Anna Slot

I work both in Ilkley and Skipton and offer sessions in person, or online via video calls. Please get in touch to discuss a time and day that works for you.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You might be struggling with anxiety, feeling low, questioning yourself or finding it difficult to make sense of what's happening. Perhaps something has changed in your life, or you've been carrying things for a long time and aren't quite sure where to turn. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to work through it all on your own.

I'm Anna, a BACP-registered integrative counsellor. I offer a warm, understanding and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you, without feeling you need to have the right words or know where to begin. I work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and significant life changes. I have a particular interest in supporting people through separation, divorce and loss.

Being Dutch-born and having lived across different cultures for many years, as well as being a mum, has shaped my understanding of identity, belonging, relationships and family dynamics. These experiences have given me an appreciation of how differently we all experience and navigate life's challenges.

I believe that having a space where you feel genuinely heard, accepted and understood can make a real difference. My aim is to offer that space, where you can explore your feelings, develop a deeper understanding of yourself and consider what might help you move forward.

My approach is person-centred, which means I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. I see you as the expert in your own life, and my role is to offer understanding, empathy and support as we explore your experiences together. I also work integratively, drawing on different therapeutic ideas where they may be helpful, always guided by your individual needs and at a pace that feels right for you.

Over the last few years, I have supported people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, identity, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, and periods of transition. I have supported clients at both Craven College (staff and students) and at The Brainstrust, helping patients and their family coming to terms with challenging times in their lives.

I make sure that I tailor sessions to your individual needs and will focus on understanding what’s happening for you, and work closely with you to bring about change.

In our early sessions, we’ll spend time understanding what has brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping for, creating a foundation we can then build on together. My aim is to help you find a more balanced life and gain more understanding of your emotions and experiences step by step.

I offer both short and long term therapy both face to face and online depending on what works for you and your preferences.

I’m Anna, a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I understand how daunting it can feel to find the right counsellor but I hope that my profile will give you some more information about me. I offer a free 20 minute phone call to give you the opportunity to ask any questions and see whether I am the right therapist for you.

Within my sessions I offer a supportive space where you can explore your feelings and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or simply need someone to talk things through with, I can provide a calm and safe place to help you reconnect with yourself and the things that are important to you.

Through my own experience and work with clients I have a particular interest in supporting people through separation, divorce, and grief, a time where it maybe feels like there is no way out or there is no way forward and looking ahead feels scary and uncertain.

As a Dutch-born counsellor and mum who has lived across different countries, I understand how identity, belonging, family, and life changes can shape how we feel and relate to others.

I use a person-centred approach whereby I place the therapeutic relationship at the core of my work. I believe that you are the expert in your own live and I will help you to explore your experiences in a non-judgemental space. I also work integratively, meaning that I draw on different therapeutic ideas where they feel most suitable, guided by you.

Over the last few years, I have supported people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, identity, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, and periods of transition. I make sure that I tailor sessions to your individual needs and will focus on understanding what’s happening for you, and work closely with you to bring about change.

In our early sessions, we’ll spend time understanding what has brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping for, creating a foundation we can then build on together. My aim is to help you find a more balanced life and gain more understanding of your emotions and experiences step by step.

I offer both short and long term therapy both face to face and online depending on what works for you and your preferences.