Dr Keith Abbott
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About me
I’m passionate about helping you make more of your life, work and relationships, whether that involves finding more meaning, purpose, direction, happiness or fulfilment. I have
- a research PhD (doctorate) from examining modern approaches to spiritual enlightenment
- a Masters degree (with Distinction) in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice,
- an Advanced Post Diploma Certificate in Person-Centred Couples Counselling,
- a Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision,
- a clear enhanced DBS check and
- insurance.
I also bring my life experience including of hard knocks as well as qualifications to our counselling or psychotherapy sessions. I've worked in industry, law and university teaching, have wide experience of people, relationships, families, organizations and conflict (and a black belt in ki-aikido).
What I do and where I do it
My therapeutic approach is person-centred and at times solution-focused, also non-judgmental, allowing clients opportunities to experience new self-understandings empowering them to make improvements. You don't need a "diagnosis" - I also help people improve already positive aspects of their lives. I'm committed to helping people gain strength and change in ways best for them.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Loughborough and Nottingham town centres and worldwide by phone and online video/audio chat.
Who I help
I work with equal numbers of men and women. My clients include:
- Private individuals, couples and groups from many backgrounds and nationalities
- Professionals inc. teachers, lecturers, professors, lawyers, medical / psychiatric doctors, nurses and adult social carers, designers, software/computer professionals, sales and marketing, company directors, ...
- A vast variety of other workers, retired and unemployed people inc. tradespeople, labourers, mechanics...
- International students and workers
- UK students studying a variety of higher education courses inc. engineering, sciences, social sciences, education, counselling, law, English....
I also offer person-centred supervision to individuals and groups of trainee and qualified counsellors and by arrangement other workers and caring/reflective professionals.
What I help with
Essentially I help people make more of their life, work and relationships and typically (though not always) that involves helping them towards greater fulfilment, well-being and happiness.
There is a long list of ticked "conditions" or "issues" with which counselling may help below. However, the therapeutic approach I use is non-diagnostic so I always consider that I am working with a person not just a their troubles or an illness. This means that the approach to your troubles we take in your sessions will be bespoke to you.
I am also here to help you improve aspects of your life that are already going well but you would like to go even better. The counselling and psychotherapy I offer is all about you.
To find out more
Please get in touch with me, ideally saying a little about yourself and what you would like to address. I would very much like to help you on your own unique journey and with your own unique problems.
Training, qualifications & experience
Relevant qualifications, certifications and memberships:
- MA (with distinction) in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice from Nottingham University.
- Advanced Post Diploma Certificate in Person-Centred Couples Counselling
- Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision
- Clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check which you’re welcome to inspect
- Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP (Accred)) and follow their ethical code (see www.bacp.co.uk )
- Member of the The Person-Centred Association ( see https://www.the-pca.org.uk/ ).
Prior counselling work:
I have counselled at an NHS hospital, at a counselling charity in Nottingham, and in private practice in Nottingham and Loughborough.
Other experience and qualifications
I have not come to work as a counsellor “straight from school” but draw upon life and work experiences of hard knocks and working alongside and with people from many different backgrounds.
I’ve worked in the quarrying industry and legal profession. I have a social science PhD in modern approaches to enlightenment and have taught UK and international students at Loughborough University.
Continuing professional development
As an accredited member of BACP I do continuing professional development courses and activities relevant to my counselling practice.
Supervision
My work is professionally supervised to BACP-approved standards.
Insurance
I'm professionally insured.
Member organisations
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.
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
Culture shock. (This can effect international workers, students and indeed almost any of us when we might have to "fit in" to an unfamiliar setting, such as a new work environment or family unit.)
Religion-related troubles (family, personal and psychological issues related to changing religion including leaving a "cult" or cult-like group/organization)
Spiritual/philosophical issues - including anxiety about the "meaning of life"
I'm also keen to help you increase the positive things in your life, such as:
- Happiness
- Personal and professional growth
- Building on your strengths and successes
- Making more of your good relationships
- Therapy can help you get more of what is right in your life, as well as get less of what isn’t right.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I have some discounted slots for students on full-time higher education courses.
For prices, discounts and and further info about Couples sessions, Supervision, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), corporate, and other business-related services, please enquire by email.
Free initial telephone calls, if arranged, are up to c15mins and should please not be regarded as therapy sessions (not least because I will know very little about you at that time).
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I am available weekdays usually 9am-8pm and occasionally weekends. My availability varies- booking ahead is best. *** At present I am working online/by telephone only ***
Further information
My aim is to help you move from being in a difficult place to somewhere you desire to be, making positive choices to change your life for the better.
I'd love to hear from you - please get in touch.
(My title “Dr” denotes a PhD research qualification and is not a clinical/medical title)
