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Angela Farrelly

Angela Farrelly

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for difficult emotions

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  • Works with anger
  • Values personal strengths
  • Practical steps

About Angela

Angela Farrelly is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those coping with life changes, motivation difficulties and issues that affect daily functioning. She welcomes people who want practical help to feel steadier and more able to manage tough moments.

Her style treats the client as the expert in their own life. Conversations focus on identifying strengths and small, doable steps that make a difference. Angela aims for clear, compassionate sessions where people can talk through what matters and practise new ways of responding to difficult feelings.

Her work draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. These methods are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try different behaviours and build skills for everyday situations.

Angela holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. She has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed. She works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

People who begin with her first complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on the therapist's availability. Angela describes starting therapy as a courageous step and aims to make the early sessions practical and focused on what the client wants to achieve.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly applied to anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals guide the work and personal strengths are recognised.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Angela will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to suit the client’s needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process that starts with what the client wants to achieve and tests what helps in practice.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to travel or who need a session that fits around work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often offer a mix of approaches to match what each person finds most helpful.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 397027

As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Angela help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style centres on listening and building on the client’s strengths. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on small steps that help in daily life.

What is her background and experience?

She has four years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her profile shows BACP and she is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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