Ann O' Sullivan, BACP
Ann O' Sullivan is a BACP-registered counsellor with four years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- +8 more
About Ann
Ann O' Sullivan is a BACP-registered counsellor with four years of professional experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and grief. She also supports concerns around relationships, self-esteem, career pressure and life changes.
Her sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying small, workable steps. Common goals include reducing anxiety, managing intrusive thoughts, improving coping skills and building confidence.
Ann draws on client-centred principles to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the individual.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioural methods are used to spot patterns of thinking and try new ways of responding. Emotionally-focused and narrative ideas help unpack painful feelings and make sense of difficult experiences. She has particular experience supporting people with addiction and related issues.
That work often looks at what has led to addictive patterns and practical ways to reduce harmful behaviours. Ann also has experience helping people through bereavement and complicated family situations. Sessions can include structured exercises, reflective conversation and goal-focused planning.
The aim is to leave sessions with tools you can use between meetings. Ann describes the client as the expert in their own life and works alongside them to find what helps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394205 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ann works with
Everything Ann lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ann lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that suit those aims. This is a collaborative process - plans can be adjusted if something does not feel helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let you use non-verbal cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can work well for brief check-ins, shorter sessions or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Ann support?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and relationship difficulties, plus related issues such as self-esteem, workplace problems and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and person-centred, with a focus on listening first and then working on small steps and coping tools that can be used between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Ann has four years of professional counselling experience and longer experience working with people affected by addiction and bereavement.
What credentials and location are recorded?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Ann offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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