Domestic Abuse and Counselling Services in Inishowen
Lifeline (Inishowen) provides specialist domestic abuse support alongside wider counselling and family support services for individuals and families across Inishowen.
How We Support You
Domestic Abuse Support
Helpline & Listening Service
Our Listening Ear service provides a confidential space where you can talk without pressure or judgement. You can contact us by phone or visit our centre in Carndonagh.
Crisis and Helpline Support
If you are worried about your safety or experiencing a crisis, our team can provide immediate emotional support, guidance, and connections to emergency accommodation or Garda services where needed.
Advocacy and Legal Support
We provide practical support with legal processes, housing applications, social welfare systems, and court accompaniment to help you navigate difficult situations safely.
Domestic Abuse Counselling
We provide specialist counselling for individuals affected by domestic abuse. These sessions offer a safe and confidential space to process experiences, rebuild confidence, and begin recovery.
Counselling & Family Support
Adult Counselling & Psychotherapy
We provide confidential counselling for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, or other personal challenges.
Child and Young Person Counselling
Our child-centred counselling supports young people aged 5–17 who may be experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, behavioural challenges, or family difficulties.
Back to Learning – School Refusal Support
This programme supports children and teenagers who are struggling to attend school due to anxiety, bullying, emotional distress, or other challenges.
Parent and Family Support
We work with parents and carers to strengthen communication, support children through difficult experiences, and build healthier family relationships.
Community Programmes
Training Programmes
We provide practical training for schools, organisations, and community groups to improve awareness and responses to domestic abuse and mental health issues.
Parenting Programmes
Our parenting programmes help parents and carers strengthen communication, set healthy boundaries, and support their teenagers through challenges.
Resilience and Stress Management
These programmes support people in the community who may be experiencing pressure, anxiety, or life transitions, helping them build resilience and coping skills.
School and Family Programmes
We deliver workshops in schools and community settings focused on healthy relationships, emotional well-being, bullying prevention, and family support.
Outreach and Community Awareness
We work with local organisations and community groups to raise awareness about domestic abuse, mental health, and available support services.
We listen carefully and provide clear information about available supports.
Step 2
Assessment and Safety Planning
Assessment and Safety Planning
Step 3
Ongoing Support
Counselling, advocacy, and outreach are provided on an individual basis.
Step 4
Court and System Navigation
We offer guidance and accompaniment where needed.
Step 5
Continued Wellbeing Support
Mental health and resilience programmes strengthen long-term recovery.
Why People in Inishowen Turn to Lifeline (Inishowen)
Specialist Domestic Abuse Service
We are the only dedicated domestic abuse support service in Inishowen. Our team provides confidential guidance, counselling, and practical support for individuals and families affected by abuse.
Support for Individuals and Families
Alongside our specialist domestic abuse work, we also provide counselling and family support for adults, children, and young people experiencing emotional difficulties, family stress, or other life challenges.
Trauma-Informed Support. This is specialised counselling on request
Our counselling uses specialist approaches including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Integrative Psychotherapy, all designed to support people who have been through difficult or painful experiences.
Community Advocacy
We work closely with organisations across Donegal and Northern Ireland to improve support for individuals and families and strengthen community responses to domestic abuse and mental health issues.
Local and Accessible
Based in Inishowen, we understand the realities of rural life and the importance of privacy. Our services are confidential, respectful, and accessible to people across the community.
Get the Support You Need
If something you’ve read feels familiar, support is available. Whether you need someone to listen, practical guidance, or ongoing counselling, we are here to help you take the next step at your own pace.
Registered Charity No 20200854 CHY 19971 We confirm that our organization complies with the Governance code for the Community Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland
