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Anneke Beresford
Experience
13 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Anneke Beresford

BACP

Supportive person-centred counsellor

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BACP
United Kingdom · 385528

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Practical techniques
  • 13 years experience

About Anneke

Anneke Beresford uses a person-centred approach to help people who are feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. She frames sessions around each person’s needs and listens without judgement. Her warm, practical style aims to make the first step less daunting for anyone thinking about therapy.

With 13 years of professional experience, Anneke has worked with people facing relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and eating concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. Her practice includes work with neurodiversity, attachment and abandonment issues, and a range of long-term health and caregiving stresses.

Anneke trained on a course accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as BACP. That background informs her use of client-centred principles alongside practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work. She draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing when these suit a person’s goals.

In sessions she focuses on clear, achievable steps as well as deeper emotional exploration when needed. She will adapt conversations and plans to what each person wants to address. The aim is to support people to find more manageable ways of coping and to build toward clearer choices.

Anneke offers an empathic and respectful space for change and aims to empower people to move forward. She invites prospective clients to begin with a short matching process and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disorders

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Practical approaches for online counselling

Anneke draws on client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural therapy to help people manage current concerns. Client-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and following the person’s lead so they feel understood and respected. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical exercises to test and change those patterns.

She also uses mindfulness techniques to help slow down worry and improve day-to-day coping. These approaches can help with anxiety, stress, sleep problems, low mood, and unhelpful habits when used alongside conversational work. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process, and the therapist will work together with each person to decide what feels most useful based on their goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions fit more easily around work, childcare and travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to appointments. A collaborative discussion at the first meeting will set expectations and practical arrangements so sessions can fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Anneke help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, intimacy and self-esteem difficulties, and related areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Anneke follows a person-centred approach that is warm and non-judgemental. She also combines practical tools such as cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when helpful.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, from trauma and addictions to grief and chronic illness stress.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Anneke trained on a BACP accredited course and lists BACP as a credential. She is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can be matched for sessions.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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