Yes, with regular and structured sessions the counselling for domestic abuse/violence can help the survivor. The important thing here is the client’s will to come out of the abusive cycle. If the client is not willing to break the cycle of domestic abuse, then the counselling or counsellor, no matter how good they are, won’t be able to help them.

Not every case is same, similarly not all counsellors use the same approach with their clients and hence every client’s experience of their first session can also be different. However, the clients might feel overwhelmed after the first session or might feel good after opening up to the counsellor in the first session. These feelings can be strong, but what one need to focus is their comfort level with the counsellor.

There are different helpline numbers available online to help anyone who is suffering from domestic abuse. Apart from that, one can see a psychologist or a counsellor in cases of domestic abuse and violence and they will guide you further.

The most important preparation that one has to do is making the decision of receiving help and not being stuck in the cycle of domestic abuse anymore.

One has to be prepared to share some personal and overwhelming information with the counsellor, but it is important to do so for the process to start and for one to feel better.

Domestic violence is the abuse towards a spouse by the intimate partner. It constitutes physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse and intimidation.