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Tom Abbott

Counsellor, MA, MBACP

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Bristol BS5
0117 463 5738
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Not everything that brings someone to therapy arrives with a clear name. Sometimes it’s a loss or a turning point; sometimes it’s quieter—an ache, a restlessness, a sense of disconnection. However it appears, I see therapy as a place to pause and pay attention—not to fix, but to meet experience more closely and listen to what it asks.
I offer a space to slow down and turn towards whatever’s taking shape—relationship struggles, self-doubt, grief, trauma, or a sense of disconnection. I work relationally and integratively, drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic, and embodied approaches to support reflection, emotional honesty, and meaningful change.
Whether you're carrying something clear—grief, conflict, burnout—or a vague sense that life feels misaligned, therapy can offer a space to pay attention. You don’t need to have the right words. If you’re ready to begin—gently, openly, and in your own time—I’d be glad to meet you in that unfolding.
Call or Tom Abbott now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0117 463 5738

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bristol BS5

0117 463 5738

Bristol BS7

Currently available for in-person and online sessions in the Easton/Greenbank area of Bristol.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect 0117 463 5738
Photo of Tom Abbott, Counsellor, MA, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bristol BS5

0117 463 5738

Bristol BS7

Currently available for in-person and online sessions in the Easton/Greenbank area of Bristol.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £60

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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I take payment on the day of each session, via bank transfer.
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Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 5738
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I take payment on the day of each session, via bank transfer.
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Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 5738

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Tom Abbott
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Humanistic and Integrative Counselling, Diploma, Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Bath Spa University in Creative Writing (MA) Masters in Creative Writing / 2010
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Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 0117 463 5738

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Bereavement
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Drug Abuse
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 0117 463 5738
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Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 0117 463 5738

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Creative Therapy
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Transactional Analysis
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I bring a creativity to the work, particularly in how I help the client to understand things better through their use of language. Often we feel lost because we are unable to articulate our experience, and being able to find a way to do that is vital and empowering. Creating dialogue between the different parts of us, in a creative way, is an incredibly useful tool to finding our authentic voice.
Photo of Tom Abbott, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 5738
"
I bring a creativity to the work, particularly in how I help the client to understand things better through their use of language. Often we feel lost because we are unable to articulate our experience, and being able to find a way to do that is vital and empowering. Creating dialogue between the different parts of us, in a creative way, is an incredibly useful tool to finding our authentic voice.
Photo of Tom Abbott, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 5738

Location

Primary Location

Bristol BS5

0117 463 5738

Additional Location

Bristol BS7

0117 463 5738

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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Currently available for in-person and online sessions in the Easton/Greenbank area of Bristol.
Photo of Tom Abbott, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 0117 463 5738
"
Currently available for in-person and online sessions in the Easton/Greenbank area of Bristol.
Photo of Tom Abbott, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 0117 463 5738