I am an Accredited member of the MBACP (Accred) UK with 12 years of professional counselling experience, working with both students and staff at a College of Higher Education, I have also worked in private practice with clients with different backgrounds, age and genders. I work with each person in a confidential, and non- judgmental manner. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Self esteem, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #67574
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She is very intuitive, responsive to my needs, and makes me feel very comfortable providing clarity and understanding.
Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Anne-Marie for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I couldn’t recommend Anne-Marie enough! Easy to talk to, thorough and attentive, informative and positive, there aren’t enough good words! Truly the best therapist I have ever worked with
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with Anne-Marie for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
A great listener and therapist. I could not have asked for better
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Anne-Marie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
I am very grateful for Anne-Marie. She has helped me in my difficulties and encouraged me to make positive changes in my life. She is professional, kind, compassionate, and caring.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Anne-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management