Demi Abbott, BACP

Demi Abbott is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She aims to make therapy approachable and comfortable, offering a warm and personable style. Demi writes in a friendly way and values humour as part of the process.

Demi has three years of practice experience and has worked with people from varied backgrounds. Much of her work has been with clients in their twenties and thirties, supporting them to build self-esteem and grow a clearer sense of themselves. She has also provided solution-focused therapy through a local charity.

She practises an integrative approach and draws on several methods rather than relying on one fixed model. That means sessions can be structured with specific goals or more open and exploratory, depending on what a person prefers. Demi emphasises choice and tailors each session to where the client is in the moment.

In practical terms she helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, workplace issues and compassion fatigue. Additional areas she works with include body image, attachment concerns, isolation and young adult issues.

Demi keeps updating her practice through continuing professional development courses. To begin, people are invited to send a message about their needs, goals and expectations so the therapist can outline next steps.

How Demi’s approaches translate to online therapy

Demi often draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes to behaviour, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep issues. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening, empathy and the person’s own pace, and it can support people working on self-esteem, identity and relationship concerns.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Demi will discuss what feels most useful, try different ways of working and adjust plans based on a person’s goals and preferences. The aim is to find a style that fits the client rather than force a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. A conversation about practical needs and how sessions will run is part of getting started, so the therapist and client can agree a routine that works for everyday life.