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Aneka Goulbourne, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

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Aneka Goulbourne offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or changes at work. She uses straightforward conversation to help clients clarify what matters and find manageable next steps. Aneka is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and draws on three years of practice in the United Kingdom.

Aneka creates a calm space where people can talk about what is worrying them.

Background and approach

She focuses on listening, empathy and simple strategies that can be tried between sessions. Sessions aim to reduce day-to-day pressure, build confidence and improve coping skills. Common topics she helps with include workplace challenges, career uncertainty, social anxiety, feelings of abandonment, and caregiver stress.

She also supports people dealing with low motivation and depression, and those wanting to improve self-love and communication. Therapy sessions are practical and goal-oriented while remaining flexible to the person’s pace. Aneka helps clients break problems into smaller parts and choose realistic actions.

She encourages reflection and small experiments that show what works in real life. People who prefer talking by video, phone, chat or messaging will find options that fit their schedules. Aneka works in English and practices in the United Kingdom.

The first step is a short matching questionnaire to connect people with a therapist and schedule sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Aneka uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and changes people can try between sessions. One common approach she draws on helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different, more helpful responses; this is useful for anxiety and low mood. Another approach involves setting small, concrete goals and testing them in everyday life to build confidence and reduce avoidance, which can help with social anxiety and workplace stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Aneka will work with each person to understand their situation, aims and preferences and then agree on methods that feel practical and achievable. The plan can change as progress is made or as priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from anywhere, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a short break, live chat suits quick check-ins and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or busy days while keeping a steady course of support.

What concerns does Aneka focus on?

She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career problems and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems and workplace difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is listening-led and practical, with a focus on clear conversation, small experiments between sessions and realistic steps to reduce pressure and build confidence.

What background and experience does she have?

Aneka has three years of professional practice supporting people through a range of life and work challenges in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are used for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the cost and subscription model work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also listed

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Aneka Goulbourne, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety