Abbi Bradford (my pronouns are She/her)

I am a warm, empathic and approachable counsellor who can help you with anxiety, depression, relationship/family difficulties, self-esteem, bereavement and other forms of loss. My approach is integrative, which means brings that I bring together elements of several different psychotherapy approaches. These include the person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive and existential. My practice is also informed by my training in transactional analysis. I take the view that there is no single model of counselling and psychotherapy that fits us all. This is why I adopt the integrative approach as it enables me to counsel in a way that is uniquely tailored to you and your situation. It allows me look at the bigger picture with you: to explore how your present has been impacted by your past, and to utilise this awareness to help you to find a way forward. Building a rapport with you and creating a place where you feel safe, validated and understood is of central importance. Through the counselling relationship I provide support and containment for overwhelming feelings; enable you to reach new levels of insight and understanding in relation to your thoughts, feelings and behaviours; and empower you to effect positive change.