Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Abingdon, England
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Abingdon, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Kevin Martin
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, BACP, ITTA, EA
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—a trait scientifically known as Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS)—means your nervous system processes physical, emotional, and social stimuli more deeply and intensely than average. Coined by psychologist Dr Elaine Aron, this is a normal, innate personality trait found in roughly 15% to 20% of the population, not a flaw or a disorder.
Common Characteristics of an HSP
Deep Processing: Taking more time to reflect on situations, weighing choices carefully, and noticing subtle details, patterns, or shifts in the environment that others might miss.
Overstimulation: Feeling easily overwhelmed by bright lights, loud noises, strong smells, chaotic environments, or having too much to do in a short amount of time.
High Emotional Reactivity & Empathy: Feeling emotions very deeply—both your own and those of the people around you. You are often exceptionally intuitive, compassionate, and moved by art, music, or nature.
Needing Downtime: You need quiet, solitary time to decompress and recharge after a busy day or social gathering so you can process accumulated stress.
Sensitivity to Criticism: Being deeply hurt by harsh words or negative feedback, often because you hold yourself to high standards.
Thriving as an HSP
While the modern world can feel loud and demanding for sensitive nervous systems, high sensitivity also brings profound strengths, including deep creativity, strong intuition, conscientiousness, and rich empathy.
Remember: Your sensitivity is a unique strength. Learning to set gentle boundaries and honour your need for rest can transform how you experience the world.
10 Years Experience
Online in Abingdon, England (Online Only)
HSP
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Being a highly sensitive person is often experienced as a liability rather than a trait, especially in fast-paced professional environments that reward toughness over attunement. I help clients understand their sensitivity as genuine capacity rather than flaw, and build boundaries and regulation strategies that let them use it well instead of being overwhelmed by it.
10 Years Experience
Online in Abingdon, England
HSP
Jayne Batten
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, CT, MPCC, MBACP
The work is to help understand and embrace deep emotional and sensory responsiveness as a trait, not a flaw. Building emotional regulation, healthy boundaries and strategies to prevent overwhelm, without shutting down sensitivity is critical.
8 Years Experience
Online in Abingdon, England
HSP
Rakan Himadeh
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, ISP Candidate
Being a Highly Sensitive Person doesn’t mean something is “wrong”; it means your nervous system processes the world more deeply and intensely. Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP) support HSPs by helping regulate the activation that comes with overstimulation, strong emotions, and subtle shifts in the environment. SE brings more stability to the body by working with activation, overwhelm, and the tendency to freeze or shut down when things feel too much. ISP adds emotional capacity, helping you stay present with feelings and sensations without becoming flooded. Together, these approaches create more resilience, clearer boundaries, and a grounded sense of self, allowing sensitivity to become a strength rather than a source of exhaustion.
4 Years Experience
Online in Abingdon, England (Online Only)
HSP
Therapy with Ben
Counsellor/Therapist, MBACP
Some people identify as highly sensitive or experience emotions, relationships and their surroundings particularly intensely. I offer a calm, accepting space to explore how this affects you, including overwhelm, boundaries, self-esteem and the need for recovery time. I will work with your individual experience rather than treating the label as a diagnosis.
3 Years Experience
Online in Abingdon, England
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Abingdon, England Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Abingdon, England average 13 years of experience and charge around ¤147 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (62%), Integrative Therapy (57%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (52%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤147
Accept insurance
24%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 57% | Integrative Therapy |
| 52% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 43% | Transpersonal Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 86% | Women |
| 71% | Men |
| 62% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Buddhist |
| 48% | Persons with Disabilities |