Anna Richardson, BACP

Anna Richardson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She draws on a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and five years of practice to help people untangle difficult feelings and patterns. Anna offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

Her approach looks at how past experiences and hidden patterns shape present reactions. Sessions aim to make sense of recurring feelings like anxiety, depression, anger or low self-esteem. Anna also supports people coping with big life changes, grief, addiction concerns and issues connected to gender and identity.

She uses attachment-focused ideas to explore relationship patterns and early connections that influence how people relate now. Psychodynamic work helps bring unconscious conflicts into view so they can be worked through in everyday life. These approaches are used together to suit each person's situation.

Anna has worked in independent sector care homes with people who experienced PTSD and also contributes to the community through charity work with Devon Mind and previously with HCC in London. Her clinical background informs a reflective, patient style in sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and Russian. People who want to start can use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions to fit their circumstances.

How Anna's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current ways of relating. It helps people who notice repetition in their partnerships or who struggle with trust and closeness.

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on how past experiences and unconscious thoughts influence present emotions and behaviour. It is useful for people who want to understand repeated feelings, long-standing low mood, or the roots of anxiety and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna will talk with each person about goals and preferences and choose ways of working that fit their needs. This is a collaborative process where methods are adapted as understanding grows.

If you are interested in online therapy, check the session format options before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow more flexible scheduling and reduce travel time. They also let people choose shorter check-ins when that suits day-to-day routines. Confirm the practical session arrangements with Anna when you complete the initial questionnaire so you can plan what will work best for you.