Anna Loughrey Social Worker

Hi I’m Anna. I am a social worker and mental health counsellor with over 20 years’ experience supporting people through their complex life challenges. Across clinical, community, and leadership roles, I have worked with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and life backgrounds, and I value meeting each person with respect, curiosity, and care. My work is grounded in ethical, trauma-informed practice and shaped by a deep belief in an individual’s resilience and capacity for change. SUPPORT THROUGH DIFFICULT SEASONS Today, I work with adults and young people (16+) who experience mood and anxiety challenges, the impact of trauma, and issues with emotional regulation such as anger or overwhelm. I support people who are going through significant life transitions - including relationships, grief, health and work challenges - as well as patterns or habits they feel no longer serve them. Many of the people I see feel they are at a crossroad - exhausted from coping and surviving, questioning old patterns, or sensing there is more to their life than just struggle. A PRACTICAL AND COMPASSIONATE APPROACH My approach is holistic, gentle, mindful, practical, and grounded in an understanding of how past experiences - especially stressful or overwhelming ones - can shape the way we think, feel, and relate to others. I draw on well-researched therapeutic methods to help you better understand your patterns, manage strong emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts and habits, and build a steadier, more compassionate relationship with yourself and others. A WARM, STEADY PRESENCE People often describe my style as warm, steady, and collaborative. I bring structure when it’s needed and space when that feels more helpful. I am interested not only in reducing your symptoms, but in helping you understand yourself more fully — your patterns, your strengths, your vulnerabilities - so you can move forward in a life that feels more grounded and aligned with your unique values and goals. A PLACE TO LAND Above all, I offer a respectful, inclusive space for people of all genders, cultures, and faiths. Together, we work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you, and supporting you to grow toward greater clarity, confidence, and self-kindness.