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Anneke Beresford

Anneke Beresford

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 13+ years of experience

Calm, person-centred support for change

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  • Person-centred focus
  • Practical steps
  • Mindfulness tools

About Anneke

Anneke Beresford offers a person-centred approach to therapy that places the client at the heart of sessions. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping people take the first steps towards change. Anneke draws on 13 years of professional experience and works in the United Kingdom supporting a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety and anger.

She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. That means listening first, then shaping short-term goals and practical steps together. Her background includes supporting people with relationship issues, addictions, trauma and eating concerns.

Anneke uses practical methods alongside a person-centred stance. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps with spotting unhelpful thinking and changing routines. Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice feelings and calm the nervous system when stress rises.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work add straightforward tools for making decisions and taking small steps. These approaches are used to break down large problems into manageable tasks people can try between sessions.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom. Sessions are carried out in English, and Anneke accepts clients from outside the UK as well.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used so appointments can be arranged according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disorders

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Anneke uses person-centred and practical approaches online

Anneke combines a person-centred stance with evidence-based methods to help people manage day-to-day problems. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and working at the client’s pace to build clarity and confidence. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers straightforward ways to try different actions and notice the results. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking.

The right mix of methods is something to discover together. Anneke will work collaboratively to agree goals and adapt approaches as needs and preferences become clearer. That means trying options, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans in response to progress and life changes.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available online or in-person options when you arrange an appointment. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives, for example by cutting travel time, making it easier to schedule short check-ins, or allowing quieter surroundings without needing to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can use these ways of working to keep therapy practical and focused on everyday improvements.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 385528

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues can be explored in sessions?

Sessions cover many concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, eating issues and grief. Additional areas include career challenges, parenting strains and self-esteem.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The core style is person-centred, which focuses on listening and tailoring the conversation to the individual. Practical therapies such as CBT and mindfulness are used when they fit the person’s goals.

What experience does the therapist bring?

Anneke has 13 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, addictions and relationship difficulties. That experience informs how she shapes short-term goals and interventions.

What credentials and location information apply?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English. The therapist accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The therapist will confirm available ways to meet when you arrange an appointment.

How are fees and payment handled?

Fees vary with location and the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Click 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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