Abigail Cruse, BACP
Abigail Cruse is a counsellor who combines reflective talking and body-aware work to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Abigail
Abigail Cruse is a counsellor who combines reflective talking and body-aware work to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Abigail aims to make the first step feel simple and manageable for anyone thinking about counselling.
She offers a calm space where worries can be named and understood. Sessions focus on what is present now and how past experiences may be shaping current patterns.
Background and approach
Abigail uses straightforward language and practical ideas so people can try things between sessions. Her approach draws on existential thinking, which looks at meaning and choices, and Jungian ideas that pay attention to images, dreams and personal stories. She also includes mindfulness practices to help with grounding, and somatic techniques to notice how emotions show up in the body.
These ways of working can help with trauma, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties. Abigail has four years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and supports people through life changes such as separation, fertility problems and career shifts. She also works with concerns around intimacy, self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
The practical focus is to help people gain clearer choices and more useful coping skills. Therapy is delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. International clients who speak English can arrange sessions.
Getting started involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400621 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Abigail works with
Everything Abigail lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
Approaches Abigail lists
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Abigail will work collaboratively to find the right mix of approaches. She listens to your goals and preferences, then suggests ways to try different methods in sessions. Together you can review what works and adapt the focus over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues for deeper conversational work and dream or image discussion. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, reflective notes and between-session support when typing feels simpler than speaking.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Abigail help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines reflective talking with body-focused and mindfulness practices. The emphasis is on exploring meaning, noticing bodily responses and trying practical steps between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, helping people through bereavement, addictions, relationship problems and trauma among other concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who are able to work in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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