Anna Howarth

Monday 9am-5pm (Online/Telephone)

Thursday 4:30pm-8pm (In-Person Therapy slots)

Friday 9am-1pm (In-Nature Therapy slots)

Sunday 5pm-8pm (Online/Telephone)

Whether you are interested in Therapy with me, Nature therapy, Yoga Psychotherapy, or any of the other practices I provide. I offer a free, no obligation 15-minute consultation via telephone or video, or an extended consultation for a reduced fee. In this consultation we will 1) explore the difficulties you are experiencing, 2) give some space to any questions you have for me. Therapy is most effective when you find the right therapist for you, this is an opportunity for us both to explore whether working together is the right next step.

You can use my website booking system to book in your introduction call. 

Hi, I'm Anna. I am an Anxiety Psychotherapist and Coach, specialising in anxiety, worry, rumination, and anxiety disorders. 

If you are struggling with: 

An overwhelming sense of doom washing over you, especially first thing in the morning

Replaying situations over and over if your mind so it’s difficult to focus on the present moment

Overwhelming and, what feels like, constant worry about the future, usually defined by ‘what if…’

Unwanted, repetitive or irrational thoughts that draw your attention inwards

Finding that you are not able to enjoy the things you used to enjoy

Avoiding situations or people that you think will trigger anxiety

Trouble concentrating, brain fog and memory slips

Compulsive behaviour, such as constantly checking things

Low self-confidence and self-belief

Difficulty moving into a rested state

I can support you to: 

Feel hopeful, maybe for the first time in a long time

Have a deeper understanding of yourself and your anxiety

Anxiety exists but it bothers you so much less, it’s just not as important as it used to be

The worry that is solvable, you work through, the worry you can’t, you let go

Intrusive thoughts become unimportant, they just don’t carry the weight they used to, you notice them, but you know they are not you

Start enjoying things again, not just the things that you used to enjoy, but maybe new things too

You can turn up as you are, you may still feel triggered, you may still feel some anxiety, but it doesn’t destabilise you like it used to

You believe in yourself again, you feel good about yourself

You can finally rest, genuine rest!

I offer compassionate, science-based therapy for anxiety that's grounded in warmth, curiosity and lived experience. I uniquely blending CBT, ACT, and ERP through a Trauma-Informed framework, incorporating Psychodynamic and Somatic Psychotherapy, and Yoga and Mindfulness. To gain a better understanding of these therapies, please do go ahead and have a look at my website! 

I offer Psychotherapy for adults in the UK online, via telephone, in person, and in nature.

Therapeutic approaches are very important, but the most important thing to know is that I meet you where you are, tailoring my approach and drawing from these therapeutic models to support you. Every client is unique with their own history, personality, and coping mechanisms and therefore therapy should be as unique as you are. 

I’m not the type of therapist who will sit back, observe and nod along to you. I listen closely, I talk, I ask questions, offer reflections and provide psychoeducation. I will gently challenge too. Therapy IS challenging, and can feel serious, but there is also room for laughter and celebration in my practice.

My practice is/offers:

Trauma-Informed - Some of us face long-term anxiety due to difficult childhood experiences or the burden of past challenges. 

Neuro-affirming therapy that adapts to how you're wired - I am particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients especially as neurodivergent people are far more likely to experience anxiety. 

1:1 Nature Therapy - In its most simple form, nature therapy it is the combination of gentle physical movement with sensory immersion in a natural environment. 

1:1 Yoga Psychotherapy - Practicing yoga within therapeutic environments can allow us to better understand ourselves, and our patterns. 

My training and experience: 

Level 7 PGDip Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Distinction) - Staffordshire University

Post-Graduate qualification in Psychology (PGDip) - Northumbria University

BSc Sociology - University of Bath

Coaching Diploma - Animas Coaching

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD and Anxiety Disorders

Somatic Therapy

Yoga Teacher Training 200 hours - Rise Academy

Yin Teacher Training 50 hours - Rise Academy

(Currently completing MSc in Psychotherapeutic Counselling)

Following your complimentary introductory call, if you would like to work together, we’ll book in an initial assessment session. In this session: 

1) I will ask you a number of questions to better understand how anxiety/other difficulties are impacting you and how they developed.

2) We will explore what you want the focus of your therapy to be, what you want to get out of therapy. 

3) We will formulate a bespoke plan to decide on why of my therapeutic approaches feel most appropriate for you. 

There is no pressure to share everything immediately; we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.