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Anneke Beresford

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Anneke Beresford

United Kingdom

Supportive person-centred counsellor for men

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  • Client-centred listening
  • Practical strategies
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Anneke

Anneke Beresford is a person-centred counsellor who focuses on helping men and others who are seeking clearer direction and stronger coping skills. She works from a respectful, non-judgemental stance and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Anneke holds BACP accreditation and brings 13 years of practical experience to sessions.

Her day-to-day work covers a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties and intimacy-related challenges. She also supports people dealing with grief, career questions, sleeping problems, parenting strain and low self-esteem.

Anneke uses straightforward, collaborative methods in sessions. She draws on client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help people make manageable changes. The emphasis is on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than technical jargon.

People meet her for short-term coaching or deeper therapeutic work depending on what they need. She encourages clients to set achievable goals and reviews progress as therapy continues. Her approach aims to empower people to make choices that fit their life circumstances.

Sessions are offered in English and Anneke accepts international clients. Before starting, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. The process uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Anneke’s approaches work well online

Anneke blends person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness in ways that often translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective, which helps build trust and clarity about goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support sleep and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will talk through what matters to the client and try different methods if needed. That collaborative attitude means plans are adjusted to match goals, whether someone wants short-term problem solving or longer, reflective work.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and saving travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule evening or lunchtime appointments and to continue therapy while away from home. Because the biography does not list specific formats, please confirm available session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer flexible ways to meet that help therapy fit around everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disorders

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Anneke help with?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addictions, trauma, eating difficulties and intimacy-related problems.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her core approach is person-centred listening. She combines that with cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions practical.

How much experience does she have?

Anneke has 13 years of professional experience supporting people with varied concerns across mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is BACP accredited and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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