Abbey is a registered Psychologist and Sexologist with a Master of Science in Medicine (Psychosexual Therapy), Bachelor degrees in Psychological Science and Criminology, and a Postgraduate degree in Psychology.

Abbey brings a warm, genuine and down-to-earth approach to therapy. She believes meaningful change happens within a strong therapeutic relationship. Research consistently shows that it is the human element of the therapist — their values, way of relating and personality — rather than the specific intervention used, that has the greatest impact in counselling. Abbey prioritises this relational foundation in her work.

Her style is casual, collaborative and person-centred. Her approach is grounded in Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, The Gottman Method and Psychosexual Therapy. While trained in evidence-based therapies, Abbey is less focused on diagnosing and labelling, and more interested in understanding each person as a whole. She works from a counselling-based, “whole-brained” approach that integrates emotional insight, practical strategies and deeper self-awareness.

Abbey has a particular interest in working with psychologists, healthcare workers and other helping professionals who may be navigating complex workplace dynamics, boundary challenges or burnout, and who are seeking support to strengthen their professional voice. Throughout therapy, she focuses on identifying recurring patterns, deepening self-understanding and increasing awareness of relational dynamics.

Abbey aims to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, authentic and grounded — free from medical jargon or unnecessary clinical distance. Clients can expect thoughtful conversations, gentle challenge where appropriate, and to leave each session having learned at least one new thing about themselves.

Abbey works with adolescents, adults and couples, providing support for assertiveness, relationship and couples therapy, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, intimacy concerns, neurodivergence, and workplace burnout prevention.