The Government definition of domestic violence and abuse is: 'Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality.
This can encompass, but is not limited to, the following types of abuse:
Controlling behaviour
A range of acts designed to make a person subordinate and/or dependent by isolating them from sources of support, exploiting their resources and capacities for personal gain, depriving them of the means needed for independence, resistance and escape and regulating their everyday behaviour.
Coercive behaviour
An act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim.'
Help is available to you, if it's group sessions or one to one counselling, we can help you feel more positive about the future.
We offer a wide range of services to support you emotionally with whatever you are going through right now.
This includes Counselling, bereavement support, confidence and assertion skills, anxiety and depression management, creative arts and more.
We offer a wide range of services to support you emotionally with whatever you are going through right now.
This includes Counselling, bereavement support, confidence and assertion skills, anxiety and depression management, creative arts and more.
You do not have to suffer in silence or on your own. We have practical support and advice that may help you.
Support and understanding is out there for you and we have compiled some resources for you to look through so you can choose the best way forward.
