Anna Richardson, BACP
Anna Richardson is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Anna
Anna Richardson is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She uses a psychodynamic foundation to help people look at how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviours. She has five years of clinical experience and speaks English and Russian.
She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about anxiety, depression, stress and relationship worries. Sessions aim to uncover patterns that keep problems repeating.
Background and approach
Conversations are steady and reflective rather than rushed, with attention to emotions that are sometimes hard to name. Anna works from ideas in attachment-based therapy as well as psychodynamic counselling. That means she pays attention to how early connections and repeated relationship patterns affect current trust, closeness and boundaries.
She uses this to help with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and intimacy-related concerns. Her work also covers life transitions, grief, addiction and career stress, along with parenting strain and caregiver burnout. Practical topics like communication problems, control issues and coping with separation are part of the process alongside deeper emotional work.
Anna has supported people in the personal sector and in community charity roles, including time with Devon Mind and a London mental health charity. Her approach is collaborative: she helps clients set goals and find ways to manage feelings between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393793 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Anna works with
Everything Anna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Anna lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also draws on attachment-based therapy, which focuses on how early bonds affect trust, intimacy and coping. That method can help with abandonment worries, attachment issues and difficulty forming close relationships by exploring how people expect others to respond and how they manage closeness.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Anna works collaboratively to decide which ideas to use, matching the work to each person’s goals and comfort level. She will adjust the balance between practical coping strategies and deeper reflective work as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video lets people use visual cues, phone calls can work when bandwidth is low, and text-based options are useful for short check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make therapy more flexible for people managing busy schedules, caring responsibilities or travel constraints.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Anna help with?
She offers help for depression, anxiety and stress plus relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other areas include grief, addiction, parenting strain and career-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a reflective, steady style that encourages people to talk about feelings and past patterns. Sessions combine practical problem-solving with exploring how earlier relationships affect current behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in independent practice and community charity settings. Her background includes supporting people with complex emotional histories.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription 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 according to the therapist's availability.
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