Anna Koolen
A collaborative counsellor who helps people move forward
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About Anna
Anna Koolen is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and other difficult life moments. Anna believes clients know their own stories and brings a respectful, supportive presence to sessions.
Her work emphasises collaboration and practical thinking. She listens first, then helps people notice their strengths and options. That makes it easier to try small changes and build momentum over time.
Background and approach
Anna draws on Client-Centred Therapy to follow the person’s lead and build trust. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change when habits feel stuck. Elements of Psychodynamic and Existential approaches inform how she thinks about patterns, meaning and relationships.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the client wants to achieve. People can expect an open conversation about current struggles and steps they can try between sessions. Anna names and explores patterns that keep difficulties repeating, while honouring each client’s pace.
She supports a wide range of concerns including grief, low self-esteem, relationship strain, career questions, trauma and ADHD. Cultural background and life context are part of the work. The aim is clearer choices, less overwhelm, and more agency in everyday life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 394778
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Anna's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Anna works with
Everything Anna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
Approaches Anna lists
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How Anna works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna will talk with each client about their goals and preferences, and together they will choose how to proceed. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable for the individual's situation.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when life feels hectic. It also lets people take part from different locations when that suits their schedule. Registered or accredited professionals generally tailor the practical arrangements to each person's needs, helping to match the approach, pace and session length to what will work best.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
Clients bring stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and career concerns, trauma, depression and ADHD-related issues among other topics.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Anna works in a collaborative, person-focused way that follows the client's perspective and priorities while offering practical steps and reflection.
What is Anna's professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which credentials does Anna hold and where is she based?
Anna holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions for people who live outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Anna?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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