Our Services

Support and guidance from those who’ve been there.

Our support is available to all survivors navigating the family court system, whether or not you have legal representation. We do not provide legal advice or act as professional legal representatives, but we can accompany survivors to court and, where requested, act as a McKenzie friend based on our own lived experience of the family court system. Many survivors find that generic domestic abuse services or legal support alone do not address the emotional and practical realities of court proceedings. Having experienced the system ourselves, we know how isolating and overwhelming it can be — our role is to fill that gap, helping you stay grounded, supported, and mentally resilient throughout the process.

If you’re unsure whether we’re the right support for you, you’re still welcome to reach out. There is no pressure, no obligation, and no expectation to share more than you feel comfortable with.

Our Support Includes:

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We provide free, peer-led emotional support from people who truly understand the realities of domestic abuse and navigating the family court system. Support can be offered face to face, virtually, or by phone, depending on what feels safest and most accessible for you. The level of support is led by you — including how much support you receive and how often. This is discussed at registration and reviewed as needed. Our approach is trauma-informed and survivor-centred, recognising that everyone copes differently and that support should be tailored to each individual, not delivered as a one-size-fits-all approach.

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We help survivors find additional support while continuing to provide peer-led emotional support throughout the family court process. We walk alongside you, helping you identify and access professional services where specialist intervention may be beneficial — such as mental health support, specialist abuse services, counselling, legal aid solicitors, advocacy services, or statutory agencies. Any signposting is led by you and offered without pressure; support is explored at your pace, with your consent, and with respect for your choices.

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For survivors attending court hearings or related meetings, we offer peer accompaniment to provide reassurance, guidance, and a calm, supportive presence. Where a survivor does not have legal representation and requests it, we can act as a McKenzie friend based on lived experience. We are not legally trained and do not provide legal advice; this support focuses on practical, in-court assistance such as taking notes, explaining court process, and helping you stay grounded.

Where a survivor has legal representation, we are unable to act as a McKenzie friend. However, we can still provide emotional accompaniment — supporting you before and after hearings, sitting with you in waiting areas, and accompanying you to and from court. This ensures emotional support is always available, regardless of your legal arrangements.