About me
Hi, I’m Abbie,
I’m a warm, empathetic and approachable counsellor with a genuine passion for supporting people through life’s challenges. I believe that everyone deserves a safe, non-judgemental space where they can feel heard, understood and accepted for who they are.
I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. My aim is to create a calm and welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable being open about what you are experiencing, without fear of judgement. Whether you are struggling with something that has happened recently, carrying difficulties from the past, or simply feeling that things have become overwhelming, I am here to support you.
I work with both adults and children and have experience supporting a wide range of emotional, psychological and relational difficulties, including:
Anxiety and stress
Depression and low mood
Bereavement and loss
Trauma and domestic abuse
Low self-esteem and confidence
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
Emotional dysregulation and behavioural challenges
Life changes and emotional difficulties
And many other mental health and wellbeing concerns
My Approach
I recognise that no two people experience difficulties in the same way. For this reason, I take an individual and flexible approach to counselling, adapting the way we work to suit your needs, goals and preferences.
I work from a pluralistic counselling framework, drawing on different therapeutic approaches and techniques where appropriate, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process, where we work together to understand what you need and what you would like to achieve.
Our work may involve developing practical coping strategies, making sense of difficult emotions, understanding patterns of behaviour and relationships, building confidence, or simply having the space to talk through what you are going through.
Your voice, choices and autonomy remain at the heart of our work together. I will never tell you what you should feel or how you should live your life. Instead, I will work alongside you to help you develop greater understanding, self-awareness and confidence in making the changes that feel right for you.
My Experience with Adults and Children
I have extensive experience supporting both adults and children across a range of mental health, education and care settings. Throughout my professional experience, I have worked with people at different stages of life and with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological needs.
This has given me a broad understanding of the different ways people can experience and respond to emotional and mental health difficulties, as well as the importance of adapting my communication and approach to each individual.
My experience with children and young people includes supporting those with special educational needs (SEN), behavioural difficulties and emotional challenges. I have supported young people in developing emotional regulation, resilience, communication and coping skills, while creating environments where they feel safe, understood and able to express themselves.
I also have experience using creative and play-based therapeutic techniques with children and young people. I recognise that children do not always have the words to explain how they are feeling, and creative approaches can provide a safe and natural way for them to explore and communicate their thoughts and emotions. I aim to make this work age-appropriate, engaging and empowering, while ensuring each young person feels heard, respected and valued.
Alongside my experience with children and young people, I have extensive experience supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and mental health needs, including more complex presentations. I have supported adults through periods of significant emotional and psychological difficulty, helping them to feel heard, understood and supported while exploring their individual needs and experiences.
This experience has strengthened my ability to build trusting relationships, communicate with empathy and sensitivity, and remain calm and non-judgemental when someone is experiencing significant distress or difficulty. I understand that seeking support can feel daunting, particularly when someone has experienced significant or ongoing challenges, and I place great importance on creating a therapeutic space where people feel safe to be open and honest.
Having worked with both adults and children, I have developed a broad understanding of how emotional and mental health difficulties can affect people throughout different stages of life. Most importantly, my experience has taught me to look beyond a diagnosis, behaviour or presenting difficulty and take the time to understand the person as an individual, their experiences, strengths, relationships, needs and goals.
I bring this breadth of experience into my counselling practice, allowing me to work flexibly and sensitively with each person and develop a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect and genuine understanding.
How I Can Support You
My aim is to provide a consistent and supportive space where you feel valued, respected and genuinely listened to. Whether you are looking for help with a specific difficulty, trying to understand your emotions, navigating a difficult period in your life, or simply need somewhere safe to talk, you do not have to work through it alone.
Together, we can explore what you are experiencing, develop a greater understanding of yourself and identify ways to move forward that feel meaningful and manageable for you.
I offer a free 20-minute consultation, giving us the opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling, explore what you are looking for and see whether I feel like the right therapist for you.
There is no pressure or expectation — simply an opportunity to connect, ask any questions you may have and see how I can best support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc Hons Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Foundation Degree Health & Social Care
- Level 3 Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Master’s Degree (MA) in Professional Practice: Working with Children and Young People
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
10% discount when you book in blocks of 6.
50 minute sessions
When I work
Availability to suit people with busy life styles.
