Abigail hendra

Meet Abi, a Muslim revert and psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience helping people understand themselves, their relationships and the experiences that have shaped them.

Abi's own journey into Islam, along with years of living and travelling across different cultures, brings a personal appreciation of the richness and complexities of Muslim life. Abi understands how faith, family, cultural expectations and personal identity can sometimes pull us in different directions, and how much it matters to have a therapist who understands these nuances without judgement.

Abi has trained with leading international trauma specialists, including Babette Rothschild and Janina Fisher, and has a particular interest in how our experiences shape our emotions, bodies and relationships. Abi's approach brings together relational and somatic psychotherapy with an appreciation of Islamic values and spirituality, in the belief that faith can be a source of strength and healing. Seeking psychological support and nurturing a connection with Allah can sit comfortably alongside one another.

You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Sometimes the quiet struggles weigh the heaviest: always putting others first, feeling misunderstood, questioning yourself, or noticing old patterns showing up in new situations. Abi offers a space for honest conversations, fresh perspectives and meaningful change. Together, you will look beneath the surface, make connections you may not have noticed before, and find ways forward that feel right for you.

Abi's style is warm, down-to-earth and gently challenging. Abi won't simply sit and nod, and won't tell you how to live your life. Instead, you will work together to help you understand yourself better and feel more confident in the choices you make.