Anne Ryan-Thomas, BACP

Anne Ryan-Thomas is a BACP-credentialed therapist with 12 years of practice supporting people through a wide range of life stages and challenges. She works with individuals from diverse backgrounds, offering a calm, adaptable approach that is tailored to each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Anne blends evidence-informed techniques with creative practice to help clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and find practical ways forward.

Her therapeutic style draws on person-centred work that prioritises the client's perspective, cognitive behavioural techniques to address thinking and behaviour patterns, and creative arts methods to access emotion and insight through imaginative expression. Anne adapts the mix of approaches to suit each person - listening first to understand what matters most and then collaborating on a plan that fits the client's goals and preferences. BACP denotes the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body associated with her credential.

Before qualifying as a counsellor, Anne spent 20 years working as a nurse in the NHS, an experience that deepened her interest in health-related concerns and the mind-body connection. That background informs her understanding of long-term health issues, caregiving stress, and how emotional and physical wellbeing can interact, making her practice especially relevant for people navigating medical or life transitions.

Approaches for online therapy and finding the right fit

Anne frequently uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where the client’s own insights and priorities guide the work. This approach helps people who want to explore feelings, values, and personal goals at their own pace.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a practical, goal-oriented method that helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. CBT is often used for issues such as anxiety, low mood, and stress when clients are looking for clear strategies to manage symptoms and develop coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Anne works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try appropriate methods, and adjust the direction of sessions based on what is most helpful. This collaborative process ensures therapy is tailored to the client’s aims, preferences, and life context.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for fitting therapy into busy schedules or for those who prefer remote access. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar surroundings, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable.