Business Details
Psychotherapy and Counselling in Bath
The Abbey Practice is a dedicated therapeutic service based in the heart of Bath, offering psychotherapy and counselling from experienced, UKCP-registered professionals. Our team comprises independent practitioners with extensive training and expertise in addressing a wide range of mental health and emotional challenges. We specialise in areas such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship issues, postnatal depression, and trauma, including EMDR therapy. Our therapists bring decades of combined experience from diverse backgrounds in education, healthcare, and community settings. We provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for individuals seeking personal growth and healing.Our practice also offers supervision services for therapists and counsellors. All services are delivered through individual contracts between clients and therapists, ensuring accountability and tailored care. We are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards while fostering a reflective and compassionate approach to mental well-being. Our central location in Bath ensures accessibility for local residents and those travelling from surrounding areas. The Abbey Practice aims to be a trusted resource for therapeutic excellence in the community.
Services
Psychotherapy
Counselling
EMDR Therapy
Art Psychotherapy
Supervision Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 23+ years of experience in psychotherapy and counselling.
- Our therapists are UKCP, HCPC, and BACP registered professionals.
- Specialised support for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting challenges.
- We integrate evidence-based approaches like EMDR and psychodynamic therapy.
- Supervision services provided by experienced accredited practitioners.
Associations and certifications
- UKCP
- HCPC
- BACP
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services address complex mental health challenges through evidence-based approaches. Therapists use psychodynamic, integrative, and person-centred methods to help clients explore emotional patterns and develop coping strategies. Sessions provide a safe space for long-term healing of trauma, anxiety, and relationship difficulties, with practitioners holding advanced qualifications and decades of clinical experience.
Counselling
Short and long-term counselling addresses specific life challenges like bereavement, confidence issues, and workplace bullying. Our BACP-registered counsellors create non-judgmental environments for clients to process grief, improve self-esteem, and navigate transitional periods. Sessions focus on practical solutions while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
EMDR Therapy
Specialised EMDR therapy treats trauma-related conditions including PTSD, childhood trauma, and chronic stress. HCPC-registered practitioners use bilateral stimulation techniques to reprocess distressing memories. This evidence-based approach helps clients reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression while improving emotional regulation and self-perception.
Art Psychotherapy
Art psychotherapy combines traditional talk therapy with creative expression for clients who benefit from non-verbal communication. HCPC-registered practitioners use art materials to explore emotions and subconscious patterns. This approach is particularly effective for trauma survivors and individuals with complex mental health needs seeking alternative therapeutic modalities.
Supervision Services
We offer supervision for therapists, counsellors, and trainees seeking professional development. Supervisors provide reflective practice spaces to enhance clinical skills, ethical decision-making, and self-awareness. Sessions support practitioners in managing challenging cases and maintaining professional standards through UKCP-accredited frameworks.
People
Jill Wootten
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Jill has 23+ years of experience in psychotherapy, specialising in pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting issues. She works with depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, offering one-to-one counselling in Bath.
Laura Keyte
UKCP Psychotherapist
Laura brings 15 years of experience in training and education, with expertise in confidence issues, bullying impacts, and childhood trauma. She is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist based in Bath.
Greta Knowles
UKCP Psychotherapist
Greta has 12 years of private practice experience in Bath, focusing on women's health and long-term therapy. She is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist with a background in education and training.
Rachael Cannon
Relational Integrative Counsellor
Rachael offers short and long-term therapy in Bath, specialising in relational dynamics. She is a BACP-registered counsellor with 17 years of experience and online therapy capabilities.
Diane Bruce
HCPC Psychotherapist
Diane is an HCPC-registered psychodynamic and art psychotherapist with EMDR expertise. She trained at the Anna Freud Centre and brings creative approaches to mental health treatment in Bath.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you offer?
We provide psychodynamic, person-centred, relational integrative, and EMDR therapies, alongside art psychotherapy and supervision services.
Are your therapists qualified?
All practitioners are UKCP, HCPC, or BACP registered with extensive postgraduate training and professional experience.
Do you specialise in specific issues?
We specialise in depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, postnatal depression, and childhood trauma, including EMDR therapy.
How do I book a session?
Contact individual therapists directly via their listed phone numbers or email addresses for bookings.
Is the practice accessible?
Yes, we are centrally located in Bath with nearby parking and public transport options.
Do you offer online therapy?
Some therapists provide online sessions; contact individual practitioners for availability.
