Hi, my name is Avril and I am a qualified counsellor in the united Kingdom with seven years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
7 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+RelationshipsDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexuality
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS18-07463
Reviews
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Very friendly and professional, good listener and responds well. I’m enjoying working with Avril.
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Avril for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Avril is a careful listener who has a real knack for unravelling my messy thoughts and getting to the nub of my problem. She has also let me see different solutions, ones I would not have known in my own.
Written on May 05, 2026 after therapy with Avril for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Avril is a great and attentive individual. She is knowledgable about a range of topics, which has been very important to me in my search of a therapist, due to my niche struggles of mental health problems, LGBTQ and religious conflicts. I did not think I would be able to find help easily, as I have had numerous therapy and counselling experiences that did not reach my needs due to not being able to understand or being dismissive. I do not feel I have a teaching role of my life experiences with Avril. She ensures that I have a space to share things comfortably at my own pace, and encourages me to actively make decisions for myself, rather than assuming control over my situation. She asks relevant questions and also encourages focus on my well being. She also checks in between sessions, and I can genuinely feel she tries to understand how I am as an individual to put this in to context of what we discuss. As a student, she has been flexible during my study periods and understanding of life changes. I would definitely recommend Avril.
Written on Apr 22, 2026 after therapy with Avril for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have had two sessions with Avril and find she is exactly what I need from a therapist. She listens, does not judge, makes me really think about my underlying issues and she helps me communicate my thoughts and feelings.
Written on Mar 16, 2026 after therapy with Avril for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I like talking to Avril because she is listening and very easy to talk to 🙂
Written on Feb 19, 2026 after therapy with Avril for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and lgbt
Avril is amazing, she is very professional but also speaks to me like a friend not a client. I have tried NHS therapy and it all seemed very robotic and read off a script. Avril is nothing like that. We chat about my mental health but also have a laugh at the same time
It doesnt feel like a therapy session which i was terrified of, i look forward to our weekly conversations
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Avril for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
I have enjoyed having Avril as my therapist. She helped me overcome a lot of things. She’s very understanding and professionally mannered. She made me feel very comfortable through out my sessions. I would recommend to anybody looking for a therapist with this amazing qualities.
Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with Avril for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Been a great help to date
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Avril for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I have been with Avril for about 4 months now and she has been a key tool in my development with anxiety. She has given me effective ways to rationalise how I am feeling and I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Avril for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very easy to talk to
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Avril for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Avril is a good listener, she doesn’t judge , she has empathy and she has good ideas. I feel suggestions come at a perfect pace focusing on one or two things in each session.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Avril for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
Avril is very understanding and attentive to the things I have to say. She is very supportive and actively listens to what I have to say. I am enjoying therapy with her
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Avril for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Avril is an extremely empathetic therapist. I was pleasantly surprised when I realised that she can understand my struggles, despite cultural and ethnic differences. She has a calm demeanour, listens to you with full attention, and she never refers to my problems as ‘problems’, rather they are ‘issues to tackle’. I have come to understand and appreciate therapy and mental health wellbeing, thanks to Avril. She doesn’t offer any advice and instead lets you talk/voice out your thoughts and emotions. I have had many breakthroughs in therapy, and people around me have noticed a difference in my emotional regulation. Thanks, Avril!
Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Avril for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, adhd, and career difficulties
i’ve just had my second appointment and already i’m starting to feel more aware of my behaviours and ways of thinking. it’s still early but i feel positive and Avril has been great so far.
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Avril for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Avril has been extremely supportive and I have managed to build a great rapport with her - I don't feel judged when I speak and she's been a great voice of reason throughout my therapy journey so far. Highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 09, 2023 after therapy with Avril for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
Avril has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Her calm and compassionate approach has been so helpful in navigating this foggy time in my life. I have really struggled with seeing the bigger picture and being kinder to myself. Avril is so patient, kind and caring. This has helped me be more kinder and compassionate to myself. She gives great advice, practical tips and works with people at their own levels of development.
I have made so much progress in the relatively short time I’ve spent with her. I cannot thank and recommend her highly enough. Thank you so much, Avril!!!
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Avril for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
My sessions with Avril made me feel very heard and seen, she is very kind and compassionate allowing me to talk and helping me find ways to connect more with my thoughts and understand them. I have learned a lot about myself during my sessions and the sessions and coping methods we explored are things I will keep with me for life.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Avril for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Avril was exactly what I was looking for in a therapist. When I first started better help, I was struggling in multiple areas, and not only did Avril walk me through each concern, she also gave me tools and equipped me with healthier practices for the future. It is no small exaggeration to say that my life is significantly better after meeting with Avril. Before therapy with Avril through, I couldn't see how things could get better, I didn't see the way to get to "better", and now standing on the other side, I am so grateful for the work Avril did with me. I cannot recommend her enough.
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Avril for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Avril was very understanding of all of my concerns and helped me with rationalising my fears. Through her I was provided with a different perspective of the world and I gained a new understanding of myself - these are skills and knowledge I will carry for years!
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Avril for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Avril is patient, compassionate and asks the right questions in the right moments.
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Avril for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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