Counsellor profile
Ann O' Sullivan, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
Continue with AnnAbout
- CBT
- Person-Centred
- Addiction support
About Ann
Ann O' Sullivan is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and relationship strain. Ann also supports people coping with life changes, self-esteem and workplace concerns.
She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred approaches to help people notice the thoughts and patterns that affect their day-to-day life. Sessions are described as structured and practical, focusing on skills to manage intrusive thoughts, low mood and panic. Ann aims to help people build coping tools and increase confidence through clear steps and conversation.
Ann has longstanding experience supporting people with addictive behaviours and the problems that often lie beneath them. She pays attention to the causes of addiction and how they affect health, work and relationships. For people facing bereavement she offers steady, practical help to make sense of loss and find ways to adapt to life after a death.
Her work also covers complex family situations and communication problems, including separation and divorce, guilt and forgiveness, and isolation. She draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas where helpful, helping people reframe difficult stories and set manageable goals.
Sessions are aimed at adults. Language of work is English and she does not accept international clients. Ann asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centred practice focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The counsellor aims to understand each person's story and reflect it back so they can make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach is helpful for people coping with grief, low self-esteem and relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical strategies and exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts and low mood. CBT often involves setting small goals and trying out new ways of responding to difficult situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, options and preferences and try different methods where needed. Decisions about which approach to use are made collaboratively and may change as progress is made.
The biography does not list which specific session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit counselling around family and work life. They can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel, or choose sessions that suit quieter times of day. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can explain the practical setup when you arrange your first appointment.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which family and parenting concerns does she cover?
She works with adults on family conflict, communication problems, divorce and separation, and related stresses of parenting life.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centred practice with structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and can use Narrative or Solution-Focused techniques where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience and longer experience working with people affected by addiction.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.