Hello. My name is Anna and the thing I love most about counselling is the diverse mix of people that I am lucky enough to work with.
No two clients are the same and I feel privileged to be trusted with the inner thoughts and experiences of each and every one of my clients and I take that very seriously. I treat each person respectfully and admire them for the unique individual that they are.
During my time as a therapist, I have helped clients with their understanding and self-awareness of a broad range of issues and experiences. My work has included 8 years as a committee member for Women’s Aid, 2 years working for Mind, the mental health charity, 1 year working at a secondary school counselling 11-18 year old pupils and 4 years as a volunteer counsellor at Rape Crisis.
I am a counsellor for the charity Sporting Chance, founded by former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams MBE, which enables me to work with elite athletes from various sporting professions including football, squash and horse racing. My work includes two days a week at Woman's Trust, a London based specialist mental health charity, counselling women that have experienced domestic abuse.
I have a range of client experience in different areas including, but not limited to:
Eating disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Alcohol and drug misuse
Self-harm
Incest
Physical trauma
Sports injury
Rape and physical abuse
Pre-trial therapy
Domestic violence and psychological control
Child separation
Sexuality
Depression
Self-destructive tendencies
Personality disorders
Insomnia
Divorce
Career progression
Anxiety
Suicidal ideation
Anger
Low self esteem
I am a fully qualified BACP accredited therapist. I am a member of the BACP and am governed by their ethical framework. I have a full DBS check and professional indemnity insurance. In addition to my counselling training, I have a BSc (Hons) in Reflective Therapeutic Practice, qualifications in couples counselling, clinical supervision, safeguarding, sexual oppression and domestic violence training and autism awareness and eating disorders. I also have an MSc from Kings College London in Psychology and Neuroscience. I have undertaken extensive research into mood disorders.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #378253
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Anna is a considerate very patient and kind therapist, who knows what she’s doing. I feel I have the best possible level of care with her and I highly recommend her services.
Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
It´s great to talk with Anna. I was nervous before the first session but Anna made me feel understood and safe from the very beginning. Our sessions help me to challenge myself in various situations and find my place in social gatherings. I am very grateful!
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and career difficulties
Very empathetic and professional, offers great listening and also initially chooses supportive language that helps to unravel layers further on. After all of this provides great expertise and open communication about everything discussed. Challenges you in a way where you want to dig deeper and understand the matter more
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Anna is an absolute gem, I rest easy knowing I have her by my side.
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, anger management, and adhd
Very helpful in listening to my issues and finds ways to help me and overcome them
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I’ve been seeing Anna on and off for two years and she has greatly helped with many areas of life from facing and overcoming addiction to dealing with bullying and past childhood sexual abuse. I would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Anna for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning addictions, and trauma and abuse