Angie Rigard

About Me

I provide a safe, nonjudgemental, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Life can be overwhelming, and I aim to help you understand what causes distress and discover ways to feel more confident, calm, and empowered.

My Approach

I am a BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist trained in:

Psychodynamic Therapy

Person-Centred Therapy

Existential Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Transactional Analysis

Attachment-focused work

CBT

I primarily work using a psychodynamic and person-centred approach, helping clients understand emotional patterns, build self-awareness, and process life experiences in a safe environment.

Specialist Areas

I have advanced training in the Walking Free Model, supporting individuals who have experienced:

Coercive control and abusive relationships; 

Cults, sects, or high-demand groups

Spiritual or religious abuse

Trauma, including rape and sexual abuse

Abusive New Religious Movements (NRMs)

I also specialize in:

Neurodiversity support for children, young people, and adults with ADHD or Autism, including guidance for parents post-diagnosis

Couples counselling, supporting all types of couples, including LGBTQ+ and heteronormative relationships

Experience

Private Practice & Agency Work – Counselling for adults, children, and young people; collaboration with NHS and EAP services.

Mental Health Specialist – Developed workshops and delivered therapy for neurodivergent clients (ADHD/Autism).

CPCAB Level 4 Tutor – Training and mentoring future counsellors.

Director, Charnwood Tutors – Offering counselling support, neurodiversity guidance, and advocacy for families and young people.

My Commitment

I am here to provide a compassionate, professional, and understanding space. Together, we can explore what’s affecting you and find practical strategies to help you move forward.

I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgemental space for individuals and couples, including LGBTQ+ and heteronormative relationships. As a BACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist, my work meets the high professional and ethical standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, giving clients reassurance of quality, safety, and confidentiality.

 I work primarily using psychodynamic and person-centred approaches, helping clients process challenges, build self-awareness, and develop strategies to feel more confident and resilient. I offer specialist support for trauma, coercive or spiritual abuse, neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism), and couples counselling, creating a space where you can explore your experiences and move forward safely and effectively.

I offer a free 15 minute consultation where we see if we are the right fit for eachother. 

My sessions are either based in a safe, private space in my home or online via Zoom/telephone