Working with Client Experiences of Domestic Abuse: A Handbook for Counsellors, Psychotherapists, and Other Mental Health Professionals

Working with Client Experiences of Domestic Abuse is an edited volume offering theory and practical strategies to help counsellors effectively support individuals who have experienced domestic abuse.

The book addresses how relational and other abuses can impact a person’s ability to trust and engage with others, which makes recovery more challenging. It serves as a training manual, outlining the specific knowledge and skills needed to help clients at various stages of recovery.

The volume includes chapters from professionals in counselling and mental health, offering insights, practical suggestions, and exercises to assess competency, along with a focus on counsellor self-care.

It is a valuable resource for mental health professionals, counselling training programs, and domestic violence services seeking to integrate counselling into their offerings.