Abigail De Almeida, BACP, NCPS

Abigail De Almeida is an integrative counsellor practicing in the United Kingdom who brings three years of focused experience to her work with people navigating stress, anxiety, grief and life transitions. She combines evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance to help clients make sense of difficult emotions, build confidence, and work toward meaningful change.

Abigail supports a broad range of concerns including depression, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, and career-related challenges. She also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose. Her approach adapts to each person, drawing on methods suited to the presenting issue and the client’s goals.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, professional counselling qualifications that reflect training and membership in recognised counselling bodies. Abigail welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to make changes, and she aims to create a collaborative therapeutic space where clients can gain perspective, develop coping strategies, and move toward their priorities.

Integrative approaches offered through online sessions

Abigail draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor online work to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, and to clarify personal values so actions align with what matters most - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and a respectful therapeutic relationship so clients can explore emotions and build self-understanding - this approach supports issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression and improving coping skills.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Abigail works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best given their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, and she adjusts the approach as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Abigail is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy lives and varied preferences. These options make it possible to access registered professionals from home or another convenient location, offering continuity of care and easier scheduling for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.