Abigail Sykes
Counsellor (Child & Adult)Hi, my name is Abi.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (401721). I adopt an integrative approach in my work which means I can draw on knowledge and skills from various therapeutic theories, allowing me to tailor sessions to best meet your needs, keeping you at the centre of our work.
I aim to create a relaxed, safe, and non-judgemental space for you to bring whatever feels significant for you during therapy. To meet you with empathy, curiosity, understanding, and a sense of feeling held throughout the process. I work with the awareness of how important it is to have a space where you can share your innermost thoughts, feelings, and processes with another human being, without fear of judgement or being given advice that might not feel appropriate to you or your circumstances. I aim to support you as an equal, to explore and navigate your way to your own answers and resolutions.
I have experience of working with adults, children, and young people in a range of settings.
My work with children is child-centred. This means your child is able to choose whichever resources they would like to work with each session in order to fully express themselves and empower them within the therapeutic space.
The use of talking therapy alongside a choice of developmentally appropriate toys, games, books, sand tray, and various art materials helps to facilitate therapeutic play in a creative and nurturing environment. This way of working can help your child to explore their sense of self, better understand and communicate their emotions, explore relationships, practise effective problem-solving and boundary-setting, enhance empathy, and rehearse emotional regulation. I have a dedicated children’s therapy room specifically set out to enable this way of working.
I also have experience of working with adolescents, supporting them to navigate the stresses and struggles that come with secondary school and teenage life. Sessions with young people can often involve a more creative approach to help explore and identify what’s been troubling them, building trust along the way.
For more information, and to book a consultation with Abigail Sykes, please contact Serendipity Psychology today. Whether you are looking for individual therapy, couples therapy or family therapy, Serendipity Psychology can assist you today – offering online & face-to-face sessions.
Specialisms
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Children & Young-people (Inc. school related challenges)
- Neurodiversity
- PTSD
- Trauma
Qualifications
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Level 6 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (currently studying)
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Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Professional Registration
- British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (401721)
Further Training
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Advanced Safeguarding and Child Protection for Working in Private Practice
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Prevent Awareness
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Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
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Autism Awareness
Core Therapeutic Modalities
- Integrative
- Person centred
- Transactional analysis
- Gestalt
Contact us through our website, phone, email, or book an introductory call through our online calendar. Just give us your name, email, phone number, preferred call times, and how you found us. Let us know your challenges and goals
After we get your message, we’ll call you to learn more about your needs and preferences.
Once we schedule your first consultation, we’ll send you all the necessary documents and you’ll be on your way to achieving your goals. We’re excited to support you every step of the way.
If you’re considering therapy or looking to refer someone, please complete the referral form below. This will help us understand your needs and ensure that we can match you with the most suitable therapist or service. Once submitted, our team will review the information and get in touch to discuss the next steps.
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