Anna Maplesden

I offer in person counselling and online (subject to assessment). 

I work Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs between 9 am - 5 pm. 

I accept a full caseload for the above hours so if your request comes in when there are no spaces available you can consent to be added to my waiting list. 

Please do not neglect other appointments with your GP or Mental Health Services whilst you are waiting for private counselling. 

I am a specialist counselling provider for 999 employees with over 10 years experience as a counsellor. 

I have supported many clients in these situations: 

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to a personal or professional incident 
• Stress, Anxiety and Depression due to personal or work related incidents 
• Burnout for high performing executives / leaders 
• Sensitive work-related grievance processes / disputes / workplace allegations & internal investigations 
• Absence from work due to mental or physical health
• Bereavement counselling for friends or family members as a result of unexpected deaths including suicide, accidental or traumatic death

I offer a range of therapy interventions tailored to each individual client but I place more importance on fostering an environment where you experience a safe, open, nurturing and trusting relationship. 

After assessment, I provide clarity about my rationale for you selecting my service but I also encourage you to get a 2nd opinion and take your time over your decision making. 

I offer 50 mins for Standard Talking Therapy 

I offer 75 mins for EMDR 

I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR*), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy*), Person-centred and Psychodynamic therapy. 

*Evidence based therapies recommended by NHS 

My qualifications: 

• BA Hons (1st) Counselling (Integrative); University of Greenwich

• EMDR Therapy Training; Richman EMDR Training

• Trauma Focused CBT; Tehrani and Associates

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for the Workplace; Dr Paul Flaxman, University of London
  

• Implementing Peer Support Defusing & Demobilising for Traumatic Events; Oscar Kilo National Police Wellbeing Service
• Mental Health First Aider; Mental Health First Aid England

I have completed CPD training in Psychotherapy for Autism and Childhood Imagery Rescripting Therapy (ImRs). 

I am supported by two supervisors to ensure I am practicing safely, a Psychologist and EMDR Consultant and a Senior Psychotherapist. 

I am currently training to be a Supervisor to other counsellors (May 2025). 

I offer both time-limited therapy (where a goal is agreed) or longer term or open ended. 

I work in a discreet, comfortable self-contained office with step access and from another office with no stepped access. 

If you decide to contact me, I provide an initial assessment online or in person which is an opportunity to see if you feel comfortable talking to me and for me to establish whether I can support you within my skill set. 

I offer a warm welcome and work sensitively according to how you are feeling when you talk about what is affecting you. 

The assessment involves asking you some questions and inviting you to take some self-screenings for anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress. These do not provide a diagnosis but provide an indication about severity and the different therapy choices open to you.  

If you have any concerns about your mental health then you should consult your GP.

Please note that dependent upon complexity and how emotional you may feel during the assessment it is sometimes necessary to attend a 2nd assessment before I can make a recommendation.