Support for Abuse Survivors – Counselling and Help Available
Abuse, whether it happened recently or in the past, can havea profound and lasting impact on your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. It may take many forms, including:
- Domestic abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Childhood abuse
- Emotional or psychological abuse
- Physical abuse
No matter the form, it is important to know that abuse is never your fault. Many survivors struggle with feelings of shame, guilt, confusion, or self-blame, and often the effects of abuse are hidden rather than visible. Processing and healing from these experiences can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, recovery is possible.
Specialist Abuse Counselling in Weybridge, Guildford & East Molesey
At The Practice, our highly qualified counsellors provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to talk about your experiences. With therapy rooms in Weybridge (Oatlands Village), Guildford town centre, and East Molesey (near Hampton Court), we are accessible to clients across Surrey and South West London.
Our services include:
- Domestic abuse counselling & support
- Sexual abuse counselling
- Child abuse survivor support
- Emotional abuse therapy
- Counselling for trauma and PTSD
Each of our therapists is professionally accredited (BACP, UKCP or equivalent) and experienced in supporting survivors of abuse with compassion and sensitivity.
You Are Not Alone
If you are currently experiencing abuse:
- In immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.
- For non-emergency support, call 101 for the national police helpline.
- Reach out to a GP, or contact The Practice for counselling and emotional support.
Speaking to a therapist can help you:
- Work through trauma at your own pace
- Regain self-esteem and self-worth
- Break patterns of shame, guilt, and self-blame
- Learn coping strategies to manage triggers and anxiety
- Begin the process of healing and moving forward
Take the First Step Towards Healing
You don’t have to face this alone. Whether you are seeking domestic abuse counselling in Surrey, sexual abuse therapy in Guildford, or support for childhood trauma in East Molesey, we are here to help.
Call 0333 0096 321 or email us today to connect with an experienced therapist.
At The Practice, you will be met with understanding, respect and care, every step of the way.
Useful Articles
Here's a list of articles about abuse you might find helpful.
What Abuse Survivors Don't Know: Ten Life-Changing truths to Embrace on the Healing Journey
The journey to healing from emotional and/or physical abuse requires us to revolutionize our thinking about relationships, self-love, self-respect and self-compassion. Abusive relationships often serve as the catalyst for incredible change and have the potential to motivate us towards empowerment and strength.
Five signs you are being emotionally abused
The journey to discovering that you are suffering from abuse can be a long and confusing one, coming to terms with the fact someone is causing you harm is never easy. It isn't always easy to recognise when you are being abused and this article walks you through the most common signs.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou was a hashtag started on Twitter to raise awareness that emotional/mental abuse is just as important as physical abuse. This article shows tweets about the kind of behaviour classed as emotional abuse.
What to do if you suspect child abuse
Suspecting child abuse can be scary and challenging when you don't know what your first steps should be.This articlewill help with how to initially react if you suspect a child you know is being mistreated.
Recognising Abuse
There are many different ways in which someone could be being abused:physically, emotionally, sexually,financially. Some people may be unaware or in denial about the fact they are being abused.
Gender and domestic abuse
There are many misconceptions and assumptions about the relationships between abuse and gender, thisarticle givesresearch and statistics on the relationship between gender and abuse.
TED Talk: Jimmy Carter: Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse
With his signature resolve, former US President Jimmy Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world, both developed and developing. The final reason he gives? “In general, men don’t give a damn.”
Recommended Reading
Powerful Quotes and Poems to inspire you
Dare we hope? We dare.
Can we hope? We can.
Should we hope? We must, because to do otherwise is to waste the most precious of gifts given so freely by God to all of us. So when we do die, it will be with hope and it will be easy and our hearts will not be broken.
Andy Ripley – England and Lions rugby legend, often described as one of the most colourful personalities in the history of English rugby
Helpful articles often written by our fabulous practitioners.