Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes , BACP

Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes trained as an integral therapeutic counsellor, a flexible framework that allows her to adapt methods to each person’s needs. She blends psychodynamic ideas, person-centred listening, cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness-based practices to create a practical, present-focused approach to therapy.

Her work emphasises present-moment awareness and a balance between openness to the client’s experience and grounded clarity and sensitivity. This stance guides how she responds to stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and low self-esteem, as well as fear and panic disorders, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and burnout.

During her master’s and doctoral studies she researched the effects of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue, exploring how mindfulness and self-compassion practices can support wellbeing. That research informs her clinical style, which is attentive to the realities of caregiving, professional exhaustion and long-term stress.

She is committed to supporting people from diverse backgrounds and has experience working with adults aged 18 and over. Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes is a registered member of the BACP (MBACP) - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes professional membership in the UK counselling field.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Practical Support

Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns - a practical approach often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related concerns. She also integrates client-centred therapy, offering a nonjudgmental, empathic stance that prioritises the client’s experience and personal goals, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing life changes. Mindfulness therapy features strongly in her work, teaching present-moment awareness and self-compassion skills that can support coping with burnout, chronic stress and emotional overload.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Ana Cristina Atanes works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts her focus over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match the individual rather than use a single method exclusively.

Online sessions make this work accessible through video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to fit around daily life and can help people access consistent support even when travel or time is limited.