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Anna Richardson, BACP

Anna Richardson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Anna

Anna Richardson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She draws on five years' practice to help people who feel stuck by anxiety, low mood, relationship strain or life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Russian and take place online by video, phone, chat or text.

Her background includes a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling, which shapes how she listens for patterns that link past experience with present feelings.

Background and approach

She uses psychodynamic ideas to help people notice repeated reactions and to make sense of what lies beneath everyday behaviour. Anna also works with attachment-focused ways of thinking, looking at how early bonds affect current relationships and intimacy. This approach can help people understand trust, jealousy, control issues and feelings around abandonment.

She has supported people coping with grief, addiction concerns, parenting stress, gender dysphoria and immigration-related worries, among other issues. Her work has included involvement with local mental health charities in community settings. In sessions she aims for a calm, non-judgemental tone and a steady pace.

Conversations are used to uncover unhelpful patterns and try out new ways of relating to yourself and others. Practical next steps and everyday coping ideas are part of the process when they suit the person's goals.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393793	February 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 Anna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Ways of working Anna names

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How attachment and psychodynamic work translate to online counselling

Anna draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to guide online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in how people relate to others and helps make sense of trust, jealousy, intimacy and separation. It often focuses on current relationship patterns and how early bonds shape present reactions.

Psychodynamic work pays attention to feelings, recurring themes and memories that influence behaviour. In practice this means talking through moments that feel confusing or repeated reactions, and gently linking them back to earlier experiences to uncover their meaning.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Anna will discuss your goals and preferences and try different ways of working until you both agree on what helps most. That collaborative planning guides whether sessions lean more towards attachment-focused work, deeper psychodynamic reflection or a mix of the two.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low. Chat and text are practical for shorter check-ins or when writing helps you think things through. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family life and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What sort of difficulties does Anna work with?

Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, addiction concerns and life changes. She also addresses specific themes such as attachment problems, abandonment, gender dysphoria and immigration issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines psychodynamic listening with an attachment-informed eye on relationships. Sessions aim to notice repeating patterns, understand their roots and try out different ways of responding.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has five years of clinical experience and holds a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. She has worked in independent practice and contributed to community mental health charities.

Where is Anna based and what credential does she hold?

She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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