Ana Ochoa de Eribe, BACP

Ana Ochoa de Eribe helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. She is Ana Ochoa de Eribe and she brings two decades of clinical experience to gentle, steady counselling. Her style is warm and non-judgemental, aimed at people who want clear, practical ways to feel better day to day.

She uses a mix of approaches tailored to the individual. Sessions focus on making sense of painful experiences, improving communication, and reducing overwhelming feelings. Ana draws on person-centred work to build trust and psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns that repeat over time.

Her background spans 20 years in therapeutic practice and she is a BACP member, which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has supported people dealing with grief, burnout, cultural adjustment and addiction concerns as part of her wider practice.

Common focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose. Ana also addresses relationship themes such as divorce, communication problems and narcissism-related dynamics. She offers help for men facing midlife or mood-related struggles as well.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients. To begin, people are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to Ana's availability. Note that session details and formats should be confirmed before booking.

How evidence-based approaches can help online

Person-centred work focuses on the relationship in the room. It helps people feel heard and respected while they name what matters most and decide next steps. Psychodynamic approaches look at repeating patterns and past experiences to understand why some reactions keep coming up and to shift long-standing habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses and as new issues arise.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing travel time. Online options can make it easier to maintain regular appointments during busy weeks or while living abroad, and they can allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the current session formats with the therapist before booking so you know what is offered and how to schedule sessions that suit your routine.