Angela Neild, BACP
Midlife and life-change counsellor
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- Experience based care
- Practical talking therapy
- Non-judgemental space
About Angela
Angela Neild is a counsellor with 20 years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and midlife changes. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk openly about difficult feelings. Her approach adapts to each person so sessions focus on what matters most to them.
Angela uses a mix of talking therapies to help people understand patterns and make practical changes. She listens for attachment issues and relationship patterns, and she works in a client-centred way so the conversation follows the person's pace. Cognitive tools are brought in when helpful to manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Her background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision, both at level 7, plus a BA (Hons) in Abuse Studies. Angela keeps up with current research and brings that awareness into sessions where relevant.
In practice she supports people with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting pressures, career shifts and neurodiverse needs such as autism and ADHD. She also helps with intimacy and relationship issues and the emotional impact of long-term illness and caregiving.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Conversations explore what has led someone to seek help, identify recurring patterns, and set small, achievable steps to feel steadier. People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style that focuses on realistic change.
Angela uses a mix of talking therapies to help people understand patterns and make practical changes. She listens for attachment issues and relationship patterns, and she works in a client-centred way so the conversation follows the person's pace. Cognitive tools are brought in when helpful to manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Her background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision, both at level 7, plus a BA (Hons) in Abuse Studies. Angela keeps up with current research and brings that awareness into sessions where relevant.
In practice she supports people with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting pressures, career shifts and neurodiverse needs such as autism and ADHD. She also helps with intimacy and relationship issues and the emotional impact of long-term illness and caregiving.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Conversations explore what has led someone to seek help, identify recurring patterns, and set small, achievable steps to feel steadier. People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style that focuses on realistic change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapy approaches and how they work online
Angela uses Attachment-Based Therapy to help people understand relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current feelings. This approach often helps with intimacy issues, abandonment worries and attachment difficulties in adult relationships.She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. This means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows what the client brings, useful for exploring identity, grief and self-esteem concerns.
Finally, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used when helpful to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and managing worry in day-to-day life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, deciding collaboratively how to proceed.
Please confirm the exact session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a flexible schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor the practical setup to fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Angela commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and midlife transitions. Other areas include addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and client-centred, following the person's pace. She blends listening with practical techniques to address thinking and behaviour patterns.
What is her professional background?
Angela has 20 years of experience and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Level 7 PGCert in Counselling Supervision, plus a BA (Hons) in Abuse Studies.
Where does Angela practise and what credentials does she have?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.