Counselling
At Warrington Women's Aid, our counselling service is designed to support women who have experienced domestic abuse and are ready to engage in therapeutic support.
Before completing a counselling referral, please ensure that the following criteria have been met:
You must be aged 18 or over.
You must have an allocated Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA), Domestic Abuse Practitioner, or another recognised support worker who is actively supporting you.
You must be currently engaged with support services and have ongoing safety planning in place where required.
You should be emotionally ready to engage in counselling and able to attend regular sessions.
Counselling is generally most effective when any immediate crisis or high-risk situation has stabilised.
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Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
Individuals wishing to refer themselves (please note the above conditions);
IDVAs or Domestic Abuse Practitioners;
Other professionals working with clients affected by domestic abuse.
Please note: Completion of the referral form does not guarantee access to counselling. All referrals are reviewed to ensure that counselling is the most appropriate service at this time and that eligibility criteria have been met.
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Important Information
If you do not currently have an allocated IDVA, Domestic Abuse Practitioner, or support worker, your counselling referral cannot be processed. We encourage you to access domestic abuse support first so that appropriate safety planning and practical support can be put in place before therapeutic work begins.
Our team may contact you or your referring professional to gather additional information before a place is offered.