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Recovery Counselling for Women (After Domestic Abuse)
Rebuilding Your Life with Care and Support
Leaving an abusive relationship is a courageous step—but recovery doesn’t end there. Many women carry the emotional, mental, and physical impacts of abuse long after the relationship has ended. At Indy Support Services, I offer recovery counselling designed to support you in rebuilding confidence, reclaiming your voice, and creating a safe, fulfilling future.
In a compassionate, confidential environment, you’ll have space to reflect, process your experiences, and rediscover your strengths. This is about healing at your pace—not rushing, not forcing—just steady, supportive progress. Together, we’ll focus on helping you feel safe, valued, and empowered to move forward with clarity and hope.
A client expressed: “With Lisa’s support, I realised I could heal and finally start living again.”
Understanding the Impact of Abuse
Abuse can affect every part of life, even long after leaving the relationship. You might notice lingering feelings of fear, self-doubt, or guilt. Trusting others may feel difficult, or you may experience flashbacks, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection. These responses are not signs of weakness—they are normal reactions to what you’ve been through.
Recovery counselling offers a space to make sense of these experiences with compassion and understanding. Together, we’ll explore how abuse has impacted your confidence, relationships, and wellbeing, and gently work towards healing and rebuilding your sense of self. My goal is to help you recognise that the abuse was never your fault and that you are stronger than you know.
In the words of a client: “Lisa helped me understand that what I went through didn’t define me—it was something I could rise above.”
How Recovery Counselling Can Help
Counselling is a safe place to focus on your healing and growth. At Indy Support Services, I support you to:
- Rebuild self-confidence and self-esteem
- Process painful memories and release shame
- Understand healthy, respectful relationships
- Break free from lingering patterns of fear or control
- Reduce isolation and reconnect with others
- Develop coping strategies for anxiety or triggers
Every step is taken at your pace, with care and empathy. My role is to walk beside you, helping you rediscover your strengths and build a future that feels safe, balanced, and empowered.
One client reflected: “Counselling with Lisa gave me the confidence to trust myself again.”
My Approach
Every woman’s healing journey is unique, which is why I use a personalised approach. My recovery counselling blends:
- Person-Centred Therapy – your story and voice always lead the way.
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT) – small, practical steps towards meaningful change.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – reshaping unhelpful thoughts and responses.
- Mindfulness Practices – grounding tools for calm, clarity, and self-compassion.
This flexible, holistic approach ensures you feel safe, supported, and in control. The focus is always on your empowerment, not the past.
A client shared: “Lisa gave me tools to cope with triggers but also the reassurance I wasn’t alone anymore.”
Creating a Safe and Supportive Space
Healing flourishes in an atmosphere of trust. At Indy Support Services, you’ll always find a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Together, we can:
- Develop safety and self-care plans
- Explore emotions in a validating, supportive way
- Rebuild empowerment and resilience
- Learn what healthy, respectful connections look like
- Connect you with community resources if needed
You deserve to feel safe, heard, and valued. My counselling space is designed to ensure your story is respected and your healing supported every step of the way.
One woman reflected: “For the first time, I felt believed—and that was the beginning of my recovery.”
Moving Forward with Confidence
Recovery is not about forgetting the past—it’s about reclaiming your life and rediscovering your strength. At Indy Support Services, I’ll walk beside you as you rebuild confidence, nurture resilience, and create a future filled with possibility and hope.
If you are ready, I invite you to reach out for support. And if you are ever in immediate danger, please call 000. In Australia, 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) also provides 24/7 confidential support. You are never alone—help and hope are always within reach.
A survivor shared: “Lisa helped me find the courage to rebuild, and I finally feel free to live the life I deserve.”