Help to move on from abuse

The effect of domestic abuse can continue for many years after leaving the abuse.

People who have been experienced abuse often find support through a specialist group programme is useful to help them to understand how abusers use power and control within relationships.

Note that these courses are free but do run at different times and venues so may not always be available. Contact the groups listed for further information.

Local organisations delivering recovery groups

All of Norfolk - NIDAS – Norfolk Integrated Domestic Abuse Services (medium and high risk support) - 0300 561 0555
Breckland - Daisy Programme
Lowestoft - Waveney Domestic Violence and Abuse Forum - 01502 572143
Lowestoft - Waveney - Orwell (Liberty Project) - 0845 467 1420
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk - Pandora Project

Freedom Programme

01942 262270
The Freedom Programme is a 12 week group course. It helps victims to understand the tactics abusers use and how to break the pattern of abuse.

Counselling

Some people who have been through abusive relationships can also benefit from individual counselling support. Counsellors can be found through on-line directories such as on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy or Counselling-Directory, but will normally charge a fee. The following organisations can provide a lower cost (or sometimes free) option depending on the person’s ability to pay.

Norfolk Wellbeing Service

Free services throughout Norfolk & Waveney for anyone age 16 or over – often in GP surgeries or other community venues. Different kinds of support to help people make positive changes, improve wellbeing and cope with stress, anxiety and depression. Youth Service available for those aged 16-19.

Telephone: 0300 123 1503

Mancroft Advice Project

Free counselling for young people aged 11-25 with centres in Norwich, Kings Lynn, Attleborough, North Walsham and Great Yarmouth.

Telephone: 01603 766994

Off the Record - Norwich

Telephone: 01603 626650

One to One Project - West Norfolk

Telephone: 01553 770770

Sue Lambert Trust

Support for male and female survivors of sexual abuse in Norfolk whenever it occurred - counselling and telephone support. Centres in Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

Telephone: 01603 622406