My Experience

Hi, I’m Anna and am pleased to meet you. I have worked in the NHS since 2004 supporting both adults and adolescents, enabling them to make a life worth living.  I am experienced in working with people living with mental health difficulties, often as a result of past trauma that they have experienced. Sometimes these show up as difficulties managing emotions, difficulties in relationships, anxiety, dissociation, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Whatever it is, I will do my best to understand and help.

I can help with:

  • Anxiety (and related difficulties such as OCD, phobias, social anxiety etc)
  • Depression
  • Low self-esteem
  • Performance anxiety and confidence
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma (including PSTD and C-PTSD)
  • Understanding yourself and directions in life
  • Work related issues (eg confidence, direction, relational difficulties, effectiveness and performance)

As an accredited executive and performance coach, I have worked with various organisations,in a trauma-informed way, through training and consultation to improve client experience, staff wellbeing, retention and performance. I can work with teams and individuals to realise their potential and achieve their goals. 

My Values

My real passion is helping people with past trauma(s) make sense of what is going on for them, hear their stories and to empower them to move forward, in whatever way that feels right. Living with mental health difficulties and/ or chronic health conditions can be overwhelming, frightening and all consuming. I aim to instil confidence that people can achieve their dreams and live a fulfilling life.  I believe that you, the individual have the ability to accomplish the things you want, my job is to help you believe it too. 

The Models I Work With

I use a range of psychological therapies to suit your needs, which we can discuss together during our first appointment.  I predominantly use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) models.  These can be used in their ‘pure’ form or as part of an integrative approach depending on what works best for you.

If you are feeling a bit “stuck” with where you want to go in life, need more balance or want to improve your performance at work or in sport, then coaching might be helpful for you. In coaching, my goal is to help you reach your potential and achieve the goals you set for our work. I offer a free 30 minute session to see if we are a good fit.

Clinic Information

I currently hold a clinic in Petersfield, Hampshire with appointments on a Friday daytime. I also offer virtual appointments some evenings. I work with people from aged 16 years upwards. 

Training and Qualifications

  • Transform Trauma, Masters Events, 3 day trauma conference with speakers including Bessle van der Kolk, Janina Fisher, Richard Swartz and many more, 2025
  • Getting Unstuck in EMDR, Matthew Wesson, 2024
  • ACT with Trauma: Russ Harris, 2 day workshop 2022
  • EMDR UK Virtual Conference & AGM, includes talks and updates on working with complex PTSD and EMDR with depression, June 2020
  • Foundation Coaching Skills, TPC Leadership, May-November 2020
  • Attachment-Focused Transpersonal EMDR, EMDR Focus, 2019
  • A Compassionate Approach to the forms and functions of self-criticism, Professor Paul Gilbert, Feb 2018
  • AIP Methods for Treating Complex PTSD & Dissociative Personality Structure, Jim Knipe, October 2016, 2 days
  • Clinical Skills Building Intensive – Intermediate level, Stephen Hayes, September 2016, 2 days
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Part 1, 2 & 3: Dr Alexandra Richman, EMDR Association UK & Ireland, 2015-2016
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr Eric Morris and Dr Joe Oliver, 2013
  • Going Viral Leadership Training, Talentworks, 2013
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Dr Maggie Stanton and Christine Dunkley, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Behavioural Activation: Dr C Lejuez, 2013
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Personality Disorders, Dr Kate Davidson, 2012
  • Teaching Mindfulness to Clients, GreyRock, Dr Maggie Stanton and Christine Dunkley, 2010
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Southampton, 2012
  • Post Graduate Certificate, Psychological Research Methods, Open University, 2008
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, 2002 

Professional Registration 

  • Registered Practitioner Psychologist, Health Professionals Council (HCPC), PYL28794
  • Member of EMDR UK & Ireland, Membership Number: R0237 (accredited EMDR therapist)
  • Accredited with ICF coaching, ACC level coach

Age Range

16+

Key Models

ACT, CBT, Coach, EMDR,

< All associates