Therapy with abuse survivors can be complex, as we can get caught into complex re-traumatisation stuff in relationships. Therapists need to be well trained and able to have in depth insight and ability to contain very raw and dark emotions.
There are good therapists out there. I promise.
It might be worth searching for a therapist that specialises in trauma issues.
Also, perhaps you can tell us some of what happened in the therapy you've had so far? That can help us have the perspective we need to best help you.
One thing that abuse survivors are used to is to running when things get tough. That may have contributed to your not staying with a therapist long enough to really make a difference. And, like Miss Pixie says, it usually does indeed get/feel worse before it gets better - because the wound is opened again - but so it can be properly healed, and not left seeping and poisoning your entire life.
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