Abi Hendra

I offer a warm, compassionate and grounded space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or carrying the impact of painful past experiences. Many of the people I work with come to therapy because they are tired of coping alone. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, low self-worth, shame, grief, family issues, or feeling emotionally disconnected from yourself and others. My approach is relational, trauma-informed and somatic, which means we do not only talk about what has happened — we also pay attention to how your experiences live in your body, nervous system, relationships and sense of self. Together, we can work at a pace that feels safe for you. Therapy can help you understand your patterns, regulate difficult emotions, reconnect with your body, build healthier relationships, and develop a deeper sense of self-compassion and inner steadiness. I also have a particular interest in working with Muslim clients, converts to Islam, and those navigating faith, culture, relationships, identity, family expectations, marriage difficulties, intimacy, shame and belonging. I offer online therapy, giving you the flexibility to access support from a private and comfortable space wherever you are.

I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with over 13 years’ clinical experience supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, including anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, depression, attachment wounds, shame, relationship difficulties, family issues and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed and somatic. This means I pay attention not only to thoughts and emotions, but also to the body, nervous system, attachment patterns and the ways past experiences can shape present-day relationships and coping strategies. Alongside my core psychotherapy training, I have undertaken additional training in somatic and trauma-focused approaches, including Somatic Trauma Therapy, Brainspotting and TRE. My work is also informed by attachment theory, parts work, relational psychotherapy and nervous system regulation. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have a particular interest in supporting Muslim clients, converts to Islam, and those exploring issues around faith, culture, identity, relationships, intimacy, shame and belonging. I currently work online with adults, offering a warm, steady and non-judgemental space to explore what feels difficult, painful or unresolved.

My approach is warm, relational, trauma-informed and somatic. This means we can explore not only your thoughts and experiences, but also how stress, trauma and emotional pain may be held in your body, nervous system and relationships.

I have a particular interest in working with Muslim clients, converts to Islam, and those navigating faith, culture, family expectations, relationships, intimacy, identity and belonging.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported to make sense of your patterns, regulate difficult emotions, reconnect with yourself and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

I work online with adults and offer a free 15-minute video consultation.