- Client-centred therapy
- Hypnotherapy options
- Mindfulness practice
About Annette
Annette Buswell is a BACP counsellor with seven years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, stress, grief and low self-esteem, and helps people facing relationship and family difficulties. She also supports those coping with trauma, phobias and life changes.
She draws on a range of approaches to suit different needs rather than a single method. Annette’s core orientation is client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, building rapport and letting people move at their own pace. She combines this with techniques from hypnotherapy and mindfulness when appropriate.
In sessions she helps people talk through what has been happening and identify practical steps they can try between meetings. Sessions can be short or longer term depending on the issue and preferences. Her background includes work with bereavement, panic, depression, anger and intimacy-related concerns.
Annette works within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework and holds appropriate professional insurance. She has experience in private practice and offers integrative therapy informed by psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas as needed.
People who find social settings, public speaking or meeting new people difficult may find it useful to discuss specific strategies for anxiety and phobia-related worries. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before the first session to help plan the work.
How her client-centred, hypnotherapy and mindfulness work online
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. The therapist follows the pace set by the client and helps them clarify concerns and goals, which is useful for anxiety and relationship issues.Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help with habits, phobias and stress. It typically involves calming techniques and suggestions that can support practical changes between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and to notice thoughts without judgement. This approach can be helpful for panic, rumination and managing everyday stressors.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree together which methods to try based on needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape session goals and homework.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and relaxation practices for remote sessions so people can practise skills between meetings.
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Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, depression and related problems including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and phobias.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is client-centred therapy, emphasising listening and rapport. She integrates other methods such as hypnotherapy, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of practice experience working in private practice and with adults on a variety of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific fees are provided after the matching step.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.