“I contacted Abby just after being diagnosed as AuDHD. Abby has helped me to understand what that means, explore who I am, communicate my needs, and live a much fuller life than I was living pre-diagnosis. Thank you Abby.”

Services

What Do I Offer?

What Is Person Centred Counselling?

Person centred counselling, developed by Carl Rogers, is a therapeutic approach that places you at the centre of the counselling process. It is based on the belief that every person has an innate ability to grow and resolve their own issues in a supportive environment. This approach is grounded in the core conditions of empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence.

Therefore, as a person centred counsellor, I aim to provide a trusting, empathetic, and authentic space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

How can counselling help?

By fostering a trusting and respectful relationship, person centred counselling can help you to feel understood, accepted, and empowered to make positive changes in your life. With that in mind, the focus in our sessions is on the present moment and your subjective experience, rather than on diagnosis or pathology.

This holistic approach encourages self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth, allowing you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your wonderful potential.

Counselling can help those seeking help with:

  • Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues

  • Managing stress

  • OCD, compulsive behavior, and intrusive thoughts

  • PTSD and CPTSD

  • Coming to terms with diagnoses

  • Gender, sexuality, and identity struggles

  • Grief, loss, and bereavement

  • Exploring and healing from recent and historic trauma

  • Sexual issues

  • Family and relationship challenges

  • Self-esteem and self-worth building

  • Friendship issues and bullying

  • Unhelpful behaviour, thoughts, and beliefs

  • Understanding, exploring, and healing from domestic violence and abuse

  • Understanding, exploring, and healing from sexual violence and abuse

  • Understanding, exploring, and healing from childhood neglect and abuse

    … And so much more!

If you’re unsure whether person centred counselling is for you, please get in touch and make the most of my free consultation. Based on my knowledge, I will be honest and offer guidance on which modality might suit you best. If I am not the right fit, I will always consider who in my network might suit your needs better.

What Is Positive Mental Health Coaching?

Positive mental health coaching is a proactive, strengths-based approach aimed at improving your mental well-being and overall life satisfaction. The coaching process encourages self-awareness, emotional resilience, and the cultivation of healthy habits that support mental health, such as stress-management, mindfulness, and self-care.

How can coaching help?

Unlike traditional therapy, which often focuses on resolving past issues, mental health coaching is focused on enhancing present and future well-being.

As your coach, I will work collaboratively with you to identify your strengths, set achievable goals, and develop strategies to maintain a positive mindset.

How does coaching work?

By empowering you to recognise your fantastic potential, positive mental health coaching with me fosters confidence and self-efficacy. My work is rooted in the belief that you can create meaningful change in your life by adopting a positive outlook and actively working towards personal growth.

This approach is suitable for anyone looking to enhance their mental well-being, whether you are facing challenges or simply seeking to improve your overall quality of life.

 FAQs

To understand more about how I work, how I can help, and what sessions with me might look like, I have added some information below to help you on your journey to finding a new counsellor. I hope this is helpful!

I appreciate that choosing a counsellor can be tricky and confusing, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this information. As I said earlier, I know choosing a counsellor or a coach can be a minefield, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch! My inbox is open. 

Take care and wishing you the very best on your journey.

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