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Emergency Numbers: 999 (Dial 55 while on the line if you cannot speak), ESDAS: 01737 771 350
The purpose of counselling is to give you the space and support to move towards living in a way that feels more fulfilling and manageable for you.
Counselling can help with:
Sessions last 50 minutes and take place in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment.
Your counsellor will:
Through counselling, you may gain clarity, reduce feelings of isolation, and discover the right path for you.
If you have experienced domestic abuse, you may be struggling with feelings such as fear, confusion, low self-esteem, or powerlessness. You may even feel that the abuse was your fault. These feelings are common, and you are not alone.
Counselling can support you to:
Our counsellors will not tell you what to do. Instead, they will help you to explore options and make your own decisions.
ESDAS provides a professional counselling service. All our counsellors are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follow its ethical guidelines and complaints procedure.
We offer short-term counselling (up to 12 sessions) using an integrative approach, which means the counselling style is tailored to your needs.
To get the most from counselling, it’s important to attend sessions regularly.
If you feel you may be ready for counselling, please speak to your outreach worker. They will talk with you about your readiness and complete a referral on your behalf.
Once referred, your name will be placed on our waiting list. Please note that we sometimes close the waiting list to help manage capacity and keep waiting times as short as possible.
ESDAS advocacy stands with you, offering safety planning, practical help, legal support, and a voice to ensure your needs are heard.
ESDAS group programmes help survivors build confidence, resilience, and skills, with drop-ins offering safe connection and shared support.
