Ann Patmore , BACP

Ann Patmore is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, relationship problems and issues around self-esteem. Ann also supports people dealing with ADHD, addictions, trauma and life changes. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

Ann typically begins by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. She then works with them to agree clear, realistic steps they can try between sessions. Conversations are tailored to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. This makes it easier to focus on immediate concerns like concentration, motivation or coping with a recent separation.

Her background includes long-term work with people affected by abandonment, attachment difficulties and adoption or foster care issues. She has supported those experiencing anger, guilt, shame and isolation, and helps people rebuild confidence after betrayal or infidelity. Ann also has experience with challenges linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome.

When practical problems arise, she helps clients break them down into small, manageable tasks. Sessions may include strategies for improving focus and memory, handling compassion fatigue, or planning next steps during a career change. The emphasis is on clear, usable steps rather than abstract theory.

People who choose Ann can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. She works with clients to shape a plan that fits their life and goals. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step easier to take.

Therapeutic approaches and online flexibility

Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she uses involves breaking problems into small, manageable tasks and building skills for everyday life; this helps with concentration, motivation and coping with stress. Another approach focuses on improving communication and emotional understanding so people can handle family conflict, commitment issues and relationship problems more clearly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ann treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision. She listens to a person’s needs and goals, then adapts techniques so they fit the client’s situation and preferences over time.

Online therapy with Ann offers several flexible options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need quick, ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and everyday life while still focusing on practical steps and progress.