Counsellor profile
Ana-Maria Anica, BACP
BACP counsellor - Relationships and family concerns
Continue with Ana-MariaAbout
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness practice
About Ana-Maria
Ana-Maria Anica is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, family issues, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian and she accepts international clients.
Ana-Maria uses an integrative style that draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred work, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. She aims to break problems into manageable parts and help people develop practical ways to cope. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her and on everyday strategies that can be used between sessions.
People often come when they feel stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure how to move forward. Ana-Maria will listen, reflect, and help identify small steps that can reduce stress and improve day to day functioning. She can help with topics like communication problems, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, addiction concerns and coping with major life transitions.
Her sessions combine reflective talking with exercises drawn from mindfulness and ACT, and motivational interviewing to explore change. This can include noticed patterns, practising new responses, and setting short-term goals. The focus is practical - reducing distress and increasing a sense of control over daily life.
If someone is unsure how to begin, Ana-Maria asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies by location.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ana-Maria often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work in her practice. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed actions even when feelings are difficult; it can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions. Client-centred work emphasises a respectful, listening approach that helps people feel heard and find their own solutions; it suits those wanting space to reflect and make decisions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, personal preferences and what feels manageable, then agree a way of working together. That means the approach can shift over time as needs change, and sessions can combine reflective talking with practical exercises and mindfulness practice.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, require less travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Ana-Maria aims to help make therapy fit ordinary life by suggesting exercises and small actions that can be practised between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Romanian
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults on relationship strain, family matters, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, client-centred approach combining ACT, attachment-informed ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to create practical steps for change.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults in the UK context.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and holds sessions in English and Romanian.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.