Ann O' Sullivan

Ann O' Sullivan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and major life changes. She works with issues such as relationship strain, low self-esteem, workplace problems and divorce and separation. Ann approaches clients with respect for their own knowledge of their lives and aims to build practical skills for day-to-day coping.

Ann holds a BACP credential and has four years of professional experience. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred approaches to offer structured, supportive sessions. The aim is to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop realistic strategies to manage mood, anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

Her work includes specific support for people affected by addiction and related problems. She emphasises understanding the causes that lead to addictive behaviour alongside steps to reduce dependence and restore balance across health, work and relationships.

Ann also has experience supporting people through bereavement and complex family circumstances. She listens for the practical impacts grief and family dynamics have on everyday life, and helps clients find ways to adapt and remember what matters.

Sessions focus on building coping tools, increasing confidence and making steady changes. Conversations are collaborative, down-to-earth and geared to what a person can do between sessions to feel better and function more easily.

How Ann’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The counsellor reflects feelings and priorities so a person feels heard and can make their own choices about change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, intrusive thoughts and low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ann will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to match your goals, needs and preferences. That conversation guides whether sessions lean more on practical CBT tools, reflective Person-Centred listening, or a mix of both.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer this flexibility for quieter conversations or regular weekly sessions, while others choose in-person arrangements where available. Discussing practicalities with the counsellor helps shape a plan that fits everyday life.