Ann Biddle

I offer daytime appointments, Monday to Friday:

Monday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Wednesday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Friday: 9.30am - 3.00pm

Availability can change at short notice, so please call or email me for the latest availability information.

I offer in-person appointments in a relaxed and welcoming environment at my practice in Beeston, Nottingham and online sessions across the UK. You can switch between these if it is helpful, for example if you commute or travel for work, study or other reasons.

Access

My practice is within easy reach of the city centre by public transport, with bus and tram stops within a 10-20 minute walk, and there is plenty of free on-street parking nearby.

There is somewhere safe to leave a bicycle or scooter on the premises.

I am only a short walk from the University of Nottingham campus.

The driveway has a slight slope and there are 2 steps up to my garden therapy room.

Private Medical Insurance

I take referrals from Bupa, Axa, Aviva and WPA.

Hello,

I provide caring, confidential counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18+. I work inclusively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities and life experiences. I believe we all have worth, value and dignity and deserve to be treated with respect and compassion.

As a qualified, BACP-registered and accredited therapist, I have been supporting clients in my private practice since 2009. I provide a safe, calm and supportive space where you can talk openly about what's happening in your life and feel heard without judgement.

Over the years, I have incorporated a variety of therapeutic approaches into my work. This allows me to respond flexibly to each client and adapt therapy to what feels most helpful for you. My approach is quite down to earth - I recognise that there is no "one-size-fits all" path to recovery, growth or wellbeing. Instead, we can draw on different ways of working to support your individual needs, goals and circumstances.

What can I help you with?

• Anxiety, panic
• Depression
• Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
• Bereavement, loss
• Low self-esteem
• Anger / emotional regulation difficulties
• Relationship / communication issues
• Family issues
• Difficulty in contacting or expressing emotions
• Workplace stress and burnout
• Major life changes and transitions
• Trauma, PTSD and the impact of difficult experiences
• The lasting effects of childhood abuse, bullying or other difficult life experiences
• Unresolved issues and "baggage" from the past
• Fears and phobias
• Armed forces veterans and serving personnel, with issues before, during or after leaving serving in the forces
• Individuals experiencing perimenopause or menopause, and those supporting them
• Neurodivergent adults, as well as those who identify with traits of ADHD and/or Autism, who want support to improve their mental health or understand themselves better.

This list is not exhaustive, so if you're unsure whether I can help with your particular situation, please feel free to get in touch and we can arrange a free 30-minute telephone consultation to discuss it.

Fees

• Initial telephone consultation of up to 30 minutes: free of charge.
• Individual online counselling or psychotherapy for individuals paying their own fees: £75 per session.
• Private Medical Insurance: Fees vary depending on the insurer. Please contact your insurer first to obtain authorisation for your sessions - they will advise you how many sessions they will fund and about any policy excess due.
• Trainee counsellors/psychotherapists: please contact me with details of your course/training and ask for details.
• Employee Assistance: fees vary depending on requirements - please contact me to discuss your specific needs.

I accept payment by direct online banking / banking app (or cash in exceptional circumstances).

I offer a free initial 30-minute telephone consultation to discuss what you are looking for from your sessions, find out a bit more about your situation and give you the chance to ask any questions you might have. It also gives us a chance to get to know each other a little before your first session.

Coming to your first session can feel like walking into the unknown, but once we've met, you've seen the room and experienced how the process works, it gets a lot easier. You don't need to prepare anything, or bring anything other than yourself and some water and tissues. 

We usually start with a recap of what's brought you to therapy, discuss what you would like to get from your sessions then begin to explore in more detail, all of which will inform which direction we take from there. The first couple of sessions is mostly about finding out what's been happening for you and taking a history.

At the outset you may or may not have a clear idea of what specific changes you want to make; to begin with you may simply want to talk about how you are feeling, what’s happening for you right now and feel listened to and accepted – and that’s OK.

I will listen to you without judgment and help you to gradually explore your thinking, feelings and beliefs around an issue, so that you feel safe and supported to experiment and make any changes you feel would be helpful at a pace that is right for you.