Dr Anna Manners,

Have you been through difficult experiences that continue to affect you, even when you wish you could move on? Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, painful memories or feeling constantly on edge. You might find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected from the people you love, or simply getting through each day without feeling able to enjoy life as you once did.

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I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2003, and have over 15 years of NHS experience in addition to my experience in private practice. I offer compassionate, individual therapy for adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and other emotional difficulties. I believe that our past experiences can shape how we feel about ourselves and the world around us, but they don’t have to define our future. My aim is to help you feel understood, make sense of what you’ve been through and find a way forward that feels right for you.

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One of the things I love most about my work is seeing people begin to feel lighter as they learn to regulate their nervous systems. I particularly enjoy witnessing people describe difficult memories from the past becoming less distressing, their anxiety easing, and them feeling more at home in themselves again. For me, therapy is about more than reducing distress. It’s about helping you reconnect with yourself, recognise your own worth and make room for the things that give your life meaning.

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My therapeutic work often involves the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), an approach that can help people process difficult or traumatic experiences and reduce the distress associated with them. I find it particularly rewarding to see people begin to relate to their memories differently as they become less overwhelming, with less impact on how they feel in the present. This can create more space for relationships, confidence and the enjoyment of everyday life. I also  use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based techniques and other solution based psychological approaches where helpful, tailoring our work to your individual needs and goals.

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My mission is to offer a collaborative space where you can explore your experiences at a pace that feels manageable. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can work together to understand what has brought you here, what you would like to change and to rediscover the parts of life that make it meaningful. I often think about the idea of learning to dance in the rain. Life will never be entirely free from difficulty, but even when things aren’t perfect, there can be room for connection, laughter, purpose and joy.

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Ready to take the first step? Get in touch with me at Surrey Therapy Solutions to book your free 15-minute consultation on Teams where we can explore how working with me can help you achieve your goals and find the solutions that work for you.

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Models used 

I am trained in the delivery of several evidence-based therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). 
 
I will work with you to develop a shared understanding of your difficulties such that we can tailor our intervention to your unique circumstances. Together we will identify your aims and goals for therapy and prioritise building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in safety and trust. 

 

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