Ann Welcome

Trauma-Informed Therapist, Certified  Brainspotting Practitioner, Deep Brain Reorienting Practitioner)

I work with individuals affected by trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I incorporate somatic and neurobiological approaches including Brainspotting and Deep Brain Reorienting to support deeper healing and lasting change. My approach is trauma informed, client-centered, integrative, and rooted in compassion and neuroscience.

Support with

• life transitions
• migration issues
• anxiety
• trauma
• depression
• behavioural and substance addictions
• loss and grief
• bereaved by suicide
• sexual abuse
• stress and feeling overwhelmed

Counselling Services

I help individuals navigate the complex and often painful landscapes of trauma, addictions, anxiety, and depression. These issues often impact on relationships, daily functions and quality of life.  My approach is rooted in deep compassion and I use neurobiological based methods such as Brainspotting and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to support lasting emotional healing and nervous system regulation.

With a focus on the body’s innate capacity to heal, I work with clients to access and process unresolved trauma at a deep, subcortical level—often beneath words and conscious awareness.

Whether you’re struggling with the effects of childhood trauma, recent life events, addiction recovery, or persistent emotional patterns, my goal is to create a safe, attuned space where healing can unfold at your own pace. I believe that beneath the pain is the potential for profound transformation, and it’s an honour to walk alongside you on that journey.

Counselling Approach

I work with multi modalities – CBT, ACT, Narrative, Client Centred Practice, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, Systemic modality, Somatic Experiencing, solution focused brief therapy, am a Certified Brainspotting therapist and trained in Deep Brain Reorienting and have experience in the trauma/mental health/addictions field. I believe that it is the engagement between the therapist and client which is most important, listening and paying attention to what you are saying and, to what is happening in the room in a non-judgmental, compassionate, caring and warm atmosphere.

Background and Experience

I have more than 10 years’ experience in the therapeutic field and the issues which I had worked with include trauma, addictions, life transitions, grief and loss, relationships issues, boundaries issues, communication issues, mental health including anxiety and depression, stress and many more.

Supervision Services

I also provide supervision in areas relating to trauma/ mental health/addictions issues, spirituality and work/practice related issues.