Domestic Abuse therapists in Ipswich, England
Browse Domestic Abuse therapists in Ipswich, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Domestic Abuse
Dr Aneliya Gonsard
Psychologist, DClinPscy, MSc, BA
I have worked with a number of people who have sought support because of being in an abusive relationship. In my clinical experience, at least, there is often a struggle between the part of the person that knows they are being victimised, and another part that finds it very difficult to leave and imagine different possibilities (being alone; or being in an overall caring and supportive relationship). Domestic abuse also takes place between family members, who are not in an intimate relationship (for example parents towards their children, and they other way around).
Please get in touch, if you think you are or have been in any way part of an abusive or violent family dynamic, and would like to think about this with a mental health professional.
16 Years Experience
Online in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, England
Domestic Abuse
Claire de la Varre
Therapist, PhD, HGDipP
Experiences of domestic violence or physical or emotional abuse can leave lasting emotional and psychological wounds that can affect future relationships. You may wonder how you ended up in this situation and may feel a mix of fear, confusion, guilt, shame, or self-doubt. Abuse may be ongoing or part of the past, but its impact can persist long after the situation has changed. Therapy provides a safe, confidential space to be heard, believed, and supported without pressure or judgment. I have volunteered at domestic violence centres in the United States and have extensive experience working with this population - usually women, but men can also be victims of abuse. Work with me to restore a sense of safety, strengthen boundaries, trust your own judgment again, and detraumatize from your experiences so that you won't repeat the same patterns in the future.
18 Years Experience
Online in Ipswich, England
Domestic Abuse
Kamini Wood
Life Coach, FHH, CLC, CPM
Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence. It can include emotional, verbal, psychological, financial, and coercive forms of control that gradually erode your confidence, self-worth, and sense of safety. Whether you are currently in an abusive relationship or healing after leaving one, therapy can help you make sense of what you've experienced, process the impact of trauma, rebuild self-trust, establish healthy boundaries, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and hope.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ipswich, England (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse
Benjamin Marr
Counsellor/Therapist, BA MA Relational Psychotherapist/ Birkbeck College - Psychodynamic Counsellor
In all cases domestic violence and other forms of abuse have traumatic as well as physical effects on both the client and those closest to them. To effectively help, my relational psychotherapy service is always used in a professional and confidential manner. There are a number of possible instances when couples’ therapy might not help those in a relationship with domestic violence. It may not be healthy, or productive to work on a relationship with an abusive partner.
I believe that relational psychotherapy can be helpful in treating the effects of domestic abuse. Domestic violence can have the capacity to leave lasting physical and mental effects. My relational psychotherapeutic support will be able to assist clients work through mental health issues which could be caused by domestic abuse.
Relational psychotherapy for domestic abuse has the capacity to be positively effective when each party of the relationship seeks therapy separately.
35 Years Experience
Online in Ipswich, England
Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk and a growing commercial centre, with a diversifying economy that includes financial services, digital industries, and the port sector. Mental health services in the county are provided by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which has faced sustained regulatory scrutiny, making access to timely NHS care difficult and driving many residents toward private therapy as the primary route to support. The University of Suffolk in Ipswich provides counselling services for students and contributes to the local supply of trained therapists through its psychology and counselling programmes. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and the challenges of semi-rural isolation for those across the broader Suffolk area who travel to Ipswich for services.
Domestic Abuse therapists in Ipswich, England Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Ipswich, England average 16 years of experience and charge around ¤128 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (61%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), and Integrative Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤128
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Integrative Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 31% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Black / African American |