Angela Neary , BACP

Angela Neary is a fully qualified person-centred counsellor with more than 20 years of professional experience, bringing a calm, engaged presence to work with people facing complex emotional and life challenges. She graduated as a person-centred counsellor in 2005 and has balanced clinical practice with roles as a therapist and a mental health improvement officer, collaborating closely with Social Care and Social Work departments.

Her practice has supported adults across a wide age range, from 18 to 100 years, addressing concerns such as addiction, trauma and domestic abuse, depression and anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Angela combines a warm, open and interactive therapeutic style with practical methods drawn from cognitive-behavioural approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards in counselling. Angela emphasises respect, empathy and nonjudgmental listening, avoiding labels and focusing on each person’s unique story. She works collaboratively to help people uncover their own answers, develop coping strategies and move forward through life’s challenges, accompanying them through change and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Angela uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the individual’s perspective, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and life choices - this approach helps with issues around relationships, self-esteem and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and can be especially useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complementary approach to help people develop present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing emotional distress and improving coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Angela works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adapt the plan as required, combining approaches when that offers the best support.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support around work and family commitments or when geographical distance is a factor. These formats provide flexibility in timing and communication style, allowing people to engage in ways that suit their routines and energy levels while still receiving care from licensed professionals and therapists.