Understanding, growth, and healing

Bright Owl Therapy

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Welcome

An Introduction

Hello, I’m Kristian. I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with adults in Abergavenny, online, and by telephone. People seek therapy for many reasons. You might be feeling anxious, low in mood, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that leave you frustrated or unsure how to move forward. Sometimes the difficulty is clear, other times it is harder to name, just a sense that something in life or in you does not quite fit.

How I Work

I provide a calm and supportive space where we explore what is happening in your life. We work together to understand your experiences, notice patterns, and develop ways of coping that feel useful for you. Therapy is not about being told what to do, it is about thinking and reflecting together, gradually discovering what helps you feel more steady and capable.

I draw on a range of approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and relational thinking, and adapt what we use to fit your needs. The heart of therapy is the relationship between us, which helps make sense of patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape your life.

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Areas I Commonly Support

  • Anxiety and stress, including worry, panic, and tension

  • Low mood, depression, and self-esteem challenges

  • Coping with life transitions or relational difficulties

  • Processing trauma, abuse, or relational wounds

Who This is For

My work is most effective for people who are willing to engage with the process, curious about understanding themselves, and ready to explore what might begin to shift. It is okay to feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure, motivation can take many forms, and therapy is about finding your way at a pace that feels right.

“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.”

— J.R.R. Tolkien

About Me

Hello, I’m Kristian

I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist (BACP) with over thirteen years’ experience supporting adults in NHS and charitable services. I now work in private practice with adults face to face in Abergavenny, Wales, or Online and by Telephone.

I work with people experiencing anxiety, low mood, relational challenges, and the effects of past trauma. My approach is integrative and relational, blending CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, person-centred, and existential perspectives. The focus is always on what works for you and the relationship between us, which helps us explore patterns, emotions, and experiences shaping your life.

I work best with clients who are motivated to engage, curious about themselves, and open to reflective exploration. Together we notice what is happening, develop ways to cope, and find what makes a difference.

More About Me and My Qualifications

Services

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    Face to Face Sessions

    I offer face-to-face counselling sessions in Abergavenny, providing a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Each session is tailored to your individual needs, allowing you to work at your own pace.

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    Online and Telephone Appointments

    I offer one-to-one online and telephone therapy sessions, providing convenient, accessible, and flexible support wherever you are in the UK or internationally. They are designed to fit around your schedule and lifestyle and are ideal if you prefer the comfort of your own environment or have commitments that make travelling difficult.

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    Walk or Wheel and Talk

    Walk or Wheel and Talk sessions offer the opportunity to move outdoors while engaging in therapy. Being in nature can help ease tension, promote reflection, and support emotional regulation. These sessions are particularly helpful for clients who find it easier to talk while walking or who benefit from a less formal therapeutic setting.

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    Individual Coaching and Organisational Training

    I provide individual coaching to help you build confidence, emotional resilience, and balance in your personal or professional life. Coaching can focus on developing clarity, managing performance stress, or navigating transitions and change.

    I also design and deliver bespoke mental health and wellbeing training for organisations. These sessions support teams to strengthen communication, emotional awareness, and wellbeing at work, informed by my background in NHS mental health services and psychological education.

Full Services and How I Can Help
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Fees

Practicalities

If we decide to work together after our initial call, we’ll agree a session time, and I’ll send you a short therapy agreement to review and sign before or at your first session. A deposit is required to confirm your booking. This helps reserve your session time and ensures the room is ready for you.

Sessions are 50 minutes long and usually take place weekly to begin with. Face-to-face sessions are scheduled based on local room availability, and I’ll do my best to find a time that works for you.

If you have any questions about how the process works, I’m always happy to answer them openly and supportively.

Fees, Cancellations, and Rescheduling

  • Standard fee: £70 per session (Saturdays) or £60 per session (weekday evenings)

  • Payable via BACS transfer at the time of booking

  • Concessionary rates are available for Students and Trainee Therapists, and I’m happy to discuss affordability if this could make therapy easier to access

  • Discounts are available for block bookings

Fees

  • Chargeable unless cancelled with at least 48 hours’ notice

  • I will do my best to offer an alternative time if needed

  • Online sessions allow more flexibility than face-to-face sessions

  • If another slot is available that same week, you won’t be charged

Cancellations & Rescheduling

Full Fee Information Here

Therapy Space

Located in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

Most of my face-to-face sessions are held at Your Healing Rooms, right in the centre of Abergavenny. The rooms are comfortable, calm, and relaxing, with views of the Blorenge and Sugarloaf mountains. There’s a cosy waiting room with comfortable chairs, tea and coffee available, and a toilet for convenience.

