Annette Buswell , BACP

Annette Buswell is an integrative psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, coach, and hypnotherapist who has worked in private practice for seven years in the United Kingdom. She combines a range of therapies to tailor work to each person's needs, drawing on training in mindfulness and offering Mindful Relaxation sessions alongside hypnotherapy and person-centered work.

She sees both adults and young people and has experience with a wide spectrum of issues, including anxiety, stress and panic attacks, depression, bereavement, anger management, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, self-harm and suicidal ideation, end-of-life concerns, and phobias. Her practice also addresses related areas such as addictions, coping with life changes, parenting and career issues, compassion fatigue, and attachment or abandonment concerns.

Annette works within the BACP ethical framework - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and maintains a DBS certificate and professional liability insurance. Her core approach is person-centered, placing empathy and rapport at the heart of therapeutic work so clients can explore their experience at their own pace. She offers both short-term and longer-term integrative therapy and brings a compassionate, non-judgemental presence to support people as they find greater balance, self-compassion, and meaningful direction in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Annette uses a person-centered approach which focuses on empathy, acceptance, and developing a trusting therapeutic relationship so individuals can explore feelings and make changes at their own pace. This method is often helpful for low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and coping with life transitions.

She also integrates hypnotherapy to support access to deeper relaxation and to reinforce positive change in patterns such as anxiety, phobias, and habits. Mindfulness therapy and Mindful Relaxation sessions are offered to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress-management skills useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Annette collaborates with each client to identify which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting pace and focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing treatment to fit around work, family, and mobility needs. These options make it easier for clients to attend regularly and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of scheduling constraints.