Iâm Abbey. I have a diagnosis of AuDHD (thatâs Autism + ADHD combined), which means i am extra spicy, so I know what itâs like when your brain doesnât quite fit the âstandard settingsâ! Like many counsellors, my path started from my own experience of struggling with mental health. When was diagnosed as neurodivergent at the age of 30, it felt like someone had finally handed me the manual to my own head. It cracked me wide open, revealing years of guilt, shame, and those exhausting 'why am I like this?' moments. Iâve been through it all the tears, the years of masking just to fit in, and the slow process of unmasking and rebuilding myself time and time again. I don't just 'get it' from a textbook; I get it because Iâve lived it, and I know exactly how much courage it takes to start figuring out who you really are underneath it all." My journey has been messy, chaotic, beautiful, and at times, i felt completely overwhelmed. But hereâs the plot twist: learning how my brain actually works changed everything. Having the right therapist back then helped me rebuild my sense of self, and thatâs what inspired me to want to do the same for others. âI am a bubbly, straight-talking, person-centred counsellor, passionate about helping people untangle lifeâs messy moments and reconnect with their true selves. âWhether youâre neurodivergent, figuring things out, or just trying to make sense of a chaotic world we live in, youâll find no judgment here, just empathy, compassion, and a dash of my Scouse humour. I offer a calm, supportive, confidential space where you can explore whateverâs going on for you: anxiety, depression, burnout, shame, guilt, grief, identity, or even that âlostâ feeling you canât quite name. Weâll work at your pace, because therapy isnât one size fits all itâs about finding what works for you. Iâm big on building a relationship based on respect, honesty, and authenticity. Thatâs our foundation, and itâs what helps you feel comfortable opening up... and probably having a bit of a laugh along the way!"
