Anna Batey Counselling Plymouth

"I can say that I have been very lucky by finding Anna when I was in a anxiously moment in my life. I cannot thank her enough for helping me with all my problems after giving birth and finding the way back to my normal self. She is a professional and her technique could make me to pass over the difficult moments that I ve been through. Also , she is kind and very wonderful person. I recommend her thousands and thousands of times."

"If I’m honest, I came to counselling without much hope that I would find it beneficial but Anna was fantastic! She made me feel so comfortable and at ease so quickly that I found myself really benefiting from our sessions from the off. She’s empathetic and understanding and I never felt judged or misunderstand. I would highly recommend Anna to anyone that feels they could benefit from a space to talk and work through things. I am so grateful for her support following the sudden loss of my Dad and all the work that we did around my anxiety that followed. I cannot fault her at all!"

"Ana has been my lifeline while navigating new motherhood and PTSD following a very traumatic birth. She showed compassion to me from the start and her very gentle and soft approach was exactly what I needed when I felt so vulnerable. After many months of work and seeing Ana regularly I can now say that I’m a lot brighter and life is a lot easier for me. My PTSD no longer controls me and I have left with tools to use in the future, if and when I am triggered again. Thank you so much Ana, I wouldn’t be where I am now without your help x"

"Having been supported by Anna for over 12 months and meeting regularly has without a doubt changed my outlook on life and helped me to not only address anxieties I knew were there but really helped me to find realistic ways to manage them. I was also able to revisit times in my past that contributed to how I held feelings towards events and viewed myself. I can also feel in control of situations, look forward to the future and make plans that are not dictated by negative thoughts. In times where I may have 'dips', I practice techniques that we went through together and this always brings me back to a good safe space."

"I began my counselling journey with Anna nearly a year ago and have recently finished. The space she created was welcoming and supportive; I am very grateful to have found her. Our sessions quickly became a sanctuary to me, so valuable to help me manage my emotions and experiences. Becoming a new mother during the pandemic put a huge strain on my mental health and my close relationships. Anna has supported me through an extremely challenging time of my life. She is kind, non-judgemental, trustworthy and I felt was always on my side, allowing me time to work things out for myself. I am more skilled, self aware and have a better understanding of myself as a result of our time together, for which I will always be very thankful. I couldn't recommended her highly enough!"