- Client-centred approach
- CBT informed
- Practical goals
About Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie Bates welcomes people feeling stuck by stress, low mood or difficult family and relationship issues. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to make sessions feel calm and manageable. Anne-Marie is a BACP member with 12 years' experience working with students, college staff and private clients in the United Kingdom.
In sessions she listens without judgement and treats people with respect and compassion. Conversations are shaped around what matters to the individual. Practical steps and small changes are used alongside open listening to help people move forward.
Her work often focuses on anxiety, stress and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and body image difficulties. Other areas she can help with include social anxiety, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Anne-Marie draws on Client-Centred approaches to keep the conversation person-led. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour. Solution-Focused techniques help set practical goals and build progress in short, manageable steps.
If you are unsure where to begin she will help you clarify what you want from therapy. Sessions are tailored as needs change, and the focus can shift between talking, practical planning and coping strategies. Choosing to ask for help is the first step; Anne-Marie aims to support people through the rest of the journey.
How Anne-Marie’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and following their lead in conversation. It aims to make people feel heard and respected, which helps when they are sorting out stress, relationships or low mood.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try simple experiments or coping strategies to change them, useful for anxiety and depression.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and small steps towards them. It is practical and helpful when someone wants to build routines or make concrete changes in work and wellbeing.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then agree a plan together. This keeps the process collaborative and adaptable as needs change.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Some people prefer a shorter check-in by phone or a video conversation when they need to see facial cues, but the original biography does not list specific formats. Please confirm the available session options before booking so you can choose what fits your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Anne-Marie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or family concerns. She also works on self-esteem, body image and social anxiety.
How does she approach therapy?
Sessions are person-led and non-judgemental, using listening alongside practical techniques. She combines client-centred conversation with CBT ideas and solution-focused goal work.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional counselling experience, including work with students and college staff and in private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.