I am credentialed in the UK with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #400821
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Avril Harding. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Avril has been a major support dor more than a year who gives her honest and compassionate expert opinion and makes me see aspects that help me in my personal growth.
Written on Mar 16, 2025 after therapy with Avril for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Hi Avril,
My therapist helped me work through so many things, she helped me to a new perspective, and helped me process everything in a much healthier way. Her empathy and the input at just the right moments have been so impactful. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate, and I truly appreciate all of the help I received I feel heard.
Thank you again, and I hope to reconnect soon once things have settled a bit more on my end.
Best wishes,
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Avril for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
Avril is very empathetic and kind in her approach. She allows you to lead the session by expertly inserting encouraging questions and suggestions to help you think deeper about how your inner world works.
Written on Jan 21, 2025 after therapy with Avril for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Avril is a very compassionate and knowledgeable therapist. I'm looking forward to every session with her and can highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Avril for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Avril is a good listener and solution-driven which are qualities I appreciate. She is also warm, understanding and attentive which is quite appreciative. She is good at what she does and makes you aware of what steps you could take in your therapy journey :).
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Avril for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I really enjoyed working with Avril. She is a compassionate and understanding therapist who creates a safe and supportive space. Her insights and guidance have been incredibly helpful in navigating some difficult times and I always felt heard and valued in our sessions. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares and provides meaningful support.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Avril for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd