Abbie Fearn
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
About me
I work as a person-centred therapist, offering a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace. I believe that when people are met with empathy, acceptance and genuine understanding, they are better able to connect with themselves and find their own way forward.
My work is grounded in building a trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship. I do not seek to diagnose or direct, but instead work alongside clients, valuing their lived experience and supporting them to develop greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.
I have experience working with neurodivergent clients, including both adults and children, and aim to offer a flexible and affirming approach that recognises and respects individual ways of thinking, communicating and experiencing the world. I work in a way that is led by the client, adapting sessions to suit each person’s needs and preferences.
I have experience working as a child psychotherapist in a leading additional needs school in South Liverpool, where I supported children with diverse learning and emotional needs. In this role, I collaborated closely with CAMHS and other professionals to ensure coordinated, effective care for each child.
I have also led innovations in online therapy, serving as Head of Counselling for Knowsley and Halton for a major online children’s counselling platform. In this capacity, I developed and implemented approaches to deliver accessible, high-quality online support, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of children and young people in digital settings.
What to expect from counselling
In our sessions, you can expect a calm, confidential and supportive space where you are encouraged to be yourself. Sessions are led by you, and we will work at a pace that feels comfortable, focusing on what feels most important for you to talk about.
I will listen with care and without judgement, offering empathy, honesty and understanding rather than advice or solutions. The aim is to help you feel heard and accepted, and to support you in developing greater awareness of your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Sessions are collaborative and respectful, with time to reflect, explore and make sense of what is happening for you. I aim to work in a flexible way, adapting sessions to suit individual needs, including those of neurodivergent adults and children.
Sessions usually take place once a week, though some clients prefer to meet fortnightly. Each session lasts 50 minutes. Above all, you can expect a therapeutic relationship based on trust, safety and respect, where you remain in control of what you share and how you choose to work.
What to expect from the first session.
Before starting therapy, I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. This provides an opportunity for you to ask any questions, share a little about what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether I might be the right therapist for you. There is no obligation to continue beyond this call.
In your first session, we will spend some time completing an assessment. This involves gathering some personal information and exploring what has brought you or your child to therapy, as well as your hopes or expectations for the work. This helps me to understand your circumstances and ensures that the support I offer is appropriate.
The first session is also a chance for you or your child to experience how it feels to work together. There is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable, and we will work at a pace that feels right.
For children under the age of 16, parents or carers are welcome to sit in with their child during the first session, where appropriate, and with the child’s consent. This can help the child feel safe and supported as they begin therapy. We can also discuss how sessions may look going forward, based on the child’s needs and preferences.
From the outset, I aim to create a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where both clients and parents feel listened to, respected and informed.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (HONS) Counselling
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Mindfulness for Children
- ACE's Training
- Trauma Informed therapy
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Mental Health First Aid
- Working creatively to support autistic clients
- Working with Bereaved parents
- Working with Bereaved clients
- Prevention of self harm in children/young adults
- Pre-Bereavement training (Woodlands hospice)
- Critical Incident Support
- Working with addiction
- Working with the Unconscious
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Individual counselling - £60
- Couples counselling - £85
- Children/Young people - £55
- Telephone/Online session - £55
