Angela Garlick , BACP

Angela Garlick is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain and the after-effects of trauma and abuse. She works with clients on sleep problems, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, anger and career concerns. She also supports people living with bipolar symptoms, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Angela is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She uses a person-centred stance that gives space for people to speak without judgement. That approach is combined with practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness to address thinking patterns and day-to-day coping. Angela also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice what matters to them and take small, workable steps towards those values.

Sessions focus on what the client needs right now. Conversations are straightforward and paced to suit each person. She aims to build a respectful, empathic relationship and to help clients set realistic goals for change.

Angela has four years of professional experience in counselling. She describes the therapy process as collaborative and gentle, and will adapt methods to match a client’s preferences and aims. People who feel stuck by shame, guilt, abandonment or family problems can find practical ways forward.

Therapy covers a wide range of concerns including body image, caregiving stress, attachment issues, bereavement, divorce and separation, dissociation and control or commitment difficulties. Sessions are offered in English to people in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and life changes.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor provides empathic listening and warmth so people can explore their feelings and make sense of their experience at their own pace. This approach is often helpful for grief, self-esteem and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It offers practical tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build new habits, which is useful for stress, sleeping problems and managing mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging gives flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typed communication or need quick, flexible ways to keep in touch. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life, while keeping the focus on practical progress and ongoing support from registered or accredited professionals.