- Client-centred
- Mindfulness focus
- CBT options
About Anna
Anna Doherty is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, eating difficulties, low self-esteem and ADHD. She supports those coping with loss, sleep problems, career changes, depression and major life transitions. Anna also works with people dealing with trauma, abuse and a wide range of body-related and identity concerns such as body image and aspects of neurodiversity.
Anna uses a client-centred way of working that keeps the person at the heart of sessions. She draws on mindfulness and somatic ideas to help people link body sensations with thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas are available when they suit the goals of the person in therapy.
Her background includes six years of practice in the form described here and a broader history of working with a diverse set of issues. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her profile. Sessions are offered in English and Anna accepts international clients.
In practical terms she aims to shape the talking and any techniques around what each person needs. That might mean leaning on mindfulness exercises, practical CBT strategies, somatic awareness work or longer conversational exploration. The focus is on small, realistic steps that fit into a person’s everyday life.
If someone wants to begin, they follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Anna’s approach is collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort and aims.
How Anna’s approaches translate to online work
Anna draws on client-centred practice and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred work means the session follows the person's pace and priorities, so conversations focus on what matters most to them. Mindfulness work includes simple breathing and attention exercises that help with anxiety, sleep and stress symptoms.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools to help with unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns. CBT in an online setting often involves short practical tasks between sessions, such as tracking thoughts or trying small behavioural experiments to improve mood or sleep.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and daily routines and then suggest a mix of methods. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list which exact online formats are used, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find remote therapy helps fit sessions around work and family life, reduces travel, and lets them use brief check-ins or exercises between meetings. Online work can also make it easier to practise mindfulness or CBT tasks in the settings where challenges normally occur.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anna specialise in?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating and self-esteem problems, ADHD, trauma and grief, sleeping and career issues, depression and coping with life changes.
What is her style of therapy?
Her style is client-centred, meaning sessions are shaped around the person's needs. She combines conversational work with mindfulness and somatic ideas and uses CBT or psychodynamic approaches when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Anna has six years of practice as described in this profile and a longer background working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts clients who are based outside the UK.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats here, so please confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.