I am licensed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience.
I believe that you are the expert of your own story, and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
I focus my counselling on adults with addiction issues (eg alcoholism and substance dependence). I work with people suffering from anxiety, bereavement, or difficult family situations. I also work with related issues.
Addictions
I have over twenty years experience of working with people who have addiction issues. I have seen the devastation it can have on a person's life.
Addiction happens when you become overly dependent on something, often when you are trying to escape from other problems.
For many people, there is an underlying issue that has led them to addiction. This could be an experience of trauma or negative changes in your life. Understanding the causes of addiction, and addressing these issues is an important part of your recovery.
I can help you address the causes of your addiction to help you stop your addictive behaviour. Addictions can touch all aspects of your life your health and wellbeing your work your relationships and affect you socially.
Anxiety
Anxiety is common in mental illness or after extreme or distressing experiences. You may feel intense apprehension or worry, accompanied by acute physical signs. Therapy can help you with anxiety, panic attacks and phobias by giving you ways of dealing with situations as they occur and exploring the cause of your feelings.
I am well acquainted with working with people who have anxiety. I understand that anxiety can negatively impact a person's life. Anxiety is a natural response in people facing uncertain and sometimes threatening situations. The benefit of having an experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate counsellor to help guide you through your anxiety can be immensely helpful and have a direct and positive impact on your quality of life and mental well-being.
Bereavement
It is normal to experience a range of emotions, including anger, sadness, loneliness, guilt, and anxiety during bereavement. But there is no right or wrong way to feel. It affects people in different ways.
I have many years of experience working with clients who have experienced difficulties with bereavement. Grief can shake everything up your beliefs, your routines, and even your sense of normality. Working through grief is accepting what happened, learning to adjust to life without that person and finding a place to keep their memory alive. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. The first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Complex family dynamics
My background of working in children's residential settings developed my awareness of how complex family dynamics can be. This experience has made me a considerate and patient person. My experience of working in close contact with those who have first-hand experiences with family issues has given me a unique understanding of the challenges faced by these individuals. My practical knowledge helps me to navigate problems presented to me by clients. It allows me to help them to deal with their issues in a practical and constructive manner.
The first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. If you would like professional support and guidance, contact me. I am here for you.
Additional areas of focus: Career difficulties, Hoarding, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #394205
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ann O' Sullivan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ann is excellent, informative, trustworthy and puts you at ease right away. Would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Apr 21, 2024 after therapy with Ann for 4 months on issues concerning grief
Ann is a calming, grounding influence and I am very grateful for her help. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you find your own solutions alongside offering pearls of wisdom and powerful insights. She has made a difference to how I feel generally and I always feel so much better after a session.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Ann for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem