Angela Higgins

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions counselling
• Client-Centred and CBT

About Angela

Angela Higgins works on stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship issues using client-centred and cognitive behavioural methods. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 25 years' experience in mental health support.

Angela began her career as a befriender in Northern Ireland, supporting people affected by the Troubles. That early work informed her move into counselling and shaped how she listens and responds to distress. She names Carl Rogers' person-centred ideas as a core influence, while also using cognitive behavioural techniques for specific problems.

Her background includes a decade as an addictions counsellor and four years working in a local prison. She has helped people with panic, agoraphobia, trauma and bereavement, and with issues around domestic and sexual abuse. Practical problem-solving and clearer thinking are part of how she works when those approaches fit.

Angela also pays attention to wider wellbeing. In recent years she has trained in complementary approaches such as Reiki, sound healing, reflexology and Indian head massage and draws on these experiences when relevant to the client's concerns. She adapts what she uses to what the person needs in sessions.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. Angela offers a conversational style that encourages people to talk through thoughts and practical steps. To begin, she asks about current difficulties, what has helped before, and what the person wants to change.

How Angela uses therapy approaches in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and the client's own pace of change; it helps with feelings of low self-worth, relationship strain and emotional distress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical exercises to reduce panic, manage anxiety and change unhelpful patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, current difficulties and preferred ways of working, and then agree on a plan with the client. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the work progresses.

The biography does not state specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer to speak from a quieter location or who are arranging sessions around work and family commitments.

Topics Angela lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• ADHD
• Body image
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Domestic violence
• Family problems
• Life purpose
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Questions about Angela

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety, panic and stress are listed areas of specialism and form a regular part of her clinical work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and may use other approaches as needed.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years' experience working in mental health and counselling settings.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.