- Stress and anxiety
- Health related issues
- Practical tools
About Anne
Anne Ryan-Thomas helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood problems and life transitions. She supports those dealing with addiction, sleep or eating concerns, parenting strains and the emotional effects of long-term illness. Her work also covers relationship and communication problems, LGBT issues, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Anne uses a person-focused way of working that adapts to each client. She listens carefully and plans sessions around what a person needs that week. Practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy are combined with reflective, narrative and Jungian ideas when these suit the person.
Before training as a counsellor she spent 20 years working as a nurse in the National Health Service. That background shapes her interest in health-related issues and the link between the body and mental wellbeing. Her nursing experience informs how she responds to people living with chronic pain, illness and disability.
Anne holds BACP registration with 12 years of practice experience. She describes her style as calm, direct and adaptable, aiming to help people find clearer ways to cope and make changes that fit their life.
Sessions aim to combine short-term, practical approaches with deeper reflection when that is wanted. People can expect straightforward conversation, goal-setting and exercises to use between sessions. The emphasis is on what helps the individual move forward day to day.
Anne uses a person-focused way of working that adapts to each client. She listens carefully and plans sessions around what a person needs that week. Practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy are combined with reflective, narrative and Jungian ideas when these suit the person.
Before training as a counsellor she spent 20 years working as a nurse in the National Health Service. That background shapes her interest in health-related issues and the link between the body and mental wellbeing. Her nursing experience informs how she responds to people living with chronic pain, illness and disability.
Anne holds BACP registration with 12 years of practice experience. She describes her style as calm, direct and adaptable, aiming to help people find clearer ways to cope and make changes that fit their life.
Sessions aim to combine short-term, practical approaches with deeper reflection when that is wanted. People can expect straightforward conversation, goal-setting and exercises to use between sessions. The emphasis is on what helps the individual move forward day to day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Anne blends talking therapies online
Anne uses client-centred work to prioritise each person's concerns and goals, focusing on listening, reflection and what matters most to the individual. This approach helps with stress, emotional adjustment and coping with long-term health issues.She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which offers practical steps and simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviours. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some addiction-related behaviours.
Finding the best approach is part of the therapy process. Anne will work with the person to decide whether reflective, narrative or more practical CBT techniques fit their situation. This is a collaborative decision and can change over time as needs evolve.
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel and allow direct work from a familiar setting. Some formats are quicker for short check-ins, while others suit longer reflective work that uses visual materials or written exercises. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor the mix of work and scheduling to what fits the person's day to day commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anne commonly work with?
Anne supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, relationship struggles, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues linked to chronic illness and caregiving.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-focused and adaptable. She listens first, then blends practical strategies and reflective approaches to match what the person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a counsellor, plus two decades of prior nursing work in the National Health Service.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.