Anna Doherty, BACP

Anna Doherty is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She works with issues such as sleep problems, eating and body-image concerns, addictions, low self-esteem, ADHD and grief. Anna uses everyday language and a calm manner to make the first step feel easier for someone who is worried or unsure.

She follows a client-centred style that focuses on the person's experience and priorities. Sessions often involve talking things through and finding practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Anna also draws on mindfulness and somatic ideas to help people notice patterns in their bodies and minds.

Her background includes six years of work recorded in recent practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, bereavement, chronic illness and neurodiversity and adapts her approach according to each person's needs.

Anna combines conversation-based therapy with exercises and sometimes creative or body-focused methods when these suit the person. She aims to co-create a plan that fits practical life demands as well as emotional goals. The emphasis is on steady, manageable steps rather than sudden change.

People who choose to work with her can expect a warm, steady presence and a focus on everyday habits, thoughts and coping strategies. If someone wants to try a tailored mix of talking, mindfulness and somatic work, Anna offers this within her practice.

How Anna’s approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. It means the counsellor listens closely, follows what matters to the client and shapes conversations around their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to think things through.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and daily habits. It breaks problems into manageable tasks and teaches simple exercises that can be done between sessions, which often suits people wanting clear tools for anxiety, low mood or sleep issues.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices and noticing bodily signals in day-to-day life. It can help reduce reactivity and improve sleep and concentration by teaching short, repeatable exercises that fit into a busy routine.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try different methods together, adjusting the plan as needed. This collaborative stance helps match the approach to practical life demands and personal preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a daily schedule and avoiding travel time. Online appointments can make it simpler to attend from work or home and to use shorter check-ins when time is limited. Confirm the specific session options available with the therapist before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.