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Anna Critsinelis, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Speaks English and Portuguese
About Anna
Anna Critsinelis is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years’ experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and international clients are accepted.
Anna focuses on practical conversations about what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centred methods and solution-focused techniques as tools in that work. She explains ideas plainly and helps people test new ways of thinking and acting in small steps.
In sessions she will talk through current patterns of thinking, unhelpful behaviours and day-to-day problems. She also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, issues around identity and gender, and difficulties with impulsivity and control. The emphasis is on clear goals and short-term strategies where these fit the person’s aims.
Anna draws on a postgraduate background in psychodynamic ideas alongside the approaches listed above. She aims to work collaboratively so people can try different techniques and see what helps. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session through the See online therapy options button. This initial step is used to choose the best session time and format.
Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Anna works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as primary tools. CBT is described simply as a way to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to see what changes. ACT focuses on values and practical actions so people can move toward the life they want despite difficult feelings.She also uses client-centred and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions practical and goal oriented. The therapist and client decide together which approach or mix of approaches to try based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative selection is part of the early sessions rather than a fixed plan from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel and can allow shorter check-ins when that is useful. It can also reduce the need to travel and make it simpler to keep appointments during busy weeks. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements and help match the format to what will work best for the individual.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used as a practical way to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on small experiments and clearer daily routines when that fits the client's goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
Is she registered and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional details and session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.