Angela Higgins , BACP

Angela Higgins began her helping career as a befriender, supporting people affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland who were living with stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia and experiences of domestic or sexual abuse. That early work inspired her to train as a counsellor and to build a practice grounded in compassionate, person-focused care.

She trained in the Person-Centered approach developed by Carl Rogers, placing empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard at the centre of therapeutic work. While those core conditions remain central to her style, much of her clinical practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns - and she adapts other modalities as needed to meet individual client goals.

Across a career spanning 25 years, Angela has extensive experience including ten years as an addictions counsellor, four of which were in a local prison. Her practice has addressed concerns such as panic attacks, depression, anxiety, agoraphobia, domestic and sexual abuse, stress, trauma and PTSD, bereavement, anger management, domestic violence, issues affecting ex-prisoners and related difficulties.

Over the last decade she has also trained in complementary therapies including Reiki, sound healing, reflexology and Indian head massage, and continues to explore approaches that support overall wellbeing. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers therapy in English to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Support

Angela Higgins integrates Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to offer practical and empathetic online support. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where empathy and genuine understanding help people explore their feelings and personal strengths - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem, working through relationship and identity issues, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop new strategies for managing anxiety, depression, panic and other symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Angela works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit for their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques from both approaches and other modalities when appropriate so that the work remains personalised and goal-focused.

Online therapy with Angela is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support, attend sessions when travel or mobility is difficult, and access consistent help while balancing everyday commitments.