Bullying Counselling and Therapy in Liverpool

Bullying, whether at home, work, or in personal relationships, is unacceptable and often deeply damaging. At Lesley Globe Counselling, we offer bullying counselling to help you understand and address the effects of bullying. Through therapy, you can regain control, rebuild your confidence, and create healthier boundaries.

Childhood Bullying and Its Impact

Bullying often begins in childhood, with many children experiencing victimisation at school. However, leaving school doesn’t always mean leaving bullying behind. Adult bullying is a pervasive issue that can arise in workplaces, families, or intimate relationships, leaving victims feeling helpless and isolated.

Our bullying therapy sessions in Liverpool provide a safe and supportive space to explore how these experiences have shaped your self-esteem and mental health, empowering you to heal and move forward.

What is Bullying?

Bullying involves persistent, threatening, abusive, or malicious behaviour intended to undermine confidence and self-esteem. It can take many forms, including:

• Verbal, written, or physical intimidation
• Persistent insults, name-calling, or humiliation
• Unjustified criticism and undermining of work or personal achievements
• Abuse of power or manipulative questioning

When bullying comes from someone perceived as being in a position of authority or power, its effects can be even more devastating.

Harassment

 Harassment is a common form of bullying. It can involve:

•  Any unwanted persistent sexual advances (physical or verbal)
• Racist, sexist, homophobic, insulting remarks, jokes, malicious gossip, banter, innuendo, swearing, name calling
•   Being excluded from activities
•  Abuse of power or position
•  Manipulative questioning: damned if you do/damned if you don't

Harassment in Bullying

Harassment is a common form of bullying and may include:

• Persistent unwanted sexual advances (physical or verbal)
• Racist, sexist, or homophobic remarks, jokes, or gossip
• Being excluded from activities or opportunities
• Abuse of power or position
• Manipulative questioning

These behaviours can lead to long-term emotional and psychological impacts, which therapy can help address 

The Effect of Bullying

Bullying often leaves victims feeling:

• Threatened  and humiliated
• Helpless and vulnerable
• Stressed or suffering from related illnesses

In some cases, these effects can lead to professional setbacks, resignation from work, or strained personal relationships. Therapy provides tools to cope with these feelings and regain confidence.
 

Adult Bullying

Bullying doesn’t stop in childhood, it can persist into adulthood in workplaces, homes, or personal relationships. Common forms of adult bullying include:

• Intimidation, threats, or persistent criticism
• Public humiliation or private abuse
• Setting unrealistic goals to cause failure
• Withholding vital information to undermine effectiveness

At Lesley Globe Counselling, we specialise in therapy for bullying, helping victims address these challenges and find solutions tailored to their situations.

Bullying in Relationships

In families and intimate relationships, bullying can often go unrecognised, becoming ingrained in daily interactions. Low-key domestic abuse, manipulation, and emotional control are common forms of relationship bullying. Therapy can help identify and address these behaviours, creating space for healthier dynamics.

Passive Bullying

Passive bullying is particularly insidious, as it often involves covert manipulation. Passive bullies may use emotional displays, feigned vulnerability, or mood swings to control others. These behaviours can leave the victim feeling as though they are at fault, creating a cycle of guilt and self-doubt.

Therapy for passive bullying in provides strategies to recognise and respond to these behaviours, empowering you to reclaim your confidence and emotional stability.