What we do
Male Domestic Abuse Therapeutic Support
Our male domestic abuse service is focused on recovery and is designed to provide a person-centred blend of Therapeutic, Advocacy, Advice and Link-Worker/Signposting support activities.
support for males
Therapeutic support to males who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse
Our 1 to 1 appointment slots are available with our therapeutic advisors who offer a non-judgemental listening ear, emotional support, advice and guidance as well as sign posting to other support agencies if necessary.
Face to Face appointments in our PLF Hub
Virtual online appointments
Telephone appointments
How we can help
Person-centred support
Our version of person-centred is that we support the clients with whatever their presenting issues are.
We support males for as long as their presenting needs still exist however, we do not build dependency but equally we don’t act in a modular way to say there is a set amount of sessions.
1-to-1 support
What our sessions cover
Understanding domestic abuse and its impact on mental health and wellbeing
Recognising characteristics of healthy/unhealthy relationships
Resilience building, understanding trauma & triggers.
Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on children
How to set healthy boundaries
Managing physical and emotional wellbeing
Managing Self-esteem
Moving on
How else we can help
Male Domestic Abuse Peer Support Group and Legal Support
Males who are experiencing domestic abuse, or who have left an abusive relationship, can meet up and speak with likeminded males for peer support, as well as speaking to our therapeutic advisors. Clients feedback that being able to speak to therapists, and peers who have come out of abusive relationships acting as a mentor is a powerful and fundamental part of their recovery.
We offer support for any males who require legal advice in relation to domestic abuse or child contact issues. We work closely with our legal partner, a local solicitor company, that specialises in family law.
Need support?
If you or someone you know or work with needs support, or if you’d just like to find out more about how we can help, please get in touch today.
How else we can help
Campaigning, Awareness Raising and Eradicating Stigma
The PLF has a very extensive network of supporters who were all fiends of Paul Lavelle. It’s this network of family and friends that continues to campaign and raise awareness to male domestic abuse through various fund-raising activities and events. We strive to eradicate the stigma involved with males speaking out about domestic abuse and mental health and wellbeing concerns in general.
How else we can help
Healthy Relationship Education Workshops
The PLF endeavours to educate in characteristics of healthy relationships and anti-abuse. We deliver a variety of workshops in schools, colleges and the workplace.
How else we can help
‘FYP’ – For You Project
‘FYP’ is a programme, run by The Paul Lavelle Foundation, in conjunction with The Light House Centre, which aims to support young people between the ages of 10 – 18 years, who have experienced domestic abuse.
How else we can help
Support groups and aspiration raising coaching
Community activity support groups are run weekly by The PLF from various locations on Wirral. Cycling, running, swimming and walking groups are open for all to attend with the intention of setting new goals, raising aspirations to achieve and accomplish new challenges.
The groups are a safe place to speak out and seek advice about domestic abuse as well as any other mental health and wellbeing concerns.
Need support?
If you or someone you know or work with needs support, or if you’d just like to find out more about how we can help, please get in touch today.