Angela Neary, BACP

Angela Neary is a fully qualified person-centred counsellor with more than 20 years of experience, working both as a therapist and as a mental health improvement officer. She trained as a person-centred counsellor and graduated in 2005, and since then she has worked alongside Social Care and Social Work teams to provide mental health support across community settings for people aged 18 to 100.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns, including addiction, trauma and domestic abuse, depression and anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Angela brings an open, warm and interactive style to sessions, guided by respect and a belief that people should not be reduced to labels. She combines person-centred principles with cognitive-behavioural techniques so that each treatment plan responds to the client’s individual needs and goals.

Angela holds membership of the BACP, the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. She is passionate about listening and engaging with people, helping them discover their own answers and supporting them through change and growth. When clients are ready to face the challenges in their lives, Angela offers steady, collaborative support and welcomes the opportunity to work together.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Support

Angela works from a person-focused stance through Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises empathy, acceptance and helping people explore their own experiences to find clarity and direction. This approach suits those seeking a supportive space to process relationships, self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also a central part of her practice; CBT helps people identify and gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and is often used to address anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy complements these approaches by teaching practical attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Angela, as a registered professional, works collaboratively with each client to shape a plan that matches their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges through live chat or text-based messaging are also possible. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support people who live at a distance, and provide a range of ways to connect so clients can choose what feels most helpful.