About Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie Bates offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. She writes simply and listens closely, helping clients find small changes that ease daily life. Anne-Marie is clear and direct in sessions yet gentle in tone, making space for honest conversation and steady progress.
She has 12 years of counselling experience and is a BACP member. Her work has included supporting students and staff at a college of higher education and running a independent practice for people from varied backgrounds.
How Anne-Marie works
She focuses on everyday problems such as family tensions, communication breakdowns and difficulties with self-esteem. In sessions she tailors the pace and content to each person. She uses approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviours and set practical goals.
Sessions are non-judgemental and respectful, and she encourages clients to notice small steps forward. Anne-Marie also works with issues such as body image, guilt and shame, feelings of emptiness, impulsivity and social anxiety. She can help with life purpose questions, midlife change and the aftermath of strained relationships.
Self-harm and sexuality are also within her focus areas. People who prefer a straightforward, collaborative approach often feel comfortable with her. She aims to support clients to feel more in control, more confident and more able to manage everyday pressures.
Anne-Marie lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Anne-Marie works with
The areas below are the ones Anne-Marie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the session. The counsellor follows your lead, listens carefully and reflects what matters to you. This approach helps when someone needs understanding and a space to make sense of feelings.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and to try different ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, low mood and social fears.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what you want to achieve. It works well for people who prefer short-term, goal-orientated work and want clear actions to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals and preferences and will shape sessions around what feels most useful. That collaborative discussion can include trying a mix of methods until something fits.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging gives flexibility. Video is useful for richer face-to-face interaction, phone calls suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and messaging can fit around busy days or when you prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy going alongside work, study and family commitments.
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