Anna Bridgland

• Stress and anxiety
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

About Anna

Anna Bridgland works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues and self-esteem. She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and has seven years of professional experience. Anna is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Her sessions focus on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. She listens to what matters to the person and then helps them try ways of thinking and behaving that can reduce distress. That might include looking at patterns of thinking, testing small changes, or using reflective listening to clarify what feels most important.

Anna has supported people through trauma, grief and anger, and helps with problems around intimacy, social anxiety and isolation. She also works with career worries, life changes and issues connected to identity and LGBT concerns. She will talk through coping strategies for addictions and ADHD-related struggles as part of broader therapy.

In sessions she draws on client-centred methods to build a collaborative conversation. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours when useful. The mix depends on what the person wants to work on and how they respond to different approaches.

Her practice emphasises straightforward goals, realistic steps and checking progress. People can expect practical ideas to try between sessions and a focus on small, manageable changes. Anna aims to make each session relevant to everyday life and current pressures.

How Anna uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's own concerns at the centre. The counsellor listens and reflects back what is important, helping the person make sense of their feelings and priorities. This approach is useful for issues where understanding and acceptance are needed, such as grief, identity questions and relationship difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and tests practical changes. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and problems with coping, and it often includes small experiments or exercises to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different ways of working and agree what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process that takes account of what the person wants to achieve and how they respond to different techniques.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online working can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study or caring responsibilities, and it can reduce travel time. Different formats can also suit quieter conversations, shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that helps with concentration or bandwidth.

Topics Anna lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Communication problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Questions about Anna

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She supports people with general anxiety, social anxiety and phobia using conversation and practical techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), often combining conversational listening with practical exercises.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health and life concerns.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.