Counsellor profile
Ana-Maria Anica, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and life changes
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred work
- Mindfulness practice
About Ana-Maria
Ana-Maria Anica is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' practice in the United Kingdom. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Ana-Maria uses an integrative way of working. She draws on client-centred ideas and mindfulness alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing. This lets her adapt how she works to what a person needs in the room.
People often come for help when they feel stuck in patterns or overwhelmed by change. In sessions she breaks problems into manageable parts and looks at practical steps people can try between meetings. The aim is to build clearer thinking and steadier coping in day-to-day life.
She also supports work on relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, grief, parenting concerns and aspects of identity such as body image and attachment. Ana-Maria mentions experience with more complex areas too, including trauma and abuse, bipolar and self-harm related distress.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual. Early sessions focus on understanding what matters most and agreeing practical goals. Later work can include exploring longer-term patterns and finding new ways of responding to stress.
To begin, people are asked to follow the service's booking steps and complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Ana-Maria works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside client-centred practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and learning practical steps to act on them despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it can help with anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connection experiences shape current reactions; it is useful for intimacy, attachment issues and relationship struggles. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person's own perspective, offering space to talk and reflect while the counsellor follows the client's lead.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Ana-Maria will discuss options with the client and decide together what fits best for the issues, goals and preferences they bring. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of using online sessions include making appointments easier to fit around work and family, reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. The precise session formats available are not listed in the biography, so check the booking information to confirm which options are offered before you schedule.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, stress and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Ana-Maria uses an integrative style drawing on client-centred methods, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to suit individual needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Are international clients supported?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border arrangements when booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.