Ana Andreea Haynes , BACP

Ana Andreea Haynes brings a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapeutic work, offering attentive listening and steady support as people make sense of difficult experiences. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey, walking alongside individuals while helping them explore how their past and present intersect and influence wellbeing.

Ana has particular experience supporting women who have survived physical and sexual assault, emotional abuse, and exploitation, including work with women affected by trafficking and modern-day slavery. She has also supported people working through substance misuse and the complex emotional aftermath that often follows trauma.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, and bereavement, along with self-esteem struggles that can arise from bullying, excessive parental criticism, or other adverse childhood experiences. Ana values creative expression in therapy and draws on Gestalt-informed ideas when words feel insufficient or overwhelming, offering alternative ways to process emotions and memories.

Ana recognises that each person brings a unique life story to therapy and adapts her approach to fit individual needs. She holds the BACP credential - a recognised professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists - and works in a manner rooted in empathy and respect.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Ana uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses - this approach can be especially helpful for issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports the identification and processing of core emotions so individuals can understand their needs and shift interaction patterns; it is often used for relationship struggles and intense emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering empathic, non-directive support that helps people find their own solutions and build self-trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Ana collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the focus over time as needs change. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions make these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility around work, family, and location. For many people, remote appointments reduce barriers to getting support and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while still enabling meaningful connection with licensed professionals and therapists.