- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT tools
- Attachment-based work
About Abigail
Abigail Goodwin is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of work experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and difficulties with intimacy and self‑esteem.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. That means conversations may draw on Emotionally‑Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment‑based ideas, cognitive behavioural tools, and client‑centred ways of working. Sessions are practical and focused on what people say they want to change.
Abigail commonly helps with eating and sleeping problems, anger, coping with life changes, and challenges such as chronic illness, body image or compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing issues linked to abandonment, infidelity, blended family tensions, communication breakdowns, guilt and shame, and divorce or separation.
Her style aims to make feelings easier to name and to look at the patterns those feelings create in everyday life. She uses structured techniques when they are helpful and open conversation when that fits better. Clients can expect straightforward talk about goals and small steps to try between sessions.
People who choose Abigail often want a counsellor who combines emotional work with practical tools. She works in English and is registered with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). To start, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Abigail uses Emotionally‑Focused Therapy to help people name and respond to strong feelings and attachments. EFT focuses on mapping emotional patterns and the interactions that keep those patterns going, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to take actions that match their values, useful for stress, anxiety and life changes. Attachment‑based ideas aim to understand how early relationships shape current connections and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Abigail will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which tools and ways of working suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change as progress is made.
The platform details of session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and other commitments. They also allow shorter check‑in meetings when a quick follow up helps, and sessions without video when bandwidth is limited or a calmer setup is needed.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Abigail help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting matters, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and self‑esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends emotional work with practical techniques. Conversations can be reflective and also include specific skills from CBT or ACT when useful.
How long has she been practising?
She has 11 years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and works in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.