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Domestic Violence & Abuse Counselling in York
Domestic Abuse Counselling in York
Domestic violence and abuse can have a profound and lasting impact on a person’s mental and emotional health.
Whether the abuse was recent or happened years ago, the effects can stay with you long after the situation has changed, and lead to problems with depression, anxiety, sleep, as well as a range of other difficulties including problems with future relationships.
At York Therapy Clinic, we offer specialist domestic abuse counselling in York for both men and women, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental private space where you can begin to process your experiences and work toward recovery.
Click the box below and send us a message to see how our private counselling service can help.
Understanding Domestic Violence & Abuse
Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence.
It is a pattern of controlling or coercive behaviour used by one person to dominate another within a relationship or household. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or circumstance, with both men and women being affected.
There are a number of different forms of domestic abuse, including:
- Physical abuse: Hitting, pushing, restraining, or any use of physical force to intimidate or cause harm.
- Emotional and psychological abuse: Persistent criticism, humiliation, threats, gaslighting, isolation from friends and family, and controlling behaviour.
- Sexual abuse: Any unwanted sexual contact or pressure, including within a relationship or marriage.
- Financial abuse: Controlling access to money, creating debt in a partner’s name, or preventing someone from working or managing their own finances.
- Coercive control: A pattern of behaviour designed to restrict freedom, monitor movements, and undermine confidence and independence.
The effects of domestic abuse can be wide-ranging and long-lasting. Many survivors experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem, and difficulty forming trust in other relationships.
Domestic Abuse Counselling York
Recognising abuse and reaching out for support is a significant step, and one that takes courage.
Our domestic abuse counsellors in York are experienced in working with survivors of domestic violence and abuse, and understand the complexity of these experiences.
Our domestic violence counselling in York can help you with:
- Processing and making sense of your experiences in a safe and supported environment.
- Working with your sense of self, your relationships, and your mental health so that you can rebuild after the abuse.
- Working through trauma responses such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
- Rebuilding self-esteem and confidence.
- Building confidence in setting healthy boundaries and providing helpful sources of support.
- Exploring your options and making decisions about your future on your own terms.
We offer individual domestic abuse counselling sessions in York and can tailor the work to your specific needs and circumstances.
We recognise that no two experiences are the same, and our approach reflects that.
Therapeutic Approaches to Domestic Abuse
At York Therapy Clinic, we draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
These including approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and EMDR Therapy to help you work through your difficult situation.
We can also provide further information on victim support services and can support you while you navigate the difficulties that might be related to your situation.
Sessions are available in person at our York clinic, or online via Zoom, or WhatsApp Video for those who want to reach us that way.
Speak to Our Therapists in York
You do not have to work through the impact of domestic abuse on your own.
Our team is here to offer the support, understanding, and the professional help you might need to begin healing.
To arrange an appointment or find out more about our domestic abuse counselling in York, please use the contact form below or call us on 07788 129245.
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