- Calm practical sessions
- Mindful coping tools
- Sleep-focused support
About Anneke
Anneke Beresford is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people find more restful sleep and ease day-to-day stress. She works in straightforward language and aims to make sessions feel calm and practical. Anneke holds BACP accreditation and brings 13 years of experience to her practice.
Her way of working focuses on listening first, then shaping conversations around what matters to each person. She helps people talk through anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and sleep difficulties. Sessions also address issues such as addiction, eating concerns, mood problems and work stress.
Anneke uses a mix of approaches to suit individual needs, including cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. She explains tools simply and practices them with clients during sessions. The therapist encourages small, achievable steps to build better routines and coping habits.
People consulting her for sleep and rest concerns can expect practical tips alongside reflective conversation. Anneke will help identify unhelpful patterns that affect sleep and try different strategies to improve nightly routines and daytime coping. She aims to make sessions relevant to everyday life.
Her style is respectful and warm. She tailors the pace and focus to each person and supports clients who are navigating life changes, burnout, parenting stress, or challenges linked to identity and relationships. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether her straightforward, person-centred approach fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Anneke blends person-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness in sessions. Person-centred counselling focuses on empathic listening and helping the person set the agenda; it is useful for people who want a steady, supportive space to talk about stress, relationships or sleep problems. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at how thoughts and behaviours affect mood and sleep, and involve practicing concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness work involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and support calmer nights.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to agree which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and will adapt the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist check in together about what helps most and what to try next.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so sessions are easier to keep. Online sessions can also let a person bring practical sleep and routine examples from their daily life into conversations, making strategies more directly applicable.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties and relationship strain, plus concerns such as addiction, eating problems, grief and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her core style is person-centred, with practical elements from cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life issues.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.