Annabelle Watton, BACP

Annabelle Watton is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She draws on a background in mental health nursing and focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Annabelle believes clients know their own stories and brings a supportive, down-to-earth approach to sessions.

She works with people who have experienced trauma and abuse and helps them find ways to feel steadier day to day. Annabelle also offers support around attachment concerns, abandonment issues, communication difficulties and challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Her practice uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person sitting in front of her. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person’s priorities central, while Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns that repeat in relationships. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily reactions, and Trauma-Focused Therapy helps address the impact of distressing events.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Annabelle helps people identify small, manageable steps and notices strengths they can build on. She encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change.

Starting therapy can feel difficult, and Annabelle seeks to make the process clearer. She invites people to try an initial session and then plan further work based on what they find most useful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's concerns first and creates space for them to set goals and pace. It suits people who want a collaborative listener and practical support for stress, anxiety or low mood.

Somatic Therapy pays attention to the body's signals and how tension shows up in daily life. It can help when stress or trauma is experienced through physical symptoms and when calming the body supports clearer thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That choice is revisited regularly so the plan fits how the person is responding.

Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings without travel. When formats are not listed here, confirm the session options before booking so they match practical needs. Many people find online sessions help them keep continuity of care while juggling work, family and other commitments.