Angela Neary , BACP

Angela Neary is a seasoned person-centred counsellor with more than 20 years of practice supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She trained as a person-centred counsellor and graduated in 2005, and her professional experience includes work as a therapist and as a mental health improvement officer collaborating with Social Care and Social Work departments in community settings. Throughout her career she has supported adults from 18 to 100 years old with issues such as addiction, trauma and domestic abuse, depression and anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

Her therapeutic manner is open, warm and interactive, grounded in respect and an intention to avoid labeling or fitting people into predefined boxes. She combines person-centred principles with cognitive behavioural techniques to create practical, individualised plans that respond to each person’s unique needs. Angela holds BACP, which is membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting her commitment to recognised professional standards.

Angela brings a strong emphasis on listening and collaboration, helping clients discover their own answers and find forward movement through change. Based in the United Kingdom and working in English, she has a particular interest in supporting people with relationship, trauma, self-esteem and addiction concerns, as well as a wide range of related issues. She remains committed to accompanying people through their journeys of growth and recovery.

Adapting Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Angela uses a person-centred approach that focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients are listened to and supported to find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for people seeking acceptance, improved self-understanding, and stronger relationship patterns.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress and practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Angela works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and personal preferences. She tailors sessions so the work remains focused and practical while honouring each person’s unique experience.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, accessible support without requiring in-person visits, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to access help from a range of locations.