annettefraser.com
Shaping Lives Consultancy Owner
Annette R. Fraser, also known as Anna, is a highly experienced therapist, registered lecturer and workshop trainer. She uses a humanistic approach to help clients develop greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and emotional resilience to achieve their desired outcomes, focusing on the individual's unique needs and experiences. Her services are tailored to the individual to develop a better understanding of yourself with a focus on empowerment and self-discovery. Annette offers a range of services, including workshops, individual face to face and online counselling.


About
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Practice & Philosophy
I am a licensed and accredited therapist specialising in Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I work with individuals experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, maladaptive and self-defeating behaviour, and long-standing patterns that impact wellbeing and relationships.
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My clinical approach is rooted in the belief that insight, self-awareness, and understanding are central to meaningful psychological change. Therapy offers a structured and reflective space in which individuals can examine the origins of their thoughts, behaviours, and emotional responses, and begin to develop more adaptive ways of relating to themselves and others. I provide a safe, contained, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where clients are supported to explore their internal experiences with care and professionalism.
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I work integratively, drawing on established and evidence-based psychotherapeutic models to meet the specific needs of each client. This approach allows for exploration of past experiences, present-day challenges, and future goals, while applying appropriate therapeutic techniques to support emotional regulation, insight, and behavioural change. My particular strength lies in helping clients move from awareness to action - supporting sustainable change, psychological integration, and personal agency. These principles also underpin the empowerment workshops I facilitate.
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I am a Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCS Acc). As an NCPS-accredited practitioner, I adhere strictly to their ethical framework, ensuring professional accountability, confidentiality, and best clinical practice at all times.
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My work is focused on fostering resilience, strengthening coping capacity, and increasing emotional literacy. Through this process, clients are supported to recognise and shift entrenched relational and generational patterns, transforming psychological and emotional deprivation into healthier, more adaptive ways of being. Therapy becomes not only a place of healing, but a structured pathway toward greater self-understanding, autonomy, and psychological wellbeing.

Ready to reclaim your power and rewrite your story?
Thinking Out Loud is more than a book - it’s a bold journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. With raw reflections, real talk, and soulful insights, Anna invites you to walk with her through life’s lessons and come out stronger, wiser, and more fearless. Whether you're sipping sunshine on a patio or navigating life’s storms, this book is the voice in your ear reminding you: you’ve got this.
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Available now on Amazon & Kindle, Apple Books, Google Books & Waterstones.

