- Client‑centred focus
- Attachment work
- English and Twi
About Abigail
Abigail Borquaye is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, codependency and low self‑esteem. She also supports those dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and addiction. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English and Twi.
Abigail uses a client‑centred approach at the heart of her work, so sessions focus on the person's experience and priorities. She draws on attachment‑based and emotion‑focused ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive behavioural methods are used where practical steps can ease symptoms day to day.
She brings 19 years of experience supporting women and families, including work alongside general practitioners and drop‑in services in west London. That background informs how she approaches issues such as domestic violence, childhood neglect and caregiver stress. Abigail is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, written as BACP.
In sessions she aims to offer a calm, non‑judgemental space to talk through fears, anger or feelings of emptiness. People can expect time to reflect, to make sense of difficult events, and to try small changes that build coping skills. Couples may focus on communication and commitment challenges, while individuals often work on attachment patterns and reclaiming purpose.
Practical concerns like work stress, career decisions or parenting strain are included alongside deeper themes such as abandonment and shame. Abigail encourages collaboration so therapy matches the person's goals and pace.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional patterns. Online sessions can use this approach to notice recurring responses in close relationships and to practise new ways of relating.Client‑centred therapy focuses on the person's immediate experience and priorities. In an online setting that can mean the counsellor follows what feels most pressing and adapts pace and topics to the person's needs.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with concrete exercises. Digital sessions can include short practical tasks between meetings to build skills and track progress.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. Abigail will work collaboratively to decide what fits best with the person's goals, preferences and daily life. That conversation often begins in the first few sessions and can change as work deepens.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming options helps plan around work, childcare or travel. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit meetings into a lunch break, reduce travel time, or select a shorter check‑in when needed.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Twi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, codependency, self‑esteem issues, depression, anxiety and stress among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is mainly client‑centred, with elements of attachment‑based, emotion‑focused and cognitive behavioural approaches used as needed.
How long has she been practising?
She has 19 years of experience working with women and families, including roles alongside GPs and in west London drop‑in services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Twi, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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