Annika Falconer Therapies (2026)

13/02/2026

Taking the first step doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Often, it’s not the therapy itself that feels daunting; it’s simply not knowing what happens next. So here’s how we begin.

You send a message.
An email, a WhatsApp, or a simple “hello” here. You don’t need to have the right words or explain everything straight away.

We arrange a free initial video call.
This is a gentle space to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping for. You can ask questions. You can get to know me. There’s no pressure.

We decide together.
If it feels like a good fit, we arrange a first session. If it doesn’t, that’s completely okay too.

From there, we move at your pace.
We take time to build trust. We review as we go. We adjust if needed. Therapy is a collaborative process, shaped around you, not a rigid plan.

Alongside this, my work is professionally grounded. I am a member of the National Hypnotherapy Society and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and my practice is supported through supervision, ethical guidelines, and ongoing professional development.

If you’d like to arrange a free initial call, you’re very welcome to email
info@annikafalconertherapies.co.uk

WhatsApp 07943 435037
or send me a message.

You don’t have to have it all figured out before you reach out.

12/02/2026

There isn’t one “right” way to do therapy.

Over the years, many different counselling approaches have developed, each offering something valuable. But no single model works for everyone.

This is why I practise a Pluralistic approach, developed by Mick Cooper and John McLeod.

At its heart is a simple belief:
Different people need different things.
And sometimes the same person needs different things at different times.

Rather than following one rigid method, pluralistic counselling allows flexibility. It brings together the warmth of person-centred therapy, the structure and collaboration of CBT, and the depth of psychodynamic understanding, creating space for therapy to be shaped around you.

In our work together:
• We talk about what feels helpful
• We agree goals if that feels right
• We review how things are going
• We adapt as needed

If we want to know what you need, we ask.

Therapy becomes a collaborative process, one that recognises your strengths as much as your struggles.

Because counselling isn’t about fitting you into a model.
It’s about finding what works for you.

11/02/2026

Every week, I work with children, teens, women, and professionals, each bringing their own unique experiences and challenges. Hypnotherapy provides a calm, supportive space where clients can pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

Sessions are personalised and paced to each individual, creating room for confidence, wellbeing, and personal growth. Whether in my studio, outdoors, or online, the space is flexible, safe, and designed to meet people where they are.

Hypnotherapy can help anyone feel more relaxed, focused, and empowered, offering tools to navigate life with clarity and resilience.

For additional information and client reviews, you can visit my Google Business profile here: https://share.google/trMqGlX6Hll1VtqOi

10/02/2026

Where we meet matters; because feeling safe, comfortable, and at ease is an important part of therapeutic work.

From Monday to Friday, I work from my therapy studio on the outskirts of Bradford on Avon, overlooking open fields and surrounded by nature. It’s a calm, quiet space where I offer face-to-face therapy and counselling, as well as online sessions.

Being close to nature creates room to slow down and feel grounded. For some clients, this includes taking therapy outdoors. I offer walk & talk sessions, which can feel especially supportive for those who find it easier to reflect while moving and being outside.

On Saturdays, I work from The Manu Centre, another peaceful and supportive setting. For primary-aged children, I also visit local primary schools, offering therapeutic support in an environment that already feels familiar and safe.

Whether we meet in person, online, outdoors, or in school, the approach remains the same: choice, flexibility, and working at a pace that feels right for you or your child.

Support that fits into real life.

09/02/2026

I work with children, young people, and adults, and the work is about supporting the whole person, not just the challenges they face.

For children and young people, I create a calm, safe space to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and relationships, helping them feel more settled, confident, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges.

For adults, I provide a reflective, therapeutic space to pause, reconnect with yourself, and explore stress, anxiety, transitions, or simply life’s ups and downs with clarity and balance.

No pressure. No rushing. Just support, at your pace.

I offer a free initial video call if you’d like to explore whether this approach might feel right for you or your child.

06/02/2026

One thing I’m constantly reminded of, both in my work and in my own parenting, is that mindfulness isn’t something we achieve.

It’s something we practise, often imperfectly, in the middle of real life.

For mums especially, the expectation to stay calm, present and emotionally available while juggling everything else can feel heavy and unrealistic.

Sometimes what helps most isn’t another thing to do, but having a space to pause, reflect, and feel supported.

In my work, I support children, young people and the mums who care for them, to navigate overwhelm, emotions and the pressures of daily life with more understanding and compassion.

If this week’s reflections have resonated with you, and if you feel that you could benefit from some support, from talking to someone who will listen to you, hear you, and understand where you’re coming from, please do get in touch.

