Anneke Beresford , BACP

Anneke Beresford is a licensed Person Centred Therapist who trained and qualified on a BACP accredited course in the United Kingdom. She brings more than 13 years of professional experience to her work, supporting people through issues such as relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body that accredits training and membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

She works in a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s individual circumstances. Her practice focuses on helping people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering support and empowerment throughout the process. Anneke aims to create a collaborative space where goals are clarified and practical steps are offered to move forward. She looks forward to meeting prospective clients and supporting them on their journey toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Anneke integrates client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, and mindfulness practices into online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so people can explore their feelings and values; it is especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance, offering practical tools to manage stress, reduce reactivity, and support recovery from addictive urges or compassion fatigue.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is decided collaboratively. Anneke works with each person to assess needs, clarify goals, and choose techniques that fit their preferences and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to connect across distances, including with international clients. These flexible options support continuity of care, allow for timely check-ins, and make it possible to access skilled, licensed professionals from wherever clients are based.