About Ann
Ann Patmore is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. She welcomes people who are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed by family or parenting pressures, or struggling with self‑esteem and focus. Ann works with adults who are managing addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, or career and life changes.
She also supports people who identify as LGBT and those coping with compassion fatigue. Ann takes a straightforward, respectful approach.
Background and approach
She listens first and adapts conversations to each person. Sessions aim to clarify problems, build small practical steps, and strengthen everyday coping skills. Where attention and concentration are part of the concern, she pays attention to routines, strategies and realistic adjustments.
Her practice includes focused help for people who receive a late diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood. She helps with organisation, motivation and memory strategies that fit daily life. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment or adoption and foster care issues.
Ann brings twelve years of work across topics such as domestic violence, divorce and separation, infidelity, isolation and communication problems. She frames progress as a series of manageable steps rather than a single moment of change. Conversations are tailored to the person’s priorities and pace.
Clients can expect a calm, non‑judgemental space and a plan that is adjusted as needs change. Ann is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is shown as BACP. If you want to begin, you can use the Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and book a session according to availability.
What Ann works with
Everything Ann lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Ann is listed here; the rest shows what else Ann works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that help with focus, emotion and relationships
Ann uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all model. One common approach focuses on building practical routines and strategies to improve attention and daily organisation; this helps people who struggle with concentration, memory and motivation. Another approach emphasises identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviours and trying small changes to reduce anxiety and stress; it is useful for panic, ongoing worry and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree on goals together. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as goals and needs become clearer.
For practical online work, please confirm which session formats are offered before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example sessions can be scheduled during a lunch break or after work, and some formats reduce the need to be on camera or allow a shorter check‑in when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care when in‑person meetings are difficult, while choosing the pace and tools that match the client's needs.
Questions people ask about Ann
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, self‑esteem, addiction and trauma. Other areas include career change, anger, isolation and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She listens, clarifies priorities and agrees small steps the client can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Ann brings twelve years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including late ADHD diagnosis and focus difficulties.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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