensitive, too much, or not enough. Perhaps you've spent so long adjusting yourself to keep the peace that you're no longer quite sure who you are. Or perhaps you're a counsellor carrying the weight of complex client work and longing for supervision that genuinely meets the depth of what you bring. I am a nurse, midwife and counsellor with many years of clinical experience, and I offer both therapy and clinical supervision. I have spent my whole career sitting with people in some of life's most difficult moments; I do not shy away from the hard stuff and will meet you warmly wherever you are.
I specialise in narcissistic abuse, coercive control, anxiety and complex grief including losses that go unrecognised.
Perhaps you've been told you are too sensitive, too much, or not enough. Perhaps you've spent so long adjusting yourself to keep the peace that you're no longer quite sure who you are. Or perhaps you're a counsellor carrying the weight of complex client work and longing for supervision that genuinely meets the depth of what you bring. I am a nurse, midwife and counsellor with many years of clinical experience, and I offer both therapy and clinical supervision. I have spent my whole career sitting with people in some of life's most difficult moments; I do not shy away from the hard stuff and will meet you warmly wherever you are.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, burnout, struggling to concentrate, make decisions. Just a few of what can lead to a loss in confidence, trust issues, low self-esteemovide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space where you can explore what is on your mind. I am here to support make sense of that and to make any changes you want to move forward.
No-one I work with is 'timewaster', no problem is trivial'. If it's important to you, it's important to me. Yes, 'there are people worse off' there always has been, and there always will be, but this isn't about them, it's about you and only you.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, burnout, struggling to concentrate, make decisions. Just a few of what can lead to a loss in confidence, trust issues, low self-esteemovide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space where you can explore what is on your mind. I am here to support make sense of that and to make any changes you want to move forward.
No-one I work with is 'timewaster', no problem is trivial'. If it's important to you, it's important to me. Yes, 'there are people worse off' there always has been, and there always will be, but this isn't about them, it's about you and only you.
“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.
“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.
I am an experienced BACP accredited relationship therapist with 19 years of clinical practice experience working with Individuals, couples and families with relationship-based issues. They may have difficulty with communication; conflict resolution; separation; attachment; infidelity and mental health, amongst others. They need an experienced accredited professional using a safe, secure, evidenced-based approach. This enables them to explore their material in confidence whilst gaining core insight and tools.
I am an experienced BACP accredited relationship therapist with 19 years of clinical practice experience working with Individuals, couples and families with relationship-based issues. They may have difficulty with communication; conflict resolution; separation; attachment; infidelity and mental health, amongst others. They need an experienced accredited professional using a safe, secure, evidenced-based approach. This enables them to explore their material in confidence whilst gaining core insight and tools.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like life just isn’t working the way it used to?
Maybe you’re constantly anxious, low in mood, or finding it hard to feel connected—to yourself, to others, or to the life you’re living. Perhaps you're carrying the weight of grief, trauma, or past experiences that won’t let go. Or maybe you just know that something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m Sarah MacFarlane, a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience working with teens, adults, and couples, both in person and online.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like life just isn’t working the way it used to?
Maybe you’re constantly anxious, low in mood, or finding it hard to feel connected—to yourself, to others, or to the life you’re living. Perhaps you're carrying the weight of grief, trauma, or past experiences that won’t let go. Or maybe you just know that something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m Sarah MacFarlane, a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience working with teens, adults, and couples, both in person and online.
We all long to live well. But have you ever asked yourself what that truly means? You may have tried various self-help methods or even AI tools to improve your life, only to feel as though it’s like pouring a teapot of water over a burning house. You might find yourself caught in tangled thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that seem to repeat again and again. Perhaps you’ve asked, why is this happening, and how do I stop it? Yet nothing seems to work.
You are in the right place. I offer a safe, yet honest space where we can look beneath the surface and, with surgical precision, forgive and release everything that no longer serves you
We all long to live well. But have you ever asked yourself what that truly means? You may have tried various self-help methods or even AI tools to improve your life, only to feel as though it’s like pouring a teapot of water over a burning house. You might find yourself caught in tangled thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that seem to repeat again and again. Perhaps you’ve asked, why is this happening, and how do I stop it? Yet nothing seems to work.
You are in the right place. I offer a safe, yet honest space where we can look beneath the surface and, with surgical precision, forgive and release everything that no longer serves you
‘We don’t have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to’ Brene Brown This quote resonates with me and acknowledges that we all have times in our life when we all need support and that we do not need to go through difficult and distressing times alone.
‘We don’t have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to’ Brene Brown This quote resonates with me and acknowledges that we all have times in our life when we all need support and that we do not need to go through difficult and distressing times alone.
Sessions from £55.
Are you feeling lost, stuck or overwhelmed? I am here to offer you the opportunity to explore your authentic self with non-judgemental, caring, support. You may have received black and white messages about who you are supposed to be, or how you are supposed to feel that just aren't quite right for you, but you aren't sure of the alternatives. Or perhaps, you find yourself at a crossroads or experiencing huge change. This may have left you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or confused. I work with you to help you through these times, as well as providing tools and coping strategies to help you long term.
Sessions from £55.
Are you feeling lost, stuck or overwhelmed? I am here to offer you the opportunity to explore your authentic self with non-judgemental, caring, support. You may have received black and white messages about who you are supposed to be, or how you are supposed to feel that just aren't quite right for you, but you aren't sure of the alternatives. Or perhaps, you find yourself at a crossroads or experiencing huge change. This may have left you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or confused. I work with you to help you through these times, as well as providing tools and coping strategies to help you long term.
