- Client-centred
- Mindfulness tools
- Practical steps
About Anneke
Anneke Beresford is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people make changes in their lives. She holds BACP registration, and draws on 13 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns. She aims to treat people with respect and compassion while tailoring support to each person's needs.
In sessions she creates a calm space for people to talk through painful or confusing experiences. She often works with issues such as relationship difficulty, addictions, grief and trauma, as well as challenges around sleep, intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people facing career pressure, parenting strain and long-term health concerns.
Her approach mixes client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to help people identify small, realistic steps forward. The focus is on what the person wants to change and how to make that happen.
Anneke adapts the pace and tone of sessions to each person. She offers clear, straightforward feedback and helps people set manageable goals. Her background includes work with eating difficulties, bipolar mood challenges and ADHD alongside other complex presentations.
People who choose to work with her can expect gentle challenge alongside practical ideas. She emphasises collaboration and supports clients as they build skills for coping with life changes. The aim is to help people move towards a more stable and satisfying day-to-day life.
How Anneke blends practical therapy for online work
Anneke uses client-centred listening to prioritise what matters to each person. This approach means the counsellor focuses on the person's priorities and follows their pace while offering supportive reflection and empathy.She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. CBT techniques can be useful for worries, low mood, sleep problems and managing anxiety symptoms.
Mindfulness methods are used to build awareness of thoughts and bodily reactions. These simple practices can help with stress, rumination and managing strong emotions in day-to-day life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree a plan. This collaborative process means techniques are chosen to fit the person's situation rather than imposed.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and offer a quieter space for focused work. Some formats also make shorter check-ins and flexible scheduling easier, which helps people keep therapy consistent alongside work and family life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, eating difficulties and relationship issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has 13 years of professional experience supporting people with a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can people abroad work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.