Angela GarlickBACP

Angela Garlick offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting strain and relationship difficulties. She also works with sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD and life transitions. Angela presents as calm and approachable and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone feeling overwhelmed.

She practises using a person-centred style that focuses on listening without judgement. Sessions are shaped around what matters to the individual and what they want to change. Angela uses a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness, and draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful.

In practice she helps people talk through painful events and find day-to-day ways to cope. That can mean noticing unhelpful patterns, learning practical techniques for anxiety or building clearer personal boundaries. She also supports people dealing with losses, major life changes and role demands such as caregiving.

Angela has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her work is rooted in respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she aims to tailor support to each person's needs.

To begin she encourages a small first step and will collaborate on goals and next steps. The focus is on steady progress and on helping people build tools they can use outside sessions.

Using different approaches in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact; it teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and respect so people can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then collaboratively try methods that fit the person. That may mean blending ACT, CBT and person-centred listening over time to match changing needs.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Check the available session formats and schedule to choose what best matches your routine and goals.