Counselling for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

​The number of men seeking help as a result of being the victim of abusive is growing rapidly.
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Abuse can take several forms emotional, sexual, physical or financial. It is something that affects people of all genders, sexualities, age and cultures.

I only work with people who are being or were abused in some way. I do not work with abusers.

For two years I was the helpline volunteer for AMIS (Abused Men In Scotland). . http://www.amis.org.uk/

​I provided voluntary counselling for several years at Safe Space in Dunfermline for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. http://www.safe-space.co.uk/

​The number of people seeking help as a result of being part of abusive relationship is growing. 

​Abuse has both an emotional and physical impact on your life. These can include but are not limited to
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  • Cuts, bruising, broken bones.
  • Constantly feeling anxious, stressed or depressed.
  • Headaches.
  • Increased use of alcohol, drugs or food to mask feelings.
  • ​Self critical
  • Fearful.
  • Low self esteem.
  • Panic attacks.
  • Relationship problems
  • Sexuality issues​
  • Sexual  Performance
I can give you a safe place to talk about what has been happening and know that you will be listened to and not dismissed.  I can offer you the opportunity to express your feelings in an accepting way. Where it is useful I can signpost you to other services that you may not be aware of and offer suggestions from my own experience and others.