Counsellor profile
Angela Rees, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
- Depression support
About Angela
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of practice working with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and depression. Angela Rees offers straightforward, talk-based support for people facing life changes and low mood.
Angela works in a conversational way. She helps people name and talk through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on what is happening now and practical steps that might feel manageable. The tone is direct and respectful rather than clinical or technical.
Her background is in UK counselling work and she has spent three years supporting clients with grief and loss, panic and mood issues, and problems linked to caregiving or isolation. She is familiar with common patterns around guilt, shame and control and how these can affect day-to-day life.
In sessions Angela addresses communication problems and relationship strain that can come from stress. She also helps people thinking about life purpose, midlife changes and rebuilding self-esteem after loss. Conversations may include handling panic attacks, managing social anxiety and developing steadier routines.
Practical matters are part of the work. Angela encourages short-term goals alongside deeper reflection. She asks clear questions and offers space to test new ways of coping. This approach aims to help people feel more able to make small, sustainable changes.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Angela describes her work as evidence-based and practical. One common approach is short-term, goal-focused conversation which helps identify immediate coping steps for stress and panic. This method is useful for people needing clear, manageable actions to reduce anxiety and regain control over daily tasks.Another approach is reflective talking therapy that looks at feelings around grief, guilt and self-worth. This helps people understand patterns that keep them stuck and to try different responses in everyday life. It is suitable when someone wants to untangle long-standing emotional issues and change how they react to setbacks.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Angela will discuss options, listen to what matters to the client and agree a way forward. The aim is collaborative: to match techniques to the person’s goals and to change the plan if it is not helping.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions fit better around work, childcare and travel. Remote counselling can make it easier to have regular, shorter check-ins, reduce the time spent travelling and allow sessions to be scheduled around a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals can offer useful continuity of support in this way, and Angela will help clients decide which arrangement suits their needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems and midlife concerns.
What is her counselling style?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She focuses on naming feelings, setting small goals and trying new coping steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the UK. That experience covers mood disorders, panic and social anxiety among other areas.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.