Abigail Paige-Seex

Generally I offer supervision on a Friday but do have flexibility for some evenings and weekends. 

The reason I chose to become a supervisor is much the same as the reason I became a therapist; I’ve had really great ones, and really dreadful ones, so I know how it feels to have a lot to say and no idea how to say it.

Clients have told me I am warm, open, and kind, and this has allowed them to accept challenge whilst still feeling safely held. I hope to bring these same qualities to our supervision sessions.

I will strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable to bring whatever is on your mind, with no judgement or criticism. A safety net that allows you to let go safely, with space to explore not just how your client work is progressing but how it feels for you.

I love working creatively and try to tailor sessions so they feel like they really fit with you and your way of working. I use felt sense a lot in everything I do and believe our somatic experiences are just as important as our memories, this applies to counsellors as much as clients, sometimes what you feel in a session can offer much more than what you have read in a book.

My training incorporates the IDM and Seven Eyed models and includes specific emphasis on remote counselling, both online and phone.

As more counsellors are choosing to work remotely the BACP suggests that supervision should be experienced in the same way; you can be assured that my additional training has been designed with this in mind.

I have worked in private practice since 2013 and volunteered for a local counselling charity for a number of years prior to taking that step, an organisation that I have now returned to as a Supervisor.

Since 2015 I’ve also worked for a mental health and disability charitable trust, spending six years working 1:1 in the community with individuals whose mental health had caused extreme isolation.

I have been a part of the advisory board for the local ICS Community Mental Health Transformation project, and have had the pleasure of working with some amazing experts by lived experience who continue to inform my understanding of the medical vs social models of mental health.

I have a particular interest in early life trauma and it’s relationship to later life diagnosis of personality disorder and am IFS informed as part an exploratory group of IFS practitioners and community members.

I would be really happy to hear from you, if you think we would be a good fit for your supervision.

I currently work exclusively online or by phone.

Monthly 90 min sessions are £75 (or multiples of 30mins at £25)

For my current availability, please see the Get in Touch page of my website.

I offer online counselling across the UK Monday to Friday, and in-person sessions from my therapy room in central Stroud, Gloucestershire, Tuesday to Thursday.

My standard session fee is £75, with a limited number of reduced-cost spaces available for people on a lower income.

I also offer sessions at £50 for student counsellors undertaking their own personal therapy as part of their training.

Hi, I’m Abi. I’m an accredited, trauma-informed Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, working in person in Stroud and online across the UK.

At the heart of my work is a Person-Centred approach and my belief that you are the expert on you.

I like to think of therapy as a walk you are choosing to share with me. My job is not to tell you which route to take or which path to follow, but to walk alongside you — helping you notice things you may usually overlook, or have never had the space to really acknowledge.

Many of my clients have experienced complex or enduring trauma. Our experiences, particularly in childhood and early relationships, can continue to shape our relationships, self-worth and the ways we learn to cope and protect ourselves. Strategies that once helped us survive or manage difficult experiences can sometimes become difficult to live with, contributing to anxiety, depression, distress or a sense of feeling stuck.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you are worried about having to revisit painful experiences. I will never expect you to talk about anything you are not ready to share. Our work is led by what you need and always moves at the speed of trust.

I welcome neurodivergent clients and am GSRD-affirming, including LGBTQ+ and kink-affirming. You don’t need a diagnosis, or even to know exactly why you are struggling, to come to therapy. Sometimes knowing that something doesn’t feel right, or that old ways of coping are no longer working, is enough.

There is no set formula for a therapy session with me. Some sessions may involve lots of talking, while at other times we might slow things down and notice what is happening beneath the words. You don’t need to arrive with a topic prepared or know where to begin — we can start with whatever feels most present for you that day.

My work is integrative, meaning I can draw on different therapeutic approaches rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. I am Person-Centred at my core and my practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory and an understanding of trauma.

Talking is often at the heart of therapy, but it isn’t the only way we can work. I may use metaphor, imagery, creative methods, parts work and felt-sense or somatic exploration where these feel helpful. Sometimes an image, physical sensation or metaphor can help us reach something that has been difficult to put into words.

I work collaboratively and may offer observations, reflections or gentle challenge. Therapy with me isn’t about being analysed or being told what you should do. Instead, we can be curious together about what is happening, where it may have come from and what you need now.

I recognise that traditional ideas about how therapy ‘should’ work do not suit everyone. I welcome different ways of communicating and processing and am happy to adapt our work around neurodivergent, sensory or other individual needs.

Sessions are available in person from my comfortable therapy room in central Stroud, Gloucestershire, and online across the UK.

Before booking, I’m happy to offer a brief, no-obligation chat by phone or Zoom. It gives you a chance to ask questions, tell me a little about what you’re looking for and, importantly, decide whether you feel comfortable with me.

Our first therapy session is really an opportunity to begin getting to know each other. There is no expectation that you arrive knowing what to say, or ready to tell me your whole story.

If we’re meeting in person, I’ll make you a drink and invite you to get comfortable in whatever way works for you. Shoes off, under a blanket, curled up on the sofa or sitting on the floor — there are no ‘sit still properly in a chair’ rules in my room.

Online sessions can feel surprisingly natural too. Being in your own space can bring its own comfort, and we can think together about what helps you feel settled and private enough to work.

Your first session might contain an avalanche of words or emotion. It might contain long stretches of silence while you get used to me and to sharing the space. Both are absolutely fine.

If it feels okay, we may begin to explore some of the experiences that have brought you to this point. Understanding relationships, experiences and patterns over time can give us a useful map for our work, but there is no pressure to give me a complete history in your first session.

We might talk, draw, use metaphor or map relationships together — or simply begin wherever you are that day.

There is no right way to do a first therapy session. We start where you are and go from there.