Hi I'm Abi, thank you for viewing my profile :)
Working as a person -centred counsellor means I am non directive in my approach.
I am not the counsellor to set you homework and tell you what to do. This may seem strange if you haven’t had counselling before but I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and I want you to feel empowered on this journey we go on together.
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6 customer reviews
Liberty Quinn
Therapist
Very kind and understanding. Lots of new things to learn
Ally
I started working with Abi back in June. Abi is a great listener and helps me seeing things from different perspectives, asking me questions that I wouldn’t think of. Abi also gives me good tips to stay organised and disciplined, and on how to communicate my emotions to someone else. I still benefit very much from our sessions as I feel always more comfortable as our relationship grows. More...
Rachel
I have really benefited from working with Abi for over a year. Her kindness and openness creates a really safe space to speak about anything on my mind. She is fantastic at providing an objective point of view and helps me to explore different perspectives around life events. More...
Rebecca
I have really benefited from talking to Abi over the last few months. She is an excellent listener and endlessly patient. Abi provides a safe place for me to talk about my feelings - and most importantly I never feel judged.
Jimmy
After working with Abigail for the last 4 months I can honestly notice a huge improvement of self confidence and belief within myself. She has helped me really concentrate on pushing for my goals in life. I cannot recommend her enough! More...
Rowena
I’ve been receiving counselling with Abigail for almost a year. Abigail always ensures that I’m in a situation where I feel comfortable.
Since working with Abigail, I feel supported and have a better grasp on my anxiety. Abigail has given me lots of tools that I can apply to my everyday life.
I look forward to the sessions every week and always feel supported and a like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
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What do you love most about your job?
I have always felt most fulfilled when I am in jobs (both counselling and non-counselling) which involve helping people. The happiness I get from seeing a client make connections in sessions and having that “ah ha” moment is indescribable.
Why should our clients choose you?
Ok so first and foremost, I am a human before I am counsellor . I have good days and bad days just like everyone else and I am by no means perfect .
For me, it's really important to have a genuine human connection with the lovely clients I work with. I've had counsellors myself where I felt inferior (imagine teacher and student relationship) which just didn't work as I would close off and only disclose what I thought my counsellor wanted to hear.
I am a down to earth, warm, quirky and funny (Or at least I like to think so) person.
In my first session with clients I will always advise them to go away and have a think about how the session has gone and whether they think they could continue working with me. One counsellor does not fit all and I'm passionate about clients getting the most out of therapy.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I currently offer online and telephone counselling, which means you can sit and chat with me from the comfort of your own home, cuppa in hand and slippers on- what’s better than that!
To decide what’s right for you, I offer a free, 15 minute telephone consultation. This is an informal chat, where you’ll have the opportunity to tell me all about yourself and what you’re wanting from counselling. I will outline how I work, and will listen to any questions and concerns you may have about beginning this journey. Having this chat will hopefully give you an idea of who I am and if you feel that we could work together. If you feel you would like to proceed, I will then book you in for your first appointment.
Online and Telephone counselling
I Offer Online and Telephone counselling. So you can sit and have a chat with me from the comfort of your own home- slippers on and cuppa in hand :)
