Abby Aitken

Abby Aitken


Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)

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07977510301

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Therapist - Bristol

Bristol BS32
07977510301
Sessions from £50.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available

About me and my therapy practice

I am a qualified counsellor who has experience of counselling adults with a wide range of issues. I can help you explore your issues in an empathic, safe and supportive environment, bringing a deeper understanding of your situation.

I welcome clients who are experiencing any number of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, trauma, family issues, self-harm, PTSD or relationship concerns. I have experience of both open ended and time-limited therapy and use an integrative approach (I use a range of therapeutic techniques and tools) to support you.

I work with clients privately and I also specialise within the NHS as an Early Trauma Crisis Intervention counsellor, working with people who have experienced sexual assault.

In addition to this, I am a qualified Narrative Exposure Therapist. Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is a treatment for survivors of multiple traumatic events who are suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The basic theory behind Narrative Exposure Therapy is that by talking through, and processing in detail, traumatic events in chronological order, you can slowly and methodically repair negative associations and responses, allowing you to live without the constant effects of trauma.

I am aware that an important part of this process is the relationship between you and I. For my part, I will commit to being open, honest and supportive and to bring anything I can offer, during what can be both a challenging and enlightening process. For you, I hope you find a connection that will help you to move forward in life as you wish to.

Practice description

I work online or over the telephone.  Following the Covid pandemic, most of my clients felt there was no difference to the quality, intensity or effectiveness of their therapy sessions when we started working online and as a result, I have chosen to deliver therapy in this way for the time-being. 

My first session

I am happy to have a telephone conversation or 20 minute zoom call with you so that we can introduce ourselves and you can decide if we are a good fit to work together.

What I can help with

Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sexual identity, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults

How I deliver therapy

Online therapy, Telephone therapy

Therapist - London

London W8
07977510301
Sessions from £50.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available

About me and my therapy practice

I am a qualified counsellor who has experience of counselling adults with a wide range of issues. I can help you explore your issues in an empathic, safe and supportive environment, bringing a deeper understanding of your situation.

I welcome clients who are experiencing any number of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, family issues, self-harm, PTSD or relationship concerns. I have experience of both open ended and time-limited therapy and use an integrative approach (I use a range of therapeutic techniques and tools) to support you.

I work with clients privately and I also specialise within the NHS as an Early Trauma Crisis Intervention counsellor, working with people who have experienced sexual assault.

In addition to this, I am a qualified Narrative Exposure Therapist. Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is a treatment for survivors of multiple traumatic events who are suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The basic theory behind Narrative Exposure Therapy is that by talking through, and processing in detail, traumatic events in chronological order, you can slowly and methodically repair negative associations and responses, allowing you to live without the constant effects of trauma.

I am aware that an important part of this process is the relationship between you and I. For my part, I will commit to being open, honest and supportive and to bring anything I can offer, during what can be both a challenging and enlightening process. For you, I hope you find a connection that will help you to move forward in life as you wish to.

Practice description

I work online or over the telephone. Following the Covid pandemic, most of my clients felt there was no difference to the quality, intensity or effectiveness of their therapy sessions when we started working online and as a result, I have chosen to deliver therapy in this way for the time-being.

My first session

I am happy to have a telephone conversation or 20 minute zoom call with you so that we can introduce ourselves and you can decide if we are a good fit to work together. 

What I can help with

Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Men's issues, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults

How I deliver therapy

Online therapy, Telephone therapy