Meet Anna
I’m a dedicated counsellor based in the UK. My passion for mental health and the well being of others has led me to specialise in Gestalt therapy. I provide a supportive, caring and empathetic environment for individuals facing various challenges. I believe in the power of personal connection and as a Gestalt counsellor I am a fellow traveller and will walk with you on your journey. You are not alone in the counselling process; I am always right beside you.
I am an accredited member of the BACP and I follow the ethical guidelines set out by the BACP: BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. My goal is to foster a safe space for your healing process to begin and I am honoured to have supported many clients on their journey toward personal growth, healing and improved emotional well-being.
I have trained at numerous colleges throughout the UK including The Gestalt Centre in London. My qualifications are; a Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy, a Specialist Diploma in Couples Counselling, a Diploma in Working with Children and Young People, and extensive training in Trauma Focused CBT and Addiction Focused Therapy. Alongside this I use parts work (IFS) and creativity. I work both face to face and online and I am approved with several insurance companies including BUPA.
Previous to setting up my private practice I spent over 4 years working at Watford Women’s Centre and Trauma Recovery CIC working with men and women who have experienced sexual violence, rape, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and coercive control allowing me to gain extensive experience in these areas. During this time I also spent 3 years setting up and managing trauma focused therapy within an addiction service, allowing me to work alongside clients who were in active addiction and recovery and I gained a vast amount of knowledge working with clients who experienced PTSD, BPD, DID, Autism and ADHD. I work with children from the age of 12 upwards, adults and couples from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities.
Before I became a counsellor I worked in sales and marketing for over 15 years, this experience was difficult and it has allowed me truly understand and support clients who experience work place stress and burnout.
I can support you with:
Explore My Services
Gestalt Counselling
As a Gestalt counsellor we will focus on working within the here and now, staying in the present moment. I will support you to have an awareness of your internal experiences and interactions with your environment and others around you. I am a fellow traveller and will sit alongside you as we explore what could be holding you back from healing. The space we are in together is non judgemental and caring. I am here to support and guide you through working with what could feel too much for you to hold on your own. I work with adults and young people from the age of 12 upwards.
Trauma and Addiction Focused Therapy
I work within the 3 phase trauma recovery model, that first focuses on safety and stability, then moves to processing your trauma and finally will end with you being able to make meaning from your experience and feel able to move forward. I have many years of experience working with clients who have experienced severe traumatic experiences, with my support they have been able to free themselves from memories, anxiety, flashbacks, PTSD and panic attacks. I also use this model to support the recovery of clients who are in active addiction or those that are in recovery.
Couples Counselling
I work with couples to support you both to identify the root causes of the challenges you may be facing, guide you to explore and learn new ways of interacting, and develop healthier patterns of behavior and communication. I offer a safe, supportive and non judgemental environment where both of you can express your feelings authentically, understand each other’s perspectives and work towards solutions for a healthy relationship together.
Booking a Session
I use Google Meet for us to meet online, I will set up the links so you don’t have to worry about anything and you don’t need to download any software.
Or we can meet face to face in a safe environment in Southend-on-Sea or Leigh-on-Sea.
Availability: 8am-8pm – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Online Therapy
£60
- 50 min session
- Via Google Meet
- I will set up the links and email them.
- No need to install special software
Face to Face
£65
- 50 min session
- Face to Face
- Safe Environment
- Southend-on-Sea
- Leigh-on-Sea.
Couples
£120
- 90 min session
- Face to Face and Online
- Safe Environment
- Southend-on-Sea
- Leigh-on-Sea.
When you make contact with me, I offer a short phone call to discuss your needs and booking your first appointment.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours before your session otherwise the full fee will be payable. Fees can be paid by bank transfer or cash.
Client Feedback
“It brings tears to my eyes when I think of how much Anna has helped me. She has taught me so much about myself, my past and my present and she has given me amazing tools that are priceless.Anna gave me the safe space I desperately needed and she showed me the strength in myself that I had forgotten I had.I’ve attended many therapy sessions over the years but my sessions with Anna has shown me a whole new way of healing that I did not know was possible. I’m so grateful to Anna for our sessions and I wish her all the best.”
“I cannot thank Anna enough. She was outstanding in her approach – supportive, reassuring, held a safe space and really helped me to reframe a lot of my thinking. I’m incredibly grateful. I feel like a different person because of Anna’s support. Thank you doesn’t even begin to cover it.”
“Anna was really helpful showed me ways of dealing with my panic attacks and also talked me through any problems i was facing and I always felt so much better after every session.”
“Anna doesn’t realise how much she saved me when I needed saving from the thoughts and feelings in my head. She made me realise my feelings and emotions are valid when I felt rock bottom. I will forever be grateful for the time she took to work with me and I will miss our weekly chats very much.”
“I cannot thank Anna enough. She was outstanding in her approach – supportive, reassuring, held a safe space and really helped me to reframe a lot of my thinking. I’m incredibly grateful. I feel like a different person because of Anna’s support. Thank you doesn’t even begin to cover it.”
“Anna is a very special person and she has changed my life in more ways that I could possibly explain here . I even get a sense of peace when I think about her and that is quite a legacy to have been left with.”
“Anna was patient, empathetic and respectful. I now feel more in tune with my thought processes and feelings and we explored how I can practice different techniques to course correct when I feel like I am falling back into habitual thought patterns. I cannot thank Anna enough for being the solidarity I so needed throughout a turbulent time and for reminding me of all the things I have to be happy and excited for. Anna has a gift and has changed my life vastly from our first session. I will be eternally grateful our paths crossed and that she was a part of my healing journey.”