Domestic Abuse Counselling in Glasgow
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Satinder Panesar
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of specialism are working with both Adults and Young People who have experienced: Trauma, Tradition & Culture -
Domestic
Violence
, Rape & Sexual Assault , Child Sexual
Abuse
, Honour Based
Violence
, Forced Marriage, Sexual Health Concerns, Pre & Post Termination.
If you are reading this you will be searching for someone that is able to support you at a time you need it most. . My suggestion is to read the statements and contact the individual that can support you directly with the issue you would like to work with. I am a registered accredited member of BACP. I have over 25+ years of working in Third Sector, NHS, Education & Private Sector. I work as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & Coach - I work from a Integrative perspective - working with Person Centred, CBT or Attachment modalities enables me to work uniquely with the modality that suits you.
Waitlist for new clients

Fiona Perkins
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in helping clients with Anxiety/Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Family Estrangement,
Domestic Abuse
and Relationship Problems for both Individuals and Couples.
Welcome to my page! Do you feel right now that you're struggling with your problems or just feeling stuck with your direction in life? Be rest assured that my approach comes from a place of compassion, understanding and support which helps to provide a good start to help implement change and growth within. I am sure you will find my sessions friendly, comfortable and genuine and with working together at your own pace we will find the best solution to help move you forward in life.

Gail Carvil
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer a warm friendly space for you to speak openly about the difficulties that may be keeping you feeling stuck. Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, or maybe you are struggling with the impact of trauma,
abuse
or bereavement. I am here to listen and help you unravel the issues that are getting in the way of you living the life you desire. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a keen interest in compassion focused therapy and mindfulness practice, providing online, telephone and face to face counselling sessions.

Mairi McAllister
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My speciality is in working with Trauma, I have worked for 25yrs supporting men and women who have experienced Childhood
Abuse
,
Domestic Abuse
or Rape & Sexual Assault.
I am an experienced Counsellor and can offer a safe and confidential space to help you look at what it is that is making life difficult. We all at times struggle to know how to manage and cope with how we feel and whilst we know it's important to look after our physical health, we also need to take care of our hearts and minds, I see my role as one of helping you make sense of what might be causing you to feel depressed, anxious, even that life feels too much, your relationships might be affected or going to work is just too hard, you might know the cause and just need to be heard and supported to see a way forward.

Julie Vause
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified
Verified
Hello, I'm Julie, welcome to my profile. Are you someone who has experienced difficulties in your life that have left you feeling anxious, depressed, or alone, and coping with day-to-day activities has become a chore? I offer a safe, confidential space to come alongside you as we work together to help you gain insight and self-awareness. A place where you are valued, accepted, and heard. Time to look at your relationship with yourself and others. I have specialised experience in helping people who have been impacted by experiencing childhood sexual
abuse
, ritualistic
abuse
,
domestic abuse
and family/childhood
abuse
.

Dactari Ltd
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Domestic abuse
is a complex, relational interaction that requires a relational approach to resolve.
Domestic abuse
can have a significant affect on mental health. Whether the
abuse
happened as a child or as an adult, abusive experiences can lead to low mood, high anxiety, flashbacks to incidents, difficulty trusting others as well as low self-confidence and self-esteem, even when the
abuse
is historic. These are all normal reactions to difficult and painful experiences. Specialist counsellors who understand what can happen and its impact on you helps recovery from those experiences. However, not everywhere in the UK offers specialist counselling: Dactari's online counselling service allows access to such specialism across the UK.

Carol Dobbins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with
domestic
violence
, depression, anxiety and sexual
abuse
.
Hello. I’m Carol and welcome to my profile. Are you someone who has experienced difficult challenges in your life that may have left you feeling “stuck” or anxious, afraid and finding it hard to cope with day to day activities? I am here for you to provide you with a safe, confidential space as we work together to help you gain insight, self-awareness, clarity, confidence and positive growth towards greater fulfilment. I have specialist experience in helping people who have been impacted by experiencing
domestic
, family or childhood
abuse
. Whatever the issue we can explore them in-person or online. You do not need to feel alone

Jackie Hay
Psychotherapist, PMCOSCA
Verified
Verified
I am a specialist in the field of
Domestic Abuse
and have worked with Women's Aid for 9 years supporting women direct.
Everything starts with a thought - this is what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy bases it's theory on and how I can help you to overcome your current issues. Motivation to change is important in therapy and you have started the process by looking here to see what is on offer. It can be overwhelming - just like your thoughts, together we can break it down bit by bit working from past to present or present to past, we will decide on this together.

Liz Nolan
Counsellor, MA
I have experience across a range of issues including anxiety and depression,
domestic
and sexual
abuse
, low self-esteem, grief, bereavement and loneliness, alcohol addiction and relationship issues, including couples therapy.
Hello, I’m Liz, thank you for exploring my profile. I know it can seem daunting to even think about discussing the challenges you face but I’m here to provide a safe space for you to do just that. You will be welcomed with empathy and acceptance and we will collaborate to facilitate the change you need. I work mainly in a person centred way but apply other therapeutic models according to your needs. I have a passionate belief in the hope for healing, growth, personal development and transformation that counselling affords and I am totally committed to the process of working with you to achieve progress and see you flourish.

