Anna Koolen , BACP

Anna Koolen is a UK-licensed therapist and a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with five years of professional experience. She has worked directly with people facing stress, anxiety, and challenges related to addictions, drawing on practical skills and a respectful approach to support change.

Anna believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that people already have strengths that can help them move through difficult times. She focuses on listening carefully and helping clients identify and use those strengths to address what is getting in the way of a more fulfilling life.

Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Anna frames her role as a supportive companion in that process. She aims to offer steady, empathetic guidance while clients explore options, set goals, and build the coping strategies they need to navigate life changes and emotional challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Anna Koolen

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a warm, non-judgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and content of sessions. This approach helps people who want to build self-understanding, boost self-esteem, and work through life changes by using their own insights and strengths.

Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, choice, and values when life feels uncertain or empty. It can be useful for those facing questions about purpose, midlife transitions, or feelings of emptiness, helping clients reflect on what matters most to them and make values-aligned decisions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and find motivation for change, making it a practical fit for work around addictions and behavior change. Anna uses these approaches to tailor sessions to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together - Anna will collaborate with each client to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people meet with therapists. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity while traveling or living abroad, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent progress while accommodating practical constraints and personal comfort with different communication styles.