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Emily E Abonie

Emily E Abonie, BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Guilt and relationship concerns

  • Guilt and shame
  • Relationship issues
  • Mindfulness methods

About Emily

Emily E Abonie is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, loss, motivation and self-esteem. Emily also supports people dealing with confidence and issues linked to guilt and shame.

In sessions she focuses on listening carefully and helping people speak plainly about what troubles them. She creates time to name feelings and to think about what those feelings mean in day-to-day life. Conversations will look at recent problems and patterns that keep coming back.

Emily uses a mix of approaches to suit different concerns. That can include client-centred work that follows the person's pace, emotionally-focused work that looks at how feelings shape relationships, and mindfulness to help with stress and anxiety. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques when they fit the client's goals.

Practical tasks and short exercises may be part of sessions to help people try things between meetings. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most to the client and to map small, manageable steps forward. Emily encourages honest talk about shame or guilt without judgement.

Emily works with straightforward language and a steady pace. She supports people who are figuring out changes after loss, separation, addiction struggles, or shifts in identity. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How her approaches adapt to online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of the work. The counsellor follows the pace and concerns that the person brings, which helps when someone needs space to talk through guilt or anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how emotions shape interactions and attachment patterns; it can help people understand and change how they respond in relationships. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention exercises and simple practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety in daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a period, then adjusting based on what helps most. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical features to help sessions fit everyday life and responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and related concerns including guilt and shame.

How would she approach feelings of shame and guilt?

She listens for how shame and guilt show up in daily life and in relationships, then uses talking, emotion-focused techniques and practical exercises to address those patterns.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of professional experience working with adults on mental health and relationship concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

In which language are sessions offered and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

Emily E AbonieBACP, NCPS

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