Ana-Maria Anica , BACP

Ana-Maria Anica is an integrative psychotherapist who supports people navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, and major life transitions. She blends several therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person, drawing on person-centered work, mindfulness practices, and other approaches to create a collaborative and adaptable process.

Clients often come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive patterns, or unsure about the next step. Ana-Maria works to break challenges into manageable pieces, explore new perspectives, and introduce practical tools that promote greater confidence and a clearer sense of control. Her approach emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental space where individuals can move at their own pace, whether the focus is on short-term coping strategies or deeper long-term growth.

Ana-Maria offers support for a wide range of concerns, including relationships and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, addictions, parenting, eating and sleeping difficulties, and mood disorders. She speaks English and Romanian and brings three years of clinical experience to her practice. Ana-Maria holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and denotes professional membership within the UK counseling community.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and capacity for growth. It emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s perspective, making it useful for building self-esteem, navigating relationship concerns, and exploring personal values. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and emotions; it is often helpful for managing stress, anxiety, and patterns of rumination by strengthening attention and emotional regulation. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and expectations; it can be especially relevant for issues related to abandonment, intimacy, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ana-Maria works collaboratively with clients to identify and adapt methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, taking a flexible stance similar to practices used by licensed professionals and therapists in general.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for greater scheduling flexibility and access across locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy around work or family commitments, and engage with therapy in formats that feel most comfortable.