Ann O' SullivanBACP

Ann O' Sullivan is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and the strains of pregnancy and childbirth. She supports those dealing with grief, relationship difficulties, low self‑esteem and work pressures. Ann works in English and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She listens in a person-centred way and uses practical cognitive tools to change unhelpful thoughts. Sessions are supportive and structured, aimed at reducing panic, intrusive thoughts and low mood. The work often focuses on building coping skills and boosting everyday confidence.

Ann draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person‑Centred methods and emotionally focused ideas when they suit a person's needs. She talks through how thoughts, behaviours and feelings connect, and helps people try small changes that make life easier. The emphasis is on clear, do-able steps rather than long theoretical discussions.

Much of her practice has focused on addictive behaviours and the problems that sit behind them. She aims to help people understand why their addiction began and to address underlying issues such as trauma, loss or major life change. Ann also has experience supporting people through bereavement and complex family situations.

Her approach is collaborative: she treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life. The goal is to leave each session with practical tools and a plan for gradual, lasting change. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used before scheduling sessions.

How Ann uses different approaches online

Ann blends person‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas and emotionally focused work. Person‑centred work means she offers a respectful, accepting space and follows the person's priorities while they talk through their concerns. CBT gives clear steps and exercises to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, panic and low mood. Emotionally focused ideas help name emotions and improve how people respond to strong feelings in relationships or during life changes.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different methods and agree what feels most useful. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to use and adjust them as progress is made.

Please check which online session formats are currently offered before booking, as these are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or reduce travel time. It also lets people try therapeutic tools at home and bring real‑life situations into sessions for practical problem solving.