Angela Garlick, BACP

Angela Garlick is a UK-licensed counsellor with four years of professional experience working in person-centered counselling. She creates a respectful, empathetic environment where people can share difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement, believing that open expression can reduce the emotional burden that often prevents forward movement. Angela draws on practical methods from evidence-informed approaches to help with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and low mood.

Her practice supports a wide range of concerns including family and parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem issues, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar experiences, and compassion fatigue. Angela also works with complexities such as attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation, caregiving stress, and forgiveness or guilt and shame. She treats each person with sensitivity and tailors the therapeutic plan to their unique situation.

As a BACP credentialed practitioner - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Angela values a collaborative working relationship. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and aims to guide people through early steps with warmth and practical support, helping them identify goals and ways to cope with life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Angela integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional and practical concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with change. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing an empathetic, non-judgemental space where the person is heard and supported, which can help with relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress and teach practical skills for mood, sleep, and anxiety management.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Angela works collaboratively with each person to explore what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as the work progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or health needs and let people choose the format that feels most comfortable while engaging in meaningful therapeutic work with a registered professional.