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Anne Ryan-Thomas, BACP

Anne Ryan-Thomas helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem.

About Anne

Anne Ryan-Thomas helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing relationship strain, career uncertainty, addictive behaviours and major life changes. Anne presents a calm and practical style that aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about.

Anne uses a person-centred approach that keeps the conversation focused on the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-focused techniques and elements of Jungian and existential thinking when these fit the work.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around what each client needs, so practical strategies can sit alongside deeper reflection. Before retraining as a counsellor, Anne spent 20 years working as a nurse in the National Health Service. That background gives her particular experience with health-related worries and the link between physical symptoms and emotional strain.

Anne has 12 years of experience as a therapist and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In sessions she aims to offer clear, ordinary language rather than clinical jargon. People can expect a mix of talking, problem-solving and reflective work, with tools to manage symptoms and steps for moving forward.

Anne adapts her pace to the person she is supporting. She works online by phone, video, live chat or messaging and explains how each format can help with different needs. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and scheduling follows the platform process.

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BACP	57853	November 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

Everything Anne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Anne names

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How Anne's approaches work online

Anne uses client-centred counselling to keep the sessions grounded in the person's own priorities and experience. This approach involves the therapist listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping the client find their own solutions and understanding. It is useful when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is offered for people who want practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT sessions often include clear steps and homework to test new ways of thinking, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Trauma-focused therapy is used where past harm affects daily life; it aims to reduce distressing symptoms and help people feel more in control of their reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Anne will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level, and she adapts the mix over time as progress is made.

Online delivery allows flexible access by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video suits in-depth conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat supports shorter check-ins and messaging lets people write between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility needs and to continue sessions from different locations.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Anne commonly support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues such as addictions, self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

How does she approach therapy in sessions?

Her style is largely person-centred, with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma-focused methods when useful. Sessions blend talking, coping strategies and reflection.

What experience does she bring to the work?

Anne has 12 years of experience as a therapist and previously worked for 20 years as a nurse in the National Health Service, which informs her interest in mind–body connections.

What credentials and region are associated with her practice?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and circumstances.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with your location and the therapist's availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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