Our Support Services

Gentle, peer-led support

You Are Not Alone

If you’re going through family court and domestic abuse is part of your experience, you’re not alone — you can reach out to us.

Survivors Corner CIC offers gentle, peer-led emotional and practical support from people who understand what this process can feel like.

All of our support is free, confidential, and centred around what feels right for you.

How Support is Delivered

Support is typically provided remotely via phone or secure online platforms (such as video call).

Where appropriate and available, in-person support may also be offered, including court accompaniment.

Support is flexible and can be arranged at a pace that feels right for you — whether weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.

One-to-One Emotional Support

We offer one-to-one sessions where you can talk openly in a safe and non-judgmental space.

Sessions are usually delivered by phone or secure online platforms, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.

These sessions are focused on:

Listening without judgment
Providing emotional reassurance
Helping you process what you are going through
Reducing feelings of isolation

You are not expected to have the right words or a clear plan — you can come as you are.

Peer Support

Peer support connects you with individuals who have lived experience of domestic abuse and family court.

This shared understanding can help you feel:

More understood
Less alone
More comfortable speaking openly

Peer support is not about directing your decisions, but offering understanding, empathy, and shared experience.

Guidance and Practical Support

We provide guidance to help you feel more informed and prepared for the family court process.

This may include support with:

Understanding general processes and what to expect
Exploring options available to you (non-legal advice)
Organising thoughts or information for appointments
Building confidence when dealing with court-related matters

Our role is to support your confidence and understanding — not to provide legal advice.

A Safe Space to Talk

We provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly about your experiences.

You are welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.

Court Accompaniment

Attending family court can feel overwhelming. Where appropriate, we may offer court accompaniment as part of our support.

Court accompaniment involves a member of our team attending court with you to provide emotional support before, during (where possible), and after your hearing.

This can include:

A supportive presence on the day
Emotional reassurance before attending court
Support while waiting and after your hearing
Help managing anxiety or overwhelm
McKenzie Friend support where appropriate

This support is arranged in advance and discussed with you to ensure it feels safe and suitable for your needs.

Safeguarding and Safety

At Survivors Corner CIC, the safety and wellbeing of the people we support is our top priority.

All our support is delivered with trauma-informed principles and robust safeguarding practices. This means we:

Maintain confidentiality and respect your privacy at all times
Ensure all our team members and volunteers are trained in safeguarding and know how to respond to concerns
Take all reports of risk, harm, or safety concerns seriously and promptly
Work within clear boundaries to ensure you are supported in a safe and appropriate way

If at any point we believe someone’s safety is at risk, we may need to act in line with safeguarding procedures — but we will always do so with respect, transparency, and in your best interests.

Your wellbeing and safety are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to create a space where you can feel heard, supported, and protected.

What Happens After You Contact Us

Reaching out can feel like a big step — we understand that.

When you contact Survivors Corner CIC, we aim to respond as soon as possible with a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental approach.

We will begin with a gentle initial conversation where you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. There is no expectation or pressure — this space is led by you.

We will take the time to understand your situation and what support might feel helpful. Together, we will agree how support will look, including how often you would like to connect and what feels manageable for you.

Support is flexible and can be provided at a pace that feels right for you — whether weekly, fortnightly, or monthly — and delivered in a way that is safe and accessible.

You are always in control of what you choose to share and how you engage with support. Our aim is to ensure you feel heard, supported, and more confident as you navigate your family court journey.

Important Information

All support is free and confidential
We do not provide legal advice or legal representation
We are not a crisis service
Support is delivered by individuals with lived experience, using trauma-informed and safeguarding practices
Court accompaniment and other support options are offered where appropriate and subject to availability