Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour used to dominate, isolate, and manipulate. It can happen in any relationship a partner, a parent, a sibling, an employer. It doesn’t always involve physical violence. Often it’s invisible, a slow erosion of your confidence, your independence, and your sense of who you are.
Because it happens gradually, many people don’t recognise it for what it is until they’re deep in it. And because it’s subtle, it can be hard to explain to others, or even make sense of yourself.
Our 10-week Navigating Coercive Control group offers a small, safe space to name what happened, understand how it works, and begin rebuilding. Groups run in person at our Norwood rooms and online.
What we’ll cover:
Who is this group for?
This group is for anyone who has experienced coercive control in any relationship – a partner, parent, sibling, employer, or someone else close to them. You don’t need to have left the relationship to join. This group is particularly helpful if you’ve found yourself doubting your own memory and judgement, walking on eggshells, or struggling to explain to others what happened.
What to expect
The Coercive Control Recovery group runs over 10 weeks – one session to meet the group and set the foundation, eight weeks of structured work, and a final session to consolidate and close.
Sessions run for approximately 2 hours and draw on evidence-based approaches including trauma-informed practice, cognitive behavioural therapy, and post-traumatic growth frameworks. Groups are kept small so everyone feels safe and heard.
Both in-person and online options are available, with group composition guided by who expresses interest.
Ready to take the first step? Click the button above to express your interest or download some information below.
Understanding coercive control
One thing you can do right now
Notice one situation today where you said yes when you wanted to say no. You don’t have to change it yet. Just notice it. Awareness is where recovery begins.
Take five minutes just for yourself. A walk, a cuppa, a breath, sitting quietly. Coercive control teaches you that your needs don’t matter. Your needs matter, and every small step you take to reclaim your sense of self is a step in the right direction.
