- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
- Solution-focused tasks
About Demi
Demi Abbott is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and anger. Demi often supports people facing life changes, grief, parenting pressures and workplace strain.
Demi trained with a first degree in counselling and has worked in a local charity offering solution-focused therapy. Much of her work has been with people in their 20s and 30s who want clearer self-understanding and stronger self-worth. She uses a direct, personable style and does not shy away from a bit of humour when appropriate.
Her practice draws on several approaches so sessions can be more structured or more open depending on what a client prefers. Cognitive behavioural tools are used for practical steps and patterns of thinking. Psychodynamic ideas help look at longstanding patterns and relationships.
Demi also uses client-centred and solution-focused ways of working to keep the focus on each person's goals. That means some sessions may set an agenda and tasks, while others leave space to follow what comes up in the moment. She describes her manner as approachable and human.
She keeps developing her practice through continuing professional development. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time. To start, clients are asked to complete an online matching questionnaire and then book a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Demi uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical strategies. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, sleeping problems and anger triggers.She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at early patterns and recurring relationship dynamics. This can help when patterns from the past influence present behaviour and feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Demi will discuss goals and preferences and agree together which methods to try. That collaborative decision is reviewed as the sessions progress so the plan can change if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make some practical tools and worksheets simple to share during session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of concerns does she help with?
Demi works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, self-esteem and related concerns such as grief and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is approachable and practical. She can offer structured sessions with tasks or open sessions that follow what comes up.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom, including charity work using solution-focused methods.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.