- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
- Emphasis on self-compassion
About Annette
Annette Buswell offers a calm, attentive space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted. She uses a person-centred stance, listening first to what matters most to each client. Conversations are paced to the individual, and practical steps are offered alongside reflective work to help people feel steadier day to day.
With seven years of experience, Annette combines hypnotherapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas into an integrative practice. She trained as a Master Practitioner in NLP and works within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. This means she follows the BACP Ethical Framework in her work.
Clients come for help with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief and depressive feelings. She also supports people facing relationship and family difficulties, codependency, trauma and long-term health challenges. Sessions can be short or longer term depending on individual needs.
Annette emphasises empathy, warmth and a non-judgemental approach. She aims to build trust so people can speak honestly and explore what has been happening in their life. Parts of the work may focus on relaxation, mindful practice or guided imagery when appropriate.
Her practice highlights practical tools alongside listening and reflection. Annette encourages self-compassion and helps people identify small, achievable changes. To begin, she asks clients to describe their main concerns and goals so therapy can be tailored to their situation.
How Annette uses therapy approaches online
Annette draws on client-centred work to create a listening space where the client's experience comes first. This approach focuses on empathy and building rapport so people can speak at their own pace, which helps with anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple practices for relaxation and stress management. These exercises help with panic, ongoing worry and tension by teaching ways to notice and calm bodily responses. Hypnotherapy is offered as a guided method to support relaxation and change unhelpful patterns, and it can complement work on habits, anxiety or sleep problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then agree which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make fitting sessions into busy lives easier, helping people schedule therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or practices that suit everyday routines, while still keeping the focus on the client's needs and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Annette works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people with relationship and family difficulties, codependency and trauma.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and empathic, combining practical tools with reflective therapy. Mindfulness, hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas are used where they fit the person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and additional training as an NLP Master Practitioner and hypnotherapist. Her practice draws on a mix of approaches to suit different issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.