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Annie Ryan, BACP

Annie Ryan is a counsellor who offers a calm, practical approach to people facing difficult life moments.

About Annie

Annie Ryan is a counsellor who offers a calm, practical approach to people facing difficult life moments. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Annie brings five years of independent practice experience to her sessions and works with clear, manageable steps that clients can use between meetings.

Her work focuses on helping people name what is troubling them and decide what change would feel most helpful.

Background and approach

Sessions are kept at a pace that suits the person attending, with regular reviews to check progress. Annie aims to create a supportive space to talk through stress, grief, loss and issues linked to identity and sexuality. She also supports people dealing with addictions, anger and emotional overwhelm.

Practical strategies are offered alongside time to process painful experiences such as trauma and abuse. Topics like parenting, career pressures, low self-esteem and attachment struggles are addressed with straightforward planning and coping tools. Annie’s background includes five years working in independent practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She combines practical techniques with a listening style that helps people feel understood and gain clearer direction. To begin, Annie asks people to describe their main concerns and goals. From there she and the client agree a way forward, tailored to the person’s needs and availability.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	376900	February 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How Annie’s Approaches Work Online

Evidence-based techniques are used in straightforward ways. One common approach involves practical coping strategies that teach skills for managing anxiety, stress and overwhelming emotions. These are short exercises and plans that people can practise between sessions to feel steadier day to day.

Another strand focuses on processing difficult experiences such as trauma and loss. This work combines safe pacing with talking and reflective exercises so painful memories can be understood and have less impact on daily life. The emphasis is on small, manageable steps rather than pushing for quick fixes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and how they respond to different methods. Together they decide which techniques to try and review progress regularly so the plan can change if needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video is useful when visual connection helps the work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or messaging can support brief check-ins, ongoing reflection or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and everyday life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Annie commonly help with?

She helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Other areas include addictions, parenting pressures and self-esteem.

What is the typical therapy style?

Sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, conversational style. The focus is on clear steps and coping strategies alongside space to process emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Annie has five years of experience working in independent practice in the United Kingdom. Her work covers a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.

What professional credentials are held?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with Annie?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.