- Person-centred work
- Mindfulness sessions
- Hypnotherapy offered
About Annette
Annette Buswell is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with seven years' experience. She works with adults on problems such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationships and life changes. Her background includes hypnotherapy and mindfulness, and she offers both longer and short-term work.
Annette uses an integrative approach shaped around person-centred values. That means she focuses on listening, building rapport and helping people talk through what has been happening in their lives. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns over time and uses solution-focused and mindfulness techniques to find practical ways forward.
Her practice has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, low self-esteem and anger. She also works with relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, career stress and compassion fatigue. Annette mentions specialist interests such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image and chronic illness among other concerns.
Sessions can be longer-term or brief, depending on what the person wants to try. She works within the BACP Ethical Framework and carries professional insurance. Annette also holds a DBS certificate. She offers mindful relaxation as part of her work alongside hypnotherapy and coaching methods.
People who choose her often want a straightforward space to talk and practical steps to change. She aims to help clients notice patterns, practice new ways of coping and find clearer choices about next steps.
Approaches you might use and how online sessions work
Annette draws on client-centred work that focuses on listening and building rapport, helping people speak openly about their concerns and decide what to try next. This approach is often useful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship strain and the general pressures of early adulthood.She also uses mindfulness therapy, which involves simple exercises and guided relaxation to help manage stress and anxiety. Mindfulness can support someone with panic, ongoing worry or trouble sleeping by teaching ways to notice thoughts and calm the body.
Hypnotherapy is part of her toolkit too. In plain terms this uses focused relaxation and guided attention to help people access different ways of thinking about habits, pain or persistent worries. It can be paired with other work to support changes such as managing cravings or phobias.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods and adjust them as needed so the plan matches a client's needs and preferences. That process is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around study or work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow for guided relaxation and conversational work without needing to be physically present.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, grief and relationship problems, among many other concerns listed in her profile.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She uses person-centred listening alongside solution-focused and mindfulness techniques to identify next steps and practical coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years' experience in private practice and describes herself as an integrative psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and coach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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