Da;rci (Domestic Abuse; Recovery Counselling Intervention) was created by our founder, Lucy, after one of those stupid mental health walks, moaning about the frustrations of her role as a support worker, never feeling enough for clients, and always feeling on the verge of burnout. 

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The idea of Da;rci is to offer therapeutic support to those who have, who are, and who are supporting those experiencing domestic abuse. A trauma-informed, inclusive, and person-centred approach to all clients, the need for accessibility is vital for the service to do its job.

 

The name itself is to symbolise the journey through our processing of experiences. The semi colon is placed carefully to represent the end of the abuse and the beginning of the recovery; the opportunity to separate the domestic abuse, pause, and leave it behind.

 

So, here’s the plan.

 

• Da;rci will accept referrals from both professionals and individuals.

• Counselling will be single-session, limited sessions, or unlimited sessions. Depending on request and need.

• Private sessions, training, presentations, and resources will help finance free counselling for those unable to pay.

 

 

How are we going to do this?

 

• Online private sessions will be available immediately and will be single-session or limited depending on request and need.

• Training and presentations will be designed and offered next, to inform other services of domestic abuse, trauma, and vicarious trauma.

• Resources will start to be designed and available for domestic abuse services and individuals to purchase.

• The service will expand to in-person, children and young people, and for counselling placement students to study under the service.

• I feel like there should be five points, but we just haven’t thought of it yet.