Abigail Goodwin, BACP

Abigail Goodwin helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, eating or sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD and related challenges. Abigail uses a direct and respectful style and aims to create a calm space for people to talk and think things through.

Abigail has 11 years of experience working in counselling settings across the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background is in integrated counselling, which means she draws on different approaches to suit each person rather than using a single fixed method.

In sessions she listens first and then helps clients set small, realistic goals. Conversations focus on practical steps, coping techniques and clearer ways to manage thoughts and emotions. She adapts the pace to each person and checks in about what feels most helpful.

Abigail pays attention to attachment and family patterns that affect current relationships. She also works with emotional regulation and behavioural habits that get in the way of daily life. Wherever relevant, she brings tools to manage distress and offers coaching-style support for motivation and life transitions.

Her approach is warm and non-judgemental. Abigail encourages people to notice what they value and to take manageable steps towards those goals. She aims to help people feel steadier and more capable in day-to-day life.

How Abigail’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and motivation problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns to understand how they shape reactions and intimacy. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment worries and family conflict.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most to the client, discuss likely options and try methods that fit the person's goals and comfort. Adjustments are made as needed so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are good for a near face-to-face feel, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily routines while keeping the focus on useful, goal-driven work.