Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Domestic Abuse Support in Bedworth
Established in January 2006, we are a non-profit charity dedicated to reducing domestic abuse and supporting safe family life across Warwickshire. Our team of experienced counsellors delivers tailored therapeutic interventions for victims, perpetrators, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse. We provide weekly one-to-one counselling, group therapy, and parenting support, operating with a non-judgmental, holistic approach. As members of RESPECT, the national umbrella for domestic violence work, we maintain rigorous professional standards through annual training. Our services include face-to-face, telephone, and Microsoft Teams counselling, with flexible access options for those facing barriers to traditional sessions. We specialise in addressing physical, sexual, psychological, and financial abuse, offering confidential support regardless of gender or relationship type.Our 16-week therapeutic programmes, extendable based on individual needs, prioritise safety planning, risk evaluation, and emotional well-being. We collaborate with partners to deliver coordinated interventions, including perpetrator programmes and parallel support for affected families. Our commitment to accessibility extends to tailored services for individuals with learning disabilities and age-specific groups for children aged 5-11. By combining practical support with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we empower individuals to break cycles of abuse and rebuild their lives.
Services
Victim Services
Partner Support Program
Perpetrator Services
Children's Counselling
Microsoft Teams Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 18 years of specialist experience in domestic abuse counselling since 2006
- Our holistic approach addresses all forms of domestic abuse including financial and psychological
- We are members of RESPECT, the national domestic violence professional standards body
- Our counsellors provide age-specific interventions for children aged 5-16 years
- We offer flexible access through face-to-face, telephone and Microsoft Teams sessions
Associations and certifications
- RESPECT
Services
Victim Services
Therapeutic support for domestic abuse victims through face-to-face, telephone, and online sessions. Our qualified counsellors provide 16-week programmes extendable based on individual needs. We address physical, sexual, psychological, and financial abuse with non-judgmental, gender-inclusive approaches.
Partner Support Program
Specialist support for partners of perpetrators engaging in intervention programmes. We help develop safety strategies, manage expectations, and address relationship dynamics. Services include risk evaluation and post-separation child contact support across Warwickshire.
Perpetrator Services
One-to-one behaviour change programmes for domestic abusers. Our trained counsellors help participants understand triggers and develop non-abusive relationship patterns. The service operates county-wide from our Bedworth base with parallel partner support available.
Children's Services
Age-specific therapeutic interventions for children affected by domestic abuse. We offer group sessions for 5-11 year olds, individual therapy for 8+ year olds, and parallel parenting support. Our programmes address emotional and behavioural difficulties caused by domestic abuse exposure.
Online Counselling
Flexible Microsoft Teams counselling sessions for those unable to access physical locations. This service removes geographical barriers while maintaining confidentiality and therapeutic quality. Available for all client groups including victims, perpetrators, and children.
People
Kerry Thorpe
Services Manager
With over 15 years in domestic abuse support, Kerry manages our comprehensive counselling services. She oversees victim and perpetrator programmes, ensuring evidence-based practice across Warwickshire.
Lynn Bell
Senior Admin
Lynn coordinates our administrative operations, ensuring smooth service delivery across multiple locations. She plays a key role in client intake and appointment scheduling.
Kate Farmer
Chief Officer
As Chief Officer, Kate provides strategic leadership for our charity. She oversees financial management, policy development, and maintains our RESPECT accreditation standards.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate county-wide across Warwickshire, including Bedworth, Nuneaton, and North Warwickshire. Service availability in other areas depends on funding.
Do you support male victims?
Yes, we provide equal support for all genders, including male victims of domestic abuse through our inclusive therapeutic programmes.
Are services confidential?
All sessions are confidential with no pressure to disclose information. We create safe spaces for clients to discuss experiences at their own pace.
What about children's support?
We offer age-specific services including group work for 5-11 year olds and individual therapy for children aged 8+, addressing abuse-related emotional difficulties.
Do you help perpetrators?
Yes, we provide behaviour change programmes for perpetrators committed to stopping abuse, with parallel support available for affected partners.
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