Counsellor profile
Anna Bridgland, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Parenting support
About Anna
Counsellor Anna Bridgland is a BACP member with seven years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns and parenting strains, as well as addiction, grief and low self-esteem.
Anna listens with a client-centred approach. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside talking work to help people notice patterns of thought and behaviour. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings as well as talking things through in the room.
People also come to her with anger, intimacy issues, career doubts, or the effects of trauma and abuse. She offers support around ADHD, social anxiety, isolation and questions of life purpose. Practical communication and forgiveness work are included when helpful.
Her style is direct and collaborative. Anna aims to set clear goals together and checks in on progress each session. This helps keep the work focused and relevant to day-to-day life.
She works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Sessions are in English and international clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and practical details via the online booking flow.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows what the client brings to the session. This approach helps people clarify their feelings, priorities and what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful behaviour patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna will discuss what feels most useful and will decide together which methods to use based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is reviewed as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions around work or family life and saving travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often schedule sessions to suit routine and make it easier to keep regular contact when that helps the work.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she usually help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief and low self-esteem among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a client-centred way and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to combine listening with practical steps people can try between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options through the booking flow before you schedule.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then 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.