Testimonials
Outdoor Therapy Client
Last year I went through a very turbulent period in my personal life, and was struggling with the self doubt that life changing decisions had created. As someone who spends a lot of time outside, I was drawn to Abi’s outdoor therapy model and from the first phone call felt safe to talk to her about anything. Over a year together she has helped me to unpick so many unconscious patterns and behaviours, and created a space for self care and compassion where before this greatly lacked. Being in nature allowed me to process trauma in a way that would not be possible for me indoors. Abi challenged my thinking in a way that I needed, and guided me to realisations with a caring, straightforward manner. I believe that without my therapeutic relationship with Abi I would be in a much darker place. As it is, I am hopeful for the future and trust in myself more than ever.
Outdoor Therapy Client
I was at a difficult time in my life both personally and professionally, starting to contemplate therapy when I happened across Abi's advert on a local Facebook page. I enjoyed the outdoors, and after having read about the way in which therapy was offered, felt this sounded really innovative and something I really wanted to explore. I have worked with Abi for the best part of 18 months over what has probably been the most difficult time in my life. I cannot thank Abi enough for the new outlook, reflective and regulating tools and self-compassion that I have come away with from this journey. I know going forward it will remain at times difficult to navigate, but I feel far better equipped than I did at the start. Thank-you
Indoor Therapy Client
I started seeing Abi for therapy sessions after a recommendation from a friend. I was seeking help living with bipolar disorder complicated with binge drinking, which was beginning to cause significant issues in my life. I found it very easy to be honest and open with Abi from the very start and she was quickly able to understand and work with my situation, using many techniques that I was unfamiliar with (I have had various therapies previously) but which were, ultimately, successful. I was able to see myself from a completely different perspective and began to value the person I am, understanding that I wasn’t as ‘broken’ as I thought I was. The environment that Abi has created is a wonderfully calm and tranquil place, and with her gentle manner makes it easy to quickly form a rapport. I thank Abi for all that she has done for me!
Outdoor therapy client
“I was fortunate enough to work with Abi over the course of a few months. I reached out to her at a very desperate point in my life. My days were filled with panic, fear and anxiety. My struggles had meant that I was feeling stuck, both emotionally and physically. I felt very disconnected from the world and hoped that taking sessions outdoors would help. I had previously tried traditional indoor sessions with a different therapist and knew I needed something different. Abi handled my story with utter compassion and I felt completely safe sharing my story with her. I left our first session feeling validated and hopeful. Something I had not felt in a long time. She helped me set tangible and achievable goals and observe my thoughts and opinions from a different perspective. She also taught me tools which I’ll continue to utilise for life. Being outdoors was, and will continue to be, a big part of my journey. It allowed me to reconnect with the world and use it as a tool to soothe and self regulate. I personally also felt that being outdoors for therapy was less intimidating and confronting. I cannot recommend Abi enough.”
Indoor therapy client
“For years I have been thinking about getting therapy but I didn’t know where to start. After my first session with Abi, I don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner. I cannot thank Abi enough for her help and support, for guiding me to slow down, pause and sit with feelings and emotions in a way I haven’t before. I felt truly heard and her style of being compassionate whilst still taking me out of my comfort zone has had a huge impact. Whilst it was tough and emotional at times, she guided me to understand things about myself that have changed my life and my outlook.”
Hybrid therapy client (indoor and outdoor)
“A few sessions in we took our therapy to the great outdoors and this is where Abi is really great. Being in the outdoors I instantly felt I was able to be even more open and using some great metaphors out in nature Abi helped navigate through a very tough time in my life.”
Indoor therapy client
“For several months, I was fortunate to be a client of Abi. During this time, I was able to make tremendous strides in my personal growth and healing. For years, I was severely depressed as a result of a diagnosis for an incurable neurological disease. It was a diagnosis that greatly affected my family life. Abi is a masterful therapist who truly listens and understands. She is compassionate, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. I felt safe and supported while in her care. Abi’s treatments have been invaluable and have allowed me to gain insight and clarity into my issues. I am forever grateful for the work she has done with me and highly recommend her outstanding services.”
Indoor therapy client
“Abi is a skilled and compassionate therapist. She helped me navigate and understand difficult experiences, feelings and thoughts, within a safe and caring relationship, developing a highly personalised plan for my therapy. I highly recommend her.”
Indoor therapy client
“Right from the first telephone consultation through to our final session together Abi was able to put me at ease and provide me with both the support and tools I needed to help me on my journey to better mental health. The calm and quiet location for our sessions in her secluded garden lodge made it even easier to have open and fruitful discussions and I would thoroughly recommend Abi to anyone.”