Counsellor profile
Abbie Bonnett, NCPS
Counsellor - LGBT and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Gender identity support
- Relationship communication
About Abbie
Counsellor Abbie Bonnett is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has three years' experience working with relationship and identity concerns. She is based in the United Kingdom and focuses on LGBT issues, relationship matters, family-related stress, intimacy concerns and ADHD in her work.
Abbie offers a straightforward, person-focused way of talking through difficult feelings. Sessions are conversational and aim to improve understanding of thoughts and responses. She helps people name emotions, look at patterns in relationships, and find practical ways to cope with change.
She has particular experience supporting people with gender identity questions and broader LGBT concerns. That includes discussing gender dysphoria and aspects of transition, and helping people consider how identity can affect relationships and daily life.
Abbie also works on relationship topics such as communication problems, attachment-related worry, non-monogamous arrangements, and the effects of infidelity. She brings these areas together when someone wants help with intimacy, boundaries or negotiating change with a partner.
Other areas she addresses include ADHD, obsessive and compulsive behaviours, panic and trauma-related distress, body image and shame, and issues linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. Abbie notes she will not engage in any conversion therapy practices.
Practical next steps involve a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session through the site. She uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time, and sessions vary in cost by location.
Client-centred work and online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the person's own perspective. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and reflects what is said. This helps people clarify their feelings and make choices about relationships, identity or life changes.Abbie uses this person-focused approach to help with relationship communication, gender identity questions and issues such as anxiety, OCD or trauma responses. The method suits people who want to be heard and to explore solutions at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Abbie will discuss different ways of working and agree on what feels most helpful. That decision is made together, based on needs, goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it practical to talk about identity and relationships from wherever you are, provided the chosen format suits your everyday routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she most often address?
She works with LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, family-related stress, intimacy questions and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centred, focusing on the person's own experience and exploring feelings at the person's pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK access her services?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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