Abi Carpenter

 

Counselling can be a space to explore difficult experiences, understand yourself more fully, and make sense of challenges in your life. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the core of effective counselling, so my aim is to offer a warm, understanding, and genuine space where trust can develop. 

 

I believe my aim as a counsellor isn’t to ‘fix’ people, but rather to work collaboratively with them in order to process, understand, and heal. I enjoy using creativity and humour when appropriate too!

I believe that feeling understood and accepted is often the foundation for meaningful therapeutic work, which is why building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of how I practise. 

 

My approach is primarily person-centred and humanistic, which means I aim to understand your experiences from your perspective and work alongside you at your pace. Alongside this, I have training in Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and may draw on aspects of these approaches where they feel helpful. I can provide long-term or short-term therapy.

 

I have a particular interest in supporting people exploring identity, different parts of self, sexuality and intimacy, and periods of change or transition. I am LGBTQ+ affirming.

 

I currently charge £35 for a 60 minute session. I also provide a free no-obligation 15 minute consultation call.

 

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