Counsellor profile
Anna Wright, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Person-centred counsellor for common difficulties
Continue with AnnaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (402935)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Anna supplied to BetterHelp.
- Attachment-based approaches
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Anna
BACP. MA in Social Work, MSc in Forensic Psychology, BSc in Psychology. Three years' counselling experience, and prior work as an adult social worker inform her practice. Anna Wright works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career issues, and a wide range of other difficulties listed on her profile.
Anna describes her main approach as person-centred counselling. She places the client at the centre of identifying problems and finding solutions. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now, understanding patterns from the past, and trying practical ways to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and attachment-based ideas when these fit the issue.
Her background includes university degrees in psychology and social work, and specific counselling training at levels 2, 3 and 4. She previously worked as an adult social worker for ten years and has supported people affected by cancer, loss, long-term illness, stress and trauma. That work has included problem solving, helping with coping skills, and supporting people to rebuild confidence.
In sessions Anna aims to help people notice patterns, try out different responses, and build steadier routines for sleep, eating and daily life. She can support people dealing with burnout, compassion fatigue and the pressures of caregiving. Practical tools such as mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing techniques are used alongside conversational counselling.
To start she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers counselling in English only.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current feelings and reactions. Online sessions using this approach help people notice attachment patterns and practise different responses in everyday life. Client-centred counselling focuses on the client's viewpoint and priorities. In this approach the counsellor listens, reflects and helps the person find their own solutions rather than directing them. It is useful for people who want to talk through difficult decisions, feelings of being stuck, or low self-esteem. Cognitive behavioural work targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises. It can include simple experiments, activity scheduling, and strategies for sleep and eating that can be practised between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try together. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or using audio-only calls if bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals offer online options that aim to make counselling more practical for everyday schedules.Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and addictions, among many other concerns listed on the profile.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her main approach is person-centred counselling, using the client's priorities to guide sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioural and attachment-based methods when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' counselling experience and previously worked for ten years as an adult social worker.
Is she registered with a professional body and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can internationals work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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