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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Addictions experience
About Angela
Angela Higgins is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 25 years' experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma. Her practice draws on client-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to address everyday problems and persistent difficulties.
She started work supporting people affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland. That early befriending role exposed her to problems such as panic attacks, agoraphobia, domestic and sexual abuse, and long-term distress. Those experiences led her to train as a counsellor and continue in frontline roles.
Across her career she has spent a decade specialising in addictions work, including four years working in a local prison. That period brought regular contact with people facing substance-related problems, bereavement, anger, and the aftermath of incarceration.
Her main methods include Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and the therapeutic relationship, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviour patterns. She may also draw on other approaches when they suit what a person needs.
In recent years she has trained in complementary practices such as Reiki, sound healing, reflexology and Indian head massage and continues to explore approaches that some clients find helpful for overall wellbeing. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients. To begin, use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used and online practice
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. It involves listening, acceptance and creating space for a person to talk through their concerns. This approach often helps when someone needs to feel heard while working out their next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses practical techniques to test unhelpful thinking patterns and build different coping skills. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress and some trauma-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Angela will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and agree together which methods to try first. That shared decision-making helps shape what happens in sessions and which tools are used.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and other commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and avoid the need to be on camera when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a mix of approaches to match practical life constraints and therapeutic goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma among many other issues such as grief, sleep and eating problems.
What therapeutic methods does she use?
Her core approaches are Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She may add other approaches where they fit a person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience, including ten years specialising in addictions work and four years in a local prison setting.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check any local requirements that may apply to you before booking.
What formats are the sessions offered in?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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