Annette Proctor
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About me
I offer a genuine, warm, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported as you explore whatever is on your mind. I believe that real change in therapy happens when we embrace who we truly are. Together, we’ll gently work through any beliefs or habits that might be holding you back, helping you reconnect with your most authentic self.
I deeply respect your pace in this journey—you’ll guide the process, deciding what to explore and when you're ready to share. Sometimes, just saying something out loud can be enough to create a shift, but there’s also space for those deeper conversations when you’re ready for them.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over 10 years in the entertainment industry, but my passion for mental health led me to make a career change. Training as a counsellor has been a deeply rewarding experience, and I truly love the one-on-one connection I get to build with my clients. I’m honoured to work with people from all walks of life, offering them a safe space to talk, explore, and heal.
In my downtime, I enjoy hiking, traveling, reading, writing, and swimming. I’m lucky to share my life with my wonderful husband, kids, and our dog—family time is always something I look forward to.
Training, qualifications & experience
Master's of Counselling - University of Edinburgh
As an integrative counsellor, I draw from both psychodynamic and person-centred approaches to support you on your healing journey. I work with a wide range of experiences, including trauma and neurodivergence, and I aim to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and affirming of who you are.
Together, we’ll explore how your past experiences may be influencing your present thoughts, feelings, and patterns—helping you make sense of your story in a way that feels grounded and empowering.
At the heart of my approach is a belief in the power of genuine human connection. I offer empathy, warmth, and deep, nonjudgmental listening. Person-centred counselling is based on the idea that, with the right support—trust, understanding, and emotional safety—you can access your own inner resources, gain insight, and move toward greater self-acceptance and meaningful change.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and it’s completely okay to feel unsure. Please know you’re not alone—I'm here to help. Everyone’s counselling journey is unique. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're returning after a break, what matters most is that you feel safe and comfortable with the person you choose to work with.
Member organisations
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a discounted rate of £35 for your first session. It is important that you feel comfortable with the counsellor you choose to work with and I believe a full session is the best way to decide if we are a good fit.
