Domestic Abuse therapists in Bentley, England
Browse Domestic Abuse therapists in Bentley, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Domestic Abuse
Aravinda Nandakumar
Counsellor/Therapist, EMDR, EFT, SCHEMA Therapy, M.Sc. (Counselling & Family Therapy)
Domestic abuse can have lasting effects on emotional well-being, relationships, and self-worth. I integrate EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT and Compassion Focused Therapy, to help clients process traumatic experiences, rebuild a sense of safety, strengthen self-worth, and move towards healing.
5 Years Experience
Online in Bentley, England
Domestic Abuse
Marianna Trezza -The Growing mindset
Counsellor/Therapist, MA (Hons), Adv Dip. Counsel. & Psychoth.,Dip. Hypnoth., X-Cultural Adaptation Coun. Reg. BACP 572613
Living far from home can make it harder to leave a relationship that has become controlling or unsafe, and harder to name it as what it is, especially when a partner is also your main connection to the country you live in: sometimes your visa, your social life, your only sense of familiarity. I've worked with women navigating exactly that kind of dependency, both in my private practice and earlier in my career supporting families through domestic violence and safeguarding work. If any part of this feels close to where you are, you don't need the words for it yet to reach out.
23 Years Experience
Online in Bentley, England
Domestic Abuse
Gemma Autumn
Counsellor/Therapist, Integrative Adult and Adolescent Counsellor Cert, PgDip, MBACP Accredited
I work with those who wish to explore domestic abuse and violence. This may be historic or recent and be accompanied by feelings of anger, hopelessness, betrayal, fear and suicidal ideation. All of which are welcome in our work together.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bentley, England
Domestic Abuse
Liz Frings
Counsellor/Therapist, PG Diploma Person-Centred Psychotherapy. EMDR Accredited
Sexual and domestic violence leave impacts that extend far beyond the immediate physical harm. These experiences can fundamentally alter how you see yourself, others, and the world around you—and those effects are valid regardless of how long ago the violence occurred or what form it took.
Emotional and Psychological Effects
You might experience intense emotions like fear, shame, guilt, or anger—sometimes all at once. Many survivors struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling emotionally numb. You may find yourself hypervigilant, constantly scanning for danger, or experiencing flashbacks and intrusive memories that make it feel like the trauma is happening again. Sleep disturbances, nightmares, and difficulty concentrating are common. Some survivors describe feeling disconnected from their bodies or experiencing moments where they don’t feel fully present.
Impact on Identity and Relationships
Violence, especially from someone you trusted, can shake your sense of who you are and your ability to trust your own judgment. You might struggle with self-blame, even though the violence was never your fault. Intimacy—both physical and emotional—can become complicated or frightening. You may find yourself withdrawing from relationships, or alternately, seeking connection in ways that don’t feel healthy. Setting boundaries might feel impossible, or you might build walls so high that no one can reach you.
Physical Effects
Trauma lives in the body. You might experience chronic pain, headaches, digestive issues, or other physical symptoms that doctors struggle to explain. Your body’s stress response system may be on constant alert, leading to exhaustion, tension, or feeling unsafe in your own skin.
15 Years Experience
Online in Bentley, England
Domestic Abuse
Dr Paul Garden
Psychologist, Doctorate in Psychology, DPsych, MSc with Distinction, BSc First Class Honours.
I am experienced in working with the complexity of the emotions and relationship dynamics that complicate the distress and pain of experiences of Domestic Abuse and Violence.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bentley, England
Domestic Abuse therapists in Bentley, England Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Bentley, England average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤132 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (61%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), and Integrative Therapy (50%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤132
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
66%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Integrative Therapy |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 29% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 76% | Women |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Black / African American |