Anna Maplesden

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

I work Tues, Wed and Thurs between 9 am - 3 pm. Subject to demand I can sometimes offer appointments on Mondays. 

I currently have a 4 week waiting list. 

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

I help with stress, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress, PTSD & complex PTSD. 

I have supported many clients in these situations: 

• Burnout for high performing executives / leaders 
• Sensitive work-related grievance processes / disputes / workplace allegations & internal investigations 
• Bullying / harassment 
• 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

My integrative interventions are tailored to support the individual needs of each client. 

I am trained in CBT, Person-centred and Psychodynamic therapy. 

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) and I am currently completing a Diploma (at time of writing Jan 2024). 

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.