Abbie Barnes
Psychotherapist in Poole

Hello, I'm Abbie! I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with the HCPC, and a qualified EMDR Therapist with nearly a decade of experience working in the NHS.
In my practice, I adopt a person-centred approach, providing tailored therapy for individuals and couples. With a breadth of clinical knowledge and experience, I'm committed to helping people make meaningful changes to live a life that aligns with their values.

Background & Psychotherapy Qualifications

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Professional Registration (PYL044991)

Chartered Member (CPsychol) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Training - EMDR Europe

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) - Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University

Impact of Trauma on Mental Health (micro-credential) - University of Glasgow

Postgraduate Certificate in Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions (PGCert) - University College London

Psychology BSc (First with Hons) - Bournemouth University

My Specialisms

Some of the difficulties I can support with include:
Low mood
Anxiety including OCD, social anxiety and phobias
Trauma including PTSD, Complex PTSD and attachment-related trauma
Interpersonal and relationship difficulties
Low self-esteem
Bereavement and grief
Work-related stress and burnout including specialist experience supporting healthcare professionals

Approach to Psychotherapy & How I Work

As a Clinical Psychologist, I am skilled in a wide variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Psychodynamic therapy
Narrative therapy

I am also a qualified Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, a specialist trauma therapy.

Within my practice, I adapt to you and integrate a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models. I aim to prioritise your personal strengths and what is important to you as a way to promote change that is relevant, meaningful and lasting.

I am a warm, compassionate and genuinely curious therapist with an appreciation of the challenges of therapy. As such, I try to create a therapeutic space that feels safe and trusting so you can openly explore your experiences free from judgement.

If you'd like to discuss how I may be able to support you, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	Online/Telephone	£110 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£110 per 50 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	Online/Telephone	£110 per 50 minutes
EMDR	Online/Telephone	£110 per 50 minutes
Relationship Therapy	Online/Telephone	£150 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

I offer a free 20 minute introductory telephone consultation to see how I may be able to help you, please don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a call at a time most convenient to you. I accept insurance. Please get in touch to discuss insurance providers.