Abigail Finnegan
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About me
I am a Trauma-Informed Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Neurofeedback Practitioner and I have specialised in working with both Adults and Young People (13+) who have experiences of trauma including childhood trauma, child sexual abuse, sexual and domestic violence, traumatic bereavement, and adoption for over 20 years. I have extensive exepereince of working with people living with the impact of childhood trauma and abuse and who may also have been given any of the following diagnoses - complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, a personality disorder, traumatic grief, chronic pain/chronic fatigue.
The approaches I use are offered from the starting point of understanding how trauma impacts the mind, body and soul. Being "Integrative" means that I draw from a range of different ways of working. Together we will find a way that is most suited to helping you, as an individual, navigate the difficulties you are having.
My office is in Carlisle where people come from across Cumbria and Southern Scotland. I can also offer online psychotherapy for people living further away.
I offer both online and face to face sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an MSc and PG Diploma in Clinical Psychotherapy, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision, and I am a Neurofeedback Practitioner. I have worked in the field of Trauma and Complex Trauma for over 20 years in various roles in the NHS, the Third Sector, and privately.
I have also been a tutor for 4 years on the undergraduate training programme in Counselling and Psychology at Staffordshire University, and the professional training programmes in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Edinburgh University.
I have been fortunate to train with some of the leading trainers in the world, both in the UK and the USA, who specialise in working with the devastating impact of trauma on both the body, mind, and soul.
I’m particularly interested in helping you find new ways of understanding, managing, and resolving both the physical and emotional symptoms of distress including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, back pain, headaches, circulatory problems and more, using a combination of integrative psychotherapy and somatic trauma therapy, allowing a whole mind-body approach to healing.
I understand that coming to see a Psychotherapist can feel difficult and I hope to make you feel as comfortable as is possible by working at your pace, and responding to your needs, in a way that feels right for you.
I offer therapy both face to face and online.
Please do contact me either using the email link, or my mobile telephone number, to discuss how I may be able to support you.
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees are:
1:1 Psychotherapy: £80 per session
Neurofeedback: £110 per session. Pricing plans are offered at a reduced rate for block bookings.
Clinical Supervision: £85 per session
Please contact me directly to discuss commissioned rates.
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