Abbie O'Connor
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About me
Are you dealing with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, or Dissociative Identity Disorder? Perhaps you're struggling with bullying, abuse, or recovering from a difficult situation. Counselling with me can help you feel less isolated, anxious or ashamed, and more free to enjoy your life.
I work in a supportive, empowering way with neurodivergent individuals (e.g., autistic, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia) and those with disabilities or health conditions. I also welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and understand the challenges of navigating identity, acceptance, and rejection.
I am sensitive to cultural differences and open to learning about your experiences, including prejudice or racism.
I've been qualified since 2013, and have over 20 years of experience in domestic abuse and community work. My integrative approach tailors sessions to each person's needs. I use listening, reflection, various exercises to focus more on what may help further, and creative methods (if you choose).
Sessions are available face-to-face (indoors or in a local park), online, or by phone. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Integrative counselling means blending different approaches, as seems most appropriate for the person. If you are interested in a particular style of counselling, or method, please feel free to discuss this further to see if we might be a good match.
I have completed various short courses, such as:
- Attachment and Trauma
- Working with Dissociative Disorders
- Working with Young People
I am trained in the Sesame model, which uses creative forms of self-expression to explore the inner self, connection and meaning. I am happy to bring in some creative methods into the session if that may be of interest to you.
As well as my private practice, I have counselling experience in a GP surgery, where I have worked with a wide range of people with varied needs, and in a centre for carers.
I also have experience of working with people in the voluntary sector for many years. This has equipped me to support survivors of abuse and complex trauma, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties and other health challenges. I have also worked with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender or gender neutral clients, and with people from a wide range of faiths and cultures. I am able to work with people who dissociate, or with their partners. I have understanding of the unique challenges faced by people who dissociate, and those close to them.
Member organisations
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Childhood Emotional Neglect
- self-care
- working with the inner child
- sub-personalities
- childhood issues
- memories
- incest
- spiritual abuse
- organised abuse
- cyberharassment
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
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