About me
Hi, I’m Abi, a qualified counsellor and the founder of LYFE Counselling.
I believe that sometimes life can feel overwhelming, confusing or simply harder than it should. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, confidence, grief or a change in your life, or perhaps you’re not quite sure what’s wrong, you just know that things don’t feel right.
My role is not to judge you, tell you what you “should” do or try to fit you into a box. Instead, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you’re experiencing and begin to understand yourself on a deeper level.
I work in an integrative way, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and CBT, adapting our work to you rather than expecting you to adapt to a particular approach.
Whether you’re looking for support through a difficult period, wanting to break unhelpful patterns or simply hoping to feel more like yourself again, we can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you reach out. Sometimes the first step is simply having someone who genuinely listens.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited in EFT
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Accredited Certificate in Counselling
- CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Specialist Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 - £260.00
Additional information
- Initial Telephone Assessment (up to 30 minutes)
FREE - Individual Online Therapy Session (60 minutes)
£75 - Individual Face to Face Therapy Session (60 minutes)
£75 - Relationship / Parent & Teen Counselling Initial Assessment (3x 60 minute sessions)
£260 (Post Assessment £75 Individual, £95 per couple) - Children 7yrs Plus
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When I work
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Further information
I work from The Bridge Centre for Natural Health, with plenty of free on-site and nearby parking. There is also a bus stop directly outside the centre, with regular links into Derby city centre.
When you arrive, the receptionist will welcome you and I will come and meet you in the reception area.
My therapy room provides a calm, private and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. Sessions are client-led and tailored to your individual needs, with us working at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer a non-judgemental approach and take confidentiality, professional boundaries and ethical practice seriously.
