Domestic violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) involve patterns of abusive behavior—physical, emotional, sexual, or financial—used to maintain power and control. At Women Mind Therapy Clinic, we provide specialized, trauma-informed counselling for women experiencing or recovering from abusive relationships. We understand the complexity of leaving abusive relationships: fear, financial dependence, children, hope for change, shame, isolation, and trauma bonding. Our approach prioritizes your safety while supporting your autonomy and decision-making. Therapy helps you understand abuse dynamics, process trauma, develop safety plans, rebuild self-esteem, work through complex emotions, and create a life free from violence. We never pressure you to leave; we support whatever decisions you make while ensuring you have information and resources.

We utilize trauma-informed care, recognizing how abuse affects your nervous system, beliefs, and relationships. Treatment incorporates EMDR for trauma processing, DBT skills for emotion regulation, and safety planning. Therapy begins with safety assessment and planning. We never push you to leave if you're not ready, but we ensure you have a safety plan. We provide education about abuse dynamics, cycle of violence, and trauma responses. Trauma processing helps reduce PTSD symptoms. We work on rebuilding self-esteem, challenging self-blame, processing grief and loss, setting boundaries, and developing healthy relationship skills for the future.

Your safety is our priority. Initial sessions assess current danger level and develop safety plans. We'll connect you with resources like shelters, legal aid, and financial support if desired. Treatment duration varies based on your needs and situation. Some women continue therapy throughout leaving process and recovery; others begin after leaving. We provide flexible, trauma-sensitive care. Healing isn't linear. You may experience fear, anger, grief, relief, and hope simultaneously. We support you through all emotions while building resilience and reclaiming your life.