Abigail Holman, BACP
Abigail Holman is a compassionate counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief and stress.
About Abigail
Abigail Holman is a compassionate counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief and stress. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, career uncertainty, ADHD, trauma and the challenges of coping with life changes. Abigail aims to make talking about hard things feel manageable and straightforward.
She keeps her approach down-to-earth and warm. Sessions are tailored to each person, so what happens in one appointment might differ from the next.
Background and approach
Abigail aims for an open, non-judgemental space where clients can say what is on their mind and explore how they feel. Abigail uses practical tools when they suit the issue. That can include strategies to manage worry, improve sleep, reduce overthinking and increase motivation.
She also works with deeper patterns such as attachment or long-standing beliefs about the self. Her style draws on client-centred and mindfulness ideas as well as cognitive tools to test and change unhelpful thoughts. This mix lets her balance listening with offering clear, usable steps when people want them.
The process is collaborative and paced to the individual. Abigail is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is listed as BACP. She has four years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom and with international clients remotely.
Sessions are conducted in English and across a range of online formats.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403016 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Abigail lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Abigail names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Approaches that suit online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape how people relate now and can help with relationship and attachment issues by identifying patterns and new ways of connecting. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the centre of the work, offering empathic listening and gentle reflection to help people find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and provides straightforward tools to reduce worry and improve day-to-day coping.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Abigail works collaboratively with each person to decide what feels most helpful, combining approaches when that better meets a client’s goals and preferences. The aim is to set clear, realistic steps while keeping the pace comfortable for the individual.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can choose what fits their life. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual feedback, phone calls suit those who prefer not to be on camera, live chat can be good for brief check-ins, and messaging works well for ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving and travel, while keeping continuity when life is busy.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Abigail help with?
She supports people with relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, ADHD-related concerns and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical strategies when needed. Sessions are tailored to what each person wants to work on.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with clients in various areas including trauma, mood difficulties and career concerns.
Which professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted for remote work.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.