Abi Spence

Are you are increasingly noticing patterns such as:

• overthinking and spiralling thoughts (symptomatic of anxiety, depression and emotional burnout)
• holding back emotionally (fear of appearing vulnerable, emotions are unsafe)
• struggling to feel at ease (PTSD, feeling threat or dread)
• feeling lonely even around others (feeling inauthentic, misunderstood or ashamed of your persistent low mood)

These patterns are not random, but shaped by earlier relational or life experiences that continue to influence how you connect, and respond to the life challenges you currently face.

As well as burnout, anxiety and depression, I have experience working with:

Fertility and reproductive experiences

• IVF treatment and aftermath
• Miscarriage and pregnancy loss
• Involuntary childlessness
• Postnatal depression (PPD) and matrescence

Early environments and family dynamics

• Boarding school childhoods and their long-term impact
• Sibling relationships and complex family dynamics
• Childhood trauma, including neglect, sexual and physical abuse

Identity and relationships

• GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity)
• LGBTQIA+ experiences

I work online, in-person and outdoors with adults expriencing the above symptoms and more. Contact me below for my current availability.

Therapy offers a space to slow things down. It is not the easy choice, but it can be transformative. By allowing yourself 50 minutes, once a week, you can begin to gain some clarity, relate to yourself and others differently, and rediscover joy and purpose.

I am an integrative psychotherapist working with adults (21+) on a one-to-one basis.

My approach draws on person-centred, relational and psychodynamic thinking. This means we pay attention not only to your past experiences, but also to what’s happening in the present moment—between us and in your wider life.

Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked in marketing and public relations.  I understand the pressures of high-performing environments—the expectation to excel, perform and make it look effortless. ​

I offer a free 25-minute introductory session so you can get a sense of whether working together feels right.

Training & Professional Memberships

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited clinical psychotherapist with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and adhere to their ethical frameworks.

I trained at The Minster Centre, one of Europe’s leading integrative psychotherapy training institutions, and hold an MA, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (with Middlesex University).

I am a member of British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA), and The Relational School.

Practice Information

• In private practice since 2018
• I offer sessions online and in person, including outdoor therapy
• Registered with AXA Health, Vitality and Aviva
• DBS cleared
• In regular clinical supervision and ongoing CPD
• Outdoor first-aid qualified

I offer a free 25-minute introductory session (online, phone, or in person). This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right. 

There is no obligation to continue. If you decide to go ahead, we will agree a regular time. Before starting, I will send you further information and a client agreement for you to read through and sign.