Do you feel like everything is just too overwhelming? I know how scary it can be to reach out and ask for help, especially when life is already a struggle. I believe that nobody should have to face their difficulties alone. Which is why I commit to providing you with a warm, accepting and safe space where we can explore your challenges together. I am passionate about making counselling as easy as possible to access. Providing remote sessions that you can attend from any safe and private space. My lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence mean I understand first hand some of the barriers faced in accessing support.
Do you feel like everything is just too overwhelming? I know how scary it can be to reach out and ask for help, especially when life is already a struggle. I believe that nobody should have to face their difficulties alone. Which is why I commit to providing you with a warm, accepting and safe space where we can explore your challenges together. I am passionate about making counselling as easy as possible to access. Providing remote sessions that you can attend from any safe and private space. My lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence mean I understand first hand some of the barriers faced in accessing support.
I provide specialist, evidence‑based psychological therapy for children, young people, and adults. My areas of experience include anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, PTSD, and emotional distress. I also offer post‑diagnostic support for neurodivergent individuals.
With experience across all age groups, I tailor therapy to each person’s needs and use approaches grounded in current psychological research.
I am one of the partners at Mind Matters. Please visit our website for full details of our services.
I provide specialist, evidence‑based psychological therapy for children, young people, and adults. My areas of experience include anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, PTSD, and emotional distress. I also offer post‑diagnostic support for neurodivergent individuals.
With experience across all age groups, I tailor therapy to each person’s needs and use approaches grounded in current psychological research.
I am one of the partners at Mind Matters. Please visit our website for full details of our services.
I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist which means I am trained in different therapeutic approaches that I combine to support you to achieve your goals. For example, we might use Gestalt therapy to explore your present difficulties, or Psychodynamic therapy to explore how your past is affecting you in the present. We may also incorporate CBT to uncover practical ways to manage challenges that you're currently facing. I specialise in supporting neurodivergent people and people that have experienced trauma. I'm autistic and ADHD myself, which provides an additional layer of insight and understanding when supporting neurodivergent people.
I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist which means I am trained in different therapeutic approaches that I combine to support you to achieve your goals. For example, we might use Gestalt therapy to explore your present difficulties, or Psychodynamic therapy to explore how your past is affecting you in the present. We may also incorporate CBT to uncover practical ways to manage challenges that you're currently facing. I specialise in supporting neurodivergent people and people that have experienced trauma. I'm autistic and ADHD myself, which provides an additional layer of insight and understanding when supporting neurodivergent people.
I am an Accredited Counsellor with the NCPS and an ACT-trained therapist offering a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly without judgement. I work with adults experiencing bereavement, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings while building resilience and clarity. I offer face-to-face counselling in Worcestershire and online sessions for clients across the UK and internationally, including British expats who may prefer to speak with a UK-based therapist.
I am an Accredited Counsellor with the NCPS and an ACT-trained therapist offering a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly without judgement. I work with adults experiencing bereavement, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings while building resilience and clarity. I offer face-to-face counselling in Worcestershire and online sessions for clients across the UK and internationally, including British expats who may prefer to speak with a UK-based therapist.
Are you experiencing sexual issues in your relationship? Has one of you had an affair? You may have erection problems, difficulty orgasming, painful penetration or lack or no desire for sex. Perhaps you've experienced a trauma in your life which is affecting your ability to connect with your partner or yourself sexually. Have you found yourself or your partner using more and more pornography or behaving sexually in a way that isn't acceptable or is out of control. You want to create a better relationship. You want to recover from the pain of betrayal. You want to live a happy healthy life......
Are you experiencing sexual issues in your relationship? Has one of you had an affair? You may have erection problems, difficulty orgasming, painful penetration or lack or no desire for sex. Perhaps you've experienced a trauma in your life which is affecting your ability to connect with your partner or yourself sexually. Have you found yourself or your partner using more and more pornography or behaving sexually in a way that isn't acceptable or is out of control. You want to create a better relationship. You want to recover from the pain of betrayal. You want to live a happy healthy life......
Are you feeling stuck, weary and overwhelmed? I can help. I offer specialist trauma/phobia treatment and expertise in anxiety, low mood, bereavement, navigating relationships, breaking free from unhelpful habits and in supporting neurodivergent clients.
Rooted in a holistic view of what human beings need, Human Givens approach draws on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and on proven techniques from a wide range of modalities in counselling and psychotherapy.
To support you in moving beyond current difficulties fast, I use guided imagery techniques to treat trauma and help you break away from unhelpful habits.
Are you feeling stuck, weary and overwhelmed? I can help. I offer specialist trauma/phobia treatment and expertise in anxiety, low mood, bereavement, navigating relationships, breaking free from unhelpful habits and in supporting neurodivergent clients.
Rooted in a holistic view of what human beings need, Human Givens approach draws on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and on proven techniques from a wide range of modalities in counselling and psychotherapy.
To support you in moving beyond current difficulties fast, I use guided imagery techniques to treat trauma and help you break away from unhelpful habits.
I provide specialist, compassionate evidence-based therapy for children, young people, and adults. I support people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, PTSD and emotional distress. I also offer post-diagnostic support for those who are neuro-diverse.
I work as one of the two partners of Mind Matters. Please see our website for full details of what we offer.
I provide specialist, compassionate evidence-based therapy for children, young people, and adults. I support people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, PTSD and emotional distress. I also offer post-diagnostic support for those who are neuro-diverse.
I work as one of the two partners of Mind Matters. Please see our website for full details of what we offer.
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- Alcester
- Bromsgrove
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- Droitwich Spa
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- Ledbury
- Malvern
- Pershore
- Redditch
- Stourport-on-Severn
- Studley
- Tewkesbury
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.