Understanding Domestic Abuse

A Safe Space to Learn and Seek Support

Domestic abuse can affect anyone — regardless of age, gender, background, or circumstance.
It can take many forms, and it’s not always physical. At Soteria, we recognise that abuse can include emotional, psychological, financial, sexual, and coercive control.

If you are living with or recovering from abuse, please know this: it is not your fault, and you are not alone.

What Domestic Abuse Can Look Like

Abuse is about power and control. It can include:

🌿 Being isolated from family and friends

🌿 Controlling what you do, where you go, or who you speak to

🌿 Financial control or taking your money

🌿 Threats, intimidation, or humiliation

🌿 Physical or sexual harm

Not all abuse leaves visible marks — emotional and psychological abuse can be just as damaging and painful.

How We Can Help

At Soteria Trauma & Recovery CIC, we provide specialist trauma-informed counselling and recovery support for survivors of domestic abuse.

Our practitioners understand the deep emotional and physical impact abuse can have.
We work with you at your own pace — focusing on rebuilding safety, self-worth, and confidence in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Our services include:

🌿 One-to-one trauma-informed counselling

🌿 Group recovery programmes

🌿 Support around boundaries, empowerment, and emotional regulation and signposting to partner agencies

If You’re in Danger or Need Immediate Help

If you’re in immediate danger, please contact the police on 999.
If you can’t speak, press 55 when prompted.

For confidential advice and 24-hour support, contact:

  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

  • Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327

  • Galop (LGBTQ+ support): 0800 999 5428

  • Women’s Aid Live Chat: www.womensaid.org.uk