Articles about Physical abuse

'Stay at home to save lives' is the message, but what happens if home is not a safe place? " In the year ending...

Among the great privileges of being a psychotherapist are the moments when a client tells you a secret they have...

If I were to mention the words ‘domestic abuse’, the first thing that would likely come to mind for you would be violence. Whilst arguably all violence within a relationship may...

The #Metoo movement, and the courage of survivors speaking out about their abuse around the world, show signs of a...

I've been there. I've lived being 'trapped' in domestic abuse. I've heard the keys in the front door and felt my...

The FIFA World Cup tournament can offer fans great excitement and thrills when there can be a coming together...

I work with stories, stories that are often dark and despairing as they understandably would be in the aftermath...

What is violence in the home?The UK government’s definition of domestic violence is any incident or pattern...

Addiction specialist Patrick Carnes coined the term the ‘Betrayal Bond’ to describe the intense...

Domestic violence is such an epidemic that at one point or another it is inevitable that as counsellors we will...

Counselling Directory writer Kat responds to Angela Lansbury’s controversial claims.

Anxiety, depression, anger, sorrow, rage, confusion, frustration, loneliness, isolation, post-traumatic stress...