- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Abby
Abby Rounding is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression and life changes. Abby also offers support around issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, guilt and shame, body image and loneliness.
Abby draws on several approaches rather than one fixed method. She uses ideas from attachment work and psychodynamic thinking to look at how early experiences shape current patterns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques for breaking unhelpful cycles and practical worksheets to build new habits.
Sessions are shaped by the relationship between client and counsellor. Abby places the therapeutic connection at the centre of sessions and aims to work at a pace the client can manage. Some meetings focus on exploring meaning and feeling, while others concentrate on practical steps such as communication skills or behaviour changes.
She pays attention to the whole person - thoughts, feelings, body and behaviour - when understanding a difficulty. Typical early sessions gather background, surface goals and expectations, then the work develops along the lines you both agree on.
People who come to Abby can expect a mix of reflective conversation and hands-on exercises. She will use her judgement and experience to move between deeper exploration and practical strategies. The format and focus of sessions are guided by the client rather than a fixed agenda.
How Abby uses different approaches in online sessions
Abby often blends attachment-based work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early care shapes current relationships and helps people notice repeated patterns. CBT focuses on practical steps and exercises to break cycles of unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can be useful for anxiety and low mood.She treats finding the right approach as a shared task. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person's needs. Sessions may move between reflective conversation and hands-on exercises until the right balance is found.
The practicalities of online sessions should be confirmed before booking since session formats are not specified here. Please check the options available when you arrange a meeting. One advantage of remote work is that it can fit into everyday life more easily - for example a shorter check-in between commitments or a session without the need to travel. Different approaches can be used in that setting, whether the focus is on exploring feelings shaped by attachment or on practising CBT techniques to change habits.
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 help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues and body image.
How would she approach feelings of shame?
She combines relationship-focused exploration with practical techniques. This can mean looking at where the shame began and trying CBT-style exercises to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her experience and background?
She has three years of practice and works in the United Kingdom. Her approach is integrative, using several therapeutic models together.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.