Abuse is experienced by anyone who is compelled to alter their actions due to fear of a person's response. Anybody can experience abuse, regardless of their age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or origin. Being the victim of domestic abuse is never their fault; it can be covert and very difficult to spot.

Is jealousy and possessiveness familiar to you? Friendly one minute and aggressive the next? Are you advised on what to wear, where to go, and who to see? Are you constantly criticised? Do you feel controlled and struggle to trust your judgement? Are you allowed to handle your finances? Are you coerced into having sex against your will? Are you starting to move cautiously to avoid feeling intimidated or fearful of the other person's reaction?

Cycles get more intense and more frequent over time, and each time you lose a bit more of who you are in your attempts to gain love and approval, you suffer from increased feelings of guilt and shame brought on by the projections and criticism. You could feel helpless despite constant betrayals of your trust, harmed feelings, and triangulation with other people because you feel trapped in this unhealthy cycle. 

I could provide a supportive and non-judgemental space in our sessions to help you find a way through those challenges, learn new ways of building healthy boundaries, and increase self-worth.