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Anne-Marie Bates, BACP

Anne-Marie Bates offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie Bates offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. She explains things clearly and helps clients find practical steps forward. Her approach is down-to-earth and focuses on what matters most to each person.

Anne-Marie has 12 years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked in higher education and independent practice and has supported people from a range of backgrounds and life situations.

Background and approach

She keeps sessions non-judgemental and respectful. In sessions she aims to tailor conversations to each person’s needs. She uses client-centred ideas to listen closely and understand what matters to the client.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes. Solution-focused work helps set small, achievable goals and track progress. She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship or family concerns.

Additional areas she addresses include body image, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and midlife changes. She can also help with communication problems, impulsivity, self-harm and questions about sexuality. Her style is compassionate and straightforward.

She works with clients to build practical tools, create manageable plans and make steady progress. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions that suit each person.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	67574	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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Ways of working Anne-Marie names

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How her approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's experience. The therapist reflects what you say and helps you find your own answers, which is useful when you need emotional support or clarity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, realistic steps and building on strengths. It is goal-orientated and works well when someone wants quick, practical progress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree on what feels most helpful based on your needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adaptations can be made as you go. Online sessions offer useful flexibility. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging provide short, immediate check-ins or ongoing written support between calls. Together these options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship or family difficulties. Additional focus areas include body image, isolation, guilt and life purpose.

How would she approach my concerns in sessions?

Sessions combine listening and practical steps. She uses client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques to address thoughts and behaviours, and solution-focused methods to set achievable goals.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of counselling experience working in higher education and independent practice. That background has involved supporting people from a variety of life situations.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

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

Can I work with her in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person and the nature of the work.

How are fees handled?

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

What do I need to do to begin?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.