Anna Baumann

Since the very beginning of my career, I’ve worked with adults, young people, and families across a range of concerns, including low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, imposter syndrome, burnout, trauma, existential questions, loss of motivation, and challenges with boundaries or self-esteem. Alongside my experience in Organisational Psychology and Psychiatry, I’m particularly aware to the pressures professionals face in high-demand environments and the impact this can have on well-being and identity. I have trained in several therapeutic approaches, and the ones below are those I connect with most and use regularly in my practice. I often make use of tools rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), such as challenging thoughts and exploring core beliefs with you. I am further trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which supports emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Drawing on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), it can be helpful to explore how our minds have evolved to protect us, and how cultivating self-compassion can help restore balance and soothe shame and self-criticism that is all so common in our fast-paced, high-achieving society. I integrate techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), such as “dropping anchor,” and other somatic exercises that help connect with the body, as we often store stress and emotion physically. ACT also emphasises exploring values and purpose, which can be a helpful exploration during times of grief, chronic illness or an existential crisis. In addition, I value relational work, using the relationship between us in the here and now to gain insight into patterns that may also appear in your relationships outside therapy. All the listed approaches allow me to offer flexible, evidence-based support that honours both your individuality and our shared human experience. Please send me a message if you would like to book a free 15-minute consultation. DISCLAIMER: I'm not a Clinical Psychologist. If you have severe mental health difficulties, please get help from a qualified practitioner.

2023-now: Talking Therapies service for adults with mild to complex mental health difficulties, London 2023-now: Mentoring aspiring Psychologists, remotely 2021-23: Mental Health service for children and adolescents, London

Since 2023: Doctorate in Psychology October 2024: DBT skills diploma September 2022: Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Skills and Studies August 2021: MSc Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology. King’s College London August 2020: BSc in Psychology (Hons), VU Amsterdam