Anna Conway-Cowin

Anna Conway-Cowin is a counsellor who aims to offer a calm, listening presence. She works to create a welcoming space where people can be heard and begin to make sense of difficult feelings. Her approach is gentle and practical, with an emphasis on helping people feel less alone as they face challenges.

With three years' experience, she draws on a mix of approaches to guide conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and anger. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, sexual assault, self-harm and eating concerns. Sessions focus on understanding how thoughts, feelings and physical reactions link together, and on helping people take small steps forward.

Anna is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works within its ethical framework. She has worked with people from many backgrounds, including those from corporate settings, and welcomes international clients who speak English.

In practice she helps clients look at patterns that keep problems alive and tries to find manageable changes. Conversations explore relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, career pressures, phobias and personality-related issues. The aim is to help people feel more in control of their reactions and better able to cope with life changes.

If someone is ready to begin, they use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to Anna's availability. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Anna's approaches shape online therapy

Client-centred work focuses on the person's own experience and priorities. The counsellor listens without directing the story and helps the person name what matters most. This approach suits issues like anxiety, relationships and low self-esteem where being heard is the first step.

Trauma-focused work looks at how past hurts affect present reactions. It involves careful, paced conversations and techniques aimed at reducing the grip of traumatic memories. This approach can help with abuse, sexual assault, self-harm and overwhelming stress responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then adapt methods to match the person's needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

When considering online therapy, think about how sessions can fit into daily life. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule during a lunch break, avoid travel time or choose a quieter place. Confirm the exact formats offered before booking so arrangements match personal needs.