- CBT and client-centred
- Focus on coping skills
- Support for grief
About Ann
Ann O' Sullivan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions and grief. She works with issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks, relationship strain, low self-esteem and workplace difficulties. Ann uses clear, practical methods so people can begin to feel steadier and more able to cope.
Ann draws on a mix of approaches to shape sessions around each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going, and Client-Centred ways of working that focus on listening and understanding. Sessions aim to build simple coping tools, reduce intrusive thoughts and gently increase confidence.
Her background includes four years of professional counselling alongside earlier, longer experience supporting people with addiction. Ann explains problems plainly and helps people map the factors that have led to addictive behaviour or anxiety. She pays attention to how life events, grief and family pressures link to current struggles.
In sessions she works at a steady pace and keeps the focus practical. People can expect to talk through recent events, notice unhelpful patterns and rehearse new responses. The goal is realistic change rather than quick fixes.
Ann holds BACP as a credential and has experience helping adults with bereavement, addiction and anxiety-related problems. She speaks English and works from a therapeutic framework that aims to respect each person’s strengths and choices.
How her approaches can work online and in-session
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and following the person’s lead. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what you say, offers gentle questions and helps you find your own solutions. This approach suits people who need space to make sense of feelings such as grief or loneliness.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. Sessions often include practical exercises, simple experiments and steps to reduce panic symptoms or unhelpful thinking. CBT can help with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and low mood by teaching clear tools to use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your aims and try different methods to see what helps. This is a collaborative process where goals and techniques are reviewed and adjusted together.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use therapeutic techniques at moments that matter, such as practising breathing or behavioural steps between appointments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Ann help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and related concerns such as panic attacks, phobias, relationship issues and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, combining solutions-focused ideas with person-centred listening. The emphasis is on building tools to manage symptoms day to day.
How much counselling experience does she have?
Ann has four years of professional counselling experience plus many years working with people affected by addiction in other roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.