Anna Yardley

Integrative Counsellor & Hypnotherapist in East Devon. Online & outdoor sessions - a safe space to understand yourself and choose your own path forward.

We all face times when we feel anxious, overwhelmed, low in confidence, or weighed down by something from the past. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what's going on, understand where it comes from, and choose your own path forward - you're the expert on your own life; I'm here to guide and support you on the way to the change you actually want.

I'm a fully qualified, experienced, and accredited integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist, drawing on REBT, person-centred, existential approaches, and depth psychology alongside hypnotherapy - working with both the conscious mind and the subconscious patterns and beliefs that quietly run the show. There's no one-size-fits-all here; every session is shaped around what you actually need, which might include parts work or inner-child work where that's the right fit.

My role isn't to hand you a fix or a cure; it's to help you uncover the strength, resilience, and direction you already have in you, so the change that happens is real and lasting rather than surface-level. That's the work of over a decade in practice, and it's shaped everything about how I show up in the room (or on the screen, or outdoors).

Sessions are available entirely online, or as outdoor sessions in quiet, accessible settings across East Devon for those who find working with the natural world supports the process. Wherever we meet, we begin exactly where you are.

Not sure if this is the right fit? I offer a free, brief initial phone consultation before booking, with no obligation.

A note on getting in touch: I typically reply within 48 hours (do check your spam folder if you don't hear back).

If you're in crisis and need to talk to someone immediately, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.

My Approach / therapeutic style:
Integrative - REBT, person-centred, existential and depth psychology combined with hypnotherapy and somatic/ecotherapy work. Depth-oriented and tailored session-to-session rather than a fixed protocol.

Testimonials:

Anna was very kind, caring and understanding. She put me at ease straight away. I felt very comfortable and confident in sharing my phobia with her. She was easy to talk to and non-judgemental. She helped me overcome my phobia and anxiety as well as helped me to achieve a better mental state and a happier everyday life. She gave me the tools I needed to help fight it in everyday life as well as overcoming old demons. - Liana

It’s hard to summarise my experience in a few sentences, because I feel it doesn’t do it on Anna’s justice! Anna, from the start has made me feel so at ease and I genuinely have never felt judgement from Anna for what I and probably others that came to Anna feel is a ‘strange’ problem. Anna is extremely professional, but also brings warmth and ‘normality’ to the sessions and the problem you are suffering. I will be forever grateful to Anna for helping me cope with my phobia of vomiting. I came to Anna feeling vulnerable and sceptical if I would ever be able to cope with sickness and vomiting and I am leaving her sessions knowing I have all the tools to tackle this moving forward. Thank you Anna, you have truly made an unbearable experience bearable! - Lydia

I felt very calm and positive during my experience. Anna is very personable and professional. With her help I was able to discover aspects of my life which have affected my eating habits and my personality, such as people pleasing, which I am now able to address. The sessions have benefited me immensely in my everyday and work life. I am able to, with the new and improved mindset gained by my sessions turn them into positive actions. The sessions have helped me enormously. I highly recommend Anna. - Katie

I spent a lot of time researching online for a therapist that would feel right for where I am in my life right now. After reading on Anna’s therapy styles I knew she was the right choice, and I was right. If you are looking for someone to help you undercover and understand what is holding you back in any area of your life, Anna uses tools and techniques that will aid you with this, in a really safe and calm environment. I thought what I needed therapy for might seem non-therapy related but Anna helped me uncover so many blocks (many that I didn’t even know I had!). Anna knew I was spiritual so she included tools like tarot into our sessions which I absolutely loved, as well as visualisations/hypnosis and talking therapy. Don’t downplay your feelings or the changes that you want to make in your life because you think they’re small or not as drastic as others, instead reach out to Anna. Since finishing our sessions, I feel empowered and confident to keep reaching for my goals and positive changes that I want to make in my life. Thank you Anna! - Jerrel

Life transitions, self-esteem