Ann-Marie Wilson, BACP

Ann-Marie Wilson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape wellbeing. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges linked to parenting or career change.

Ann-Marie uses a practical style that adapts to each person. She aims to keep sessions straightforward and goal-focused, helping clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and try small changes between meetings. Conversations are intended to be respectful and sensitive to the individual’s needs.

With 11 years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape plans that fit real life. Ann-Marie encourages clear steps and regular review so people can see what is working.

She also offers support around less common concerns such as hoarding, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship questions, and living with HIV or AIDS. These areas are handled with openness and without judgement. Ann-Marie invites people to take the first step and talks through what a helpful next move could look like.

Sessions aim to leave people with practical tools for coping and clearer ways to move forward. If someone prefers straightforward, down-to-earth conversations about thoughts and daily habits, she can help identify manageable changes and ways to build on them.

Approaches that help with thoughts and habits

Ann-Marie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and everyday routines. One common approach looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions, helping people spot unhelpful thinking and practise different responses. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

She also uses behavioural strategies that break larger problems into small, doable steps. These tools help with sleep, eating, addiction-related behaviours, and building new daily routines. The focus is on practical experiments you can try between meetings to build momentum.

Finding the best mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, set clear goals and adjust techniques as work progresses, so the approach fits a person’s needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not detailed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel, reduce time spent commuting and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling and any practical needs during the matching process so sessions suit everyday life.