Abby Rounding

Abby Rounding is a counsellor who helps people facing low confidence, anxiety and stress. She focuses on practical changes and emotional understanding so clients feel more confident in social situations, at work and in relationships. Abby describes therapy as a partnership where the client leads and she supports the process. She works with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and aims to help people cope with life changes and rebuild self-worth.

Abby uses an integrative way of working, drawing on several approaches to match the person's needs. She often brings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, when people want practical tools to break repeating unhelpful patterns. She also values the relationship itself as the foundation for change, and builds a strong, supportive connection with clients.

Sessions can include exploring early life and how early care shaped current patterns, looking at thoughts, feelings, body sensations and behaviours, and practising new ways of communicating and living. Worksheets and structured exercises are sometimes used to increase awareness and make small changes stick. Abby balances deeper reflective work with hands-on planning and skill building.

First sessions are normally an introduction where details are taken and goals are discussed. Abby uses her intuition and experience to guide sessions while keeping them led by the client. She aims to create a space where people feel seen and able to share difficult or emotional experiences.

Her main interests include relationships, self-esteem, body image and coping with life transitions. Abby works in English and practices in the United Kingdom.

How different approaches work online and in conversation

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. In sessions this often means talking about childhood care and how it influences trust, closeness and relationship patterns today. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, gives short practical tools to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It can help when someone feels stuck in a loop and wants clear steps to try between sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and the therapeutic relationship, giving people space to be heard while they make sense of difficult emotions.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their goals, needs and preferences. Some weeks might focus on practical exercises and planning, while others explore deeper emotional themes - the choice is made together.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. Different formats suit different needs; for example a shorter audio check-in can fit a work break, while video sessions allow for more interactive exercises and worksheet work. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life and help maintain regular momentum between appointments.