Anna Doherty, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Client-centred support
Mindfulness tools
Practical exercises

About Anna

Anna Doherty is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing pregnancy and childbirth-related stress alongside other concerns. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, eating and body-image worries, addictions, grief and major life changes. Anna is listed with BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Anna takes a straightforward, client-centred approach. She listens first and adapts sessions to what each person needs. Simple tools from mindfulness and somatic work may be used to help with unsettled thoughts and physical tension. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas are used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Her background includes practical work with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, attachment and neurodiversity. She also brings experience with body-based approaches and art therapy techniques when these suit a person’s process. This gives options for working with distress that shows up in the body as well as the mind.

Anna aims to co-create a plan with each person. That plan can include short exercises, breath-based practices or talking tasks to try between sessions. The emphasis is on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life.

People who book are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Sessions form part of a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that combine talking and body-based work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and aims to create a conversational space where a person can be heard. It is useful for building trust, exploring feelings about pregnancy and birth, and deciding on practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers simple strategies to change unhelpful habits. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep disruption around childbirth and early parenting.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Anna will listen to what matters to you and suggest methods based on your goals and preferences. Together you can try different tools and agree what helps most, adjusting the plan as you go.

Practical benefits of online work should be confirmed before booking since session formats were not specified in the biography. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy week, save travel time and allow brief check-ins when life is hectic. Some people prefer phone calls for lower bandwidth, while others choose video for face-to-face interaction; Anna and the service can clarify current options when you arrange your first appointment.

Professional registration

BACP United Kingdom · No. 75842

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsEating disordersSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna support?

Anna works with stress and anxiety, depression, sleep problems, eating and body-image issues, addictions, grief, trauma and coping with life changes. Pregnancy and childbirth-related stress is included among the areas she helps people with.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centred and practical. Sessions focus on listening first, then using mindfulness, somatic techniques or CBT ideas when they fit the person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Anna has six years of experience in the roles listed for this profile. That experience sits alongside a longer professional history described in her original biography.

What credentials and where is she based?

She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats for this profile, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions run through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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