Maria Lonergan Counselling & Psychotherapy

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

Judge describes earlier decision in case at family court as a ‘wrong turn’ and says allegations go to heart of case

28/10/2025

The cost of leaving an abuser is huge - possibly even incalculable when you factor in all impacts.
Now its £318 less than it was yesterday to keep your details private from an abuser, which is good news.
Sarah Sackman KC MP, announcing the fee scrap said
"Battling debt is hard enough. No one should also fear an abuser because they can’t afford protection. From November, we’re scrapping the £318 fee to keep your details private following debt insolvency if you're at risk of violence because safety should never come with a price tag".

01/09/2025

🚨 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test🚨

This Sunday 7th September 3pm.

The UK’s new emergency alert system will send a loud siren, message, and vibration to every compatible phone even on silent. Survivors of abuse with hidden phones could be put at risk if the device is discovered.

You can opt out in your phone’s settings to protect your safety.
✅ iPhone: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts
✅ Android: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts (and other threat categories if listed)

18/08/2025

🚨 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test — Sunday 7th September, 3pm

The UK’s new emergency alert system will send a loud siren, message, and vibration to every compatible phone even on silent. Survivors of abuse with hidden phones could be put at risk if the device is discovered.

You can opt out in your phone’s settings to protect your safety:
✅ iPhone: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts

✅ Android: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts (and other threat categories if listed)

18/08/2025

Struggling with family court proceedings as a domestic abuse survivor?

At Eight Street LLP, we provide affordable paralegal support to get you court-ready in England and Wales. Because we've been there, we already understand.

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06/08/2025

05/08/2025

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/do-you-have-adhd

Dr Karan Rajan and Dr Clare Bailey Mosley explore the complexities of living with ADHD

29/07/2025

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20/07/2025

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A powerful documentary airing tonight centres on the voices of those who’ve lived through domestic abuse and the challenges they’ve faced. Led by former MP Kate Kniveton, the documentary offers an honest look at the reality for victim-survivors, particularly after a relationship ends.

As part of the documentary, the team visited Surrey and joined a shift to observe how domestic abuse calls are responded to. In one short segment, you’ll see PCs Charlie and Toby on their way to a call, reflecting on how they try to ensure the person at the heart of it feels heard and supported.

We know that reaching out for help can be incredibly difficult. For some, it may take several reports before they feel in a position to take that next step. As Charlie says: “If on the 7th time they call us, they do feel like they can make a statement and that’s the action that makes them leave, then that’s what we’re there for.”

To anyone living with abuse: you are not alone. We believe you. We’re here for you.

📺 Watch “Breaking the Silence: Kate’s Story” at 10.20pm tonight (20 July) on ITV.

14/07/2025

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On Friday, officers from across the force, including dog handlers and plain-clothed behaviour detection officers, were out in , patrolling night-time venues such as bars, clubs, and pubs.

This proactive work is just one example of how we’re targeting perpetrators and working to build trust, especially among women and girls, who we know can often feel unsafe in some public spaces. This is something which is sadly echoed in a recent survey by Surrey County Council, focused on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

Everyone deserves to feel safe enjoying our towns. That’s why we’re working with partners to look closely at the survey findings and take action based on what our communities are telling us matter most, from improving access to support services to using data to guide our patrols.

Continue to help us shape where we focus – report areas where you feel unsafe using StreetSafe (link in the comments ⬇️ ). This guides where we deploy our teams and work with local partners to improve safety measures.