I am a qualified Counsellor based in the UK, with experience supporting people affected by addiction, trauma, abuse, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
I have a particular interest in working with survivors of religious trauma, high-control groups, coercive environments, and cult-like systems. Leaving a controlling belief system can be deeply confusing and painful. Many people find themselves questioning their identity, struggling with guilt, shame, fear, loss of community, or difficulties trusting themselves and others. You do not have to navigate that journey alone.
Alongside my professional training, I bring personal insight into the challenges of breaking free from unhealthy systems and rebuilding a life based on your own values and choices. Whether you are questioning your beliefs, recovering from indoctrination, healing from spiritual abuse, or learning who you are outside of a controlling environment, therapy can offer a safe space to explore your experiences without judgment.
I also work extensively with addiction and recovery, understanding that substances and other coping behaviours often develop as ways of surviving overwhelming emotions, trauma, loneliness, or pain. Together, we can explore not only the behaviour itself but also the deeper needs and experiences underneath it.
I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is not to tell you who to be, but to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and respect as you reconnect with your strengths, your voice, and your sense of self.
Reaching out for support takes courage. If you're considering therapy, I would be honoured to accompany you on that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #404009
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Anna Zielinska. 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.
Anna is a fantastic therapist, very easy to talk to very calming , knowledgeable in her field I would highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Anna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
After a very apprehensive plunge into a new world, learning how important the benefits of addressing mental health, and acknowledging professional support may very well be the best chance I have to feel prouder and happier in life, as well as the life of loved ones.
Anna, from minute one, showed grace, appreciation, respect, and true care. Vindicating my reasons for being here, and giving me a new sense of hope and excitement going forth.
Anna was both engaging, and showed a tremendous level of empathy whilst demonstrating a humble insight into her professional ability to help.
I am very excited for our next session, feeling beyond fortunate that this platform connected us.
Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Anna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Patient and very helpful. Priorities safety techniques to ensure ease during progress.
Written on Feb 15, 2026 after therapy with Anna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Really kind, genuine and knowledgeable therapist. Given me great advice and help with coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety and trauma.
Highly recommend.
Written on Jan 03, 2026 after therapy with Anna for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is the best! Strongly recommend!
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Anna for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Anna is very caring and considerate , my sessions with her feels comfortable. She made a safe space for me to talk and to process everything. She has a great way of helping me understand my emotions and knows what to say to fix things. I definitely recommend Anna as a therapist , she brings so much comfort and make therapy feel extremely lighter.
Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Anna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue