Anne Ryan-Thomas , BACP

Anne Ryan-Thomas helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and the challenges of life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, sleep and eating concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. Anne is based in the United Kingdom and brings a calm, practical manner to sessions.

She uses short, clear conversations to build understanding of what is happening now. Anne listens closely and works at the client's pace. She adapts her methods to what each person finds most useful rather than following a single script.

Her clinical work draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and narrative and Jungian ideas. That mix allows practical problem solving alongside time to reflect on meaning and personal stories. Sessions may include talking, simple exercises and steps to try between meetings.

Before training as a counsellor Anne spent 20 years working as a nurse in the NHS. That background gives her practical experience of health-related issues and the link between physical symptoms and emotional wellbeing. She has practised as a therapist for 12 years and holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP.

People who work with Anne can expect clear goals, routine check-ins and adjustments when something is not working. She encourages small, manageable changes and helps people notice what improves over weeks. The focus is on usable strategies and on understanding personal patterns that get in the way.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience and aims to create a space where they can speak freely and be heard. This approach is useful for building self-understanding and handling issues like low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and helps people try concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful patterns. It often includes simple exercises to practise between sessions.

Narrative and Jungian ideas help people examine life stories and recurring themes, which can be useful for understanding identity, meaning and patterns in relationships. These approaches support slower, reflective work alongside practical change.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then try methods that fit the person's needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what feels helpful and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a variety of ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing check-ins between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life.