Ann-Marie Ritchie

Ann-Marie Ritchie is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and relationship strain. She also helps with grief, parenting pressures, self-esteem and life changes. Ann-Marie aims to make first steps feel manageable and clear for anyone feeling overwhelmed.

She takes a collaborative approach, working alongside clients to build on what already helps them. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope and on small changes that fit into everyday life. The emphasis is on clear goals and straightforward tools rather than jargon.

Ann-Marie draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen first and adapt to each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding. Solution-Focused Therapy helps people set short-term goals and notice progress quickly.

With four years of experience and BACP accreditation, she brings a down-to-earth style to sessions. Discussions and exercises are simple and paced to suit each person. That practical focus aims to help clients feel more in control between meetings.

People who come to Ann-Marie often want help with social anxiety, young adult issues, forgiveness, or coping after loss. She works in English and sees clients based in the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they suit their needs.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Ann-Marie uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as core parts of her work. Client-Centred Therapy means she listens closely and helps people find their own answers, which can be done through conversation and reflective exercises online. CBT focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behaviour and trying practical exercises to change them, a method that works well with worksheets and simple between-session tasks.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasises setting clear short-term goals and noticing small gains. That approach helps people who want concrete steps and quick feedback, and it transfers easily to remote sessions where progress can be reviewed week to week. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process, and she will work collaboratively to decide what fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. The focus remains on practical strategies and achievable goals that can be practiced between meetings.