From violence towards empowerment
Welcome to Domestic Violence Training Ltd.
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Dr Roxane Agnew-Davies is now retired and unable to accept referrals for new clients or new instructions as an expert witness.
Dr Agnew-Davies continues to support training in the PATH model and ME Groups and is willing to mentor mental health professionals on writing expert reports.
DVT Ltd is a specialist training and consultancy service with expertise in the psychological impacts of domestic violence. Our services are informed by the latest national policy developments and international research. Please browse our site to discover what we’re all about.
About Us
I am Dr Roxane Agnew-Davies, Director of DVT Ltd.
I am now retired and can no longer accept new clients. However, I remain committed to helping women recover from domestic violence.
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For support, please see contact details below:
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Women's Aid
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
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Helen Bamber Foundation
​https://www.helenbamber.org/
Email: reception@helenbamber.org
Tel: 0203 058 2020
Office opening hours 10am-4pm Mon-Fri
A specialist team of therapists, doctors and legal experts providing therapeutic care, medical consultation, legal protection and practical support including welfare and community integration work.
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For Baby's Sake (for pregnant women)
forbabyssake.org.uk
Email: welcome@forbabyssake.org.uk
Tel: 01438 873420
A programme for expectant parents that takes a whole-family approach, starting in pregnancy and dealing with the entire cycle and history of domestic abuse, identifying and directly addressing the trauma or traumas that lie at the heart of the problem.
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Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Email: info@suzylamplugh.org
National Stalking Helpline 0808 802 0300
SLT mission is to reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression, and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment - through education, campaigning, and support.
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British Psychological Society
(Search tool for relevant psychologist)
https://www.bps.org.uk/find-psychologist
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Ruth Aitken, Chartered Psychologist
Email: jruthaitken@gmail.com
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Ruth has particular knowledge and skill in the assessment and support of women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, as well as in consultancy, fundraising, research and policy development in this field.
Ruth is available for:
Collaborative consultancy, research, evaluation and project development, emphasising survivor and workforce involvement.
Trauma informed organisational development and transformation.
Trauma informed reflective practice supervision for individuals and groups.
Trauma sensitive mindfulness based cognitive therapy.
Expert assessment and reports in cases involving domestic abuse and other forms of traumatic experience.
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Dr Erica Easom, DClin Psy BSc
https://www.harrisonpsychologygroup.com/psychologists/dr-erica-eassom
Erica is available to see clients privately for therapy at the Harrison Psychology Group
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Lucy Kralj, Integrative Psycholtherapist; MA, UKCP Accredited.
Email: lucykralj@gmail.com
Lucy is available for private therapy and immigration / asylum / human rights Medico Legal Reports.
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Dr Jo Cheffey, Clinical Psychologist
Email: jocheffey@outlook.com
Jo is available for Clinical Supervision for any organisation that has been PATH trained.
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Training
We offer training to professionals working with survivors of domestic violence
Domestic Violence Awareness
Mental Health & Domestic Violence
Training for Health Professionals
Introduction to counselling skills
Caring for carers
Training for Trainers
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We offer training to survivors of domestic violence to help manage the psychological impact of their experiences:
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Understanding Domestic Violence
Post Traumatic Stress
Flashbacks and Memories
Anxiety and Fear
Depression and Self Esteem
Anger
Avoidance and Numbing
Sleeping Difficulties and Relaxation
Parenting children who have been affected by DV
Consultancy and Coaching
We offer individual and group coaching to supervisors and managers who are supporting staff working with women who are or have been experiencing domestic violence.
"All organizations now say routinely, ‘People are our most important asset.’ Yet few practice what they preach, let alone truly believe it."
Peter Drucker Harvard Business Review Sept 1992
Benefits for Your Organisation
How this all helps
Effective agency practice, policies and procedures with respect to domestic violence can ensure that:
Women and children can be protected from significant harm
Further physical and psychological violence can be prevented and repeat victimisation reduced
Practitioners develop confidence in identifying and responding to domestic violence
Agency time and cost is reduced by early, effective intervention
Agencies meet their legal obligations in relation to child protection, domestic crime and victim law, family law and housing law