Derri Canning, BACP

Derri Canning helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. She meets individuals who struggle with anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression, stress, and life changes. Sessions are tailored to each person and aim to build practical ways to cope and move forward.

Derri works in the United Kingdom and has four years of professional experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which appears in her credentials as BACP. Her style is compassionate and respectful, and she focuses on what a person needs in the moment.

In sessions she listens closely and helps people spot patterns that hold them back. Then she and the client plan small steps to try between meetings. The aim is to make daily life easier and to build confidence in handling difficult feelings and situations.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and process addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting pressures. She also supports people facing issues such as obsessive thoughts, jealousy, infidelity, bipolar concerns, ADHD, postpartum depression and seasonal mood changes.

Derri describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set practical goals and notices progress along the way. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to her availability.

Approaches you might find helpful online

Two common evidence‑based approaches often used to manage anxiety and low mood are practical problem‑solving work and graded behavioural changes. Problem‑solving focuses on breaking big worries into small, manageable steps so everyday tasks feel less daunting. Graded behavioural changes help people slowly reintroduce activities they have avoided, which can reduce low mood and increase confidence.

Another useful approach is working on thought patterns and reactions. This involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them with real life experiments and trying alternative ways of responding. It can help with obsessive thinking, jealousy and some forms of anxiety by giving clear ways to change day‑to‑day responses.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick approaches that match a person's needs, goals and preferences, and adjust those choices over time based on what helps.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming options helps find a way to fit therapy into busy days, whether someone needs shorter check‑ins, quieter timings, or sessions that avoid being on camera. Many people find online work easier to schedule and better for keeping therapy consistent alongside work and family life.