Tom Abbott - MA DipHIC MBACP Registered
Email meAbout me
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”
- Albert Camus
I realise it can be rather daunting to come into counselling, and I appreciate and hear your concerns. What I am able to provide is a safe and caring environment, where you can reflect upon your difficulties so that you might come to understand them more clearly. Instead of dishing out advice I offer an open-minded and understanding ear, and will endeavor to help you come to terms with your difficulties and to find your own way forward. Counselling can, in turn, be a richly rewarding and even a creative process of self discovery.
I offer short or long-term counselling in Montpelier and Clifton.
A few simple steps to get you here:
- Give me a call or use the 'Email me' form provided at the top of this page.
- I provide a free 15 minute phone conversation so I can answer any immediate questions.
- Or, alternatively, ask me in an email.
- Then, we can arrange an appointment, and I will provide instructions on how to find me.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling from the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC). I adopt an integrative approach to my work, meaning I bring a variety of therapeutic models and methods together in a cohesive and fluid manner. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by its Code of Ethics and attend regular supervision with a qualified supervisor to ensure my counselling work is both ethical and effective.
- Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling (BCPC)
- Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy (BCPC)
- Masters in Creative Writing (Bath Spa University)
I have a number of years experience of working in short and long-term counselling with, but by no means limited to, the following issues:
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Attachment
- Bereavement
- Depression
- Life stages
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Relationships
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Drug abuse
Therapies offered
Fees
Prices are per fifty minute appointment.
- £35: Daytime appointment (9am - 4pm)
- £40: Evening appointment (5pm - 8pm)
- Concessionary rates might be available.
Maps & Directions
Bristol, BS8
Bristol, BS6
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Availability
I have availability Monday - Wednesday, for both daytime or evening sessions.
Types of client
| Adults |
| Older adults |
