- Client-centred approach
- Practical CBT tools
- Goal-focused work
About Ann-Marie
Ann-Marie Ritchie is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and parenting strain. She also supports people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, life changes and issues common to young adults. Ann-Marie works in a collaborative way, treating each person as the expert on their own life.
She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to create a non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used when practical steps and thinking patterns can help reduce anxious or upsetting reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and notice small changes that make daily life easier.
Ann-Marie has four years of experience in practice and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She frames sessions around the client’s priorities and works at a pace that feels manageable.
Her style is down-to-earth and straightforward. Conversations focus on real problems and simple, usable strategies rather than long tests or jargon. The emphasis is on helping people find practical ways to cope and move forward.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. The therapist uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with fees that vary by location and availability.
How Ann-Marie's approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping someone make sense of their experience. In practice this means the counsellor gives space for the client to talk about what matters and reflects back to help clarify feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and actions. It offers straightforward tools and small behavioural steps to reduce anxiety, manage anger or tackle low self-esteem through practical exercises and homework where useful.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on setting small, achievable goals and noticing what changes help day-to-day life. This approach can be helpful when someone wants short-term, goal-orientated work that quickly targets what they want to be different.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and agree what methods to use as sessions progress. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the person rather than following a fixed route.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking as this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use written reflections or set up practical homework between appointments to support progress.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures and relationship difficulties, along with anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and client-led, using Client-Centred Therapy to listen and reflect, with practical techniques from CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The counsellor has four years of experience working with people on a range of concerns including social anxiety, forgiveness and young adult issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and session payments handled?
Fees vary with location and the therapist's availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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