Counsellor profile
Annette Buswell, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness sessions
- Hypnotherapy options
About Annette
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with seven years' experience. Annette Buswell works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self‑esteem, depression and a wide range of life challenges. She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
Annette uses an integrative approach rooted in client-centred therapy. That means she focuses on listening and building a reliable working relationship. She draws on psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness and hypnotherapy where these fit the client's needs.
Sessions may be short term or longer term depending on what the person wants. Practical tools such as mindful relaxation and solution-focused planning are used alongside reflective work about past experiences and patterns. The mix aims to help people manage symptoms and make day-to-day changes.
Annette has worked in private practice and with young people and adults, and she has experience of trauma, bereavement, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, chronic illness, and end of life issues. Her practice follows the BACP ethical framework and she holds relevant insurance and a DBS certificate.
People who come to her often want a steady, direct way to talk through what is happening and try new ways of coping. Initial steps are an assessment and a conversation about goals and preferred approaches. She explains choices and works with each person to agree the best way forward.
Approaches used in online counselling
Annette commonly draws on client‑centred therapy and mindfulness work. Client‑centred therapy focuses on careful listening and building a reliable therapeutic relationship so people can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Mindfulness therapy uses guided exercises and mindful relaxation to reduce reactivity and ease stress and anxiety.She also uses solution‑focused techniques to set small, practical goals and hypnotherapy tools when these are relevant. Solution‑focused work concentrates on steps that can be taken now, which can help with coping and managing day‑to‑day problems. Hypnotherapy may be offered as a way to work with patterns of thought and behaviour when agreed together.
Finding the right mix is part of the early work. The counsellor will discuss options with you and decide together what to try based on your needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work and family life and using shorter check‑ins when time is tight. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Registered or accredited professionals often offer appointments that help make counselling easier to fit into everyday schedules.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem, depression and many life changes including relationship and family difficulties.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her practice is integrative with a core client‑centred approach. She may add psychodynamic work, solution‑focused techniques, mindfulness or hypnotherapy as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years' experience working in private practice and with both adults and young people.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works within its ethical framework.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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