- Practical coping tools
- Non-judgemental support
- Work and wellbeing focus
About Ann
Ann O' Sullivan BACP offers counselling for stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and work-related strains. She helps people facing relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career worries and life changes. Her style is calm and straightforward, and she focuses on practical coping tools you can use between sessions.
Ann says people are the experts in their own lives and builds on existing strengths. She combines structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a person-centred approach to help sort out intrusive thoughts, panic and low mood. Sessions aim to reduce distress and increase everyday functioning.
Her background includes work in children's residential settings and many years supporting people with addiction. That experience shaped a patient, non-judgemental approach when dealing with complex family dynamics and loss. She is familiar with how addiction can affect work, relationships and daily routines.
She uses talking, practical exercises and step-by-step strategies to tackle problems such as phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviours and process addictions. Ann also helps with bereavement and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce.
Clients can expect clear aims in each session and help to build lasting skills like self-compassion, problem-solving and better communication. Ann is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. To begin, follow the site Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How these approaches work for online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding you as a whole person. It helps when you need a calm space to talk things through and to build self-worth and confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact; it uses short exercises and practical strategies to reduce anxiety, intrusive thoughts and patterns that keep problems going.Choosing the right method is usually something you and the therapist work out together. Ann will discuss your goals and try different ways of working, adapting techniques to what helps you most. That collaborative approach means the plan can change as your needs do.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or childcare. If you prefer shorter check-ins or to avoid being on camera, those practical preferences can be discussed when arranging sessions. The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure sessions match your routine and needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low mood and workplace issues. Other focuses include relationship difficulties, self-esteem, phobias and compulsive behaviours.
How would sessions feel and flow?
Sessions combine calm, person-centred listening with structured work using cognitive techniques. The aim is to set clear goals and build practical skills between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience and many years working with people affected by addiction. Her past roles include work in children's residential settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.