Ann Biddle MSc, CTA, PGCDipCouns, Pract.NLP, Registered Member MBACP(Accred.)

Welcome to Park Counselling

Hello,

I provide caring, confidential counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18+. I offer in-person sessions in a relaxed and welcoming environment at my practice in Beeston, Nottingham and online sessions anywhere in the UK. I work inclusively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities and life experiences.

As a qualified, BACP-registered and accredited therapist, I have been supporting clients in private practice since 2009. I provide a safe, calm and supportive space where you can talk openly about what’s happening in your life and feel heard without judgement. I believe we all have worth, value and dignity and deserve to be treated with respect and compassion.

Over the years, I have incorporated a variety of therapeutic approaches into my work. This allows me to respond flexibly to each client and adapt therapy to what feels most helpful for you. I recognise that there is no “one-size-fits all” path to recovery, growth or wellbeing. Instead, we will draw on different ways of working to support your individual needs, goals and circumstances.

I welcome self-funding clients, accept referrals from most major private medical insurers, and provide counselling services for employers and organisations.

You can find out more about the issues I work with below, or explore the menu for information about my qualifications, approach and frequently asked questions.

Hello,

I provide caring, confidential counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18+. I offer in-person sessions in a relaxed and welcoming environment at my practice in Beeston, Nottingham and online sessions anywhere in the UK. I work inclusively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities and life experiences.

As a qualified, BACP-registered and accredited therapist, I have been supporting clients in private practice since 2009. I provide a safe, calm and supportive space where you can talk openly about what’s happening in your life and feel heard without judgement. I believe we all have worth, value and dignity and deserve to be treated with respect and compassion.

Over the years, I have incorporated a variety of therapeutic approaches into my work. This allows me to respond flexibly to each client and adapt therapy to what feels most helpful for you. I recognise that there is no “one-size-fits all” path to recovery, growth or wellbeing. Instead, we will draw on different ways of working to support your individual needs, goals and circumstances.

I welcome self-funding clients, accept referrals from most major private medical insurers, and provide counselling services for employers and organisations.

You can find out more about the issues I work with below, or explore the menu for information about my qualifications, approach and frequently asked questions.

Therapy room interior

What can I help you with?

I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties, including:

  • Anxiety, panic, excessive worry
  • Depression, low mood, feelings of hopelessness
  • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Low self-esteem and confidence
  • Anger and emotional regulation difficulties
  • Relationship and communication issues
  • Difficulty in contacting or expressing emotions
  • Workplace stress and burnout
  • Major life changes and transitions
  • Trauma, PTSD and the impact of difficult experiences
  • The lasting effects of childhood abuse, bullying or other difficult life experiences
  • Unresolved issues and “baggage” from the past
  • Fears and phobias
  • Armed forces veterans and serving personnel, with issues before, during or after leaving serving in the forces
  • Individuals experiencing perimenopause or menopause, and those supporting them
  • Neurodiverse individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

This list is not exhaustive. If you’re unsure whether counselling or therapy could help with your particular situation, please feel free to get in touch and we can arrange a free 30-minute telephone consultation to discuss what you’re experiencing and see if I can help.

Confidential counselling in Beeston, Nottingham
"In coming to see Ann, I have been able to come to terms with certain issues and now I feel as though my life is back on track. Don't be scared - trying therapy might sound daunting but it really does help."
"I have learned to manage my anxiety and apply skills and techniques to do that now and long term. You don't realise what things can be addressed and resolved until you try. Be open-minded and take the plunge!"
"Feeling completely safe, feeling that no matter what is happening in my life or how I am feeling, that in this room I will not be judged, just helped. "
"I feel more confident about myself and don't put myself down any more. I honestly can't pinpoint one thing. It really has changed my perceptions and helped me to understand other people more as well."
"I was put completely at ease, therefore I found it very easy to open up and talk about everything. In my first few visits I felt I had cleared my head and began to feel better and more positive."
"Overall I have become a relaxed individual. I feel like I've not just overcome a problem but I have become a much more complete individual from the experience, something which took me by surprise."
"I was able to talk in a confidential, comfortable environment where I could understand that my feelings and thoughts were OK."
"It has been invaluable, allowing me to move forward in my life, helping me understand so much and helping me let go of the past and grow as a person."
"I truly believed I would never get over what had happened and feel happy again. Talking to you made me realise that what I was feeling was normal. It took a while but I think I have made it."
"I am kinder to myself and allow myself to feel a range of emotions. I now feel in control of my life and I am looking forward to the future."
"I no longer lose my temper to my and other people's detriment. I am no longer a negative thinker about myself and life."
"Made me look at my life and I have realised that I can make a new start and have a new "normal" for my future. I always felt comfortable telling you intimate things and knew you would not judge."
"Therapy has inspired me to be curious of a better way of thinking, being and living. Highly professional, made me feel extremely comfortable."
"Therapy has inspired me to be curious of a better way of thinking, being and living. Highly professional, made me feel extremely comfortable."

Reaching out for support can feel daunting. Many people delay contacting a counsellor or psychotherapist because they feel they should be able to cope on their own, or because feelings of guilt, shame or self-doubt get in the way.

At some point, most of us experience emotional distress, relationship difficulties or life events that feel overwhelming. It’s just part of being human. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness – it’s a positive step towards understanding what’s happening and finding a way forward.

Many clients tell me they feel relieved once they have started therapy and wish they had reached out sooner.

Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone. By visiting this website, you’ve already taken the first step.