Counsellor profile
Aneka Goulbourne, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Self esteem
- Career issues
- Depression
About Aneka
Counsellor Aneka Goulbourne is a BACP member with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English for people living in the United Kingdom.
Aneka keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now and helps people name the problems that feel most urgent. Conversations focus on finding clearer ways to cope and on small steps to reduce pressure at work and at home.
Her approach aims to make talking easier. Aneka encourages honest discussion about feelings such as fear of abandonment, control issues, social anxiety and struggles with self-love. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems and workplace challenges.
In the room she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, explained in plain terms so clients know what to expect. That includes setting short-term goals and reviewing progress between sessions. People are invited to try ideas and report back on what helped and what did not.
Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment via the See online counselling options button. Aneka does not work with international clients at this time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Aneka uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques explained in everyday terms. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking; these can be useful for anxiety, low mood and self-esteem issues. Behavioural techniques focus on small changes in routine and activity, which can lift motivation and reduce avoidance linked to social anxiety or depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aneka will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. The subscription can be cancelled at any time, and sessions are scheduled after completing a short matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, communication and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques explained in plain language. Sessions focus on short-term goals and testing small changes to see what helps.
How much experience does she have?
Aneka has three years' experience working with clients on the issues listed above.
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.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact cost varies with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule your 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.