Aneka Goulbourne, BACP

Aneka Goulbourne is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with career difficulties, depression and the changes life brings. Her tone is warm and straightforward, and she focuses on making it easier to talk about what’s worrying you.

Aneka creates an open space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. She treats seeking help as a practical first step towards more balance and satisfaction in day-to-day life. Sessions aim to identify pressures and find realistic ways to cope rather than offering quick fixes.

Across appointments Aneka listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients find clearer choices. Conversations may cover boundaries, managing stress, reconnecting with what matters, and practical steps for workplace strain. She works with concerns such as abandonment worries, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, control issues, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace problems.

With three years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - Aneka brings a focused, empathetic style. She helps people set small, achievable goals and checks progress together. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

People who prefer plain speech and practical steps often find this way of working helpful. If you are a carer or supporting someone, Aneka lists Supporting carers as a focus and can help you talk through the pressures that role can bring.

How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy

Aneka uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One approach helps people spot the unhelpful thoughts that fuel anxiety or low mood and then practise alternative, more balanced ways of thinking. This can ease worry and lift motivation over time. Another approach focuses on building everyday skills for coping with stress and workplace pressure, such as managing boundaries, setting small goals and rehearsing new behaviours. These skills aim to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Aneka talks with each person about their goals, preferences and the problems they want to prioritise. Together they decide which techniques to try and review what helps, changing course if needed to find a better fit.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also suit people who prefer to meet from familiar surroundings and those balancing caring responsibilities, while still keeping the focus on practical steps and progress.