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Anna Bridgland

Anna Bridgland, BACP

United Kingdom 7 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - stress and relationships

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  • Client-centred therapy
  • CBT techniques
  • Supports LGBT concerns

About Anna

Anna Bridgland is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, and also supports those coping with grief, trauma and addictions. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Her practice combines client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. In sessions she listens to what matters most to the person and uses practical techniques to address patterns of thinking and behaviour. Conversations focus on immediate problems and on skills people can use between meetings.

Clients can expect plain language and a steady pace. The therapist pays attention to communication problems, guilt and shame, self-esteem and social anxiety alongside parenting and family concerns. Work can include discussing boundaries, improving everyday interactions and making plans to manage stress.

Anna also supports people with questions about life purpose, isolation and intimacy-related issues. She offers tools for coping with change and for rebuilding after loss or difficult events. The emphasis is on clear steps and on helping people notice progress.

To start, a short matching questionnaire is used and a first session is scheduled. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

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How her approaches work in remote sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and on what matters most to the person. It helps people clarify priorities, feel heard and set their own goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Finding a good fit is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that suit the person's needs, goals and preferences. That discussion can include trying techniques in-session and adjusting them over time based on what works.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule meetings around work, fit a short check-in into a busy day, or avoid travel. They also mean therapy tools and homework can be discussed where they will be used, for example at home or during a break from work. Registered or accredited professionals commonly conduct these sessions and will explain practical arrangements when you book.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and also supports people with grief, trauma and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses client-centred therapy to listen to the person's priorities and cognitive behavioural therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working in the UK.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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