About me
Hi, I'm Abi, welcome. I appreciate how challenging it can be to find the right therapist, I work in a person-centred, non-judgemental way. I am an experienced Humanistic counsellor, working with a trauma informed approach. You set the pace, in a way that aligns with your present moment experience. My approach is rooted in kindness, patience and compassion, helping you to find your own path to wellbeing. I work with over 18's, either in person or online. I see clients in Portsmouth and Fareham. I have experience working with young adults 18-25, and adults over 25. Committed to offering an inclusive and accepting space, all backgrounds, identities and experiences are welcome. Please contact me if you have questions that are not answered here.
I am a registered member of the BACP and I work in line with their ethical framework.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Humanistic Counsellor (Dip) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My Humanistic Counselling Diploma is from the University of Chichester where I studied for two years, prior to that I studied for two years at Portsmouth College.
My experience covers working with young adults, people in recovery from substance misuse, service veterans, loss, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, relationship issues and neurodiversity amongst others.
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Service veterans
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The initial session is offered at a reduced fee of £25, this is an opportunity to find if we will be the right fit for each other. No obligation or pressure, a space for you to share a brief history and for me to take some details, all held securely in line with GDPR. The normal session fee is £45, payable in cash or bank transfer.
I offer some concessionary fees, please do ask. I offer a veterans discount too.
When I work
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I do have some flexibility in my working hours, please get in touch if my advertised hours are not a good fit.
Further information
I understand that reaching out for support is a brave step, and I’m committed to providing a welcoming, respectful space where you can feel truly seen and heard. My approach is gentle and patient, encouraging you to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace without judgment. Together, we’ll navigate your journey with kindness, curiosity, and genuine care - supporting you to find clarity and strength in your own way.
