- Practical coping strategies
- ADHD in adulthood
- Family and adoption focus
About Ann
Ann Patmore is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and family tensions, and supports parents facing difficult moments. She works with people managing motivation, self-esteem and concentration worries, including adults who receive a late ADHD diagnosis.
Her sessions are built around listening with respect and sensitivity. She adapts the conversation and the plan to what each person needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. That means practical steps and small goals when concentration or motivation is a problem.
Ann has particular experience with adoption and foster care matters and with attachment concerns. She also works with issues such as addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the strain that comes with major life changes. She supports people coping with guilt, shame, isolation and forgiveness questions.
Her approach aims to be straightforward and compassionate. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on finding ways to manage day-to-day challenges. She helps people develop clearer communication, set healthier boundaries and rebuild confidence.
Signing up begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling the first appointment. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and details about formats should be confirmed before booking.
Approaches that help with focus, attachment and stress
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. One common approach helps people break problems into smaller steps and build new habits; it is useful for concentration, motivation and managing day-to-day stress. Another approach focuses on relationships and attachment patterns, helping people understand how past experiences shape current connections and communication. These methods aim to be practical and understandable, with clear actions to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how each method feels in practice. Together the client and therapist decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made, so therapy becomes a collaborative process.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that suit quieter or lower-bandwidth set-ups. Registered or accredited professionals will explain practical arrangements and help match a format to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family and parenting worries, self-esteem and concentration problems. Additional areas include addiction, relationship issues, trauma, anger and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and compassionate, focusing on listening and tailoring conversations to each person. Sessions aim to set realistic steps to improve day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees should be checked before booking.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule according to the therapist's availability.