Annette Isibor, BACP

Annette Isibor helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing problems with self-esteem, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strains, anger and intimacy-related issues. Annette uses straightforward language and a calm approach to make beginning therapy easier.

She draws on 21 years of professional experience and works from a mix of approaches. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy, alongside Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas. Annette adapts sessions to what feels most useful for each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

In practice she focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations look at thoughts, emotions and behaviour, and at how relationships and past experiences shape current difficulties. She helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit daily life.

Annette says treatment is collaborative. She tailors the pace, topics and techniques to each person’s needs and preferences. Expect a respectful and non-judgemental space where questions and doubts are welcomed.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, holds UK-based experience, and offers sessions in English. If you are unsure whether her style is right for you, a short initial step can clarify what to expect.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify what matters and take actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and testing small behavioural changes to reduce distress and improve routines like sleep or eating. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person sets the pace and topics of the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which method or combination suits their goals and preferences. This collaborative process often begins in the first few sessions and can change as work progresses.

If you are thinking about online sessions, check what formats this therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continued work when circumstances make in-person meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss which approach and session arrangements best meet your needs.