Avril Harding, BACP
Avril Harding helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Avril
Avril Harding helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. Avril is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about difficult feelings. In sessions Avril aims to listen closely and reflect back what matters to each person. She works with clients to set small, clear goals and to try out manageable changes between meetings.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, for example, is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-based ideas help when past relationships affect current connections and trust.
Avril also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live in line with their values while tolerating hard thoughts and feelings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs her way of working with strong emotions and improving emotional expression. Her background includes six years of professional practice in the UK and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She supports people facing issues such as addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Avril accepts international clients and offers a range of online session formats to fit different schedules.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400821 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Avril works with
Everything Avril lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- 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 of origin issues
- 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
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Avril lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Avril will discuss which methods might suit each person's goals and preferences, and adapt techniques as the work progresses. The plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and build rapport. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or being on camera is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, written reflection or when someone needs to work around a busy day. These options make it easier to fit counselling into work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on what the client wants to change.
Frequently asked
What problems does Avril commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and trauma. Other areas include addictions, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD and career worries.
What is Avril's style of therapy like?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth with an emphasis on practical steps. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals and trying things out between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience covers a mix of emotional, behavioural and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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