Support without judgement or pressure
Domestic and family violence can involve physical or sexual violence, threats, intimidation, emotional abuse, financial control, isolation, stalking, technology-facilitated abuse or coercive control. Its effects can continue during the relationship, separation and long after a person has left.
Counselling provides space to understand what has happened, reduce self-blame, strengthen coping and reconnect with your own needs and choices. You remain in control of what you discuss and what decisions you make.
Safety comes before therapy
Online counselling must not create additional risk. Before arranging telehealth, we consider whether your device, email, call history and physical location are private and safe. Alternative contact arrangements or specialist domestic violence services may be more appropriate in some situations.
Fern Up is not an emergency response service and cannot provide immediate protection, crisis accommodation or legal advice. Where needed, we can support connection with specialised services.
Trauma-informed counselling after abuse
People affected by domestic or family violence may experience anxiety, depression, trauma responses, sleep difficulties, grief, shame, loss of confidence or difficulty trusting others. Treatment is paced carefully and may focus on stabilisation, emotional regulation, boundaries, recovery and rebuilding a sense of identity.
- Individual online counselling for adults
- Safety and privacy considered before telehealth
- English and Persian (Farsi)
- Referral to specialist or urgent services where required
مشاوره آنلاین خشونت خانگی
برای بزرگسالانی که تحت تأثیر خشونت خانگی، کنترل اجباری یا سوءاستفاده در رابطه قرار گرفتهاند، امکان بررسی مشاوره آنلاین به زبان فارسی وجود دارد. امنیت تماس و حفظ حریم خصوصی پیش از شروع بررسی میشود.
Please note: If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour specialist support, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au.