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Angela Neild

Angela Neild, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 20+ years of experience

Experienced counsellor for stress and life change

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 166748

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  • Attachment focus
  • Practical skills
  • 20 years' experience

About Angela

Angela Neild is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. She also supports people dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career uncertainty and the challenges around ageing and geriatric issues. Angela practises in the United Kingdom and brings 20 years of experience to her work. She uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. Sessions focus on building trust, looking at how attachment and relationships shape current feelings, and using practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Clients are invited to talk through what matters most to them and set small, clear goals to try between meetings. Angela trained to a postgraduate level and holds a BACP credential, which is recorded here as BACP. She keeps up with current research and adapts her style to each person’s needs. That means some people work more on emotion and relationship patterns, while others focus on specific skills to manage mood or impulses. Work in sessions is straightforward and conversational. Angela aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can be honest about difficult experiences. She also addresses complex issues such as trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness, ADHD and body image where these arise. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability and the subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions; online conversations use that perspective to map patterns and improve closeness and emotional regulation. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of sessions, emphasising listening, empathy and the client’s own pace for change; this helps when someone needs a calm space to make sense of difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers clear exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or change behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working together. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to keep continuity of care when life circumstances are in flux, while still focusing on the same therapeutic aims discussed in face-to-face work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela Neild commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and relationship and intimacy issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and adaptable, combining emotion-focused work with practical steps and goal-setting to help people manage day-to-day challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings and keeps up with current research to inform her practice.

What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

She is recorded with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

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

How are fees handled?

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

How do I start working with this counsellor?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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