Our Team
We offer high quality, ethical and professional counselling to our local community. All our therapists are fully trained and registered with the BACP, we work in accordance with the BACP's Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
We also work with many partners in the local community so if we can't personally meet your needs we will seek to refer you to someone local who
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Susan Vieira, MBACP (Accred)
Susan is a qualified and experienced therapeutic counsellor. She is a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and abides by their code of ethics. She has worked with young people in a secondary school setting and with adults in general practice with a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, sexual abuse, anger, low self-esteem and trauma.
She works primarily with the person-centred approach which means she believes in your ability to grow and heal given the right conditions. She will not lead you but walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey as a caring, compassionate and curious companion.
Susan offers 1-1 sessions, group therapy, walk and talk sessions and online or telephone counselling.
Abigail Drury, MBACP
Abigail is an experienced counsellor, supporting clients with a wide range of presenting issues and concerns, including the following :
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feelings of low self-esteem
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anxiety and depression
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loss and bereavement
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relationship issues and concerns - including couples therapy
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workplace difficulties
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trauma
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intrusive thoughts
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family difficulties
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abuse
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a general sense of stuckness / those trying to navigate difficult emotions
Abigail works predominantly from a Person-Centred approach, offering a safe and supportive environment that promotes self- exploration and growth , she also draws upon a range of integrative therapeutic interventions to aid the counselling process. She is a fully qualified , trauma-informed practitioner and registered member of the BACP.
Abigail offers 1-1 sessions , Couples therapy and online sessions
If you are a local therapist or group that would like to work with us or collaborate please feel free to get in touch.
*** Testimonials ***
“I contacted Susan when I was in the midst of a particularly difficult family situation and also at a bit of a crossroads in my life. Susan's warm, calm and attentive manner made me feel immediately at ease and she supported me to give voice to my thoughts and emotions in order to work through the challenges I was experiencing. While we covered a lot of ground in the first few sessions, I was finding them so helpful that I continued on for a number of months and, aided by Susan's thoughtful reflections and questions, was able to gain a deeper understanding of some of my patterns of thinking and of relating to others. This awareness has had a really positive impact on my wellbeing and relationships and I'm really grateful for the insights that I've gained through my sessions with Susan and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her as a counsellor. “
Anon
" After an intensely overwhelming period of grief and life changes Abbie provided me with a place of sanctuary during counselling with her.
She enabled me to make more sense of my feelings and validated my experiences. Always gentle, calm, professional and empathetic. I was able to reframe some memories and Abbie always made sure that I was happy with the sessions enabling me to take control.
I felt lighter after each session having offloaded and having been understood in a safe place of trust and understanding. I would highly recommend Abbie and her bespoke counselling services."
Anon
“I contacted Susan because I had a lot of unresolved trauma that I had never dealt with. I was extremely irritable, angry and hated myself for it.
Six months later, I’m a completely different person. Things in my life have changed to help this but I wouldn’t be who I am today without Susan’s help.
I was really scared of starting this journey but Susan guided me through it with sensitivity, compassion and understanding. I would spill my thoughts without feeling they made much sense but she would clarify them for me and help me understand myself better.
I would definitely recommend her and am very grateful for her help. I’ve never been happier.”
Rachel