Anne Ryan-Thomas, BACP
12 years in practice
Anne Ryan-Thomas is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes.
License and registration
- BACP
- 57853 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Anne
Anne Ryan-Thomas is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She supports people dealing with addiction, relationship strain, mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar, and worries linked to parenting, sleep and eating. Anne uses straightforward language and practical steps during sessions to make talking about hard things easier.
She blends a few different approaches to fit each person's needs. Jungian therapy informs her interest in personal meaning and inner symbols.
Background and approach
Client-centred work keeps sessions focused on the person's experience and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used when people want to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Anne trained as a counsellor after a long nursing career in the NHS, so she is comfortable with health‑related concerns and the links between mind and body.
She holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP in her credentials. Her practice draws on a mix of creative and conversational techniques rather than a single method. Sessions aim to be collaborative.
Anne listens first, then helps to set simple goals and small steps forward. Some people prefer a reflective, exploratory pace while others want more practical tools; she adapts to those needs. She works online and by phone, using formats that fit different schedules and lifestyles.
People can expect a calm, ordinary approach that focuses on what matters to them now.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Anne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Anne names
- Jungian Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How different approaches work online
Jungian therapy looks at symbols, dreams and personal stories to help people find meaning and new ways to understand emotional patterns. It can be helpful for those who want to explore inner themes and personal development. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the room and offers a listening, non-directive space so people can find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, gives simple techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can suit people wanting practical tools for anxiety, low mood or sleep problems.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about their aims, try different ways of working and agree on what feels useful. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging let people fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or who want flexible, on-the-go contact. These options make it simpler to keep therapy going across different schedules and circumstances.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Anne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and bipolar mood issues, plus addiction, trauma, relationship strain, parenting concerns, sleep and eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines a gentle, listening-led style with practical work when needed, tailoring each session to the person's goals and pace.
How much experience does she have?
Anne has around 12 years of experience as a therapist and previously worked for 20 years as a nurse in the NHS.
What credentials and region are listed?
The profile lists BACP as the credential and shows she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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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