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Anna Richardson, BACP

Psychodynamic counsellor focusing on attachment
  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Speaks English and Russian
  • Accepting clients in UK

About Anna Richardson

Anna Richardson is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years of professional experience. She holds a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling, a clinical qualification that emphasizes how early relationships, unconscious patterns, and past experiences influence present emotions and behaviour. In her practice, Anna offers a calm, non-judgmental space where people can explore inner conflicts and gain insight into patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and a sense of disconnection.

Using psychodynamic principles, she works collaboratively with clients to uncover unresolved issues, attachment-related concerns, and repeating relational themes that affect everyday coping. Her clinical work has included supporting people with PTSD in private sector care homes, and she remains engaged in the wider mental health community through charity work with Devon Mind and previously with HCC, London’s oldest mental health charity. Fluent in English and Russian, Anna provides therapy in the United Kingdom and focuses on areas such as stress, self-esteem, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Her aim is to help clients develop deeper self-understanding and to support them in building healthier patterns and more satisfying relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Anna Richardson have?

Anna Richardson has five years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is Anna Richardson a registered therapist?

Yes. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Anna Richardson provide therapy?

Anna provides therapy in English and Russian.

Where is Anna Richardson located?

Anna Richardson is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Anna Richardson as my therapist?

You can work with Anna Richardson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Anna Richardson work with international clients?

No. Anna Richardson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Anna Richardson 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, please 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.

Attachment and Psychodynamic Approaches for Online Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional bonds and interpersonal patterns. It helps people understand attachment needs, address fears of abandonment or closeness, and build more secure ways of relating. Psychodynamic Therapy explores unconscious thoughts and repeating relational themes to reveal how past experiences influence present feelings and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anna works collaboratively with clients and other registered professionals to identify which methods best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access support from home, balance appointments with work and family commitments, and maintain continuity of care when travel or scheduling would otherwise be a barrier. For many people, remote sessions provide a practical and effective way to engage in meaningful therapeutic work with a registered therapist.

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