About me
Hello, I’m Anna — a Registered Accredited Counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), offering, confidential support to adults of all ages, either in person or online. I work with individuals and couples, providing both short-term and long-term counselling tailored to your needs.
With 20 years' extensive experience and a practical, empathetic approach, I draw on a range of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques. Together, we can explore challenges such as:
- Anxiety, stress, and depression
- Bereavement and loss
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Relationship difficulties and emotional disconnect
- Life transitions, including menopause and chronic stress
What to Expect
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation so you can ask questions and get a feel for how I work — with no obligation to book a session. You’re welcome to call, text, or email me to arrange a time that suits you.
Why Emotional Well being Matters
Counselling isn’t just for times of crisis — it’s a powerful tool for personal growth. Just as we care for our physical health, tending to our emotional well being helps us build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and navigate life with greater ease.
Developing emotional intelligence can transform how we respond to stress, relate to others, and make decisions. It’s an investment in your quality of life.
Special Focus: Stress & Menopause Support
I have a particular interest in helping clients manage stress — understanding triggers, regulating emotional responses, and restoring balance. Chronic stress can affect both mental and physical health, and learning to work with it can be life-changing.
I also support women navigating menopause, offering space to explore physical symptoms, emotional shifts, and relationship dynamics.
Ready to Talk?
Getting started is simple. Reach out in the way that feels most comfortable — phone, text, or email — and I’ll let you know my availability. You decide when you’re ready to begin.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Couple Counselling with Relate
- Foundation Degree in Counselling (CBT)
- Accredited with BACP
- 1 year working within student counselling services at Durham University
- 6 years working within a GP surgery in Northumberland
- Own private practice in Morpeth
- Author of articles on emotional wellbeing
- Spokesperson for BACP
Additionally, I have 7 years' experience working with couples and individuals at Relate North Tyneside. I have extensive experience of helping women and couples address the emotional symptoms of the menopause and develop a stronger relationship. I also develop and run a variety of workshops to address everyday issues which affect our quality of life; lack of assertiveness, self-esteem, anger.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Assertiveness
- Emotional wellbeing during and after the menopause
- Workshops
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£65.00 - £80.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
If you are not sure whether counselling is for you or you are not sure what to expect, I offer a free initial telephone consultation (15 minutes). Do not hesitate to call with any questions you may have. There is no obligation to book a session after that.
- Individual session (50 minutes) £65
- Couple session (50 minutes) £80
RECOGNISED PROVIDER WITH BUPA, AVIVA, AXA PPP HEALTHCARE AND VITALITY HEALTH. I ALSO WORK WITH VARIOUS EAP PROVIDERS AND OFFER EAP SERVICES TO SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES LOCALLY.
When I work
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Further information
Counselling after the pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live in unimaginable ways. Remote or hybrid work is now a reality and the way counselling is delivered has also changed.
Although, the majority of the work I do is face to face, I also offer video calls if clients would rather save time and avoid a long drive or when people travel for work but want to keep the regularity of their appointments.
Video counselling
Video counselling offers many of the benefits of face to face sessions in the privacy of your own home. There are some basic requirements:
- A laptop, tablet or smartphone
- A stable internet connection
- A room in the house where you feel comfortable and have privacy.
I use a variety of platforms and they are all encrypted and safe. Normally, I will email a link to the video call before we start.
