Psychotherapist, bestselling author and award-winning podcast host on modern mental health.
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Anna was everything we hoped for and more. The mixture of humility and practical advice went a long way to support the transparent atmosphere our business is trying to create.
Mathew Dawson
IBM iX
Anna Williamson is one of the UK’s most respected psychotherapists and wellbeing experts, known for combining clinical expertise with warmth, honesty and real-world insight. A qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, life coach and NLP practitioner, Anna supports individuals, families and organisations through mental health challenges, identity, confidence, parenting, workplace pressure and major life transitions. As a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster and familiar television presenter, she brings credibility, compassion and clarity to every stage she steps onto.
Anna Williamson is one of the most prominent psychotherapists and wellbeing experts in the UK, recognised for delivering credible, compassionate support across a wide range of personal and professional challenges. With accredited qualifications in counselling, psychotherapy, life coaching and NLP, she works with individuals, families and organisations to navigate mental wellbeing, confidence, identity, parenting, workplace pressure, personal growth and life transitions.
Her approach is grounded in both professional training and lived experience. Behind a successful early television career, Anna privately faced an almost crippling battle with generalised anxiety disorder. Speaking openly about her diagnosis revealed the stigma that still surrounds mental health. That turning point led her to retrain as a therapist and dedicate her career to helping others feel seen, supported and understood.
Today, alongside her speaking work, she runs a 1:1 private coaching practice and continues to provide trusted guidance across national media platforms.
Anna has hosted 15 series of the hit E4 show Celebs Go Dating, where she serves as the dating expert and presenter. She also fronts The Affair podcast, The Great British Phone Switch, One Night Stand (E4) and Save Well, Spend Better (C4).
Her broadcasting experience spans television and radio, including:
BBC One’s Inside Out
Mental health expert on For Your Info (Sky Kids)
Regular expert on Good Morning Britain (ITV)
Agony aunt and psychological expert on Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (C5)
Relationship expert on Single AF (MTV)
Host of The Anna Williamson Show on BBC 3 Counties Radio
Former presenter of National Lottery Xtra and the Wednesday Lotto draw
Host of Later With Anna Williamson on talkRADIO
She also led several weekly “Ask Anna” strands on ITV’s This Morning, later becoming a regular contributor discussing mental health, parenting, teen issues and complex national stories.
Anna is a weekly therapist and life coach columnist for Closer magazine and monthly relationship expert for Psychologies. Her writing has also featured in Girl Talk, Women’s Fitness, Top Santé, Mother and Baby and Digital Spy.
Anna is an internationally published, number one bestselling author of four self-help books.
Her first book, Breaking Mad: The Insider’s Guide to Conquering Anxiety (Bloomsbury Publishing), went straight to #1 on Amazon and became a national bestseller. Written in collaboration with clinical psychologist Dr Reetta Newell, the book shares Anna’s personal experience of anxiety while challenging common myths and offering accessible, practical support. It received major press coverage including ITV’s Lorraine, The Telegraph and The Daily Mail.
Her second book, Breaking Mum and Dad, focuses on postnatal mental health and the realities of early parenthood. Honest and empathetic, it offers practical advice to parents navigating “the mental baby stuff” and received widespread five-star reviews. The accompanying podcast, Breaking Mum and Dad: The Podcast, became a double British Podcast Award nominee.
Her third book, HOW NOT TO LOSE IT: Mental Health Sorted (Scholastic), is a guide designed to empower children and strengthen emotional wellbeing. It addresses anxiety, panic attacks, depression, exam stress, grief, divorce, blended families and toxic relationships. ChildLine praised it as “A fabulous message for young people – believe in yourselves!” The book is widely available in supermarkets, bookstores and schools nationwide.
Her most recent release, Where is the Love? The Honest Guide to Dating and Relationships, is a modern guide for those seeking love, filled with advice, techniques and Anna’s unmistakably candid tone. The book has been shortlisted at the Health and Wellbeing Awards.
Anna also wrote Flo & The Funny Feelings, commissioned by the NHS as part of the I Am Whole campaign. Aimed at 7–11 year olds, it helps children understand worry, stress and anxiety, and is available as a free digital download through schools.
Anna co-hosts the chart-topping podcast LuAnna alongside Luisa Zissman. Now in its seventh year, the show reaches over one million listeners every month. With weekly episodes and an unfiltered “Totally Extra” edition, the podcast blends headlines, personal stories and bold conversations.
The LuAnna community, known as the Lufanians, includes over 42,000 members in its private Facebook group, where daily discussions reflect the strong connection the podcast has built. In 2019, Anna and Luisa produced LuAnna: The Big Night Out, a 19-date UK tour that sold out venues including the London Palladium and Manchester Opera House within minutes.
Anna’s solo podcast, The Affair, now in its third series, explores complex emotional experiences including infidelity, heartbreak, trust and self-worth. The show recently won at the British Podcast Awards and continues to grow in popularity.
Anna Williamson brings together therapeutic expertise, media confidence and genuine warmth. She speaks with authority on mental health, resilience, parenting, relationships, confidence and workplace wellbeing. Her sessions are practical, accessible and rooted in evidence, while her storytelling ensures audiences feel engaged and understood.
