Oasis of Strength Programme

A programme built around you.

The Oasis of Strength is a free 12-week programme for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

Our Programme

What is the Oasis of Strength?

The Oasis of Strength is a free 12-week programme for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. It is educative, trauma-informed and designed to support women to understand their experiences, rebuild their confidence and reclaim their independence.

It runs both online and in person, so wherever you are and whatever your situation, there is a way to take part.

The programme is completely free to attend. We believe that cost should never be a barrier to accessing support.

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  • What to Expect

    The programme is structured but never rigid. Each week builds on the last, creating a space where women can reflect on their experiences, learn about the dynamics of abuse and connect with others who understand what they are going through.
    You will never be pressured to share more than you are comfortable with. You move at your own pace, in your own time.

  • Who It is For

    The Oasis of Strength is for any woman who is experiencing or has experienced abuse. This includes physical, emotional, financial and psychological abuse. It does not matter where you are on your journey. Whether you are still in the relationship, have recently left, or left a long time ago, there is a place for you here.
    The programme is culturally aware and trauma-informed, offering a supportive women-centred peer environment shaped by shared lived experiences.

How to Join

You can join the Oasis of Strength programme in two ways.

You can refer yourself by completing our self-referral form, or you can be referred by a professional such as a social worker, GP or support worker.

If you are a professional looking to refer a client, please visit our referrals page for more information.

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  • “When I first joined the programme I was still in denial that I wasn’t abused and that there was only elements of it in my relationship.

    I also believed that there are other people out there in worse situations than me and justified the fact that what he was doing to me wasn’t that bad. I didn’t expect to learn about how much more I had been abused in a lot more areas.”

  • “I have been well supported, felt relaxed and think I can do and say things I couldn’t.

    I felt safe because it felt like being around family. I am sleeping much better and more uplifted”

  • “Thank you so much for this wonderful group. The last 12 weeks have been filled with so much healing and sisterhood.

    Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I initially joined, and I was scared that I would be too shy to fully express myself. But every week, I saw myself break through self-doubt because of how safe I felt in the group.”

  • "I’m deeply grateful for this journey as it has been such a significant part of my healing process.

    To someone considering support, I’d want them to know- it’s okay to not have everything figured out. It’s okay to feel unsure or overwhelmed—support is available, and you don’t have to face things alone. Every bad situation isn’t the end of the story; there’s hope and help out there for everyone.”

  • "My experience with Oasis of Strength was truly transformative for me.

    It provided a safe and supportive environment where I could open up, share my experiences, and heal from things I didn’t even realize I had gone through. It allowed me to see my journey from a broader perspective and gain valuable insights into how people function, what to embrace, and what to avoid in the future. “

  • "This experience was life-changing and gave me more confidence in the value of therapy and support.

    The sense of community and belonging among the women was incredible—it felt like finding a family of sisters who understood and uplifted one another. The structure of the sessions was perfect—not overly rigid—which encouraged authentic self-expression and deep connection.”

  • "The Oasis of Strength Programme has allowed parents we work with to easily access an online supportive and robust learning group.

    Facilitated by an experienced professional, discussions are guided in order to encourage thoughtful reflection. A large part of its success is the peer support offered, as listening and talking to others with lived experience has a profound impact on parents’ ability to reflect on their own experiences. A recent parent who completed the course said that she had learn to “break lines and how to choose not to go into a toxic relationship and find your partner wisely which is healthy for you and your child…” Overall she was happy to have done the Oasis course as it has taught her how piece of mind and a relaxed atmosphere is so much better than a stressful situation that she has been in before in her relationships.”

  • "I have been well supported, felt relaxed and think I can do and say things I couldn’t.

    I felt safe because it felt like being around family. I am sleeping much better and more uplifted”

  • "I’m a free person and I am only going to worry about me from now on.

    I am thinking more of myself and try not to worry what other people think of me. This programme is what I have been looking for years and so happy I found wonderful ladies and understanding of everybody’s needs. I am listened to and I get support because you feel so lonely in your life.”

Confidentiality

We Understand That Reaching Out Takes Courage

Everything you share within the programme is treated with the utmost care and confidentiality. We will always discuss with you what information, if any, needs to be shared and with whom.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. The Oasis of Strength runs both online and in person, making it accessible wherever you are based.

  • No. You do not need to have left the relationship to take part. The programme meets you wherever you are on your journey.

  • Please get in touch and we will do our best to support you. We are committed to making the programme as accessible as possible.

  • Abuse can take many forms and is not always easy to recognise. The Oasis of Strength programme can help you make sense of your experiences. If you are unsure, please reach out and we will have a conversation with you.

  • Your privacy is our priority. Please read our confidentiality section above or get in touch if you have any questions.