Will Telfer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, and thanks for looking at my profile. I’m an accredited therapist with over 15 years experience, and wholly comfortable in dealing with a range of issues, from trauma to confidence, to
abuse
to anxiety. I’ve been described by former clients as friendly, easy to talk to and empathic. For me, the most important element in therapy is whether you feel you can trust me - and I know this is not always easy. You’ve likely been hurt and perhaps a little wary and weary of people. I’m not going to fix you, I can’t! Though the good news is, by working collaboratively, you absolutely can fix you, of that I have no doubt.

Paul Mcilvenny
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My typical clients are those affected with different forms of compulsive / addictive behaviours - these might include Porn, Sex and Love Addictions; Gambling & Narcotics
abuse
; or those who are Workaholics. Usually clients first see me when they have reached a major crisis point in their lives and are seeking a person who has an understanding of their issues and how to help change their situation by tackling their problems head-on. I also undertake Relational and Pyschosexual therapy for individuals and couples. Further details on my background and approach can be found online at www.trustedtherapeutics.com
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Sue Reid
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Counselling is a safe place for you to stop, take stock and explore the parts of your life that you are finding difficult. It is a time for you to use for whatever you decide, and always without pressure or judgement. I have particular experience in working with trauma and sexual
abuse
, but you can use counselling for all sorts of issues, for example self-esteem, stress, depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationships, suicidal thoughts, harassment at work, identity issues, breakup, or decision-making. Dealing with ‘unwanted habits’ of whatever kind can be a large part of counselling.

Keeley Craw
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In my 16 years of practice I have supported children with a wide range of concerns such as bullying, ASD, ADHD, parental separation through to neglect and
abuse
.
Welcome! My name is Keeley and I’m here to support you and your child. Let me help you bring some harmony back to your family. Being a parent or a carer presents a whole range of challenges, and there are times when you may feel that you need the support of a professional to help your child to make sense of a difficult or complex experience, or to understand why they are behaving in a particular way. Everyone’s needs will be different, but whatever needs to be done to support you and your child you will always be at the heart of my work. The chance to be heard and to see concerns in a new light can make all the difference.

Susan Campbell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and thank you for connecting with me. Are you fed up feeling fed up? I completely understand and am here to help. I support women who have issues with confidence and self-esteem. This may be because of challenging personal relationships, family issues, difficult childhoods,
domestic
or childhood
abuse
or just the many challenges life brings. Sometimes, people may be unsure why they feel the way they do, but have a strong sense that things could be brighter. Peeling back the layers of our lives takes great courage, but change is possible, indeed inevitable, when we take that leap of faith.

Jeremy Sachs
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
I have extensive experience working in the field of mental health, I run group therapy at SurvivorsUK, a charity supporting men, boys, Trans & non binary people who have survived sexual
abuse
or
violence
.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Sachs and I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. This means I am trained in multiple models of psychological care so I can respond to your needs in a flexible and friendly way. In addition to this one to one therapy, I offer an in-person group therapy service for male survivors of sexual
abuse
, in Southside Glasgow. (If you think this might be for you, see my website for information and self referral forms).
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Conrad Cave, Counselling Service.
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Adult survivors of childhood
abuse
.
I find the Person-Centred Approach fits my own philosophy as it has at its very core, an unshakable belief that all people are good. Person-Centred counselling believes that each and every person can, and will, become a more fully functioning person if given the correct conditions. The underpinning principles of the Person- Centred Approach are focused on the counsellor being honest, non-judgmental and fully accepting whilst being fully integrated in the relationship allowing the client to lead and set the pace. I aim to offer these conditions as best as I can during our relationship.

Urte Pauzaite
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My name is Urte and I'm a person-centred therapist. Sometimes adverse life experiences can leave you struggling and needing some extra support to get through difficult times. No matter what you are struggling with at the moment it is important to know that you are not alone, no matter what challenges you are facing. I truly believe that we all have the potential to grow and heal and that counselling works to facilitate this process. I have experience working with people with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues, work & academic worries,
abuse
, bullying and self-esteem issues.
Not accepting new clients
Aamir Hafiz
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I use CBT and counselling and I have experience working with clients and employees in NHS hospital and clinical environments, seeing people from a range of disorders from anxiety, grief, trauma,
abuse
and depression to name a few and have a huge passion for anxiety and depression related disorders.
You might come with different problems, be it anxiety, pain, sadness, loss of family and friends. You also might have an old wound that doesn’t seem to heal. Imagine if you didn't discuss your worries, how would your life be? Then imagine, If someone said "aha, I get you!", then how do you think your life would be? You might wander back and forth for years thinking you don't need therapy, because others didn't. If you're still in distress, why should YOU do the same? My focus is to help you re-connect with loved ones again and equip you with long-lasting therapeutic skills.

Debbie Guild
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Whatever your reason for seeking counselling;
abuse
, anxiety, overthinking, self-esteem, work or relationship issues, to name but a few, you're probably looking for something to change. Counselling offers you a different kind of relationship, one where you can open up, explore and reassess current or historic issues which may be holding you back. With greater understanding comes greater resilience and self-empowerment, which can enable you to make the changes you want in order to enjoy your life more fully. That life can be hard is a fact. That we have to face challenging times alone is not. Get in touch and start that change!

Saad Malik
Counsellor, MRes, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a psychodynamic counsellor based in Glasgow. I offer both in-person and online therapy. I can support you with anxiety, depression, trauma,
abuse
and LGBTQI+ issues. Working with me will allow you to understand the impact of the past on your current situation and find creative ways for moving forward.
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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.