Please note that my books are currently closed to new clients. If you are an existing or past client and cannot find an appointment, please email me at info@abiparkins.com
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, and my private practice has been established since 2020. I am also a COSRT registered Sex and Relationship Therapist, specialised in working with LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals.
I will review the opening of my books to new business in September 2025. In the mean time I encourage prospective new clients to make use of the Pink Therapy Directory or the COSRT Directory.
I offer a sex positive environment, accepting of the wide range of Gender, Sex and Relationship diversity focusing on exploring the wants, needs and concerns of everyone I work with to support them to an improved self-understanding.
My background is in Gestalt, Person Centred, and Pluralistic modalities. My work centres on the client's experience in the here and now. I encourage clients to be curious about what feels live for them and use this as a starting point to explore what needs attending to.
I approach my work as a collaborative process where the relationship between client and therapist is of utmost importance, and support clients to experience and understand their feelings in a non-judgemental, confidential environment.
In addition to my private practice, I have experience working in a variety of voluntary settings and with young people aged 18 + in a Higher Education setting.
I hold a professional diploma in Gestalt counselling and psychotherapy, and an MSc in Applied Psychology and am qualified as a Sex & Relationship Therapist through the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS). I am continuously taking part in short and long forms of CPD to make sure I am offering the best experience to my clients.
My workspace has been curated with the benefit of my years in practice, and feedback from clients and colleagues on what makes for a comfortable workspace that puts one at ease while feeling professional and contained.
The space includes a variety of chairs with different needs and preferences in mind, a range of fidget toys are available, and space to work on the white board, get out the pens and paper, or other practical aids.
Ways of Working, Guidelines & More
One hour sessions for individuals priced at £65 per session
Intimate Partner (Couples) one hour sessions priced at £75 per session
Here you can see what time slots I have available, and confirm and pay for your session.
It is important to me that everyone I work with understands my commitment to best practice. For me, that looks like modelling the ideals set out in the BACP's Ethical Framework.
My work as a Trainee Sex & Relationship Therapist is also underpinned by the framework of the College of Sex & Relationship Therapists (COSRT) where I am a student.
I am available for long term, short term, or single-session One At A Time (OAAT) therapy.
Whether you're an individual or a couple, you can book a free introductory Zoom (Up to 30 minutes) to discuss how we might work together.
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