Seeking Help to Stop Coercive Control

Seeking help to stop coercive control is a courageous and life-changing step. Whether you’re someone who uses control or someone affected by it, recognising the problem is the first move toward healing. Coercive control can damage trust, freedom, and emotional safety. But with the right support, change is possible.

Many people who use coercive control do not see their behaviour as abusive. They may believe they are protecting their partner or acting out of love. However, control—whether emotional, financial, or psychological—damages relationships and undermines autonomy.

If you’re ready to seek help, you are not alone. Support services, counselling, and educational programs can guide you. They can help you understand the roots of controlling behaviour and teach healthy ways to relate to others. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but with commitment, it can happen.

Yes, individuals who recognise their coercive control can seek help to make lasting changes. Therapy, self-help programs, and education on healthy relationships are effective resources for those willing to take accountability. Change requires self-awareness and commitment, as breaking control patterns can be challenging. For individuals ready to make positive transformations, seeking support provides the guidance and skills needed to build respectful and balanced relationships.

Our Family Violence Mindset Solutions Coercive Control Course provides education for those ready to address and change controlling behaviours.

Steps for Individuals Seeking to Stop Coercive Control

Acknowledge the Problem – Recognising the harm caused by control is the essential first step to change.
Seek Therapeutic Support – Therapy offers a safe space to explore underlying issues and learn healthier behaviours.
Engage in Self-Reflection – Personal growth requires consistent self-reflection and accountability.
Educate on Healthy Boundaries – Learning about boundaries helps prevent controlling dynamics.
Commit to Respect and Equality – Building respect and empathy fosters balanced relationships free of control.

Family Violence Mindset Solutions provides resources for those dedicated to changing and improving their relationships. Learn more about support for overcoming coercive control.

Supporting Positive Change

Transformation is possible with dedication and support. Family Violence Mindset Solutions offers tools for building respectful relationships. Contact us for resources on changing coercive behaviours.