- Stress and anxiety
- Confidence building
- Relationship concerns
About Abby
Abby Rounding is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She supports those dealing with relationship strains, depression and life changes, and works with common concerns such as communication problems, codependency and feelings of emptiness. Abby writes simply and directly, aiming to make therapy feel manageable for someone already feeling overwhelmed.
Abby was drawn to counselling after her own struggles with confidence. That experience shaped the way she works and keeps the therapeutic relationship central to sessions. She trained integratively, using ideas from different theories to match each person’s needs. She also has additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, which she uses to help people break repetitive, unhelpful patterns with practical tools.
In sessions she pays attention to how early experiences and attachment can affect current behaviour and relationships. Conversations may look at emotions, thoughts, body responses and actions together, rather than focusing on only one area. Abby often blends gentler reflective work with practical exercises and worksheets when that suits a person’s goals.
Therapy with Abby is shaped by the person in front of her. Some meetings focus on understanding meaning and history, while others are collaborative and task-focused to make change happen. First sessions typically gather background information, discuss goals and set expectations.
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom. Sessions are held in English and designed to be straightforward and approachable for people under pressure.
How Abby’s approaches translate to online therapy
Abby draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and each can be explained simply. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and can help with relationship patterns and trust issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a non-judgemental space where the person’s perspectives guide the work and helps with building self-worth and clarity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers practical techniques and short exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour loops.Finding the right mix is part of the work. Abby treats the choice of approach as collaborative, checking in about what feels useful and adjusting methods to match goals and preferences. She balances reflective listening with practical tools so sessions respond to how someone feels and what they want to change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for different kinds of check-ins, such as shorter conversations where needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises, worksheets and reflective conversation to work well at a distance while helping people make practical changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Abby help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and helps people navigate relationship difficulties and life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, body image and feelings of emptiness.
How would she work with me in sessions?
Abby uses an integrative style that combines talking, reflection and practical exercises. Some sessions explore early experiences and meaning, while others use worksheets or CBT techniques to tackle repeating patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience and was motivated by personal experience of low confidence to pursue counselling. That experience informs how she builds a supportive therapeutic connection.
Does she hold any recognised credentials and where does she practise?
Abby is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Abby?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. First sessions normally gather details and set goals.