- Client-led counselling
- Practical tools
- Respectful listening
About Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie Bates welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficulties in close relationships. She writes simply and kindly, and helps people find clearer ways to cope. Her approach aims to make conversations manageable so clients can take small steps forward.
She is BACP which means she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has 12 years of professional counselling experience and has worked in higher education and private practice with people from a range of backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English and she works with concerns such as relationship strain, family problems and low self-esteem.
Anne-Marie uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s priorities lead the work. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people spot patterns that keep them stuck and try practical, short-term steps to change them.
Her style is practical and collaborative. She aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs and pace. People can expect straightforward language, active listening and help to identify realistic next steps.
If someone is thinking about starting, the first step is to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
How therapy approaches work online and what to expect
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s lead to build understanding and confidence. It is useful when someone needs a space to talk through feelings and to feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT often suits worries, low mood and social anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy aims for practical steps and short-term goals, helping people identify strengths and next actions to move forward.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. Sessions can combine listening, reflections, practical exercises and goal-setting so the plan fits each person’s needs.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. It can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work or study. If you want to know which session formats are available, please confirm current options before booking so you can match them to your needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression and self-esteem concerns, among other issues such as body image and social anxiety.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and client-centred, with practical elements from CBT and solution-focused work to try manageable changes between sessions.
What background does the counsellor have?
She has 12 years of professional counselling experience, including work in higher education and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.