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Abby Rounding, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Abby Rounding is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She aims to help those feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns or struggling with relationships and mood. Abby writes plainly and works in a way that lets clients lead the pace of sessions while offering practical tools when needed.

She trained in an integrative way and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP.

Background and approach

Abby also has additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, useful for spotting and changing repeating thoughts and behaviours. She combines practical techniques with talking work so clients get both action and understanding. Abby places a strong emphasis on the relationship in therapy.

She believes feeling seen and heard makes space for deeper change. That supportive connection sits at the heart of her practice and guides how she responds to each person. Work may include looking at early care and attachment experiences, exploring emotions and behaviours, and using simple worksheets to build awareness.

Some sessions focus on meaning and exploration, while others are collaborative and goal-focused to change patterns. She describes sessions as led by the client, with structure offered when helpful. First meetings are usually an introduction, covering details, assessments and setting goals.

Abby aims to create a calm, practical environment where people can try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Approaches you can try online

Attachment-based work looks at how early care shapes current relationships and feelings. It helps where people feel abandoned, empty, or struggle to connect, and it explores patterns that began in childhood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting repeating thoughts and behaviours then testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and breaking unhelpful cycles. Client-centred therapy gives the person a leading role in sessions and relies on a trusting relationship to encourage self-exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals and preferences and will work alongside you to decide which methods to use. That collaborative plan can change as therapy unfolds so you get the mix that fits you best.

Online work offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and have deeper conversations, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat or text-based messaging is helpful for quick check-ins, journalling between sessions or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around family, work and travel while keeping a consistent course of support with a registered or accredited professional.

What kinds of problems does Abby help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, depression and coping with life changes, and also focuses on issues like attachment, codependency and communication problems.

How would she approach therapy with me?

Her style blends talking work with practical techniques. Sessions are led by the client and may include exploration of early experiences, worksheets and cognitive-behavioural tools.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and related concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Abby Rounding, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches you can try online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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