- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Addictions experience
About Angela
Angela Higgins is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 25 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and a wide range of related concerns. Her background includes long experience with addictions and support after domestic and sexual abuse.
She began as a befriender supporting people affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Those early years shaped her focus on practical ways to reduce panic, manage mood and cope after trauma. Over time she added formal counselling to that frontline helping work.
Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy and cognitive behavioural approaches. She often uses the client-centred stance to build trust, then brings in cognitive behavioural techniques to shift patterns of thinking and behaviour. This combination is used to address problems such as panic attacks, agoraphobia, sleep disruption and anger that escalates in relationships or at work.
Her career includes ten years as an addictions counsellor and four years working in a local prison. She has supported people dealing with bereavement, trauma-related difficulties, self-harm and workplace stress. She also works with issues such as body image, chronic illness, sexual assault and seasonal affective disorder.
In recent years she has trained in complementary approaches including Reiki, sound healing and reflexology and uses these alongside talking therapy where clients find them useful. Sessions are offered in English and Angela accepts international clients. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Angela uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. The counsellor offers empathy and a non-judgemental stance to help clients talk through immediate concerns. This approach helps people who are struggling to voice feelings such as resentment, shame or anger.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and behavioural steps to reduce anxiety, manage anger responses and improve sleep or daily routines. CBT is often used for problems like panic, workplace stress and low mood.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Angela works collaboratively with clients to choose what fits their needs and goals. She will discuss options and adapt techniques as the work progresses rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of session styles, and Angela will help you find the practical arrangement that suits everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Angela help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and related issues such as trauma, bereavement and addictions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines a Client-Centred approach with cognitive behavioural techniques to build rapport and address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience, including ten years as an addictions counsellor and four years working in a local prison.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Current session formats are not listed here; please confirm the available options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.