Anh Huntington

I offer face-to-face counselling in Milton Keynes, as well as sessions online where this is more suitable for you.

My current availability is:

• Monday: 3pm–10pm

• Tuesday: 3pm–10pm

• Wednesday: 6pm–10pm

• Thursday: 6pm–10pm

I will let you know in advance when I am taking annual leave. I may take some time away during the summer or around Christmas, as well as occasional time for personal or professional commitments. There will be no charge for sessions when I am unavailable.

Sometimes life can become difficult in ways that are hard to put into words. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low or lost, or perhaps you simply don't feel quite like yourself. You may have been carrying something for a long time, or something may have happened more recently that has left you struggling to make sense of things.

Coming to counselling can feel like a big step. You don't have to arrive knowing exactly what you need or even knowing what is wrong. We can begin wherever you are.

I am a Person-Centred Counsellor, and for me, the relationship between us is central to my practice. I offer a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what you are experiencing, at your own pace.

I won't tell you how you should live your life or what you should do. My role is to be alongside you as you explore what is happening for you and begin to understand your experiences, feelings and relationships more deeply.

My practice is grounded in the Person-Centred approach, which is at the heart of how I work with people. Warmth, acceptance, compassion and genuine curiosity are important in creating a relationship where you can feel safe enough to explore what is difficult.

Alongside this, I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. When working with couples, I draw on Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) to provide a gentle structure for exploring what is happening between you. I see IRT as something that supports and complements my person-centred way of working, rather than replacing it.

My own experiences of work and travel have brought me into contact with people from different cultures, backgrounds and ways of seeing the world. These experiences have helped me to appreciate how differently we can experience life and have encouraged me to remain open to each person's individual story.

I have a Diploma and a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in Person-Centred Counselling. I am a Registered Member of BACP and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist.

For individuals, my work is grounded in the Person-Centred approach. We work with what is important to you, rather than following a set programme or trying to fit your experience into a particular way of understanding things.

You may come to counselling because of anxiety, stress, low mood, loss, bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, identity questions, difficulties at work, or simply because life feels difficult at the moment. Whatever has brought you, we can take time to explore what you are experiencing and what feels important to you.

I believe we all have an inner capacity for growth, although this can sometimes become difficult to access when we have experienced hurt, loss, fear or other difficulties. Having someone genuinely present with you, who listens without judgement and accepts you as you are, can help you begin to see things differently.

For me, counselling isn't about fixing you. It is about creating a relationship where you can begin to understand yourself and your experiences more deeply, and find your own way forward.

When working with couples, I draw on Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) alongside my grounded Person-Centred approach. Relationships can become painful when we no longer feel heard, seen or understood by the person who matters most to us. IRT offers a gentle structure for slowing difficult conversations down, helping each person to be heard and to understand the experience of the other.

My role is not to take sides or decide who is right or wrong. I am alongside you both, helping you understand each other more deeply and find a different way of being together.

For individuals, our first session is an opportunity for us to talk about what has brought you to counselling and what is happening for you at the moment. We can talk about some of your history, but there is no expectation that you need to tell me everything straight away.

It is also a chance for you to ask any questions you may have and, importantly, to get a sense of me and how I work. Beginning counselling can feel unfamiliar, so I want you to have the space to decide whether you feel comfortable working with me.

You don't need to have everything worked out before you come. You don't even need to know exactly what you want from counselling. We can start with what feels most important to you now and take things from there.

For couples, the first session is different because I introduce you to the Imago Relationship Therapy dialogue. I will guide you through the process and help you experience how it can change the way difficult conversations take place between you.

The intention isn't to decide who is right or wrong. It is to slow things down enough for each of you to be heard and to begin to understand the experience underneath the conflict.

Whether I am working with an individual or a couple, I feel privileged to be invited into something that is personal and important. My hope is that counselling can give you a space where you feel heard, understood and accepted, and from there, begin to find your own way forward.