Annette Buswell, BACP

Annette uses a person-centred way of working that places the client at the heart of sessions. That means she listens closely, builds rapport and follows the person's pace so they can talk about what matters most. This approach is helpful for people who need space to open up and make steady progress.

She also offers mindfulness therapy, which teaches practical attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and manage strong emotions. Mindfulness is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with ongoing life pressures. Hypnotherapy is another option she uses; it involves guided relaxation and imagery to help people access resources for change and build new ways of responding to old patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through options with the client, try different techniques where helpful, and agree steps together based on goals and preferences. That way the plan is shaped around what feels most useful for each person.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for a face-to-face feel, phone works when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit into a busy day or offer shorter check-ins. These formats make it easier to arrange regular sessions around work, caring duties or other commitments.