Anna’s Contact Details
annawatkinstherapy@gmail.com
Welcome, I’m Anna, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Therapist working in person and online.
You might be going through a particular time of crisis as you’re reading this, or it could be that there’s an ongoing issue or pattern in relationships which keeps cropping up. Maybe you find yourself feeling stuck, or facing a big decision, and you’re not sure which way to go. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your challenges; a place where your emotions are valued and you feel truly heard.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting but I aim to create an atmosphere of empathy, trust and acceptance where we’re working collaboratively to best support you and your needs.
Counselling and Psychotherapy with Anna Watkins
My therapeutic approach is relational and integrative which means I draw on different skills, and techniques (including humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, Gestalt, existential and TA) depending on your requirements. I believe that every client comes to therapy with unique experiences and challenges, and with the potential for change. Together, we can build an environment where you are able to get to know yourself and better understand the issues you are facing. With self-knowledge comes choice and the possibility of positive action. Therapy might feel challenging sometimes, but listening, compassion, openness, curiosity and non-judgment are the pillars of my practice, and I aim to support you through the experience.
Often, to understand what’s happening in the present we need to go back to the past. Early experiences can have a foundational impact on adulthood, and childhood is often the place where we learn behaviours, form templates, and create stories about the world and ourselves. Therapy is a place to get curious about some of those long-held behaviours and beliefs, and to unpick the stories which are no longer serving you.
I believe therapy should be inclusive and my approach is anti-oppressive, sex-positive and trauma informed. Some of the issues I have experience working with include anxiety, ADHD, depression, family, relationships and intimacy, self-confidence and self-esteem, feeling stuck, attachment issues, abuse, critical inner voice, sexuality, identity and culture, work-stress and career issues, compulsive behaviours, trauma, fertility, addiction, loneliness, anger, loss and grief. I have a particular interest in chronic conditions like pain and fatigue, supporting clients who want to explore the mindbody connection at play in their experience.
Areas I work with:
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Anger and anger management
- Anxiety
- Attachment patterns
- Bereavement and loss
- Chronic pain and chronic fatigue
- Compulsive behaviours
- Depression
- Finding life meaning
- Identity
- Infidelity
- Life transitions
- Negative thought patterns
- Relationship and family issues
- Self-esteem, confidence, personal development and growth
- Sexuality
- Sex-related issues
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related issues and work / life balance
Training and Qualifications:
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I have an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPPD London.
I have a BA from UCL and a CertHE in the Foundations of Modern Psychology from Birkbeck.
As a member of the BACP I adhere to its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am committed to professional development and ongoing learning and have regular clinical supervision to support me in my practice.
Contact:
If you think you might be interested in starting therapy together, then please contact me at the email address below. I offer a complimentary 15-minute Zoom to see if we might be a good fit.
Email me: annawatkinstherapy@gmail.com
Rates:
£85 per 50-minute session, sessions are weekly.
Some reduced-fee spaces for people on lower incomes may be available, so please do enquire.
Sessions
I work Tuesday – Friday. Please enquire for full availability.