Counsellor profile
Ann-Marie Ritchie, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT
- Solution-Focused
About Ann-Marie
Counsellor and BACP member Ann-Marie Ritchie has four years of experience supporting people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She also helps with grief, parenting pressures and coping with life changes. Ann-Marie works with issues around anger, self-esteem and social anxiety and supports young adults facing transitions.
Ann-Marie uses a collaborative, person-focused way of working. She listens first and helps people build on what already works for them. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward, with time to talk through feelings and try small changes between meetings.
Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try different coping strategies. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set concrete goals and notice small steps of progress.
People can expect clear, short-term options alongside longer conversations when needed. Ann-Marie explains choices and what might help most in the early sessions. She uses plain language and keeps the work focused on everyday challenges and decisions.
Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through the directory process. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Ann-Marie works with Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on the person’s own perspective and pacing. This approach helps people talk about what matters to them and decide what to try next.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to identify patterns of thinking that increase stress or anxiety. CBT gives practical techniques for testing thoughts and changing unhelpful responses. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear goals and notice small, useful steps forward rather than only focusing on problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ann-Marie will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. The decision about which methods to use is made together in early sessions.
The practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and avoiding travel time. Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, please confirm the current session options before booking. The emphasis is on making counselling fit everyday life, with flexible arrangements agreed at the start.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus grief, parenting and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach is collaborative and person-focused, using Client-Centred Therapy alongside CBT and Solution-Focused methods.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of experience working with people on the issues listed in her profile.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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.