Avril Harding, BACP

UK therapist for stress and relationships

Stress and anxiety support
Relationship and trauma care
Accepting international clients

About Avril Harding

Avril Harding is a UK-credentialed therapist with six years of professional experience and registration with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression, bringing a calm and attentive presence to each session.

Avril focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She combines practical strategies with empathic listening to help clients make sense of painful experiences and identify steps toward greater emotional balance.

Recognising that starting therapy takes courage, Avril supports clients through that first step and throughout the therapeutic journey. She aims to collaborate with each person to set realistic goals and build coping resources that fit their life and values.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesDepression ADHD

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Avril Harding have?

Avril Harding has 6 years of professional experience.

Is Avril Harding a licensed therapist?

Yes. Avril holds the credential BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Avril Harding provide therapy?

Avril provides therapy in English.

Where is Avril Harding located?

Avril is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Avril Harding as my therapist?

You can work with Avril Harding through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Avril Harding work with international clients?

Yes, Avril Harding works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Avril Harding cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Avril draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide her work. ACT focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections, which can be especially helpful for relationship issues, trauma-related difficulties, and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Avril collaborates with clients to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques from different models and checks in regularly to adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to access support from home or while travelling. For many people this means scheduling that fits work and family life and consistent contact with licensed professionals and therapists even when in-person meetings are not possible.

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