Annette Buswell , BACP

Annette Buswell is an integrative psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, coach and hypnotherapist who works with adults and young people in the United Kingdom. She is also trained in mindfulness and offers Mindful Relaxation Sessions as part of her practice. Annette draws on a range of therapeutic tools to help clients explore what has been happening in their lives and to develop healthier, more satisfying ways of living.

Her practice is flexible, offering both long-term and short-term integrative therapy. Core training is rooted in a person-centred approach that emphasises empathy and the development of strong rapport, allowing clients to work at their own pace. Annette works within the BACP Ethical Framework - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and she holds liability insurance and a DBS certificate.

She has experience supporting people with anxiety, stress and panic attacks, depression, bereavement, anger management, low self-esteem and self-confidence, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, self-harm and suicidal ideation, end of life issues, and phobias. Annette believes that a trusting, caring and reliable relationship outside the client’s normal circle creates the space needed to find a personal path forward. Developing compassion and self-kindness is central to her work, and she brings a wide variety of therapeutic tools to support each person’s journey of transformation in a non-judgemental, empathic setting.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship in which the client is encouraged to lead the pace and direction of work. This approach helps when people need a safe space to explore emotions, build self-understanding, and increase self-compassion.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help access subconscious resources and support change in habits, anxiety symptoms, or confidence. It can be useful alongside other approaches for clients wanting experiential techniques as part of their therapy.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple grounding practices that reduce reactivity to stress and support emotional regulation. These exercises can be practised during sessions and integrated into daily routines to manage worry and improve resilience.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Annette works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists can bring different tools to the relationship, and Annette aims to tailor those tools to the individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from home. These options increase flexibility and continuity of care, allowing clients to maintain momentum and work consistently toward their goals.