You can message me here on here, email info@annikafalconertherapies.co.uk, or WhatsApp 07943 435037.

05/02/2026

Parents are sometimes surprised when their child comes home from a session and says, “We just played a game.”

And yes, on the surface, that’s exactly what we did.

But alongside the play, something important was happening.

Through play, children communicate in the way that feels most natural to them.
They are listened to without being questioned or corrected.
Their nervous systems begin to settle.
There is laughter, quiet moments, connection, and trust.

In that space, children feel heard and understood.
Relationships are gently repaired.
Confidence grows.
Change begins to happen, often without it feeling like “work” at all.

Play isn’t a distraction from therapy.
It is the language of children.

Often, it’s the interaction itself, being with an adult who is present, attuned, and responsive, that creates the conditions for healing and moving forward.

Children are incredible.
They have real superpowers.

They just need a safe platform where those can come out and shine.

That’s my mission, to help them grow and shine.

04/02/2026

As a therapist working mainly with children and young people, I’ve learned how to be present.

In my work, I can slow down.
I can listen carefully.
I can sit with big emotions without trying to fix them.
I can offer calm, steady attention.

In that space, mindfulness comes naturally.

But as a mum… it’s much harder.

I often notice how easily I can give that deep, focused presence to others, yet struggle to offer the same attention to my own children at home.

Outside the therapy room, life is busy. There are pressures, responsibilities, tiredness, and the constant mental load that comes with family life.

And sometimes, instead of calm and connection, it just feels overwhelming.

I’m learning that mindfulness as a mum isn’t about being perfectly present all the time.
It’s about noticing when it’s hard and being gentle with yourself when it is.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.

03/02/2026

This poem has stayed with me.

Because at the core of everything I do, is this simple truth:
just listen.

Not to fix.
Not to advise.
Not to explain away feelings or rush towards solutions.

Just to listen.

The poem speaks to something so many of us long for, to be heard without being corrected, held without being rescued, met without being managed.

Listening, really listening, is not passive.
It’s a skill.
It takes presence, restraint, patience, and trust.

Trust that the other person is not helpless.
Trust that feelings, even the messy, irrational ones, have meaning.
Trust that when someone feels heard, clarity follows.

This is what I offer my clients.
A space where nothing needs to be solved straight away.
Where emotions are allowed to exist.
Where being heard comes before being helped.

Because often, that’s where the real work begins.

Just listen.
That’s all.

02/02/2026

Mindfulness sounds beautiful… but real life with kids is loud and messy.

This week I’ve picked up Mindfulness for Mums by Izzy Judd again, it’s dedicated to all the mums, and on the cover it says:

“Simple ways to help you and your family feel calm, connected and content.”

Mindfulness is often described as being fully present in the moment, calmly noticing thoughts, feelings and sensations without judgment. And honestly… that sounds wonderful.

But if you’re a mum, you’ll know how hard that can feel in real life. The constant noise, the interruptions, the mental to-do lists running in the background, the pressure to get it “right”… it can feel almost impossible to slow down and just be.

If mindfulness feels like something you want but struggle to access, you’re not failing. You’re human. And you’re not alone.

Comment with a ❤️ if you can relate or share one small moment today where you noticed yourself slowing down (even just for a second).

28/01/2026

Motivation feels quiet for me at the moment.
Not absent, just slow moving. And honestly, it feels good.

It’s the kind of motivation that doesn’t rush.
The kind that takes time, adapts to the pace of nature, and allows things to unfold when they’re ready.

Everything still feels very much asleep outside. Not much is happening yet.
The first daffodils are starting to show, but only just, a reminder that growth doesn’t need to be fast to be real.

Midweek feels like a pause point too. Halfway through, not pushing ahead, not stopping, just noticing where we are.

Quiet motivation. Slow pace. Still rewarding.

26/01/2026

Especially at the beginning of the year, after the holidays and some time to rest, everything feels possible. A fresh start, a new slate, even if we don’t feel fully energised, there’s a quiet hopefulness and a readiness to change.

But motivation is emotional. January can feel long and dark, the return to routine stressful, the weather gloomy, and life full of challenges. That’s when sticking to new habits feels tricky.

This isn’t a failure, it’s just how we’re wired. Motivation comes and goes, and the hardest part is often being patient with yourself while you find your rhythm again.

Motivation comes and goes; systems, understanding, and a little kindness toward yourself matter more.

Have you noticed your motivation fluctuate this January?

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