We are a small team of two group project workers and you will work with one of us. The group will consist of women who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse.

You will be in charge of your information; you can decide who knows that you are working with the service. We will only speak to professionals with your consent.

We’ve got lots of experience of working with women and have listened to the things they’ve said about what makes it hard and overwhelming to come to group for the first time. We’ll spend time talking to you about the group, explaining how the group works, how to get there and what to expect once you arrive. We can arrange to meet you outside before you come into your first session so that you won’t have to come in by yourself.

We will do all we can to support you to feel comfortable coming to group. Alternatively, we can help you find other support if this doesn’t feel right for you. 

The group is a safe space to explore issues, it’s a place where there is no judgement, a place where you can share your experiences with other women, or just sit and listen.

We look at a different topic every week, looking at things like why women stay in abusive relationships, what makes it hard to leave and grief and loss following separation. We also do a lot of work around self-esteem and confidence building, because we understand that domestic abuse can take so much from you. We will work together to explore issues, experiences and feelings that have affected you and help you work them through with the support of your peers.