Anna Sanchez

Anna is a qualified Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist (BA, MSc, MIACP & MBACP (Accred)) and Wellness Coach with 14 years of experience. She is deeply experienced in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online therapy, having spent over a decade delivering expert telephone and video support.

Anna creates a safe, supportive space for individuals to explore the psychological, emotional, and physical effects that impact their everyday lives. Drawing on her own experience, she recognises that each client is unique. Her solution-focused approach empowers clients to connect with their own strengths and build the capacity to regain control as they work together through life’s challenges. This is achieved through an integrated, client-centred approach that meets the varied and individual needs of each person.

With extensive experience in private practice and as an EAP Counsellor /Psychotherapist & Wellbeing Coach, Anna supports adults individually with the following issues:

Emotional wellbeing

Depression / Low mood
Anxiety (general anxiety, panic, intrusive worries)
Trauma
Stress and overwhelm
Grief and bereavement
Overwhelm, numbness, and difficulty expressing feelings

Relationships & communication

Relationship difficulties and concerns (how you show up, communicate, and cope even when the partner isn’t in therapy)
Communication challenges (boundaries, conflict, people-pleasing)
Loneliness and disconnection
Relationship breakdown recovery
Conflict
Attachment and trust issues

Self-esteem, confidence & personal growth

Self-esteem and Self-worth.
Confidence concerns and assertiveness challenges
Personal development and growth
Motivation and goal-setting struggles
Lack of direction, unmotivated, feeling stuck

Life transitions, coping & adjustment

Life transitions (career changes, separation, retirement, moving, major life events)
Coping with change and uncertainty, – decision-making. Adjustment difficulties after major changes

Workplace wellbeing & burnout

Workplace wellbeing (stress, pressure, role strain)
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Fear of failure, perfectionism
Imposter syndrome
Major crises and coping after events

Qualifications:

BA Counselling & Psychotherapy
MSc in Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy.
IACP & BACP Accredited
Wellness Coach Certificate.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Diploma
Management of Work Teams Diploma.

Anna works with the challenges listed above, as well as many other unique situations. You can explore whether her approach is the right fit for your needs during a consultation.

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

*Anna offers supportive therapy in-person at Connolly Counselling Centre, however, she also offers a hybrid approach, providing online sessions whenever life requires extra flexibility, or fully online therapy sessions.