Abbie Stanwix Psychotherapist UK
Description
Abbie Stanwix Psychotherapist UK – Compassionate Mental Health Support
Abbie Stanwix Psychotherapist UK offers expert, accredited therapy with a compassionate approach. With over 20 years of experience, Abbie supports individuals through mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. Her work integrates evidence-based methods with a warm, relational style to help clients move forward.
Abbie Stanwix Psychotherapist UK – Experience That Builds Trust
Abbie holds full accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). She delivers therapy through Priory’s respected online platform. Her deep knowledge stems from two decades of working closely with both children and adults in challenging settings.
From early in her career, Abbie supported individuals in psychiatric intensive care units. There, she built resilience and deepened her understanding of complex mental health conditions such as psychosis and drug-induced psychosis.
A Specialised, Integrative Approach
Abbie uses a broad range of therapeutic tools. She draws primarily on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy (CFT). However, her flexible approach means she adapts to each client’s unique situation. She works collaboratively, helping clients understand their difficulties and identify strategies that foster change.
Supporting Neurodivergent Clients and Eating Disorders
Abbie specialises in working with neurodivergent individuals, especially children and young adults. Her experience includes treating avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and other eating disorders. She supports clients through targeted, compassionate care that respects each person’s lived experience.
She also works with clients suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, social anxiety, PTSD, and complex trauma. Each session offers a safe and open space where clients can explore their concerns without judgment.
Training and Qualifications
Abbie’s academic foundation includes a BSc (Hons) in Neuropsychology and a Master’s in Research in Clinical Psychology. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Further training includes:
Compassion Focused Therapy
Positive Behavioural Support
Mindfulness and grounding techniques
She adheres to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework, ensuring honest and professional care.
Building Self-Compassion and Growth
Abbie believes therapy should be a collaborative journey. Her goal is to nurture self-compassion, self-worth, and confidence in every client. While therapy can be challenging, Abbie ensures it remains a supportive and empowering process.
