Ann O' Sullivan, BACP
4 years in practice
Ann O' Sullivan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and major life changes.
License and registration
- BACP
- 394205 · expires July 2026
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Ann
Ann O' Sullivan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and major life changes. She also supports people facing relationship strains, low self-esteem, career stress and issues linked to identity and sexuality. Ann aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn straight away.
Ann uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings and attachment, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking.
Background and approach
She also works from a client-centred stance to ensure conversations stay focused on each person’s priorities. Her working style tends to be calm and respectful, with practical tools and short-term plans when people want them. She often helps people build coping skills for panic, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, and supports those navigating bereavement or family tensions.
Sessions aim to increase confidence and reduce day-to-day distress. Ann holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has four years of professional experience supporting adults through varied concerns, including process addictions and workplace stress.
Her background includes direct work in residential settings, which shaped her understanding of complex family relationships. Sessions are carried out in English and delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ann lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ann names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches offered and how they work online
Ann integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and work with strong emotions and attachment patterns, which can be useful for relationship stress and deep feelings of loss. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours, which helps with anxiety, panic and intrusive thoughts. Client-Centred Therapy is part of her approach too, offering a respectful, person-led space where the client’s concerns set the agenda.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ann will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods might suit you best. Together you can try different ways of working and adjust the focus as needs change during therapy.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video is good when visual contact helps the work, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit around a busy day. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work and family commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Ann help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, self-esteem and obsessive behaviours.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and practical, focusing on clear steps and coping tools. Conversations centre on the person's priorities and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in counselling roles. Her background also includes work in children's residential settings that informed her understanding of family dynamics.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She works online via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their routine.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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