About Anne
Anne Ryan-Thomas is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, addictions and life changes. She also supports people dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, ADHD and grief linked to parenting or caregiving. Anne combines practical conversation with attention to how the body holds experience, so sessions focus on both feelings and physical responses.
She draws on 12 years working as a therapist and a background of 20 years as an NHS nurse.
Background and approach
That nursing experience shapes her interest in health-related issues and the mind-body connection. Anne uses the label BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her style is warm and person-focused.
She listens first, then adapts methods to fit someone’s situation. Some sessions use talking therapies and problem-solving tools, while others include somatic techniques to notice bodily patterns and relieve tension. Anne works with a broad range of life concerns, from career worries to sleep and eating difficulties.
She also offers supportive coaching for people wanting clearer direction. Her aim is to help people find small, practical steps that feel manageable. Sessions are available in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
Therapy runs via a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time, and sessions are scheduled after completing a short matching questionnaire. Her background in nursing and years as a counsellor inform a straightforward approach. She prioritises collaboration and helps people identify what works best for them.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Somatic work pays attention to bodily sensations and how feelings show up in posture, breath or tension. Online sessions can still use simple body-focused noticing and grounding exercises to help reduce stress and access emotions safely.Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s experience and priorities. The counsellor offers empathy, reflection and non-judgement so clients can find their own clarity and make choices that feel right for them.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and practical strategies to change unhelpful behaviour. In an online setting this can include structured exercises, guided homework and problem-solving conversations to manage anxiety, sleep or mood issues.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to agree what feels most useful based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. Plans can shift as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives, caregiving duties or mobility limits. Video calls enable face-to-face contact, while phone, live chat and text options give shorter or more discreet ways to connect. These formats help make counselling more accessible and fit around everyday life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trauma and abuse
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English