- Client-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Experience with addictions
About Angela
Angela Higgins brings 25 years of experience to her counselling practice. She began as a befriender supporting people affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and that early work led her to train as a counsellor. Angela holds BACP accreditation and draws on decades of direct client work when supporting people with stress, sleep problems and related concerns.
Her background includes long experience in addiction services, with ten years specialising in that area and four years working in a local prison setting. Over time she has helped with anxiety, panic, depression, trauma and bereavement, and she continues to support people dealing with anger, relationship issues and sexual assault and abuse.
Angela uses client-centred principles rooted in empathy and genuine presence. She also works with cognitive behavioural approaches to address unhelpful thinking and coping patterns. She blends these methods to suit what each person brings to sessions.
In recent years she has trained in complementary approaches such as Reiki, sound healing, reflexology and Indian head massage. These are used alongside talk therapy to support overall wellbeing when appropriate.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps to manage sleep, reduce anxiety and cope with life changes. People who prefer calm, steady support and practical tools often feel this approach fits well.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Angela uses client-centred counselling that focuses on empathy, acceptance and a genuine therapeutic relationship. This approach helps people feel heard and understood while they talk through problems such as sleep disruption, stress or grief.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT, which looks at how thoughts, behaviours and routines affect mood and sleep. CBT offers practical steps such as altering sleep habits, testing unhelpful thoughts and developing coping plans for anxious nights.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide collaboratively whether more client-centred listening, CBT techniques, or a blend suits the person best. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs shift.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family life and saving travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, try brief check-ins, or use talking therapy alongside current routines. Confirm the specific session options available before booking so sessions can be planned to fit everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Angela works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and sleep difficulties such as insomnia or disturbed rest.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural techniques, offering empathic listening alongside practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and routines.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 25 years of experience, including ten years as an addictions counsellor and four years working in a local prison environment.
Where is she based and what accreditation does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.