Anne Ryan-Thomas, BACP

Anne Ryan-Thomas helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and problems with sleep. She supports those facing relationship strain, addictive behaviours, parenting pressures and career uncertainty. She also works with trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue and body image concerns.

Anne uses a warm, straightforward style in sessions. She listens first and adapts her approach to what each person needs. Conversations are practical and aimed at small changes that add up over time. She draws on person-centred listening alongside cognitive techniques and reflective work.

Anne trained as a counsellor and holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Before qualifying she spent twenty years working as a nurse in the NHS. That experience shaped her interest in the links between physical health and emotional wellbeing.

In practice she blends short-term strategies with deeper reflective work. That means tackling unhelpful thoughts and habits, while also making space to understand meaning and life choices. Sessions often include practical coping steps, problem-solving and exploration of personal stories.

Anne offers online appointments by video, phone, live chat and messaging. Sessions are arranged around what suits each person. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a time that fits their schedule.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Anne commonly uses client-centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centred work focuses on empathic listening and helping people find their own solutions; it can be useful for building trust and exploring feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

She also draws on existential ideas at times to help people think about meaning, choices and values when life feels unsettled. That style supports those facing big life changes or questions about direction. Deciding which blend of approaches will help most is part of the therapy process and will be agreed together in session, based on goals and what feels comfortable for the person.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face contact when that matters. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, mood tracking and ongoing support between longer conversations. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and everyday life while still working with a registered or accredited professional.