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Anne Ryan-Thomas, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical, person-focused therapy for parents and adults

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Years in practice
12
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Anger management
Focus
Self esteem
About

About Anne

Anne Ryan-Thomas helps people who are stressed, anxious, struggling with mood, or coping with big life changes. She supports those facing issues such as low self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, addiction, parenting concerns, relationship strain, and work pressures. Anne's approach is practical and down to earth, aimed at making day-to-day life a little easier.

She has worked as a therapist for 12 years and brings prior experience from 20 years as an NHS nurse.

Background and approach

That healthcare background informs her interest in physical health and the mind-body connection. Anne is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are shaped around the person in front of her.

Anne uses client-centred listening to understand what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going and to try small experiments that can change those patterns. When people want to explore meaning or identity she draws on existential ideas to help them reflect and make clearer choices.

Narrative and Jungian elements can be used to look at life stories and personal themes in new ways. The mix depends on individual needs and preferences. Anne offers online sessions by video or phone, plus live chat and text-based messaging.

She aims to make therapy flexible for busy lives, helping people try different ways of managing stress, mood and relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

What Anne works with

Everything Anne lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Anne helps people with.

Approaches Anne lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Anne’s approaches work online

Anne combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas to help people tackle daily struggles. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person without judgement, helping them feel heard and allowing goals to emerge. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses simple steps to test new ways of coping, which can help with anxiety, mood and sleep.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Anne will talk through what feels most useful, try different techniques and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. That makes the process collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions can take place by video call, on the phone, via live chat or through text messaging. Video is useful for a conversational therapy session, phone calls can be easier if bandwidth is limited, live chat or texting suit shorter check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and personal reflection.
Questions

Questions people ask about Anne

What issues can Anne help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting concerns, addictions, sleep and eating problems, relationship strain, ADHD and a wide range of other life challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

She blends client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and draws on narrative and existential approaches when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

Anne has 12 years' experience as a practising therapist and previously worked for 20 years as a nurse in the NHS.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for appointments?

Anne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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