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Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes, BACP

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About Ana

Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes is a counsellor who brings five years of clinical practice to her work. She trained as an integral therapeutic counsellor and practises from a person-centred perspective.

She speaks English and Portuguese and sees people located in the United Kingdom and internationally. She uses clear, direct conversations to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. Sessions often focus on practical steps for coping with panic, low self-esteem, sleeping problems and anger.

Background and approach

She also supports people facing addictions, career strain and life changes. Her academic background includes a master's degree and a PhD that looked at stress, burnout and compassion fatigue. That research informs her interest in mindfulness and self-compassion as tools to reduce overload and restore balance.

Her BACP registration is part of her professional standing in the UK. In session she aims to balance openness with gentle direction. She combines psychodynamic thinking, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness-based practices to match what each person needs.

Conversations move between exploring feelings and trying simple ways to change unhelpful patterns. People who prefer calm, focused sessions tend to fit well with her style. She works with adults aged 18 and over and welcomes different cultural backgrounds.

Appointments are offered through video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging to fit different schedules.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	391710	December 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Ana names

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Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, life changes and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trustworthy therapeutic relationship so the person feels heard and understood; it supports self-exploration and confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with panic, insomnia and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and past experiences and then suggest a combination that fits. This is a collaborative process and can change as sessions progress to match what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to use a camera. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and make it easier to keep regular contact with a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression and sleeping difficulties, plus addictions and low self-esteem. Other areas include burnout, compassion fatigue, anger and career-related stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is straightforward and calm, combining gentle exploration with practical steps. Sessions blend person-centred listening with mindfulness and cognitive tools.

How long has she been practising?

She has five years of clinical practice and has researched stress, burnout and compassion fatigue at master's and PhD level. That research guides her use of mindfulness and self-compassion methods.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese to support people from varied cultural backgrounds.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients and offers online formats that work across different countries.

What session formats does she use?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.