Domestic Violence Counselling
Do you feel confused, angry, hurt, isolated or stressed? Do you feel you would like to talk to someone and try to understand what you are feeling and what you may want to change?
My Sisters Place offers a free confidential counselling service for women aged 16 years and over who are experiencing or have experienced or witnessed the effects domestic violence.
During our lives many people, at some time, experience intense periods of change, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, and unable to cope. The experiences of Domestic Violence can affect us in many ways on many different levels, with the very nature of the abuse often making it difficult to talk openly to family and friends about how we really feel.
Counselling at My Sisters Place is provided by experienced counsellors who are able to provide an empowering environment where you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and feelings and to take control of your own life. You will be supported to make self directed change through exploration, choice, decision and action, improving your sense of well-being.
Arranging an appointment to see a counsellor is easy. You can contact us directly, in person, by phone, email or you can be referred by your GP, Community Health teams or other statutory or voluntary agencies you may be working with. Your first appointment will be with a support worker who will take some details and inform you of other services available within My Sisters Place and forward your name to the counselling team.
When a session becomes available you will be contacted and in Introductory Counselling Session arranged. This session gives you and your counsellor the opportunity to meet whilst providing you with the opportunity to discuss your expectations of therapy with the counsellor and ask any questions you might have relating to counselling. The counsellor will explain the types of therapy available, their own individual approach, confidentiality and the duration of sessions. If counselling feels like the right option for you further 50 minute weekly sessions will be arranged.
If you think we can help please call us on 01642 241864.
