Biography

“ Hello, my name is Ann and I am a registered member of the BACP. I have significant experience in online counselling and as a result I firmly believe in its benefits. I have done online and phone counselling myself and I found it to be effective. I've worked with lots of people who have never experienced counselling before and I am aware that this can be an anxiety provoking and nervous experience. However, based on my experience I am of the opinion that the release of speaking about something which you may have kept private for a long time is extremely cathartic. If you've come this far, I can offer you confidential and encouraging support through whatever it is you wish to work through. You may not even know what that is! Just that it might be time to talk to someone. My previous career was in the corporate world where I worked for over fifteen years in the beer industry. I'm an American expatriate having first moved to London in 2004. One of my special areas of interest is helping American expats (or any expats) adjust emotionally and psychologically with all the differences they face in the United Kingdom. I know because I faced the same challenges. In addition, I can work with any issue you wish to bring to me. As a registered member of BACP, I am committed to my continual personal and professional development and also work in accordance with their ethical framework for good practice.

Member of

• Member (Registered), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, United Kingdom
• Member, Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals
• Member, Association for Counselling & Therapy Online
• Member, Counselling in Prisons Network

Approach to treatment

• Brief Therapy
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioural)
• Eclectic
• Family therapy
• Integrative
• Person Centred
• Play Therapy

Languages spoken

English

Currently Practice

Greenwich, SE7, London

Therapy Types

I am experienced in dealing with american expatriates, addictions of any sort (alcohol, gambling,drugs), work related stress, relationship issues, expatriate relocation stress, family dynamics, PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder), anger management, depression, low self-esteem and ADHD. I offer Long-term face-to-face work, short-term face-to-face work ,telephone counselling, time-limited and online counselling.

Qualifications

• Master of Science, London South Bank University, Addiction Psychology & Counselling
• Certificate in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, UK College of Holistic Training, Graduated with Distinction
• Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling Skills, UK College of Holistic Training, Graduated with Distinction
• Level 3 Certificate in Online Counselling Skills, Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, The University of Texas at Austin

Demographics of Focus

• Adults
• Children
• Couples
• Families
• Young People