- Mindfulness practice
- CBT techniques
- Somatic tools
About Anna
Anna Doherty is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of focused experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleeping problems, eating issues, low self-esteem, ADHD and coping with life changes. Anna lists a particular interest in family matters, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as attachment and abandonment.
Her style is client-centred. Conversations are straightforward and paced to the person in the room. She blends talking therapy with mindfulness and body-based ideas when that helps someone feel steadier. Anna also uses cognitive behavioural approaches and psychodynamic thinking as part of the work.
Sessions often include practical tools for anxiety, attention and sleep. She may introduce simple mindfulness practices and breathing exercises alongside talking. When appropriate, she can bring in somatic techniques to help with emotions held in the body. Art-based interventions are also used sometimes as a way to express difficult feelings without relying only on words.
Anna describes helping people untangle feelings linked to identity, relationships and past hurt. She supports people dealing with body image, codependency, chronic illness, chronic pain, and life transitions such as divorce and bereavement. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than long theory-heavy sessions.
She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Practical arrangements, including how sessions are booked and run, are provided when people begin the sign-up process. Costs vary with location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work looks
Anna uses a client-centred way of working that prioritises the person's concerns and preferences, with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a practical companion. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and some eating concerns.She also brings mindfulness into sessions, teaching simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase grounding. Mindfulness can be useful for managing overwhelm, intrusive thoughts and the bodily sensations that often accompany shame or anxiety.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try different methods to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as needs and preferences become clearer.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and family life, or helpful when travel is difficult. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day, and they remove the need to travel on the day of the appointment. Registered or accredited professionals offer remote therapy and will explain practical steps for getting started when you schedule your first session.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anna work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep and eating issues, low self-esteem, ADHD and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
Her approach is client-centred with practical tools added in. She uses mindfulness, CBT ideas and somatic techniques to help people talk through and manage feelings of shame or guilt.
How many years has she practised?
Anna has six years of practice experience in the work described on this profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Confirm the practical session options available before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.