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Anna Summers

Counsellor MBACP
  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
You may have spent years putting others’ needs ahead of your own, being the reliable one, the high achiever, or the person who keeps everything together. Yet beneath the surface, you feel anxious, self-critical, or unsure who you are when you’re not meeting everyone else’s expectations. You second guess yourself constantly in relationships, worried that you’re ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’. You notice the same patterns repeating; overthinking, people-pleasing, striving for perfection, feeling not good enough or lonely even when surrounded by others. If this sounds familiar, therapy can offer a space to explore what’s going on. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling tired of holding it all in, wanting to feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we’ll work at your pace to understand what’s behind the anxiety or low self-esteem, and to find ways of responding to life that feel more compassionate and true to you. I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation with me; it is a no-pressure space to talk about what has been going on for you, what could help and whether I might be the right person to support you. Please email summerscounselling2@gmail.com or call 07724 879921
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My background
I am an Integrative Counsellor which means I draw upon a variety of methods to suit your individual needs. I use traditional counselling techniques and creative approaches to create a therapeutic experience that is unique to you. I have experience of working with a range of needs, both specific (anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, unhealthy perfectionism and people pleasing) and general (feeling helpless or stuck, lacking a sense of purpose or meaning in life). I have a background in marketing and understand the challenges that often arise from working in a demanding environment. I also have several years’ experience of counselling vulnerable adults in recovery from drug and alcohol use.
My approach is grounded in collaboration and genuine interest in your experience. I believe the therapeutic relationship itself can be healing, knowing that you are understood, and valued just as you are. I bring honesty and gentle humour to our sessions, helping you feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions and be vulnerable as well as practical ways of coping. Rather than using a fixed method, I draw on a variety of approaches to meet your individual needs. Clients often tell me that, through therapy, they begin to understand themselves more deeply. You might begin to notice patterns of behaviour that have developed over time, and how these play out in the present. You may start to find that choices are guided by what feels authentic rather than by the need to please others. Many people develop greater self-awareness and self-confidence, and a kinder, more balanced relationship with themselves and those around them. Therapy doesn’t get rid of life’s challenges, but it can help you meet them with greater clarity and ease. You might begin to recognise your own needs and boundaries, and to treat yourself with the same compassion you offer others. As you feel more grounded in who you are, you may find that life feels less heavy, relationships become more honest, and you begin to trust yourself again. I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation with me; it is a no-pressure space to talk about what has been going on for you, what could help and whether I might be the right person to support you. Please email summerscounselling2@gmail.com or call 07724 879921
  • Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-based
  • Personal Growth
  • Psychodynamic
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Phobia
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Issues
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Wilderness Therapy
  • Individuals
  • Fixed Term
  • Long Term (Face to Face)
  • Online Therapy
  • Short Term (Face to Face)

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