- Practical goal setting
- Calm listening approach
- English and Portuguese
About Anna
Anna Critsinelis is a counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people who face stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She works with individuals navigating mood fluctuations, attention difficulties and the practical impact of mental health challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom base.
Anna keeps the room straightforward and calm. She listens without judgement and focuses on what matters to each person. Together they set practical goals and try small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her background includes postgraduate study in psychodynamic approaches and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred therapy and Solution-Focused therapy. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS).
In session Anna will help you identify patterns that increase stress and anxiety. She offers ways to notice unhelpful thoughts, to try new behaviours and to strengthen coping skills. Work can include short-term practical plans or longer conversations about recurring issues, depending on what the person prefers.
People come to Anna for help with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and stress. These include attention differences, relationship and attachment difficulties, questions around identity and sexuality, impulses and control issues, and the strains that follow separation or parenthood. The focus is on steady, manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
How Anna uses therapy approaches online
Anna often draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting and testing thoughts and developing small, practical changes to reduce anxiety and panic-related reactions. Client-Centred work gives the person space to be heard and to shape the pace and focus of sessions, which can help when people feel overwhelmed.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences. That might mean trying a few techniques and adapting them as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, childcare or study and avoiding travel time so appointments can be easier to keep. If you want to check which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. The emphasis is on making therapy workable within everyday life while using evidence-informed approaches to support changes and reduce anxiety.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anna work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and also supports those managing bipolar features and ADHD-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a collaborative, non-judgemental approach and focuses on practical steps alongside longer conversations when needed.
How much experience does she have?
Anna has ten years of professional experience supporting people with a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS), practising from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model 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 schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.