Abigail De Almeida
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About me
Hello, I’m Abigail and I am an Integrative Counsellor with a passion for supporting individuals through life's challenges. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Clients often seek therapy when they are feeling anxious, stuck or ready for change; whether you’re looking to make sense of a particular issue, gain perspective, or find the strength to create meaningful change, I would be honoured to walk alongside you on that journey.
My Approach
Your experience and insights will guide our work together; I draw from a range of therapeutic models tailored to meet your unique needs. This might include elements of person-centred therapy, CBT, reflective practice, and hypnotherapy, among others.
Counselling is about supporting you to feel confident in making choices that align with who you are and navigating life’s challenges in your own way. My role is to create a safe and welcoming space where you can reflect, gain insight, and discover the path forward that feels right for you. I believe that each person is different, and our work together will be shaped by what resonates most with you. As such, I make my practice inclusive, compassionate, and respectful of all identities and backgrounds.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Experience
As an integrative counsellor, I provide a compassionate and inclusive space for adults navigating life’s challenges. Whether you're seeking to understand how your past shapes your present, rediscover your identity, or work through significant transitions, I tailor my approach to your unique needs.
I have worked with individuals healing from childhood trauma, past domestic violence, emotional and/or financial abuse, as well as those exploring diagnosis neurodivergence, the impact of reproductive health issues. My experience also includes working with people processing grief and loss. I understand how complex these experiences can be and offer a safe, supportive environment where you can explore them at your own pace.
My Qualifications
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice MNCPS (Acc.)
- Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (Prince's Trust)
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy and counselling skills
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
Additional Training (CPD)
- Complex PTSD
- Parts Therapy
My Memberships
I am a proud member of the following associations:
- British Associated for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc)
- National Hypnotherapy Society (MHS Reg.)
- The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
I adhere to their code of ethics and standards of practice.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Standard rate £65 per session for individual counselling (50 minutes)
- Limited concession rates are available on request at £45 - no spaces currently available
- We will usually meet on a weekly basis, with the option for fortnightly sessions once we’ve established therapeutic relationship.
- I encourage all clients to keep regular attendance to achieve an optimal outcome. No-shows are chargeable if they cannot be rearranged.
When I work
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Working hours are:
Monday - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00pm