She is also a proud celebrity ambassador and national spokesperson for Mind, The Prince’s Trust and Childline, where she is a trained volunteer counsellor. For nine consecutive years, she has co-hosted The Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Awards alongside HRH The Prince of Wales and Ant and Dec.
Anna works closely with PANDAS and the Birth Trauma Association to advocate for improved pre- and post-natal maternal mental healthcare.
Whether addressing corporate leaders, educators, parents or young people, Anna Williamson delivers insight that is credible, compassionate and actionable. Book Anna Williamson for your event to give your audience honest conversations, practical tools and the confidence to navigate modern life with resilience.
5 of 5
Anna was everything we hoped for and more. The mixture of humility and practical advice went a long way to support the transparent atmosphere our business is trying to create.
Mathew Dawson IBM iX
5 of 5
<br>Anna was just perfect for the event we hosted. She was very engaging, funny and so easy to get along with. I'd definitely work with her again.
Lesley Anderson Ogilvy Public Relations
Keynote by Anna Williamson:
How to perform at your best without sacrificing your mental health
High performance and high pressure often go hand in hand. Many professionals pride themselves on coping, pushing through and delivering, until the cracks begin to show. Burnout rarely happens overnight. It builds quietly through chronic stress, blurred boundaries and unrealistic expectations.
In this keynote, Anna draws on her clinical experience as a psychotherapist and her work with high achievers to unpack what resilience actually means and what it doesn’t. Resilience is not about tolerating exhaustion. It’s about protecting energy, regulating stress and sustaining performance over the long term.
This session explores the psychology of overdrive, people-pleasing and perfectionism, alongside practical tools that help individuals stay effective without running on empty. Honest, relatable and evidence-informed, this talk gives audiences permission to rethink how they work and how they recover.
Audience takeaways:
Understand the early warning signs of burnout before crisis point
Practical stress-regulation tools for high-pressure environments
Clear strategies for sustainable performance and energy management
How to set boundaries without damaging credibility
A healthier definition of resilience that supports long-term success
Keynote by Anna Williamson:
Why capable people feel like frauds and how to break the cycle
In many high-performing teams, the most capable individuals are often the hardest on themselves. Imposter syndrome thrives in competitive, fast-moving environments. It fuels overworking, anxiety and quiet self-doubt, even in those with clear evidence of success.
In this keynote, Anna explores the psychology behind imposter feelings, where they come from, and why they are so common among leaders, women in senior roles and fast-growth organisations. She unpacks the internal narratives that keep high achievers stuck in cycles of comparison and fear of being “found out.”
Blending therapeutic insight with real-world application, Anna helps audiences understand the link between identity, confidence and performance and how to interrupt self-sabotaging patterns.
Audience takeaways:
The psychological roots of imposter syndrome
Why high achievers are particularly vulnerable to self-doubt
Tools to challenge unhelpful internal narratives
How leaders can reduce comparison culture within teams
Practical ways to build grounded, evidence-based confidence
Keynote by Anna Williamson:
Thriving in times of transition
Change is constant, restructures, growth, new leadership, market shifts. Yet uncertainty triggers threat responses in the brain, leading to anxiety, resistance or disengagement.
In this keynote, Anna explains the psychology of change and why even positive transitions can feel destabilising. Drawing from her therapeutic background, she explores how individuals respond differently to uncertainty and what leaders can do to support steadiness and adaptability.
This session is especially relevant for organisations navigating transformation, mergers or rapid expansion. Anna provides tools to help teams stay grounded, focused and connected when the future feels unclear.
Audience takeaways:
The science behind why change feels threatening
Techniques to regulate anxiety during uncertainty
How to build adaptability without minimising emotional impact
Practical ways to communicate change more effectively
Strategies for maintaining trust and morale during transition
Keynote by Anna Williamson:
Why people do their best work when they feel safe to speak up
Teams perform at their best when individuals feel safe to contribute, question and challenge without fear of humiliation or fallout. Psychological safety is not softness, it is a performance driver.
In this keynote, Anna explores the link between emotional safety, trust and measurable results. Through clinical insight and practical examples, she highlights how shame, fear and unspoken tension quietly undermine collaboration and innovation.
This session moves beyond policy statements and into behaviour, what leaders say, what they tolerate, and what they model daily. Anna demonstrates how small shifts in communication and leadership style can dramatically improve engagement and accountability.
Audience takeaways:
What psychological safety really means in practice
The impact of fear-based cultures on performance
Leadership behaviours that build trust and openness
How to encourage challenge and healthy disagreement
Clear steps to strengthen team cohesion and engagement
Keynote by Anna Williamson:
How to have difficult conversations without stress or fallout
Avoided conversations cost organisations time, trust and performance. Whether it’s unclear expectations, interpersonal tension or boundary breaches, unresolved conflict quietly drains teams.
In this highly practical keynote, Anna combines therapeutic communication tools with workplace application. She explores why people avoid conflict, how emotional triggers escalate conversations, and how to respond rather than react.
The session equips individuals and leaders with frameworks for assertive communication, boundary-setting and constructive feedback, without aggression or guilt. Clear, direct and immediately usable, this keynote supports healthier working relationships at every level.
Audience takeaways:
Why conflict feels threatening and how to manage that response
Techniques for calm, assertive communication
How to set boundaries without damaging relationships
A framework for giving and receiving feedback effectively
Tools to reduce interpersonal tension and prevent escalation
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