Anna Wright, BACP

Anna Wright is a qualified counsellor registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She brings a long history of practical and academic experience to her work, having supported people facing adversity for more than 15 years, including a decade as an adult social worker.

Her formal studies include a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Forensic Psychology and an MA in Social Work, alongside progressive counselling training at Levels 2, 3 and 4. This blend of academic learning and hands-on practice informs her sensitive, informed approach to helping people navigate challenges such as cancer, work and life stress, anxiety, bereavement, and feelings of being low or stuck.

Trained primarily in person-centred counselling, Anna emphasises the client as the expert in their own life and works to build a respectful, empowering therapeutic relationship. She also integrates techniques from cognitive behavioural and attachment-informed approaches where helpful, tailoring methods to each person’s needs to support problem solving, resilience and steady progress. Her work has helped clients develop greater confidence, improved self esteem and a more settled sense of well being.

Anna welcomes messages from people who have questions about working together and about how her way of working might fit their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Anna uses attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps people understand emotional connection, boundaries and patterns that affect intimacy and relationships. She also practices client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and supporting the client to find their own solutions and build self trust. In addition, she draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Anna works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor support, and Anna will discuss options and adapt her work as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow people to choose what feels most comfortable and convenient. These options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care and consistent therapeutic progress.