Counselling on the North Coast of Northern Ireland
A calm, compassionate space to explore your thoughts, reconnect with yourself, and move toward meaningful change.
Supporting adults and young people navigating:
Anxiety & overwhelm
Life transitions
Low mood
Self-esteem
Relationships
Feeling stuck or lost
Healing isn't one-size-fits-all.
At Rooted & Wild Counselling, I take a gentle, integrative approach, drawing from different therapeutic methods to support you as a whole person: body, mind, and soul.
Together we explore:
Your past experiences
Your present challenges
Your hopes for the future
With curiosity, compassion, and respect for your pace.
Whether we're sitting together online or walking along the North Coast, therapy becomes a space where you can reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change.
Our services
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Online Counselling
Accessible, flexible, and deeply supportive, wherever you are in the world. Online sessions provide a safe, confidential space from the comfort of your own home.
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Walk & Talk Therapy
A gentle alternative to traditional counselling. Walking side by side in nature allows thoughts to flow more naturally and can help you feel more grounded, relaxed and open.
Hi, I'm Anna-Lena
My passion for counselling grew from a deep curiosity about how early experiences shape us and how healing becomes possible when we are met with compassion and understanding.
With over six years of experience supporting clients in private practice and mental health services, I bring a warm, integrative approach to therapy.
My history as a qualified outdoor instructor has given me a deep value for the therapeutic benefits of nature, movement, and holistic wellbeing.
Taking the first step can feel difficult, but you don't have to do it alone.
Book a free initial conversation and see if counselling feels right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Online sessions take place via a secure video platform. All you need is a private space where you feel comfortable, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera. The session length and depth are the same as in-person work - what matters most is that you feel safe enough to explore what’s bringing you here.
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For many people, yes. The quality of the therapeutic relationship is what makes therapy meaningful - not the room we sit in. Some clients even find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
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Walking side by side can feel less intense than sitting face to face. Movement and nature often help regulate the nervous system, ease anxiety, and allow thoughts and emotions to unfold more naturally. For some, it creates a sense of perspective and flow that supports deeper reflection and revelation.