Meet Abi

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The Phoenix Project was founded by Abi Gibbs, a Positive Psychology  and Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner.

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Abi holds a Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology from Buckinghamshire New University, is trained in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture, and has completed further professional training in Positive Psychology coaching.

 

She is an Associate Lecturer on the Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at Buckinghamshire New University, and loves to work with organisations and settings committed to improving mental health and wellbeing.

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With more than twenty years' experience supporting people through adversity, Abi has a particular interest in resilience, post-traumatic growth and the role of nature in supporting wellbeing. Her work is grounded in scientific evidence, while recognising the value of compassion, authenticity and lived experience.​

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Abi's professional work is informed by her own experience of overcoming significant adversity, giving her both professional expertise and a deep personal understanding of resilience and post-traumatic growth. These experiences have strengthened her belief that, with the right support, people can not only recover from adversity but also find opportunities for growth.

 

It is this combination of evidence-based practice, professional knowledge and genuine understanding that shapes The Phoenix Project's approach.

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