Hello. My name is Anna and the thing I love most about counselling is the diverse mix of people that I am lucky enough to work with.
No two clients are the same and I feel privileged to be trusted with the inner thoughts and experiences of each and every one of my clients and I take that very seriously. I treat each person respectfully and admire them for the unique individual that they are.
During my time as a therapist, I have helped clients with their understanding and self-awareness of a broad range of issues and experiences. My work has included 8 years as a committee member for Women’s Aid, 2 years working for Mind, the mental health charity, 1 year working at a secondary school counselling 11-18 year old pupils and 4 years as a volunteer counsellor at Rape Crisis. I reserve 3 sessions weekly to continue this practice, as I strongly believe that everyone who needs it should have ongoing access to counselling regardless of finance.
I am a counsellor for the charity Sporting Chance, founded by former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams MBE, which enables me to work with elite athletes from various sporting professions including football, squash and horse racing. My work includes two days a week at Woman's Trust, a London based specialist mental health charity, counselling women that have experienced domestic abuse.
I have a range of client experience in different areas including, but not limited to:
Eating disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Alcohol and drug misuse
Self-harm
Incest
Physical trauma
Sports injury
Rape and physical abuse
Pre-trial therapy
Domestic violence and psychological control
Child separation
Sexuality
Depression
Self-destructive tendencies
Personality disorders
Insomnia
Divorce
Career progression
Anxiety
Suicidal ideation
Anger
Low self esteem
I am a fully qualified BACP accredited therapist. I am a member of the BACP and am governed by their ethical framework. I have a full DBS check and professional indemnity insurance. In addition to my counselling training, I have BSc (Hons) in Reflective Therapeutic Practice, qualifications in couples counselling, clinical supervision, safeguarding, sexual oppression and domestic violence training and autism awareness and eating disorders. I am currently undertaking my Masters with Kings College London in Neuroscience and I have undertaken extensive research into mood disorders.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #378253
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I’m new to therapy on better help but Anna has so far been amazing, I feel she listened to my concerns and gives me useful practical advise to help. I feel very comfortable with her.
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very easy to talk to. Listens to my concerns/problems and helps a lot
Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Anna for 10 months on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I immediately felt at ease with Anna and confident that she had the experience I was seeking in a therapist. I will definitely reconnect with her when I'm able to.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Anna for 1 month on issues concerning bipolar disorder
She is amazing, perfect match!
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Anna for 3 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder
Anna has been absolutely wonderful, very supportive, validates my feelings and is helping me move forward not only with my eating disorder but with relationships and family as well. Highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Anna for 3 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders, and adhd
Anna has been fantastic. I have been seeing her for 6 months and see has help me work past alot of my anxiety
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Anna for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and anger management