Counsellor profile
Anne-Marie Bates, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Solution-Focused work
About Anne-Marie
Counsellor and BACP member Anne-Marie Bates has 12 years of professional experience and works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. She also supports people who are dealing with depression and self-esteem issues. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
Anne-Marie draws on client-centred principles to keep the focus on each person’s experience. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps forward. In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people think through options for change.
Her background includes college counselling, where she worked with students and staff at a higher education setting. She has also worked in private practice with people from a range of backgrounds and ages. That mix of settings informs a straightforward, conversational style in sessions.
People often come to her for help with body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, or feelings of emptiness and isolation. She also works with issues such as midlife concerns, self-harm, sexuality and social anxiety. Sessions focus on what the person wants to work on and on practical steps that fit daily life.
Before a first meeting she asks people to describe their current concerns and goals. She and the client then agree how to use the relevant approaches and set simple targets to check progress. The aim is clear discussion and usable change rather than technical labels.
How Anne-Marie uses her approaches in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgment and follows what the client brings, helping them make sense of feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want to be heard and to explore how they feel.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It includes practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns, and often helps with anxiety, low mood and social worries. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what is already working, so people can make steady progress between sessions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor and client talk about goals, try methods, and adjust the way they work together as needed. This keeps the focus on what helps the individual in their day-to-day life.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, study or family time, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, plus depression and self-esteem issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work.
How long has she worked as a counsellor?
She has 12 years of professional counselling experience, including work in higher education and private practice.
What professional registration does she hold?
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 people outside the UK 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 that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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