- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD in adulthood
- Family and relationships
About Ann
Ann Patmore is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, low self-esteem, ADHD and challenges with focus and motivation. Ann also supports people coping with relationship problems, trauma, addiction issues and major life changes.
She often sees adults who received a late ADHD diagnosis and who are adjusting to that change. Ann helps people talk through concentration and memory difficulties, confidence struggles, and the practical knock-on effects of ADHD on work and daily life. She also addresses feelings of isolation, guilt, shame and anger that can follow relationship problems and separation.
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to the person in front of her. Sessions are used to clarify what is causing distress, set short-term goals, and practise skills that make everyday tasks easier. She keeps language plain and aims for practical, step-by-step work rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect discussions about coping strategies, communication skills, and ways to manage stress and overwhelm. Where relevant, she explores attachment, abandonment and adoption-related concerns, and issues around codependency and control. Ann also supports people dealing with domestic violence impacts and forgiveness work.
Her practice covers a wide range of life stressors, from career uncertainty to compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English. For international arrangements, prospective clients should note she does not accept international clients at present.
Therapeutic techniques and online working
Ann draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behaviour and practical thinking. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and then practise different responses. This is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and stress that affects work or study.Another approach focuses on skills for attention and organisation. It breaks tasks into manageable steps, sets realistic goals and develops routines to improve concentration and memory. This method is often used with adults adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis and with anyone finding it hard to manage daily demands.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to test methods, review what helps, and adjust plans based on the person's needs and goals. That collaboration includes talking about which techniques feel most useful in everyday life.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. It can also be helpful for those who prefer to speak from a familiar location or who need sessions that slot into study or work breaks.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with feeling lost after university?
Yes. She works with career uncertainty, coping with life changes and low motivation common after university.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical. Conversations focus on setting small goals and practising skills.
How long has she been practising?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including stress and ADHD.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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