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Annie Ryan

Annie Ryan

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for difficult emotions

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  • Warm listening approach
  • Practical goal setting
  • Regular progress review

About Annie

Annie Ryan is a counsellor who offers a calm, listening presence for people feeling overwhelmed. She works to create a warm environment where clients can talk about what is troubling them now. Annie aims to be open and honest in sessions so people can shape goals that feel right for them.

Over the past five years she has run a private practice in the United Kingdom. During that time she has helped people with stress, anxiety, depression and anger, and with life changes such as bereavement, separation and parenting strain. Her work also covers trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar mood issues, and concerns about intimacy and self‑esteem.

Annie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the focus practical. She and the client agree a pace for work and review progress regularly. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, testing small changes, and building skills that can be used between appointments.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Annie offers sessions in English and works from the UK. International work is not accepted at this time.

To begin, people are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Once matched, they can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability and subscription arrangements.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches fit into online care

Many clients find straightforward, evidence-based approaches helpful for immediate problems. Cognitive-style techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety, low mood or anger. Behavioural or skills-focused methods concentrate on practical tasks and habits, such as stress management exercises or step-by-step changes to daily routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what a person wants to change, try methods that suit their goals, and check in regularly to adjust the plan. Decisions about pace and techniques are made together, so the work matches the client's needs and preferences.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when needed. If a client prefers fewer visual demands, some therapists offer shorter or phone-based conversations to match practical constraints. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which formats they provide when arranging the first appointment.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 376900

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Annie address?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger and major life changes, plus issues such as trauma, addictions and parenting strain.

What is her approach in sessions?

The style is conversational and practical, using evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and try small changes between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Annie has five years of experience working in private practice in the United Kingdom.

What professional credential does she hold?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not work with international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

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

What should I do to start therapy?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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