About me
Welcome. My name is Abi, and I am a fully qualified IFS therapist.
I am a professional member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and the Association of Christian Counsellors. I adhere to the ethical framework laid out by the BACP. I also work with relationships/ couples.
I firmly believe that by feeling heard, we can begin to heal.
I like to work creatively, incorporating a range of approaches, my practice is firmly client led, and I work through a parts lens.
My purpose is to guide you into greater compassion for your own system, and to empower you to find your own solutions.
I offer online and face to face sessions in North Somerset for a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, family dynamics and attachment injury.
I draw on my lived experience to provide a safe space for adopters and foster carers to be heard and explore the challenges they may face.
I offer therapeutic parenting sessions, and run workshop groups for parents/carers of children with additional needs.
I also offer pure IFS sessions.
You will be welcomed with warmth and kindness; together we can explore your story, where you find yourself, and discover where you want to go. I look forward to meeting you and all of your parts.
Training, qualifications & experience
FDA Counselling with distinction - University of Plymouth
IFS training Level 2
IFIO (couples) trained
Families, relationship and couples therapy certificate
IFS informed consultation and supervision
Certificate in Couples therapy
Sand tray level 1
Introduction to sex and intimacy training
Experience working in higher education
YP Counselling experience
Experience working with early life trauma/adoption/parenting
Level 2 in Counselling Children
Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology
Certification in Trauma informed approach
Trained facilitator for Kids Matter
Workshop creator and facilitator
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am passionate about supporting foster carers and adoptive parents.
I have experience within the education system and with working with families.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £105.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions for individuals (50 minutes) £65
Couples 60 mins £105
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75 mins £125
IFS sessions are £75 and are 1 hour
I hold 2 spaces for student counsellors at a reduced rate of £55
When I work
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Further information
I understand that reaching out can feel difficult. I offer an initial free phone call or zoom after you enquire, to introduce myself and how I work, and for you to tell me more about what has brought you to counselling.
I work from a site in Clevedon for face-to-face sessions, or online.
I currently have space on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
