Bereavement Counselling in Abingdon

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Olga Boginskaya
Counsellor, MBACP
Abingdon OX14
I work with chronic shame, loss, grief, self-acceptance struggles, personal crises, painful emotions, and relationship difficulties.
Schema Therapy is my main approach. It helps adults understand and change long-standing emotional and relationship patterns. I also support clients with ADHD-related difficulties, including overwhelm, disorganisation, procrastination, emotional regulation, and the self-doubt that often comes with them.
I work with chronic shame, loss, grief, self-acceptance struggles, personal crises, painful emotions, and relationship difficulties.
Schema Therapy is my main approach. It helps adults understand and change long-standing emotional and relationship patterns. I also support clients with ADHD-related difficulties, including overwhelm, disorganisation, procrastination, emotional regulation, and the self-doubt that often comes with them.
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Nicola Kelly Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Abingdon OX13
I am an Integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor. I work with a range of modalities including person-centred and psychodynamic. My private practice is located from my home, within a welcoming, safe and confidential setting. At times life can become difficult and confusing. If you feel you have lost your way, struggling with stress or anxiety, talking to a trained professional will help you explore your deeper thoughts and feelings at your own pace without judgement.
I am an Integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor. I work with a range of modalities including person-centred and psychodynamic. My private practice is located from my home, within a welcoming, safe and confidential setting. At times life can become difficult and confusing. If you feel you have lost your way, struggling with stress or anxiety, talking to a trained professional will help you explore your deeper thoughts and feelings at your own pace without judgement.
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Viola Robinson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Most of the work I do is around Complex trauma, PTSD, childhood related trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, bereavement, sexual abuse, historical abuse, cultural related issues, work/family/relationship issues and personal development using integrative methods.
I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor working with adult’s age 18+, providing compassionate, professional and ethical service in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a passion for helping people through my various training and experiences with cultural sensitivity. I offer my services to help you achieve healing and growth with situations you might be struggling with by gaining insight/skills in raising awareness, remove stigma to help you cope healthily with life’s challenges and be able to live and enjoy your life.
Most of the work I do is around Complex trauma, PTSD, childhood related trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, bereavement, sexual abuse, historical abuse, cultural related issues, work/family/relationship issues and personal development using integrative methods.
I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor working with adult’s age 18+, providing compassionate, professional and ethical service in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a passion for helping people through my various training and experiences with cultural sensitivity. I offer my services to help you achieve healing and growth with situations you might be struggling with by gaining insight/skills in raising awareness, remove stigma to help you cope healthily with life’s challenges and be able to live and enjoy your life.
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John Bristow
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Abingdon OX14
People come when something isn’t sitting right. Anxiety, overthinking, feeling on edge. Relationships can feel stuck or go round in the same loops. If you’re neurodivergent, everyday things can take more effort than expected. I work with individuals and couples. With individuals, we slow things down and look at what’s actually happening day to day. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, focusing on communication and conflict. I’m a BACP accredited integrative counsellor, trained to Level 6 in supervision and Level 4 in counselling, and I also work as a counselling tutor.
People come when something isn’t sitting right. Anxiety, overthinking, feeling on edge. Relationships can feel stuck or go round in the same loops. If you’re neurodivergent, everyday things can take more effort than expected. I work with individuals and couples. With individuals, we slow things down and look at what’s actually happening day to day. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, focusing on communication and conflict. I’m a BACP accredited integrative counsellor, trained to Level 6 in supervision and Level 4 in counselling, and I also work as a counselling tutor.
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Hannah Kerridge
Counsellor, MBACP
Abingdon OX14
I can help with anxiety, depression/low mood, grief and loss, trauma, identity, self-esteem and relationships, amongst other concerns.
Seeking help can be overwhelming, especially for the first time. You may be used to feeling misunderstood, unheard, or unimportant. I aim to help you feel safe and provide a place where you can talk about what's troubling you, without fear of judgment. I am an integrative therapeutic counsellor: I tailor sessions to your wants and needs, and help you find your strengths as well as work through your struggles. Therapy can be hard at times, but it needn't be boring: I encourage creativity, humour, and bringing your own personality into the room!
