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Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes, BACP

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About Ana

Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes trained as an integral therapeutic counsellor and brings a flexible, person-focused approach to sessions. She uses a mix of methods to match each person's needs and listens with calm clarity.

Dr. Atanes holds a BACP credential, and she draws on five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. Her practice often centres on present-moment awareness and mindfulness.

She combines that with practical strategies from cognitive behavioural approaches and exploration of past patterns when helpful.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be clear and grounded while staying sensitive to each person's pace. Dr. Atanes helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, and issues tied to life changes.

She also supports those dealing with addictions, compassion fatigue, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, codependency, and problems with self-esteem or guilt. Her doctoral and master's work examined stress, burnout and compassion fatigue, and how mindfulness and self-compassion can aid recovery.

That background informs how she blends reflective work with concrete skills in sessions. She works with adults aged 18 and over and engages people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she meets people online through a variety of formats.

Dr. Atanes uses a collaborative style that helps clients set goals and try approaches that fit their life and values.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	391710	December 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How different approaches can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps aligned with those values. It often focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and building actions that lead to a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and life situation. Together they will try methods that fit and adapt them over time if something is not helpful. This collaborative planning helps keep sessions relevant and practical.

Online therapy with this counsellor is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video suits in-depth talks and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and messaging work well for brief reflections, written exercises or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can this therapist help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger and coping with life changes. She also works with addictions, trauma and compassion fatigue, plus several related issues such as chronic pain and caregiver stress.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The style is collaborative and person-focused, blending mindfulness, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic reflection as needed. Sessions aim to be practical while remaining sensitive to each person's story.

What is her professional background?

She trained as an integral therapeutic counsellor and completed a master’s and a PhD that examined stress, burnout and compassion fatigue. She has five years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a course of sessions?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.