- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness approaches
About Ana-Maria
Ana-Maria Anica is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress and life transitions. Her practice also covers issues such as addiction, grief, intimacy concerns and ADHD. Ana-Maria speaks English and Romanian and accepts international clients.
Ana-Maria uses an integrative way of working, drawing on client-centred ideas and mindfulness to shape sessions around what someone needs. She prefers short, practical steps that make bigger problems feel more manageable. Conversations often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small changes between sessions.
Her approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. Attachment-based work is used to look at how early relationships influence current ones and to improve how people connect. Motivational Interviewing can appear when someone wants to change habits but feels unsure where to start.
Sessions aim to balance talking and active strategies. Ana-Maria can help with practical coping skills for stress, sleep and cravings, alongside exploring deeper patterns that shape mood and behaviour. She pays attention to real-life demands like work, study and money when planning steps forward.
People who often find Ana-Maria useful are those in early adulthood dealing with leaving home, first jobs, study pressures, relationship shifts and feeling behind. She offers a calm, straightforward way of working for anyone wanting clear, practical support and space to think things through.
Approaches used and how online sessions can fit daily life
Ana-Maria draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice and accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that matter. ACT is useful for anxiety, low mood and when someone feels stuck in self-criticism.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current connection and communication patterns. This work can help with intimacy issues, trust and improving how people relate to partners and close others.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Ana-Maria will collaborate with each person to choose approaches based on their goals and preferences. She commonly starts with practical steps and adjusts the focus as things change.
If you want to use online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions easier to slot into study, work and busy schedules because they remove travel time and can fit into short breaks. Others prefer shorter phone or video check-ins when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pace and techniques to suit those practical constraints without changing therapeutic aims.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What issues can she help with?
Ana-Maria works with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, stress and life transitions. Her listed areas also include grief, addictions, sleep and parenting concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an integrative, client-centred style with practical tools and mindfulness. Sessions mix talking with simple strategies to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK. That experience informs her practical, step-by-step approach.
Is she professionally registered and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian. International clients are also accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the session choices when you arrange your first appointment.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the region you choose.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. That starts the process of matching with her.
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