Ann Patmore, BACP

Ann Patmore is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She often supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and the challenges that come with life changes. Ann aims to make first steps feel manageable and respects each person’s situation with sensitivity and compassion.

She frequently helps people who are adjusting to a late ADHD diagnosis and those who struggle with focus, concentration and motivation. Ann also addresses relationship and family tensions, parenting worries, burnout and issues around addiction and anger. She works with concerns linked to trauma, loss, isolation and difficult decisions such as divorce or separation.

Ann shapes sessions around what each person needs. Conversations and practical steps are adapted to the individual rather than following a rigid script. She pays attention to communication patterns, attachment issues and how past experiences affect present behaviour.

Her practice also covers matters such as adoption and foster care histories, feelings of abandonment, codependency, infidelity, guilt and shame. Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build better coping skills and clearer routines for everyday life.

People who choose to work with her typically look for straightforward, steady support and practical suggestions. She invites anyone who feels uncertain about starting therapy to take the small step of completing the initial matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Ann works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people break problems into smaller, concrete steps and build routines to improve focus and motivation; this is useful for stress, ADHD-related concentration issues and low motivation. Another approach concentrates on understanding patterns in relationships and attachment so people can change unhelpful communication habits and repair family tensions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try approaches that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as the work progresses.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. Exact session formats are not specified here, so please confirm available options when booking. Many people find online sessions convenient for maintaining continuity between appointments and for practising techniques in everyday settings.