Abigail Holman, BACP

Abigail Holman helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, work stress and life changes. She supports those dealing with ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma and compassion fatigue. Abigail aims to make the first steps feel less daunting and more manageable.

She keeps sessions friendly and down-to-earth. Abigail speaks plainly and listens closely. She invites clients to describe what feels wrong, even if they are not sure how to name it yet.

Her style is collaborative and flexible. Some weeks the focus is practical - learning strategies for sleep, motivation or reducing overthinking. Other times the work looks at patterns from past relationships and attachment that still cause pain now.

Abigail draws on a mix of approaches to match individual needs. She uses client-centred ways to follow the client's lead, cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, and attachment-based ideas to understand close relationships. Mindfulness and existential ideas also appear when they suit the client’s goals.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Abigail has four years' experience and offers sessions from the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Abigail works by helping people name their priorities, try small changes and review what helps. She aims to keep therapy practical, humane and respectful of each person’s pace.

Approaches that suit online counselling

Attachment-based work focuses on how past and current close relationships shape feelings and behaviour. In online sessions this can help people understand why they repeat certain patterns and learn new ways to relate that feel safer and more satisfying.

Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of the session. The counsellor follows the client's lead, reflecting what is said and helping the person find their own solutions. This approach is helpful when someone needs time to make sense of feelings or find clearer priorities.

Cognitive behavioural techniques look at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. They are practical and often used to reduce worry, improve sleep or shift unhelpful routines that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Abigail will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That conversation is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.

Online formats offer flexibility for today's life. Video calls are useful for a conversation much like face-to-face sessions. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want shorter moments of support, or need therapy that fits around work and travel. These options help make therapy more accessible and practical for different routines.