- Person-centred approach
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Angela
Angela Garlick is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, and related concerns including sleep problems and parenting strain.
She uses practical conversation to help people describe the thoughts that feel overwhelming. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on small steps that can reduce day-to-day distress. Angela favours approaches that include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive techniques and mindfulness to support clearer thinking and calmer responses.
Her style is person-centred and straightforward. She listens without judgement and helps people name patterns that get in the way of their goals. Together they look at ways to manage emotions, reduce avoidance, and practise different responses to difficult situations.
Angela also draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful, looking at how past relationships and experiences can shape present reactions. This can be useful for people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment feelings, or repeating relationship patterns.
Practical issues such as sleep, work stress, caregiving pressures, and self-esteem are commonly addressed with CBT and mindfulness tools. She also supports people coping with bereavement, chronic illness concerns such as cancer, and the emotional effects of life transitions.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and then arrange an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Angela commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that matter even when difficult feelings are present. ACT can help with anxiety, avoidance and living around persistent worries.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to try alternate ways of responding. CBT is practical and often focuses on skills such as sleep routines, activity planning and thought records to reduce distress.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods with the client and together decide which fits the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative decision may change over time as issues shift.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific modes of delivery. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by avoiding travel, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, or allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often use a mix of approaches to suit the client and practical circumstances.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship issues and related concerns such as sleep problems and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and practical, listening without judgement and focusing on small, manageable steps to reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional practice experience in person-centred counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Sessions are provided via a subscription model that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.