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Annie Taylor

Annie Taylor

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 3+ years of experience

Supportive person-centred counsellor

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  • Mindfulness-based
  • Hypnotherapy tools
  • Works with anger

About Annie

Annie Taylor is a counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective. She uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. Annie holds NCPS and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She keeps conversation straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on the issues you bring, such as coping with change, motivation, addictions, sleep problems or grief. She aims to tailor discussion and any suggested techniques to each person's needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Annie has worked across several parts of the care and support sector before practising independently. That includes time supporting young people, people with long-term illness and people who have had contact with the criminal justice system. This variety of roles informs her flexible, down-to-earth approach.

She values honesty, connection and individual difference. Annie describes herself as someone who will sit with difficult emotions and tolerate periods of stuckness while helping a person find small, practical steps forward. She offers suggestions and strategies, but places emphasis on helping people find their own answers.

People considering therapy with Annie are encouraged to think about what they want to change or manage. She supports clients who are facing issues such as relationship tension, compassionate fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, body image worries, and coping after trauma or loss. The first step is simply to reach out and begin a conversation.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment 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 problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Annie's approaches translate to online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on treating the person with respect and following their lead. In practice this means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects what she hears and helps the person set the agenda and pace. It suits people wanting a supportive space to sort through feelings and decisions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. These exercises can help with stress, anxiety, sleep problems and coping with anger by building steady focus and awareness. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people access motivation, change habits or reduce reactivity when that fits the person's goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Annie will discuss what feels most useful and adapt techniques to match needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online sessions can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care when travel is difficult, and they can allow a quicker check-in or shorter session when needed. Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS16-03091

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Annie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem, along with grief, sleep and eating concerns. Additional focus areas include relationship and family issues, addictions and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

She follows a client-centred approach, adapting sessions to each person and using mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools when helpful. The emphasis is on listening, practical steps and helping people find their own solutions.

How much professional experience does she have?

Annie has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom across a range of settings. That background includes work with young people, those with long-term illness and people involved with the criminal justice system.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom. The NCPS credential is listed as supplied.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English only. She is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Specific session formats are not detailed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the platform or service listing for current pricing details.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling 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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