Worried about your own behaviour?
If someone close to you feels controlled, anxious, isolated or afraid because of your behaviour, it may be time to reflect on its impact. Whatever the circumstances, change is possible. If you recognise behaviours you want to stop, the Your Choice Project can support you to build healthier relationships.
Why get help
Recognising the impact of your behaviour is an important first step. The Your Choice Project can support you to understand your behaviour and the impact it may have on others, build self-awareness and recognise patterns in relationships, learn healthier ways to communicate and respond, develop safer, more respectful relationships with partners, ex-partners and family members, and take responsibility and make positive, lasting changes.
Change isn’t always easy, but support is available to help you take the next step.
- Do you try to control who someone sees, where they go, or what they do?
- Do you check someone’s phone, messages, or social media without their agreement?
- Do you make someone feel afraid, anxious, pressured, or unable to speak openly?
- Do you use threats, intimidation, or anger to get your way?
- Do you use the children, money, or contact arrangements to create pressure or conflict?
Start your journey towards change
The Your Choice Project is a voluntary behaviour change programme, delivered in group sessions and one-to-one, in line with Respect UK’s standards of practice to keep survivors and children safe. It’s for anyone aged 18 or over living in Nottingham city or Nottinghamshire who wants to stop using abusive behaviour towards a partner, ex-partner or family member. You’ll need to show motivation to change, and you must not be involved in ongoing criminal or family court proceedings about domestic abuse or child protection.
- You feel angry all of the time, and you don’t want to.
- You want your family to stay together.
- You want a happy relationship with your partner.
- You don’t want to hurt your children.
- You want to feel happier and proud of your choices.
Frequently asked questions
Is behavioural change the same as anger management?
No. Anger management focuses on managing feelings. Behavioural change looks at the choice to control or hurt someone and helps you build safer, more respectful relationships instead.
Can I change my behaviour if I’ve acted this way for a long time?
Yes. Change is possible at any stage. It takes commitment, honesty and willingness to reflect, but support can help you develop new ways of communicating and managing relationships.
Can alcohol, drugs, stress or mental health affect my behaviour?
Alcohol, drugs, stress and mental health challenges can be part of someone’s circumstances, but they do not determine how we choose to treat others. Behaviour change work can help you understand your behaviour, recognise its impact, take responsibility, and develop healthier ways of responding in relationships.
Do I have to admit I have a problem before getting support?
You do not need to have all the answers before getting in touch. The programme provides a space to reflect on your behaviour, understand its impact, and explore whether support could help you make positive changes.
Where else you can get support
Sometimes it’s easier to talk to an organisation that isn’t local. Respect UK supports anyone using abuse in same-sex or heterosexual relationships, without judgement. Family members can also contact our partner organisations for support.
Respect Phoneline
0808 802 4040Samaritans
116 123Refer yourself
Ready to make the first step? We’re here to help. Complete the referral form or contact us directly – choose whichever feels best for you.
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