Ann Patmore

Ann Patmore offers practical, down-to-earth support for people navigating difficult life changes. She helps with stress, anxiety and relationship strains, and with concerns arising from family and parenting. Ann is used to working with people who are coping with low self-esteem, motivation and concentration problems. She welcomes clients who are dealing with issues connected to ADHD, addictions, trauma and anger.

Ann is a BACP counsellor with 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She often supports people who receive a late ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and helps them adapt to that change. Sessions focus on clear goals, simple strategies and improving day-to-day coping. Conversations are respectful and tailored to each person’s situation.

Her background includes practical work on focus, memory and confidence so sessions commonly include straightforward tools to try between meetings. She also works with people facing separation, isolation, grief and the effects of domestic violence. Ann pays attention to the personal history that shapes how someone responds to stress and relationship difficulties.

Therapy aims are set together and revised as progress is made. Ann describes herself as sensitive and compassionate, and she adapts session pace to what feels manageable. If you want to explore how therapy might help, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange a time.

The booking process uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Before scheduling, check current session options so you know what formats are available.

Approaches and how online therapy can fit your life

Ann works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasise practical skills and clearer thinking. One common focus is helping people improve concentration and everyday organisation after a late ADHD diagnosis; this involves breaking tasks into steps and developing routines that reduce overwhelm. Another typical element is stress and anxiety management using simple coping strategies such as paced breathing, activity scheduling and short planning exercises that make days feel more manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk through what matters most to you, test methods that suit your goals, and adapt plans as you notice what helps. This collaborative way makes it easier to find an approach that fits your needs and preferences.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will run. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when that works better for your schedule. It can also mean using audio-only or video depending on what feels most comfortable, and trying tools between sessions to track progress and practice new skills.