Domestic Abuse Therapy in a Safe and Supportive Space
Surviving domestic abuse—whether emotional, physical, financial or psychological—can leave deep, lasting wounds. Even after the abuse has ended, the effects may linger in the form of anxiety, low self-worth, emotional numbness or constant hypervigilance. You may question your judgment, feel disconnected from yourself, or struggle to trust others again.
At Past 2 Present Counselling & Psychotherapy, we provide a calm, compassionate space where survivors of domestic abuse can begin to heal. Therapy here is never rushed, never forced, and always centred around your emotional safety and choice.
Signs You May Benefit from Domestic Abuse Therapy
Abuse doesn’t always leave visible scars. Its emotional impact can be complex and long-lasting, often affecting how you feel about yourself and your relationships. You may notice:
- Fear or anxiety in safe situations
- Guilt or shame that isn’t yours to carry
- Difficulty trusting others or setting boundaries
- Flashbacks, panic attacks or emotional triggers
- Feeling numb, disconnected or out of control
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Fear of being judged or not believed
If any of this resonates, you are not alone—and it’s not your fault. Therapy offers a confidential place to begin making sense of what happened and rebuilding from a place of strength.
How Therapy Can Help After Domestic Abuse
Therapy for domestic abuse survivors isn’t about re-living the past. It’s about slowly, gently moving forward with compassion and support. You’ll never be pushed to talk about anything before you’re ready. The work we do together will be led by you, at your pace.
Therapy can help you:
- Reclaim a sense of control and autonomy
- Understand your emotional responses and triggers
- Challenge internalised blame or self-criticism
- Process grief, fear and loss
- Reconnect with your self-worth and identity
- Learn tools to build resilience and emotional safety
Trauma-Informed Counselling Tailored to You
Past 2 Present uses an integrative, trauma-informed approach to therapy. That means your sessions will always be guided by your emotional safety and readiness. Depending on your needs, we may draw from:
- Person-Centred Counselling – You lead the conversation in a safe, empathic space
- Solution-Focused Therapy – Helping you build small, manageable steps toward healing
- Psychoeducation – Understanding how trauma affects your brain and body
- Grounding and Mindfulness Tools – To manage flashbacks, anxiety or dissociation
- Walk and Talk Therapy – Available in Cornwall for those who find movement and nature soothing
All sessions are private, confidential and supportive—whether held online, by phone or outdoors.
You Deserve Safety, Healing and Respect
Abuse teaches you to shrink, to doubt yourself, to survive instead of live. But healing is possible—and it begins with being heard and believed.
Therapy at Past 2 Present isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken. It’s about walking alongside you as you process your story, reconnect with your power and begin to feel safe in your own skin again.
You are not to blame. You are not alone. And you are allowed to heal.
What Does This Mean for Your Healing Journey?
Choosing therapy is a powerful first step. Whether you’ve recently left an abusive relationship or are processing something from years ago, support is here. You don’t have to have all the answers or the right words. You simply need space to breathe, reflect and begin again.
With patience and care, therapy can help you move from surviving to thriving—on your own terms, at your own pace.
Do I need to have left the abusive relationship to get help?
No. Therapy can support you whether you’re still in the situation or have already left. Your safety and wellbeing come first.
Will I be judged or blamed?
Absolutely not. Therapy offers a non-judgemental space where you are heard, supported and never blamed.
Can I get therapy if the abuse happened years ago?
Yes. The impact of abuse can last a long time, and it's never too late to begin healing.
Is online therapy safe and effective?
Yes. Sessions are private, encrypted and designed to prioritise your safety, especially if you're still in a vulnerable situation.
Will I have to talk about everything that happened?
Only if and when you're ready. You are in control of what is shared and when.
What if I don’t feel strong enough to start therapy?
You don’t have to feel strong to begin. Showing up is enough—and therapy will help build strength gently, over time.