Annette Buswell, BACP

Annette Buswell is a counsellor who helps adults and young people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and addictions. Her approach aims to give people a calm, non-judgemental space where they can talk things through at their own pace.

She draws on a mix of methods to match what each person needs. Her core style is person-centred, which focuses on empathy and building trust so people feel able to explore painful or difficult topics. She also uses mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools to support relaxation and clearer thinking.

Annette has seven years of experience in private practice and works within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. Her background includes training in mindfulness, hypnotherapy and coaching, and she combines these to offer both short-term and longer-term work.

In sessions she aims to help people build self-compassion, manage overwhelming feelings and find practical ways to cope with ongoing health challenges, chronic pain or caregiving stress. She emphasises developing personal resources and clearer decision making so daily life feels more manageable.

To begin, clients are asked to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability and discuss a plan that fits their needs.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Annette uses a person-centred approach that centres on empathy and building a reliable working relationship, helping people to talk through difficult feelings and make changes at their own pace. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and help manage symptoms such as anxiety and intrusive thoughts. She also brings hypnotherapy techniques for guided relaxation and to help people access calmer states and new ways of thinking about problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that suit your needs. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as you go along so the work stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for check-ins from home or work when that suits you. It can also support people managing chronic illness, pain or caregiving responsibilities by allowing sessions to be scheduled around fluctuating health or energy levels.