Ann-Marie Ritchie
Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles
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About Ann-Marie
Ann-Marie Ritchie helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life changes. She supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, anger, low self-esteem and social anxiety. Her work also covers young adult issues, forgiveness, and practical coping skills.
Ann-Marie keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps clients spot strengths they already have. Conversations focus on concrete steps and small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
The aim is to build useful habits rather than only talking about feelings. Her main ways of working include client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy. Client-centred work means the conversation follows the client’s pace and priorities.
CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours to reduce anxiety and unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused sessions emphasise clear, short-term goals and practical strategies. Ann-Marie has four years of experience in counselling and holds BACP, which is listed as her credential.
She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. The initial step is simple: choose to start, fill a short matching questionnaire and book a time that fits. She describes beginning therapy as a positive step and frames her role as supportive.
Sessions aim to help people move forward using realistic tools and manageable goals. If readers want to know the current session arrangements, they should confirm formats when booking.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 400591
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Ann-Marie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Ann-Marie works with
Everything Ann-Marie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Forgiveness
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ann-Marie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Ann-Marie works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ann-Marie will talk through what feels most useful, try small techniques and adjust as needs and goals become clearer. The process is collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort and priorities.
If you are considering online therapy, note that session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and remove travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals use these approaches to help clients make steady, practical changes without promising specific outcomes.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, anger and low self-esteem, plus social anxiety and young adult issues.
How would she work with me in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She listens, helps identify strengths and focuses on practical steps to manage problems day to day.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling experience helping people with anxiety, stress and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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