I can help with anxiety, depression/low mood, grief and loss, trauma, identity, self-esteem and relationships, amongst other concerns.
Seeking help can be overwhelming, especially for the first time. You may be used to feeling misunderstood, unheard, or unimportant. I aim to help you feel safe and provide a place where you can talk about what's troubling you, without fear of judgment. I am an integrative therapeutic counsellor: I tailor sessions to your wants and needs, and help you find your strengths as well as work through your struggles. Therapy can be hard at times, but it needn't be boring: I encourage creativity, humour, and bringing your own personality into the room!
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Ashley Kate Box
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Many of my clients are adults who appear to be managing well on the outside - meeting expectations, keeping things moving - while privately feeling exhausted, disconnected, or quietly stuck. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout, or navigating a significant life transition. Some aren't in crisis; they've simply noticed that something no longer feels right. That life has started to feel more like something to get through than something to be part of. What brings them here is a readiness to understand themselves more deeply, and to begin building a life that feels genuinely theirs.
Many of my clients are adults who appear to be managing well on the outside - meeting expectations, keeping things moving - while privately feeling exhausted, disconnected, or quietly stuck. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout, or navigating a significant life transition. Some aren't in crisis; they've simply noticed that something no longer feels right. That life has started to feel more like something to get through than something to be part of. What brings them here is a readiness to understand themselves more deeply, and to begin building a life that feels genuinely theirs.
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Anne Stewart
Counsellor, MBACP
Abingdon OX14
Sometimes life becomes overwhelming in ways we never expected. Pain can feel endless, as if it’s never going to ease. When things around us begin to shift, we can find ourselves stuck in a place of hopelessness or helplessness, unsure how to move forward. In those moments, many of us turn inward with harshness. We tell ourselves we shouldn’t feel this way, our emotions are wrong, inconvenient, or too much. We try to keep going, to please others, to hold everything together, and somewhere along the way we lose sight of ourselves. Feelings of stuckness, emptiness, and meaninglessness can quietly take over.
Sometimes life becomes overwhelming in ways we never expected. Pain can feel endless, as if it’s never going to ease. When things around us begin to shift, we can find ourselves stuck in a place of hopelessness or helplessness, unsure how to move forward. In those moments, many of us turn inward with harshness. We tell ourselves we shouldn’t feel this way, our emotions are wrong, inconvenient, or too much. We try to keep going, to please others, to hold everything together, and somewhere along the way we lose sight of ourselves. Feelings of stuckness, emptiness, and meaninglessness can quietly take over.
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Rebecca Jane Proctor Straughan
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
You don’t need to have the right words to begin. People come to therapy for many different reasons. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply aware that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought you here, therapy can offer a space to slow down, speak freely, and begin to make sense of your experience in your own way, with care, curiosity, and space to reflect.
You don’t need to have the right words to begin. People come to therapy for many different reasons. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply aware that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought you here, therapy can offer a space to slow down, speak freely, and begin to make sense of your experience in your own way, with care, curiosity, and space to reflect.
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Lucy Warren
Counsellor, MBACP
Abingdon OX14
I offer counselling for adults and teens, for a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, grief, self-doubt, or simply a sense that things are not quite as they should be.
My approach is integrative, relational and trauma-informed. Together, we’ll explore emotions, relationships and patterns with curiosity and compassion. Therapy is tailored to your needs and paced with care. With young people, I may use creative approaches to support expression and engagement. There is no expectation to know what to say or where to begin.
I offer counselling for adults and teens, for a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, grief, self-doubt, or simply a sense that things are not quite as they should be.
My approach is integrative, relational and trauma-informed. Together, we’ll explore emotions, relationships and patterns with curiosity and compassion. Therapy is tailored to your needs and paced with care. With young people, I may use creative approaches to support expression and engagement. There is no expectation to know what to say or where to begin.
