Counsellor profile
Anna Koolen, BACP
Counsellor - stress and addictions
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Anna
Anna Koolen is a counsellor and a BACP member with five years' professional experience. She works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and career concerns.
Anna believes people know important things about their own lives. She treats clients as the experts on their stories and focuses on what is already working for them. Sessions centre on listening, reflecting and helping clients identify small, practical steps forward.
Her work draws on client-centred and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that keep causing pain. She uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to change behaviours such as drug or alcohol use. Existential ideas are brought in when questions about meaning or life direction arise.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Anna pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and choices. She helps people spot unhelpful cycles and try different responses in everyday life.
People come to her for help with depression, ADHD-related challenges, coping with divorce or blended family issues, and feelings of isolation or guilt. She also discusses work stress, midlife questions and multicultural concerns. The focus is practical - making changes that fit each person's daily life.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. The process is aimed at finding clear goals and a way of working that fits the person's needs and preferences.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Anna commonly uses client-centred work which focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. This approach helps when someone needs to talk through feelings like anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to change behaviours such as drug or alcohol use; this method helps people weigh options and find personal reasons to change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and will help decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs shift.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling into a busy day and reducing travel time. Remote work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or evening sessions, and it can help people join from different locations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer different ways of meeting, and Anna will help find arrangements that fit a person's routine and aims.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, life changes, relationship and trauma concerns among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centred, using listening and reflection to help people spot patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.
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