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Ann O' Sullivan, BACP

Ann O' Sullivan is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and life changes.

About Ann

Ann O' Sullivan is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and life changes. She also supports those facing relationship and workplace issues, self-esteem struggles, and LGBT-related concerns. Ann uses straightforward, practical approaches to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings.

She offers short-term structured work and longer conversations depending on what someone needs. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building coping tools, and trying new ways of responding to problems.

Background and approach

The aim is to increase confidence and make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Ann has four years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes work with adults affected by addiction, and with people facing bereavement or complicated family situations.

This experience informs how she listens and responds in sessions. Her style is calm and practical. She blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural exercises and emotion-focused ideas to help people notice thoughts and try different responses.

Narrative and solution-focused techniques are used to reframe difficulties and set clear, achievable goals. Sessions can include behavioural strategies for anxiety, gentle exploration of loss, or step-by-step plans for reducing addictive behaviours. Ann aims to work collaboratively, tailoring each session to what a person brings that day.

If someone wants clear tools and a supportive space, she offers that combination. To begin, people are invited to describe their main concern and what they hope to change. From there Ann helps shape a plan that fits the person’s goals and day-to-day life.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394205	July 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

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How Ann’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears and follows the person's lead so they can make sense of their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs space to talk through bereavement, relationship strain or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage intrusive thoughts and change unhelpful habits. CBT is often chosen for panic, phobias, social anxiety and problematic patterns related to addictions.

Ann will work collaboratively to find the right approach for each person. She will discuss goals, try methods that fit the issue and adjust the plan as progress is made. Deciding which techniques to focus on is part of the therapy partnership rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or need ongoing written support between sessions. These options help therapy fit around work, childcare and daily life while keeping the focus on practical change.

Frequently asked

What difficulties does this counsellor help with?

Ann supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and workplace issues, among other related challenges.

What is Ann's counselling style?

Her style is client-centred and practical, mixing listening with exercises and goal-setting to help people change unhelpful patterns.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has four years of professional experience and a background working with adults affected by addiction plus work with bereavement and complex family situations.

How is Ann accredited and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

People can meet by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging according to preference.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.