Anne Ryan-Thomas , BACP

Anne Ryan-Thomas is a BACP-accredited therapist with more than a decade of clinical practice, bringing a blend of therapeutic skill and practical health experience to her work. She has supported people at different life stages and from a wide range of backgrounds, adapting her methods to meet each person where they are and tailoring sessions to individual needs.

Her ways of working include client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, and creative arts therapy, applied flexibly so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing the person to fit a single model. Before training as a counsellor, she spent 20 years working as a nurse in the NHS, which informs her particular interest in health-related issues and the relationship between the mind and the body.

Anne draws on this combined background to address emotional distress, life transitions, and longer-term mental health concerns, helping clients explore patterns, build coping strategies, and reconnect with personal strengths. She holds the credential BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and a commitment to professional practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Anne Ryan-Thomas draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their feelings and priorities, useful for self-esteem, life changes, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress.

She also integrates existential ideas when helpful, encouraging exploration of meaning, values, and personal choice in the face of difficult life circumstances. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process - Anne will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and she will adapt methods as understanding grows.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote support. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home, and choose the communication style that best fits the individual’s needs.