Angela Neary, BACP

Angela Neary is a counsellor with 20 years' experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship problems. She works with issues such as trauma, grief, self-esteem and caregiving stress, and also has a focus on aging and geriatric issues. Angela aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can talk honestly about what matters to them.

She trained as a person-centred counsellor, graduating in 2005, and also combines cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas in her work. Her style is open and interactive, and she encourages clients to find their own answers rather than imposing labels. Sessions are shaped around a person's individual needs and life circumstances.

Before moving into one-to-one therapy she worked alongside social care and social work teams on community mental health improvement. That background informs how she supports practical life changes as well as emotional work. She has worked with adults across a wide age range, including older adults.

In session she listens, guides and offers tools for coping, whether the concern is relationship conflict, bereavement, addiction, chronic illness or everyday stress. She pays attention to patterns from early life and current behaviour, using straightforward techniques to help shift thinking and habits.

People who choose Angela can expect collaboration on goals, clear discussion of approaches, and regular review of progress. She welcomes conversations about whether her way of working will suit a person's situation.

Approaches you might meet in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and respect. The counsellor provides a warm, non-judgemental space and supports people to find their own answers; this helps with self-esteem, life changes and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It uses practical exercises and short-term strategies to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful habits and manage mood difficulties.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness. It can help with anxiety, chronic pain and coping with ongoing health concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's goals, needs and preferences, so sessions feel collaborative and personalised.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online or in-person options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to keep continuity of care for people who live far away or who need more flexible scheduling.