- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Annette
Annette Buswell is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She offers a calm, steady presence and listens with empathy so clients can talk through what matters to them. Her approach is practical and person-focused, with attention to building trust and self-compassion.
With seven years of practice, she draws on a range of methods to fit each person’s needs. Annette uses client-centred work to prioritise the client’s pace and priorities. She also uses hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques for relaxation and to reduce anxious thinking.
Annette describes her work as integrative. That means she blends several approaches rather than following a single model. She offers both longer-term and short-term therapy depending on what someone wants to address. Empathy, kindness and a steady therapeutic relationship are central to how she works.
Her background includes training in mindfulness, hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming as a Master Practitioner. She practises within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework and holds a DBS certificate. She also carries professional liability insurance.
People come to Annette for many concerns including depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, addiction and coping with illness or bereavement. She supports work on self-esteem, anger, career questions and compassion fatigue, among other issues.
How approaches like mindfulness and hypnotherapy work online
Annette uses client-centred work to keep the focus on what the person brings. That means sessions start from the client’s priorities and move at a comfortable pace, which suits anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.She also uses hypnotherapy to guide relaxation and help change unhelpful patterns of thought. In simple terms this involves learning calming techniques and practising them together in session to reduce distress and support new habits.
Mindfulness work involves short, practical exercises that increase awareness of thoughts and feelings and reduce reactivity. These techniques can help with stress, panic and coping with long-term health issues.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm which session formats are offered before booking as the biography did not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often tailor sessions to fit schedules and practical constraints.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and many life changes, including relationship and family difficulties and addiction-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centred and empathetic, focusing on rapport and letting clients move at their own pace while using practical techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of practice working in private therapy settings and with a broad range of presenting issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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 working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.