Abi Parkins

I am accepting new clients, including couples. 

My background is in Gestalt and Person Centred, and Pluralistic modalities. My work centres on the client's experience in the here and now. I encourage clients to be curious about what feels live for them and use this as a starting point to explore what needs attending to. 

I approach my work as a collaborative process where the relationship between client and therapist is of utmost importance, and support clients to experience and understand their feelings in a non-judgemental, confidential environment.

In addition to my private practice, I have experience working in a variety of voluntary settings and with young people aged 18 + in a Higher Education setting. 

I hold a professional diploma in Gestalt counselling and psychotherapy, and an MSc in Applied Psychology and am continually undertaking long and short forms of professional development.

I am currently undertaking professional development to achieve a diploma in Clinical Sexology. In my capacity as a Trainee Clinical sexologist, I welcome enquiries from individuals and couples presenting with sex and relationship issues including issues relating to sexual function, and clients seeking to explore their experience of gender & sexual identity.  

I am now coming to the end of my training as a Sex & Relationship Therapist. I can help with a range of relational, communication and psychosexual issues, and am offering "Pay what you can" rates for couples while space is available.

I can offer appointments from a comfortable, purpose-built private practice space in South Bristol, or online via Zoom.

I offer a hybrid approach to working - it is possible to work in a mixture of online and in person settings where appropriate. 

I am available for long and short term work. 

I invite clients to book a free initial Zoom or telephone conversation to discuss how we might work together. After this you will be invited to book a first appointment, during which we will agree our terms of working together, gain a deeper understanding of your presenting issues and formulate our approach. 

I will ask you to complete an electronic form ahead of our initial consultation to help us make the most of our time. If you are unable to complete a form, we can go through essential information during our meeting.