Anna Rita Iaboni, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

English and Italian
BACP counsellor
Focus on sleep

About Anna

Anna Rita Iaboni is a BACP counsellor who blends talking therapy with elements from her performing arts and holistic background. She works in English and Italian and focuses on helping people regain steadiness when life feels overwhelming. Her style is gentle and respectful, aimed at meeting each person where they are.

She draws on several therapy approaches to tailor sessions to what each person needs. That can mean looking at how early relationships shape current patterns, using practical strategies to manage unhelpful thoughts, or offering an open space to reflect on meaning and values. Sessions are paced to suit the individual and to build skills people can use between meetings.

Her experience includes supporting people with stress, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and those coping with grief, trauma or major life changes. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, addiction-related concerns, and ADHD-related difficulties. Work can include topics such as attachment, body image, chronic illness or caregiver stress.

Clients can expect a collaborative process. The focus is on clear conversation and practical steps alongside deeper exploration when needed. The aim is to help people find clearer ways to cope and make choices that feel right for them.

To begin, visitors choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand connection, trust and attachment styles and how these affect sleep, intimacy and relationships. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment. The counsellor listens closely, offers empathy and helps people find their own solutions to stress, low mood or sleep disturbance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits, which can be useful for anxiety, insomnia and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together with the client decide what fits best for their goals, preferences and day-to-day life. That collaborative decision can change as progress unfolds and different tools may be tried over time.

Practical benefits of working online include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time so appointments can slot into work breaks or family routines. Online sessions can also allow for a quieter check-in that does not require camera use if that feels better for the person. Please confirm the current session options before booking to ensure the offered formats meet your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Italian

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna Rita support?

She helps with stress, anxiety, sleep and eating issues, grief, trauma, and life changes, plus relationship and intimacy-related matters.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is respectful and gentle, combining practical strategies with deeper reflection based on the client's needs and pace.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years' experience working as a counsellor and life coach, bringing a background in performing arts and holistic therapies to her practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a therapy pathway?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.