- Anxiety and panic support
- ADHD in adulthood
- Practical coping steps
About Ann
Ann Patmore is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed or anxious and those coping with family and parenting pressures. She also supports people with low self-esteem, concentration difficulties and changes in motivation. Ann works closely with adults who receive a late diagnosis of ADHD and those wanting help with focus and memory.
Her approach is practical and respectful. Sessions are shaped to each person's needs, with clear discussion about what to focus on and simple strategies to try between meetings. She pays attention to how family background, attachment and past events can affect current relationships and daily routines. Ann also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, codependency, and recovery after domestic violence.
People bring many concerns into therapy and Ann covers a broad range. These include relationship difficulties, communication problems, commitment worries, infidelity, and conflict connected to divorce or separation. She also explores feelings like guilt, shame, anger and isolation, and helps people facing career pressures or compassion fatigue.
Work is conversational and hands-on. Ann listens, reflects what she hears, and suggests small, manageable steps to test between sessions. Goals are practical - improving concentration, reducing anxiety spikes, or finding steadier ways to cope with change.
Her BACP credential means she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That membership is noted as her professional registration in the United Kingdom.
Practical approaches for anxiety and focus online
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage short-term symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. One approach focuses on anxiety management through practical exercises and paced breathing to reduce panic symptoms and rebuild confidence in situations that feel overwhelming. Another approach targets attention and organisation skills for people with ADHD diagnosed in adulthood, using behavioural strategies and simple routines to support concentration and memory.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they set aims and try techniques, adjusting the plan as they learn what works best for the person.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a session during a lunch break. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Finding a practical way to meet that fits with everyday routines often helps people maintain progress between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ann help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety and panic-related worries, and with family and parenting pressures. Other areas include self-esteem, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma and abuse.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on small steps to try between sessions and clear discussion about what to work on next. She adapts the approach to suit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with concentration, motivation, ADHD concerns and anxiety-related difficulties.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.