The Sugarloaf Room at The Healing Rooms, featuring a sofa, two chairs, a fireplace, and a desk, offering a warm and professional setting for therapy
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The Blorange Room at The Healing Rooms, furnished with a sofa, two chairs, and soft lighting that gives a sense of warmth and safety.
More Information About Therapy Space

What Clients Say…

  • “I recently finished my sessions with Kristian and I can’t recommend him enough. He was always so kind, patient, and easy to talk to, but also knew when to give me a gentle push when I needed it. Throughout the sessions he always made sure to check in to make sure I was comfortable, he really made me feel listened to and understood. He was genuinely encouraging whenever I shared my progress, and his sense of humour always helped lighten the mood when things felt heavy. I’m really grateful for all his help and the progress I’ve made with his support.”

    Face-to-face client, Social Anxiety

  • “Kristian was calm even when the things we were talking about were very difficult for me. I really appreciated his kindness and stability. It’s because of that that I was able to finally move on with my life.”

    Face-to-face, Trauma

  • "I was really feeling a bit stuck when I met Kristian, and I hated the idea of therapy. I felt weak for coming. He made me feel like it was okay and that he understood. We worked through it, and he helped me see myself in a different way."

    Face-to-face, Low mood and Depression

  • “We’d just had our first baby, and I decided I needed therapy so things didn’t turn out like they did with my dad. It wasn’t easy, but I found out a lot about myself working with Kristian. He was always nice about it. He didn’t make me feel like he was picking me apart or criticising; he was just there to listen and help, and I really felt that.”

    Telephone, Relationships

  • “Working with Kristian has been amazing. It’s been the one day a week where I’ve felt like I actually had space and someone cared. He gave me space to talk, knew the right questions to ask, and I was blown away by some of the insights I gained about myself, the way I think, and why I feel some of the things I do. Everyone should have a Kristian.”

    Face-to-face, Relationships

  • “I’m so grateful to Kristian for all the work we’ve done. He’s helped me understand myself and feel able to have relationships again. I would recommend him to anyone.”

    Face-to-face client, Relationships & Self-understanding

  • “Kristian is a brilliant therapist. I really felt like he understood me and cared. He supported me in learning new ways to set boundaries with people in my life and helped me understand where those difficulties came from. He was always so kind, even when I hated myself and said it. He helped me reach a place that felt stable, and when I came back a year later, I was ready to continue. Each time I’ve made progress and feel like I’m doing better with myself.”

    Returning client, Boundaries & Self-worth

  • “I saw LOADS of people before coming to Kristian and not one of them understood ADHD. He was great. He actually got it. I was getting so frustrated with myself and judgmental. I just felt like I wasn’t good enough. He helped me give myself a break and learn skills to manage things I found difficult.”

    Face-to-face, Neurodiversity & ADHD

  • “Kristian and I worked together for over a year and he helped me work on some things I’d struggled with for most of my life but not spoken about to anyone. I cannot recommend him enough. He is warm, kind, and he made me able to start liking myself for the first time.”

    Online client, Trauma and Self-worth

  • “I was very low when I started work with Kristian. I had a lot going really. He was great though. I started to see things about myself and what I wanted to get out of life. I started to think maybe those things weren’t so impossible after all. Doing much, much better now. I genuinely can’t recommend him enough.”

    Telephone client, Depression & Transition

  • “I’d seen lots of counsellors in the past, but I’d never had anyone quite like Kristian. He actually made me feel like the session was about me for the first time. Like the work was tailored to me, and he wasn’t just repeating the same thing to every person. It felt real and nice to be seen.”

    Telephone, Anxiety & Relationships

  • "Kristian helped me not just understand why I was feeling anxious, but also gave me tools I could use every day. I’ve started noticing my triggers and managing them better. I feel like I finally have a way forward."

    Face-to-face, Anxiety

  • "I only had a few sessions with Kristian, but they were really helpful. I came in feeling stuck, frustrated and stressed out but left with some practical ways to manage things. Even in such a short time, I felt like I’d made real progress."

    Face-to-face, Anxiety & Stress

  • “I’ve lived a difficult life like lots of people. I don’t like to talk about it or take up space, but I think because of that it all just built up inside and I kept breaking down. It’s hard to describe the feeling Kristian brings to his work, but he is incredibly warm, kind, and knowledgeable. He pushes when it’s needed and supports you through the whole process. He frames things in a way that makes you feel understood and made me feel I could understand myself better too. I highly recommend him.”

    Face-to-face client, Trauma, Bereavement & Emotional Regulation

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