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Alison Hamley Psychological Services
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, and a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist. I have over 25 years experience of working in mental health settings. In my practice, I provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space for clients to explore their difficulties and find solutions to their problems.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, and a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist. I have over 25 years experience of working in mental health settings. In my practice, I provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space for clients to explore their difficulties and find solutions to their problems.
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Stacy Rowland-Jones
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and welcome. How can I help support you? It can be difficult to express our feelings or make sense of what is happening to us. Enabling ourselves to be truly heard is important so that we might explore our difficulties. You may feel that a change is needed. Perhaps you struggle with unhelpful patterns or have difficulty setting boundaries for yourself. Do you replay events, wishing that you had done things differently? Perhaps a past trauma is haunting you. Navigating our challenges can make us feel out of control, lost and frustrated. By working together we can heal, build strength and resilience and feel more fulfilled.
Hello and welcome. How can I help support you? It can be difficult to express our feelings or make sense of what is happening to us. Enabling ourselves to be truly heard is important so that we might explore our difficulties. You may feel that a change is needed. Perhaps you struggle with unhelpful patterns or have difficulty setting boundaries for yourself. Do you replay events, wishing that you had done things differently? Perhaps a past trauma is haunting you. Navigating our challenges can make us feel out of control, lost and frustrated. By working together we can heal, build strength and resilience and feel more fulfilled.
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The Childrens Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Tcc. is run by Kim S Lee MA Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist. It works alongside mental health and social care disciplines. In February 2026 We are expanding our clinical services to provide online parental guidance courses, these include: 'Growing Healthy Small People' 'Parenting Adolescents in distress' 'Parenting a child with ADHD'. More details on request. Please email us.
Tcc. is run by Kim S Lee MA Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist. It works alongside mental health and social care disciplines. In February 2026 We are expanding our clinical services to provide online parental guidance courses, these include: 'Growing Healthy Small People' 'Parenting Adolescents in distress' 'Parenting a child with ADHD'. More details on request. Please email us.
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Dr Sandra Boccard-Binet
Psychologist, PhD, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.
A warm, experienced psychologist for adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions — with additional expertise supporting academics and professionals in demanding environments. You may appear capable on the outside while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Perhaps work pressure has become constant, relationships feel strained, or you’ve lost confidence and direction. Therapy offers a confidential space to understand what is happening and create meaningful change. Based near Oxford, I work with clients locally and online across the UK.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.
A warm, experienced psychologist for adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions — with additional expertise supporting academics and professionals in demanding environments. You may appear capable on the outside while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Perhaps work pressure has become constant, relationships feel strained, or you’ve lost confidence and direction. Therapy offers a confidential space to understand what is happening and create meaningful change. Based near Oxford, I work with clients locally and online across the UK.
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Phillipa Henderson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
We all experience times of difficulty in our lives, when events or relationships feel overwhelming or we feel a loss of direction or purpose.
I am Gestalt therapist, which means we look at how your personal experinces impact your life now. Working togther to understand the pain, sadness, discomfort or confusion in your life we can learn to understand the feelings, behavoiurs and emotions that arise. By working togther I can help you find ways to expand your choices and live life more fully.
We all experience times of difficulty in our lives, when events or relationships feel overwhelming or we feel a loss of direction or purpose.
I am Gestalt therapist, which means we look at how your personal experinces impact your life now. Working togther to understand the pain, sadness, discomfort or confusion in your life we can learn to understand the feelings, behavoiurs and emotions that arise. By working togther I can help you find ways to expand your choices and live life more fully.
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Melanie Richards
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step when looking for support but please be assured that I will do all I can to put you at ease. I am experienced in a wide range of issues, supporting clients from all walks of life including personnel from the emergency services. I offer a secure, confidential and professional relationship in the privacy of regular, reliable sessions. I previously worked as Clinical Lead with 13-25 year olds in a young persons service. My approach is holistic, in that I am interested in "the whole person".
I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step when looking for support but please be assured that I will do all I can to put you at ease. I am experienced in a wide range of issues, supporting clients from all walks of life including personnel from the emergency services. I offer a secure, confidential and professional relationship in the privacy of regular, reliable sessions. I previously worked as Clinical Lead with 13-25 year olds in a young persons service. My approach is holistic, in that I am interested in "the whole person".
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Judit Acsai
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, and trauma, including the emotional impact of health challenges.
Hi I'm Judit. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin looking for a therapist. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, struggling with depression, burnout, relationship challenges, or health challenges. If you’re here, you might be looking for a space where you can talk openly and begin to understand what’s happening for you. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to seek support, and to help you decide whether I might be the right therapist for you. I’d like to share a little about how I work.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, and trauma, including the emotional impact of health challenges.
Hi I'm Judit. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin looking for a therapist. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, struggling with depression, burnout, relationship challenges, or health challenges. If you’re here, you might be looking for a space where you can talk openly and begin to understand what’s happening for you. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to seek support, and to help you decide whether I might be the right therapist for you. I’d like to share a little about how I work.
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Tamara Jane Herrmann
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and a Registered Dietitian. Two of my specialities are "Breath, Body, Mind" practice ( Level 1 ) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT, level 1 ). I have expertise in communication skills. I am flexible so can see you for psychotherapy or for nutrition advice, or for a combination of both. I also specialise in disordered eating and eating disorders. It's important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with. We can have a brief chat on the phone or else arrange an initial assessment appointment and see how we get on together. Please also visit my website to find out a bit more.
Hello! I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and a Registered Dietitian. Two of my specialities are "Breath, Body, Mind" practice ( Level 1 ) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT, level 1 ). I have expertise in communication skills. I am flexible so can see you for psychotherapy or for nutrition advice, or for a combination of both. I also specialise in disordered eating and eating disorders. It's important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with. We can have a brief chat on the phone or else arrange an initial assessment appointment and see how we get on together. Please also visit my website to find out a bit more.
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Jenny Pillar
Psychotherapist, BACP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm Jenny and I have over 16 years’ experience supporting clients through life's challenges. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family problems, early years trauma, exploring your identity or a whole host of other issues and I am here to listen and support you with an open mind. Through counselling you will have space to process your feelings, find restoration and healing, and be empowered to be resilient. I work with people from a wide range of backgrounds with all kinds of different experiences.
Hello, I'm Jenny and I have over 16 years’ experience supporting clients through life's challenges. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family problems, early years trauma, exploring your identity or a whole host of other issues and I am here to listen and support you with an open mind. Through counselling you will have space to process your feelings, find restoration and healing, and be empowered to be resilient. I work with people from a wide range of backgrounds with all kinds of different experiences.
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Randy Ulland
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Psychosynthesis and secondary trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Certified Practitioner), Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy (Levels 1-2) and EMDR (Levels 1-3). Drawing on the body, long history with Buddhist psychology and meditation practice, and over 12 years experience working with complex trauma in therapeutic communities in the NHS and the prison system, I work to help people reframe mental health difficulties as psychospiritual opportunities to deepen our relationships and maximise our potential.
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Psychosynthesis and secondary trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Certified Practitioner), Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy (Levels 1-2) and EMDR (Levels 1-3). Drawing on the body, long history with Buddhist psychology and meditation practice, and over 12 years experience working with complex trauma in therapeutic communities in the NHS and the prison system, I work to help people reframe mental health difficulties as psychospiritual opportunities to deepen our relationships and maximise our potential.
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Ben Whitaker
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
You may be struggling with a bereavement.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor with many years experience working in a variety of contexts. I am also a Supervisor to other Therapists. I am qualified in Integrative Psychotherapy which enables me to work with many kinds of emotional difficulties. I have extensive experience of working with people in times of trauma and stress.
You may be struggling with a bereavement.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor with many years experience working in a variety of contexts. I am also a Supervisor to other Therapists. I am qualified in Integrative Psychotherapy which enables me to work with many kinds of emotional difficulties. I have extensive experience of working with people in times of trauma and stress.
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Bereavement Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.