Counselling Services
Person-Centred Counselling at Bonterre
Hi, my name is Abbie. I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist (BSc Hons, MSc). I work as a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and have experience working with adults, young people, children and SEN. I am currently offering counselling to anyone, including adults, young people and children. Please feel free to enquire about counselling at [email protected] or by using the form below.
If you choose to work with me, I want you to feel that you’re sitting with someone who genuinely understands how messy, confusing, or overwhelming life can be. My aim is for each person to feel comfortable knowing that I am someone who listens, cares, and holds space for whatever you bring without judgement.
Starting or returning to counselling can feel overwhelming, but taking care of your mind and heart is just as important as anything else in life.
My Approach
I like to work in a person-centred way. I believe that each client is different, and what works for every individual varies. Some sessions might be farm-based and include activities such as animal care, walk and talk, crafts, or sitting beside a campfire. Some weeks you might prefer to sit inside with a warm drink, or stay at home and have a video or phone call instead. We can figure out together what the best approach is for you or the child within your care.
I always work collaboratively with clients, where the session is open to direction. However, I like to include psychotherapeutic theories, to support my clients in developing a deeper understanding of self and others.
I believe that we can all expand our self-growth, but what we need is the time set aside and the conditions to feel safe enough to explore what might be holding us back.
My Experience
My experience to date has covered working with adults, children and young people with a wide range of complex mental health and general well-being needs.
Areas I can help with include and are not limited to:
Personal Perspective
I believe there’s real value in counsellors having some understanding of what it feels like to move through emotionally difficult experiences. My own past, and the impact of mental health within myself and those close to me, shape the empathy and depth I bring to my work.
Professionals are humans too, and I feel that these complex experiences have enabled me to develop a better understanding of my clients’ journey. Counselling sessions are beneficial for gaining perspective and developing coping strategies, some of which I still use today.
Whether it’s about complicated issues or simply someone to talk to and have a break from daily life, therapy looks different for everyone but we can figure it out together.
If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch.
The first step is sending an email or filling out our enquiry form and we can go from there.
Email Me:
[email protected]