Demi Abbott, BACP

Demi Abbott is a registered counsellor with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and holds a first degree in Counselling. She strives to make the therapy journey comfortable by offering a warm, empathetic and personable approach that helps people feel understood and supported.

Demi has worked with clients from different walks of life and has experience providing solution-focused therapy at a local charity. Much of her practice has involved supporting people in their 20s and 30s, concentrating on building self-esteem and fostering a deeper understanding of oneself.

Trained as an integrative therapist, she combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic work and humanistic, client-centred approaches to adapt to each person’s needs. This flexibility allows sessions to be tailored - whether a client prefers a structured session with a clear agenda or an open conversation that follows what emerges in the moment. Demi brings an approachable manner to her work and believes that a sense of humour can be a helpful part of the therapeutic process.

Committed to ongoing professional development, she regularly engages in additional training to enhance her practice. Prospective clients are invited to send a message outlining their needs, goals and expectations from therapy.

Integrative approaches and remote therapy options

Demi draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on creating a compassionate, non-directive space where a person’s own goals and insights guide the work. This approach is useful for exploring self-esteem, identity and relationship concerns.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Alongside these, psychodynamic ideas are used to explore patterns that arise from past experiences and how they influence current relationships and feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Demi works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the balance of structure and exploration as the work evolves.

Online therapy offers flexible access to registered professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life, and allow continuing support when in-person meetings are not possible or convenient.