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Angela Neild

Angela Neild

Therapist · United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor for stress and life change

  • 20 years' experience
  • BACP
  • Practical talk-based help

About Angela

Angela Neild is a counsellor with 20 years' experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. She supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem. Angela also offers help for concerns tied to work, sleep, eating and life changes, including ADHD and compassion fatigue. She holds BACP accreditation which appears as BACP in her credentials.

Her style adapts to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions focus on listening, helping people talk things through, and finding practical steps they can try between meetings. She aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can be open about difficult topics.

Angela draws on several therapy approaches to shape sessions. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centred work to keep the person at the heart of sessions, and cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She also uses emotionally-focused and existential perspectives when they suit the issue.

Her background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy and a postgraduate certificate in Counselling Supervision, together with a BA (Hons) in Abuse Studies. Angela keeps up with current research and adapts her practice as new evidence emerges.

People choosing her usually want a practical, talk-based approach with space to reflect. Those who value straightforward conversation and clear next steps may find her way of working helpful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how past and present relationships shape current feelings and reactions; online sessions can use this to map patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy keeps the focus on the person's experience and priorities, with the counsellor following the client's lead to help them feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural work helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behaviour that can reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits the issue and the person's style of working.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or family time and reducing travel. If someone prefers shorter check-ins, wants not to be on camera, or needs an option that takes less time out of the day, these possibilities can be discussed when arranging sessions. Confirm the available session formats before booking so arrangements match individual needs.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Angela support?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and related concerns such as grief, trauma, relationship difficulties and self-esteem issues.

How does Angela approach therapy?

Her style adapts to each person and focuses on listening, talking things through and finding practical steps to try between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

Angela has 20 years' experience in counselling and psychotherapy and keeps up with current research to inform her practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Her listed credential is BACP and she works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged and what is the 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?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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