Annette Buswell, BACP

Annette Buswell is an integrative psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, coach and hypnotherapist who offers a compassionate, person-centred approach to emotional and psychological wellbeing. She also trains and delivers mindful relaxation sessions, drawing on mindfulness techniques to help clients reduce stress and build coping skills. Working with both adults and young people, Annette blends a range of therapeutic methods to explore the life experiences that have shaped each client and to support more satisfying, healthier and meaningful ways of living.

Her practice addresses a wide spectrum of concerns including anxiety, stress and panic attacks, depression, bereavement, anger management, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, self-harm and suicidal ideation, end of life issues and phobias. Annette offers both short-term and longer-term integrative therapy, adapting the pace and focus to suit the individual needs of each person she works with.

Annette works within the BACP Ethical Framework and holds a DBS certificate and professional liability insurance. She places empathy and rapport at the core of her work, believing that a reliable, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship gives people the space to find their own path. Her aim is to help clients develop self-compassion and inner resources so they can move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Annette uses a person-centred approach that emphasises empathy and a respectful therapeutic relationship, giving clients the time and space to explore concerns at their own pace and to build self-compassion. Hypnotherapy is offered as a focused, guided technique to help with patterns such as anxiety, phobias or low confidence by working with the mind-body connection to support change. Mindfulness therapy includes practical relaxation and awareness exercises to reduce stress and improve present-moment coping, useful for anxiety, grief and ongoing life challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Annette works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Annette is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules, mobility limits or geographically distant locations. These options allow clients to access registered professionals from home or another convenient place, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life.