Abigail Holman, BACP
Abigail Holman is a BACP counsellor who supports people affected by anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and trauma.
About Abigail
Abigail Holman is a BACP counsellor who supports people affected by anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and trauma. She offers a calm, approachable presence and aims to make sessions feel like a real conversation rather than an examination. Abigail acknowledges how daunting reaching out can be and meets people where they are without judgement.
Her work balances emotional listening with practical tools. When someone is struggling with worry, low motivation or poor sleep she may introduce simple strategies to manage those problems.
Background and approach
When the concern feels rooted in loss, attachment or past hurt, she helps people understand how those experiences shape current reactions. Abigail adapts each session to the person in front of her. Some people want space to talk and reflect, while others prefer shorter, focused tasks and action steps.
She checks in together about what is most useful and changes course if needed. She draws on a mix of approaches including Trauma-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. These methods inform how she listens and the practical exercises she may suggest.
Abigail has four years of experience and works with adults on issues such as career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, body image and chronic illness. She offers sessions in English and meets people across the United Kingdom and internationally via online formats.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403016 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Abigail lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Abigail names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Abigail blends therapy approaches online
Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past hurts and frightening experiences affect feelings and behaviour now. This approach helps people who struggle with flashbacks, ongoing anxiety after difficult events, or persistent emotional distress to make sense of those reactions and learn practical coping steps.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It can help someone understand why they respond a certain way in partnerships or friendships and work on building more supported ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work, offering a listening, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be named and explored.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that suit the person and adjust them over time if needed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, travel or busy family life while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns can be brought to sessions?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and related issues like low self-esteem and stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are friendly and down-to-earth with a focus on listening first then offering practical steps when needed.
What background and experience does she have?
Abigail has four years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and Abigail accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
She meets people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to start working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.