Counsellor profile
Ann-Marie Ritchie, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 4 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and life changes
Continue with Ann-MarieAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (400591)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Ann-Marie supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Ann-Marie
BACP. 4 years' experience. Ann-Marie Ritchie works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also focuses on forgiveness, social anxiety and phobia, and issues faced by young adults. Ann-Marie uses client-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches to support people who want practical ways to manage problems.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their situation and helps them use existing strengths to deal with what’s happening now. Sessions are practical, with room to talk through feelings and try skills that can be used between meetings.
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test different ways of responding. Client-centred work focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the individual. Solution-focused techniques help set clear goals and find steps that feel doable in everyday life.
Ann-Marie aims to make counselling manageable for people coping with change, loss or ongoing stress. She notes that starting therapy is a significant step and sees it as a commitment to change. The emphasis is on small, achievable progress rather than dramatic shifts overnight.
Sessions are delivered in English. Ann-Marie practises in the United Kingdom and does not work with international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats available.
How her approaches shape online counselling
Ann-Marie uses client-centred work to focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, listening and reflecting to clarify hopes and concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments that can reduce anxiety or improve mood. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on setting small, realistic goals and finding steps that move things forward.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss the methods that might help and agree a plan based on the person’s goals and what they prefer. Practice and adjustments happen together as work progresses.
The practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Different formats may suit different needs, so confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online work also lets people try techniques and check progress between meetings, helping to keep changes manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. There is additional focus on forgiveness, social anxiety and young adult issues.
What is her counselling approach like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques. The aim is to talk through problems and try skills that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with people on anxiety, stress and grief-related concerns.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials.
Does she provide counselling in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at present.
How are sessions organised and what formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how do I begin?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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