Annie Haggarty, BACP

Annie Haggarty is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation and focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and the struggles that come with life changes. Annie sees seeking support as a brave first step and aims to make that step easier.

She believes each client knows their own story best. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what the person wants to address. Annie encourages people to build on their existing strengths and to try realistic changes that fit day-to-day life.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and career difficulties. She also helps with relationship-related patterns such as attachment issues, codependency and communication problems, and with longer-term challenges like chronic illness or caring responsibilities.

Annie uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, drawing on both to suit different needs. That means some sessions focus on listening and understanding, while others look at thoughts and actions to reduce distress and improve coping.

She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk things through and try new ways of approaching problems. If someone is unsure where to start, Annie helps them define small, achievable steps and reviews progress as therapy continues.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and understanding. Online sessions using this approach give people space to tell their story and feel heard, which can help with grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. In remote sessions CBT often involves setting simple tasks between meetings and practising new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety, manage stress and address unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Annie will discuss your goals and preferences and then suggest which methods might suit you best. She adapts the balance of listening and practical work to what feels most helpful for each person.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain consistency while they manage work, family and other daily commitments.