Annie Rimmer

My qualifications and special interests

Professional Qualifications
I have an M.Sc in Psychotherapy from Middlesex University, (1997).
I am a Certified Transactional Analyst with Clinical speciality, (Institute of Transactional Analysis,1997).
I gained my Counselling Diploma in Person-centred Counselling in 1992 from the Metanoia Institute.

Areas of Specialism
Although I have worked successfully with many different issues over the years, for me it is the uniqueness of each person and what they bring to my consulting room that is my abiding interest. I think it is not uncommon for us to understand quite a lot about our difficulties: to have a good idea of the roots of the problem, and even what we need to do to resolve them, but still find ourselves feeling powerless to change. These stubborn patterns of emotional distress or self defeating behaviour are something I have considerable experience of working with.
The most frustrating aspect of this for many people is the enormous gap that can exist between what we know intellectually and what we feel inside; that we can almost live a secret life internally that few if any get to know about, and it can often be in painful contrast to the apparently successful and confident people that we may seem to be to others.
(Please see my philosophy and how I work for more detail.)

Personal Approach

My approach is based on the idea that it is within a safe, secure and consistent relationship that people find the courage to change. So the relationship you and I build together and what helps and hinders that is central to my approach and to the narrowing of that gap between who we are to others and how we feel inside..
I draw on many years experience and training in Transactional Analysis, relational psychoanalysis, child development and attachment and a person centred philosophy. However, whatever expertise I have, it’s ultimately a unique and individual journey we will embark upon together. There has never been a "you and me" working together before and what we learn from that and how we manage that is an important part of the proces. Please do call me on 020 8291 4091 to discuss things more or CLICK HERE to send me an e-mail.


Institute of Transactional Analysis
The metanoia Institute

Counselling and Psychotherapy in
Sydenham / Forest Hill, South East London