Annette Cohen

Current Availability & Practice Structure

I am currently accepting new clients for in-person sessions at my Arundel clinic and via online video.

Therapeutic Approach & Commitment

Therapy begins with an initial six-week block contract. This focused foundation ensures effective early intervention and allows us to review our progress before moving into longer-term, deeper work.

Please note: Ending therapy often involves a "staggered" approach. This scaffolds the conclusion of our work, ensuring you feel resilient and supported as you transition out of regular sessions.

Working Hours

I offer regular weekly appointments during the following times:

Mondays: All day (including priority evening slots).

Tuesdays: Online sessions only.

Thursdays: Dedicated "top-up" sessions (subject to availability).

Fridays: Regular weekly appointments.

Note: I currently have limited availability. Clients who have completed their primary therapy may access staggered endings or top-up sessions based on current capacity.

Somatic & Holistic Specialist Sessions

For deeper physiological work, 90-minute Somatic Therapy sessions are available periodically. These can incorporate Vagal Nerve Resetting using body tuners on specific vagal nerve points to help regulate the nervous system.Current Availability and Working Structure

I am currently accepting new clients for both in-person sessions at my Arundel clinic and online (video) sessions.

I am an experienced integrative trauma informed therapist, dedicated to helping you gain clarity, improve your relationships, and move past difficult challenges.

Shorter-term therapy:

 I blend Transactional Analysis (TA) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions. This powerful combination is designed to:

Help you identify unhelpful patterns, understand the 'why' behind them, and develop practical strategies for positive change.

Longer-Term Work

When working with more complex, deep-seated issues such as trauma and addiction, I extend this integrative model into longer-term therapy. By creating a safe, consistent space, we can explore and process these issues fully, moving beyond coping mechanisms toward genuine recovery and integration.

Specialist Areas

Couples Therapy: Navigating significant issues related to relationship distress or the complexities of separation.

Domestic Abuse Recovery: Extensive experience supporting survivors in recovering their sense of self, safety, and empowerment after domestic abuse.

Legal Stress: Working with individuals facing the immense stress and legal issues resulting from false allegations.

I am committed to making your therapeutic journey a truly embodied and empowering one. I believe in the power of psychoeducation—giving you the knowledge to truly understand the therapeutic process. When you grasp how therapy works, you can actively participate, making the insights you gain stick and become a natural part of your life.

 I offer specialised interventions to support deeper somatic (body-level) healing. These include vagal nerve resetting treatments and journey work for somatic release, which can be powerful tools for discharging stored trauma and deeply ingrained stress. (These holistic interventions are contracted and scheduled separately.)

Online sessions are available at a slightly reduced rate. 

My confidential and discreet clinic space is located in the heart of Arundel. The large, comfortable room is well-suited for individual therapy, couples work, and small workshops/training sessions. Please note, due to the building's structure, the clinic space is not currently wheelchair accessible. We can discuss online or alternative arrangement if accessibility is a concern.

The First Full Session

The first full therapeutic session is dedicated to Contracting and Comprehensive Overview.

Getting to Know You: This is an in-depth space for you to share your history, your current challenges, and what you hope to gain from our work together.

A Shared Plan: I will offer an overview of how I suggest we work, explaining how my integrative use of Transactional Analysis, CBT, and somatic work can be applied to your specific goals. We will establish a clear therapeutic contract, covering confidentiality, boundaries, and scheduling, ensuring we are both aligned and ready to begin the focused six-week block.

Standard Rate: My standard session rate applies to this first full session.

This initial session is about building a foundation of trust, clarity, and shared purpose so you feel fully informed and empowered from the very beginning of your journey.