Angela Higgins , BACP

Angela Higgins holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and brings 25 years of experience to her counselling practice in the United Kingdom. She began her career as a befriender supporting people affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland, working with individuals experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, and domestic or sexual abuse. That early work inspired her to train as a counsellor and shaped a compassionate, client-focused approach.

Her foundational training is in the Person-Centered tradition developed by Carl Rogers, with its core conditions of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard remaining central to her approach. Over time she has incorporated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other modalities when they better meet a client’s needs, blending approaches to address presenting difficulties and practical goals.

Across a long career she has specialised in areas including addictions work - spending ten years as an addictions counsellor, four of those years working in a local prison - and has supported people with panic attacks, trauma and PTSD, bereavement, anger management, domestic violence, and a wide range of mood and relationship concerns. Her wider interests include body image, chronic illness and disability, parenting and workplace issues.

In recent years she has trained in complementary healing practices such as Reiki, sound healing, reflexology, and Indian Head Massage and continues to explore approaches that contribute to overall wellbeing. Angela accepts new clients and works with people both in the UK and internationally.

Client-Centered and CBT Support Delivered Online

Angela Higgins uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a warm, empathetic environment in which clients can explore their feelings and priorities. This approach emphasizes understanding, genuine regard, and collaboration, and is especially helpful for issues tied to self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and adjusting to life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT offers practical tools and structured strategies that can support work with anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Angela will work collaboratively with each person to determine what best suits their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean drawing more on Client-Centered principles at some times and using CBT techniques at others, adapting the pace and focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home, work, or while travelling, and they allow Angela to support clients both in the UK and internationally.