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Ann-Marie Ritchie, BACP

Ann-Marie Ritchie is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family tensions, grief and parenting strains.

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About Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie Ritchie is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family tensions, grief and parenting strains. She also supports people with anger, low self-esteem, social anxiety and young adult issues. Ann-Marie works in English and is based in the United Kingdom.

She uses a collaborative style in sessions. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and aims to help them build on what already works.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and focused on the client’s immediate concerns and goals. Ann-Marie draws on client-centred methods to create a respectful, listening space. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice patterns in thinking and try small experiments to change them.

Solution-focused techniques are used to identify realistic steps and short-term goals when clients want quicker change. With four years of experience, Ann-Marie brings a straightforward, warm manner to sessions. She explains options and works at a pace that suits each person.

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is listed among her professional details as BACP. People meet her to talk through life changes, cope with loss, reduce panic or manage ongoing worry. Sessions are aimed at helping people make practical adjustments, try different ways of reacting, and build confidence for day-to-day challenges.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400591	November 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 Ann-Marie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Forgiveness
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Ways of working Ann-Marie names

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How Ann-Marie’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on active listening and building an accepting space where people can speak freely. It helps when someone needs to understand their feelings, feel heard, and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, emotions and actions and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working and on simple, practical steps to reach short-term goals; it suits people who want focused progress in a few sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person’s life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone wants a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it possible to fit therapy around work, study and family life and to keep a steady rhythm of sessions even when schedules are busy.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Ann-Marie help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, social anxiety and young adult issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens, helps people identify their strengths, and works on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Ann-Marie has four years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her profile lists BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.

How are costs and starting steps handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are covered by a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.