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Annie Ryan, BACP

BACP-registered therapist for life changes
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationships and family
  • Life transitions

About Annie Ryan

Annie Ryan is a UK-based therapist who brings a warm, attentive approach to the concerns people bring to therapy. She is licensed to practise in the United Kingdom and has built a long professional career, including five years working in private practice. Annie listens carefully to what is troubling clients now and offers a calm space to explore those difficulties together.

Working openly and honestly with each person, she helps identify needs and develops a clear plan aimed at increasing the client’s sense of agency and wellbeing. Progress is reviewed periodically so the pace and focus can be adjusted to suit the person in therapy. Annie is experienced in supporting people through a wide range of issues and aims to empower clients as they make changes in their lives.

She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Annie welcomes initial enquiries and is available to discuss whether her approach might fit what someone is looking for.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Annie Ryan have?

Annie Ryan has 5 years of experience.

Is Annie Ryan a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Annie Ryan provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Annie Ryan located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Annie Ryan as my therapist?

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

Does Annie Ryan work with international clients?

Annie Ryan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Annie Ryan cost?

The cost of therapy 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based techniques for online support

Annie uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. These approaches focus on identifying how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and on building practical strategies to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.

She also draws on techniques that support emotional processing and improving interpersonal patterns, helping clients explore relationship dynamics, trauma responses and ways to strengthen communication and connection. These methods aim to increase emotional awareness and develop healthier coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Annie collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what is most helpful. Registered professionals and therapists often combine approaches to match the unique situation of the client.

Online therapy with Annie is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular sessions and to continue therapy from home or other convenient locations, supporting continuity and consistent progress.

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