Angela Higgins , BACP

Angela Higgins is a counsellor with 25 years of experience. She began her career supporting people affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland and then trained in counselling. Angela uses empathy, honesty and respect as the base of her work.

Her early work included befriending people living with anxiety, panic, depression, agoraphobia and the effects of domestic and sexual abuse. Those experiences shaped her decision to become a counsellor and remain central to how she listens now.

Although her foundation is in Carl Rogers' person-centred approach, much of Angela's day-to-day work draws on cognitive behavioural ideas. That means she balances warm, non-judgemental listening with practical techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Over a long career she has worked as an addictions counsellor, including time supporting people in a prison setting. She has supported people through grief, trauma, stress, relationship and workplace difficulties, and issues such as bipolar, ADHD and eating or sleeping problems.

Angela also brings wider wellbeing tools into her practice, having trained in Reiki, sound healing, reflexology and Indian head massage. She offers these as complementary options when they suit a person’s pace and preferences.

She works from the United Kingdom and speaks English. Angela welcomes conversations about women's issues and other concerns, and she aims to help people find a practical way forward.

Approaches that suit online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on being heard and understood. It relies on empathy, genuineness and acceptance so people can explore feelings and find their own solutions. This approach helps with stress, low self-esteem and the emotional impact of life changes.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses structured techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build practical skills for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the best fit is part of the work. Angela will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a collaborative plan. The choice of approach can change over time as priorities shift.

Online sessions give flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.