Domestic Abuse therapists in Portland, England ENG, United Kingdom UK
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Domestic Abuse or Violence
Saffron Marriner
Counsellor/Therapist, MBACP (Accred)
I work with my clients to create safety within our sessions, building trust and transparency, collaboration and mutuality, encouraging autonomy, empowerment and choice. With an awareness that survivors of past abuse often feel isolated and misunderstood, I work in a way which validates your experiences and emotions, normalising your reactions to trauma. Various techniques can be helpful to enable clients to stay present and manage distressing memories or flashbacks. Techniques such as breathwork, mindfulness and sensory awareness can be useful tools in managing trauma symptoms. Some CBT may be used to challenge distorted beliefs and develop a more balanced perspective. Supportive psychotherapy focuses on strengthening your resilience and coping skills. Also using somatic experiences to help you become more aware of and release tension stored in the body. This approach can alleviate symptoms and promote overall well-being.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portland, ENG
Online in Portland, ENG England
Domestic Abuse or Violence
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 Portland, ENG England
Domestic Abuse or Violence
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.
10 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ENG England
Domestic Abuse or Violence
Samantha Coleman
Therapist, MBACP Prof Dip
Experiences of domestic abuse or violence can leave deep emotional and psychological effects, including fear, shame, confusion, self-doubt, hypervigilance, and difficulty trusting yourself or others. Abuse often distorts your sense of reality, safety, and self-worth. My approach is gentle, validating, and trauma-informed. I aim to help you make sense of what you have lived through, reconnect with yourself, and regain a greater sense of stability, agency, and trust in your own perceptions.
13 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ENG England
Domestic Abuse or Violence
Empowered Wellbeing, Trauma/Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation and Addiction Recovery Care
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
In situations where someone is recovering from DV, there may need to be toggling between assessing first things first proactive steps to get out of or mitigate a dangerous situation. From there, the approach may be building practice with polyvagal and other stabilizing nervous system support. Then when there is more spaciousness deeper trauma work may be helpful. We've weaved with clients between these different needs organically, as the process is not always linear. We also support folks seeking ***safe*** peer group support as a helpful adjunct once they and their dependents, if any, are out of immediate danger.
15 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ENG England (Online Only)
Domestic Abuse therapists in Portland, England, United Kingdom Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Portland, England, United Kingdom average 17 years of experience and charge around ¤112 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (65%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), and Integrative Therapy (53%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤112
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Integrative Therapy |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 91% | Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | Black / African American |