Anne Ryan-Thomas, BACP
Anne Ryan-Thomas helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self Esteem
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About Anne
Anne Ryan-Thomas helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing career pressure, life changes, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, eating or sleeping problems, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. Anne works with many practical day-to-day challenges, including parenting strain, caregiver stress, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She uses a flexible, person-focused style in sessions. That means conversations centre on the person’s experience and what matters to them.
Background and approach
Practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy are offered alongside longer-form reflection about meaning and identity. Narrative and Jungian ideas can be brought in to help people make sense of recurring patterns. Before training as a counsellor Anne spent two decades working as a nurse in the NHS.
That background shapes her interest in health-related issues and the mind-body connection. Her clinical registration is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Anne has been practising for 12 years.
She adapts pace and tools to suit each person’s needs. Some people prefer short-term practical work. Others choose a deeper, open-ended exploration of life themes.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded. Conversations include checking what’s helpful, setting small goals and tracking change. Anne mixes listening with gentle questioning and practical exercises to support coping and growth.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 57853 | November 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 Anne works with
Everything Anne lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Anne lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-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 mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and together they will try different ways of working until the best fit is found. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and effective for the person’s particular situation.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter, more frequent contact and can help fit therapy into a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care across different locations and routines.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Anne commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. She also works with relationship strain, trauma, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiving challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and adaptable. Sessions combine attentive listening with practical exercises and gentle reflection to suit each person's pace.
What is her professional background?
Anne trained as a counsellor after working for 20 years as a nurse in the NHS. That experience informs her interest in health and the mind-body connection.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and rhythms.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability and are charged via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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