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Anne-Marie Bates, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Client-Centred focus
- Solution-Focused steps
About Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie Bates is a BACP accredited counsellor with 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression and problems with self-esteem. Her practice also addresses issues such as body image, communication difficulties and feelings of isolation.
She uses straightforward talking therapy and practical techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that make day-to-day life easier. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach alongside client-centred and solution-focused methods.
Her background includes working with students and staff in higher education and in private practice. That mix of settings means she is used to short-term work and longer discussions, depending on the person’s needs. People bring different life stages and pressures, and she adapts what they try in session to match those demands.
In sessions she aims to keep things practical: identifying thought patterns, trying out new behaviours between meetings and reviewing what works. She listens to what matters most to the person and helps set clear, achievable steps. This can include improving communication, managing distressing emotions or rebuilding confidence.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow BACP professional standards. Before booking, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial meeting to discuss goals and plan next steps.
How her approaches fit into online work
Anne-Marie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred methods in her sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours, which suits problems such as anxiety, low mood and social fears. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and reflecting so the person can set the pace and topics of each session. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small practical steps and clear goals, helping when someone wants rapid changes or focused problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress regularly so the plan can change if needed.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals offering online work often use structured agendas, home practice tasks and clear goal setting to keep sessions practical and focused.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression and self-esteem problems, plus related areas such as body image and isolation.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and review of what changes between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional counselling experience, including work with students and staff in higher education and in private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to discuss goals.
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.