Abby Rounding, BACP

Abby Rounding is a therapist who supports people through difficult times and encourages growth and resilience. She has a particular interest in working with clients who struggle with confidence - whether that shows up internally, in social settings, in performance situations, or within relationships - an area informed by her own past experiences and the personal work that led her into the profession.

Trained in an integrative way, Abby draws on aspects of several therapeutic theories to meet each person where they are. She has additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns when someone feels stuck. While she uses techniques and tools when helpful, Abby places the therapeutic connection at the centre of her work, believing a strong relationship with a therapist supports deeper and more lasting change.

Abby works with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and helps clients explore how early care and family experiences have shaped their present life. Her sessions can explore thoughts, emotions, bodily responses, and behaviours, and may include worksheets or other practical exercises to build awareness and support new ways of being. Sessions are led by the client, with Abby offering structure, intuition, and experience to guide each path. First sessions typically introduce the process, gather details and assessments, and clarify goals and expectations. Abby holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Abby uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early care and relationship patterns shape current feelings and ways of relating - this approach can be helpful for issues like abandonment, attachment challenges, and difficulties in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to introduce practical strategies and exercises that break repetitive cycles and build new coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship that helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal concerns and make changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Abby works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and the session pace so the work feels manageable and relevant to each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access licensed professionals and therapists from a familiar setting.