Anna Critsinelis , BACP

Anna Critsinelis is a United Kingdom based therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people through stress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD and major life transitions. She works with clients facing both specific mental health challenges and broader periods of change, offering practical support and emotional guidance to help people regain a sense of direction and resilience.

She aims to create a collaborative, non-judgemental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving self-understanding and restoring a sense of control, whether the work targets a particular concern or seeks greater clarity in life.

Anna completed postgraduate training in psychodynamic therapy and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) - professional bodies that reflect recognised standards of practice in the UK. She accepts clients in the UK and internationally and offers support in English and Portuguese.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-driven action. It can be useful for people struggling with anxiety, low mood or uncertainty who want skills to live more in line with what matters to them.

Client-Centered Therapy, also called Person-Centred Therapy, focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and direction of work. This approach works well for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns and navigating life changes because it prioritises the client’s goals and perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress and mood difficulties and provides tools clients can apply between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anna will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences and may draw on more than one approach as the work develops.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or who live far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life and access licensed professionals from different locations.