Anita has a very calm and intuitive approach. She makes me feel understood and i feel very comfortable opening up to her. She is extremely knowledgeable and has lots of great tools to assist you.
Anita Carter, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Anita is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Anita. View 19 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Anita is amazing. She has really helped me over the past year and is continually helping me navigate through a quite difficult period of my life.
More about Anita
- 25 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
Hello, I’m Anita Carter, a registered counsellor with BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and an Expressive Arts Therapist. I am dedicated to helping clients pinpoint strengths, create resilience and a healthy foundation to cope with challenges in their lives. I know embarking on a path toward self-discovery and healing can feel uncomfortable, stressful and at times a scary place when feeling vulnerable. My commitment is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to navigate your challenges, identify strengths, and build a resilient foundation for a more fulfilling life.
Unveiling Your Inner Strengths: Solution Focused Therapy and Beyond
As your counsellor on this transformative journey, I offer Solution-Focused Therapy an empowering approach aimed at uncovering your inherent resources and capabilities. I will listen, notice, and hear what you’re saying and not saying. I will guide you to find the solutions that will give you the tools to bring new perspectives in your life. Should you seek an alternative method, I offer Expressive Arts Therapy, encompassing visual arts, music, drama, and writing/poetry. Additionally, I incorporate Internal Family Systems Therapy to illuminate the multifaceted aspects of ourselves influencing life choices. These modalities can be tailored to your preferences ensuring a personalised therapeutic experience.
Credentials and Expertise
With over 25 years of diverse experience, I’ve focused on guiding individuals through life stages, addressing personal growth, career transitions, work-related stress, women’s issues, grief and loss. My practice extends to managing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and offering counselling in hospital and psychiatric settings. I’ve also provided support to veterans coping with PTSD and addictions.
Credentials:
Registered BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Master of Arts in Counselling
Professional Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy
Certificate Informed Internal Family Systems
Certificate Online Therapy
Guided by Mindfulness and Somatic Approaches
My therapeutic approach is influenced by the principles of Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy fostering a holistic understanding of your experiences. This integration of mind and body supports a comprehensive healing journey, enhancing self-awareness and facilitating personal growth.
A little about me
On a personal note I’ve encountered life’s trials and tribulations firsthand, learning to embrace them with resilience and courage. My daily practices of mindful meditation, journaling, artistic expression, and community engagement continue to enrich my own journey of self-discovery. I am dedicated to my personal growth and development, as well as ongoing continuing education in my field of study.
A Pledge to you
I am committed to be by your side guiding you along your journey. Together, we will equip you with the insight, skills and tools to lead a joyful and meaningful life. I look forward to working with you!
Kind regards,
Anita Carter, MBACP
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 379495 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Anita Carter
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Anita has a very calm and intuitive approach. She makes me feel understood and i feel very comfortable opening up to her. She is extremely knowledgeable and has lots of great tools to assist you.
Anita is amazing. She has really helped me over the past year and is continually helping me navigate through a quite difficult period of my life.
Anita is very good at what she does and I feel lucky to have found her. She's very smart and resourceful and will always have an alternative solution if you don't feel comfortable with a certain way of doing things. She listens well and identifies your real needs and fears and helps you tackle them. She's giving me a comfortable space to figure out my issues and makes me feel supported all along. She's also very human and will not hesitate to give that extra 5-10mins if you're experiencing something strong, which not all therapists would do. All in all, I really appreciate Anita and think she's a great therapist!
Amazing - I am really supported by Anita and I cannot emphasise enough, how much she has helped me so far and how much she continues to help me.
Wonderful approach and a very kind person, highly recommend her!
Anita is amazing and she has helped me in more ways than I can articulate.
Anita is amazing. She has really helped me so much in so many ways sincwe we started speaking.
Exceptionally responsive therapist who has deployed a range of techniques including art-based therapies, meditation and CBT to help me recover. Anita's breadth of experience - and the range of therapy approaches she can draw upon - makes her an extremely effective therapist!
She is a nice person who listens from the heart and she is always helping me Im getting better because of her I truly recommend her to everyone
Anita is really helping me with a tricky time that I'm going through. She listens without judgement, empowers me to feel heard and understood, and we're making great progress.
It's early days - we've only had 2 sessions - but Anita has already brought me a variety of tools and techniques that are helping to ground me & at least are beginning to reduce the extent of my anxiety/depressive moods. In addition to the sessions themselves, Anita has provided timely, thoughtful responses to every messages I've sent her. And her breathing meditation - which she walked me through during our 1st session and then shared with me via a Soundcloud recording - is a practice I now follow daily
After a long search , I found Anita who patiently and gently broke through my mistrust that I would find anyone properly who could actually understand and help. That must not have been easy. But she did push through and I am grateful.
She truly sees you. Her questioning, and ability to get you to step away from the situation and see it from what it is, is fantastic. Anita is gentle, warm, holds space for you, but also challenging in a very safe way. Taping into your thinking and prospective - she’s perfect!
Anita is a caring, genuine, and enormously supportive therapist. She provided me with valuable insights and tools that I can take into my daily routine to improve my mental health. All in all, I got the help I needed just in one month. Thank you for creating a safe space for me to discuss all my concerns. I couldn’t be happier!
I've been working with Anita for about four months now and have made more progress than I would have thought possible in the time. She is a good listener but more importantly, she has given me the tools to see things differently and that has been instrumental in the improvement in my situation. Highly recommended.
Anita is incredible, she is responsive, attentive and intuitive. I am so thankful I have sessions with her. She has given me light when it was dark.
Anita is a fantastic therapist who combines Solution Focussed Therapy with Expressive Arts therapy. She is warm, wise and listens intently. She also sets wonderfully thought-provoking prompts between sessions, to spark inspiration and lift my spirits. Highly recommended!
Anita, has been very helpful to me. She listens, clearly pays attention and cares. She has given me some powerful new tools to navigate the issues I have been having and she has been invaluable in helping me and my family. Highly recommend.
She listens with an empathetic ear and understands what I am going through. She is kind and gentle whilst helping me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Anita Carter offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Anita Carter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Anita Carter speak?
Anita Carter speaks English.
How many years of experience does Anita Carter have?
Anita Carter has 25 years of experience.
Where is Anita Carter licensed to practice?
Anita Carter is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Anita Carter accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Anita Carter accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Anita Carter offer?
Anita Carter offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Anita Carter?
Anita Carter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Anita Carter?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.