Ana Andreea Haynes, BACP

Ana Andreea Haynes offers compassionate, non-judgmental support for people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She works alongside clients to help them make sense of their experiences and the world they have lived in, drawing on listening and empathic understanding to create a steady therapeutic presence. Ana has particular experience supporting women who have survived physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and she has worked extensively with people recovering from substance misuse. Over several years she has also supported women affected by trafficking and modern-day slavery, helping them process trauma and rebuild a sense of safety and agency.

Alongside trauma work, Ana supports clients with depression, anxiety, anger, bereavement, and self-esteem issues that may stem from bullying, harsh parental criticism, or other adverse childhood experiences. She appreciates that words are not always enough, and she sometimes integrates creative and expressive practices such as Gestalt-informed techniques where appropriate. Her practice recognises each person as an individual with a unique history, and she adapts her approach to meet specific needs related to relationships, addiction, parenting, career challenges, and identity concerns.

Ana works in English and Romanian and accepts international clients. She is affiliated with the BACP, which indicates membership of the United Kingdom professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.

Attachment, Emotion and Client-Centered Support Online

Ana uses attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach helps people understand attachment needs, recognise how past losses or abandonment affect present relationships, and develop new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

She also practices client-centered therapy, which places the person's own experience at the center of the work. In this approach the therapist offers empathic listening and unconditional acceptance, helping clients clarify their values, build self-understanding, and make choices that align with their goals.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another key influence, focusing on identifying and processing strong emotions within relationships and within the self. EFT can be useful for people struggling with intimacy, grief, or cyclical conflict, as it helps translate difficult feelings into meaningful change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Ana collaborates with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, and she reviews progress together to adjust the work when needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, plus options for live chat and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit around work, family, or travel. These formats make it easier for people in different locations or time zones to access support from registered professionals and therapists without sacrificing continuity of care.