Anna Doherty, BACP
BACP-accredited counsellor for complex life challenges
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ADHD and neurodiversity
About Anna Doherty
Anna Doherty is a BACP-accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. The BACP credential indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects recognised standards in counselling practice. She works from a client-centered foundation, combining conversational therapy with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic-informed techniques to address how feelings, thoughts and bodily experiences interact.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, eating and sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life and career changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, family and relationship difficulties, and eating and food-related issues. Anna adapts interventions to each person, tailoring sessions and treatment plans to reflect the client’s goals, preferences and day-to-day realities.
She offers therapy in English and works with international clients. Anna aims to create a respectful, collaborative therapeutic process that helps people build practical coping skills while exploring the underlying patterns that shape their wellbeing.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, eating and sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life and career changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, family and relationship difficulties, and eating and food-related issues. Anna adapts interventions to each person, tailoring sessions and treatment plans to reflect the client’s goals, preferences and day-to-day realities.
She offers therapy in English and works with international clients. Anna aims to create a respectful, collaborative therapeutic process that helps people build practical coping skills while exploring the underlying patterns that shape their wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anna Doherty have?
Anna Doherty has six years of professional experience.
Is Anna Doherty a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Anna Doherty provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is Anna Doherty located?
Anna is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Anna Doherty as my therapist?
You can work with Anna Doherty through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anna Doherty work with international clients?
Yes, Anna Doherty works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anna Doherty cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Anna Doherty practices from a client-centered standpoint, which emphasizes a respectful, empathic therapeutic relationship and supports clients in exploring their own priorities and solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, mood concerns and sleep difficulties. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and awareness practices that help people manage stress, ground themselves in the moment, and build emotional regulation skills.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anna works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best suits their needs, goals and personal preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Anna is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it possible to access consistent support from registered professionals without travel, and they allow therapy to fit more easily into everyday life and changing circumstances.