Anne Ryan-Thomas , BACP

Anne Ryan-Thomas is a qualified therapist with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people at different stages of life. She adapts her methods to each person's needs, drawing on person-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, and creative arts approaches to shape a collaborative path forward. Her practice emphasizes listening, respect, and practical tools that can be applied to everyday challenges such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Before training in counselling, she worked for 20 years as a nurse in the NHS, an experience that informs her interest in health-related issues and the mind-body connection. That background gives her additional perspective when clients bring concerns tied to physical health, chronic conditions, caregiving, or changes associated with ageing.

Anne holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Her work is person-focused and flexible, combining empathic listening with evidence-informed strategies so that therapy fits the individual rather than forcing the person to fit a particular method.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and personal growth

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person leads the pace and direction of work. It helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and stronger relationships by emphasising empathy and the client’s own resources.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours influence one another. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that cause day-to-day difficulties by teaching skills to reframe thinking and develop healthier habits.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods so that care is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit sessions around work, family, and other commitments. This variety of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from the place that works best for each person.