Anna Doherty, BACP
Compassionate support for complex life challenges
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addictions and eating issues
- International online sessions
About Anna Doherty
Anna Doherty is a BACP-accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. The BACP credential indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting her commitment to recognised professional standards. Anna draws on client-centered principles alongside cognitive, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, eating and body-image issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, sleep problems, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, personality-related patterns, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control difficulties, and the emotional impacts of divorce and domestic violence.
Anna aims to create a collaborative environment where clients and therapist shape a treatment plan together, selecting techniques that fit the individual's goals and preferences. She accepts international clients but is not currently accepting new clients at this time.
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, eating and body-image issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, sleep problems, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, personality-related patterns, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control difficulties, and the emotional impacts of divorce and domestic violence.
Anna aims to create a collaborative environment where clients and therapist shape a treatment plan together, selecting techniques that fit the individual's goals and preferences. She accepts international clients but is not currently accepting new clients at this time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anna Doherty have?
Anna Doherty has six years of professional experience.
Is Anna Doherty a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, indicating registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Anna Doherty provide therapy?
Anna provides therapy in English.
Where is Anna Doherty located?
Anna is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Anna Doherty as my therapist?
You can work with Anna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anna Doherty work with international clients?
Yes, Anna works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anna Doherty cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support with Anna Doherty
Anna uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative relationship where the client's experience guides the pace and focus of work. This approach helps people explore personal values, build self-understanding, and address challenges such as low self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions.She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these approaches to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for managing anxiety, sleep difficulties, and emotional overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is treated as a collaborative decision. Anna works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting methods over time in partnership with the client. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match each person's needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from different locations and at convenient times. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into a busy life.