Anneke Beresford , BACP

Anneke Beresford is a person-centred therapist with more than 13 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. Trained on a BACP-accredited course - BACP standing for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognized professional body for counselling in the United Kingdom - she brings a compassionate, respectful approach to work with clients facing relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders.

Her practice emphasizes sensitivity and individualized care, with conversations and treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each person. Anneke combines empathy with practical strategies to help clients explore their concerns, identify meaningful goals, and build skills to manage emotional and behavioural patterns.

She aims to empower people who are ready to take steps toward change, offering steady support and encouragement as they work toward a more fulfilling life. Throughout her practice she maintains a professional, nonjudgmental stance and adapts her methods to fit each client’s pace and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Anneke works from a person-centred foundation that prioritizes the client’s own perspective and pace. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where people can explore their feelings and make sense of their experiences - it is often helpful for building self-understanding, processing relationship issues, and navigating life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT offers practical tools for reducing anxiety, managing low mood, and addressing patterns that maintain difficulties like problematic coping or sleep problems.

Mindfulness-based techniques are used alongside these methods to help people develop present-moment awareness and calmer responses to stress. Mindfulness practices can support emotion regulation, reduce rumination, and improve concentration over time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Anneke works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living at a distance. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions and to integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.