Angela Neary, BACP

Angela Neary is a counsellor with more than 20 years' experience. She works with people facing addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and intimacy-related issues. She also supports those dealing with grief, self-esteem problems and life changes. Angela holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP in her credentials.

Her approach is warm and interactive. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most to the person. She avoids labels and treats people with respect and straightforward language. Angela aims to help people find their own answers rather than impose solutions.

She trained as a person-centred counsellor, graduating in 2005, and combines that work with cognitive behavioural techniques. This blend means sessions may focus on feelings and values as well as practical steps and coping strategies. The balance is shaped around each person’s needs.

Much of her background has involved community mental health work. She has collaborated with social care and social work teams, and has helped adults across a wide age range. That experience informs her practical, grounded style.

People who choose her can expect a straightforward plan tailored to their goals. Angela explains options in plain language and works at a pace that suits the individual. She enjoys supporting clients through difficult times and watching them build new ways of coping.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens, reflects feelings and helps the person explore what matters to them. This can help with issues like low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical tools. It looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches steps to change them. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with stress.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and build calm. It is often used alongside other approaches to support emotional regulation and self-awareness.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and will help decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to make therapy more accessible while focusing on the same therapeutic goals as in-person care.