Annie Lonie
About Annie Lonie
Annie Lonie is a counsellor with a diverse professional background in law, advertising, and education. She has worked in various roles, including as a Senior Account Manager and a music teacher, and currently provides therapeutic support at Mind and Highbury Counselling Centre.
Current Role at Mind
Annie Lonie has been working as a Counsellor at Mind since 2019. In this role, she provides therapeutic support to clients dealing with various mental health challenges. Her experience in law and media informs her approach, particularly when working with professional clients facing workplace stress and relationship difficulties.
Previous Experience in Advertising and Communications
Annie Lonie has extensive experience in the advertising and communications sector. She worked at British Airways from 1998 to 2000 in Advertising and Communications. Prior to that, she held positions at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising as a Graduate Trainee and at D'Arcy as a Senior Account Manager. Additionally, she served as a Senior Account Manager at J. Walter Thompson London for two years.
Teaching and Music Background
From 2017 to 2021, Annie Lonie was involved in education as both a student and music teacher at Point Blank Music School in Hoxton. This experience contributed to her diverse skill set, combining her interests in music and teaching.
Educational Qualifications
Annie Lonie has a strong educational background in law and counselling. She studied Law at The University of Reading, achieving an LLB Law from 1989 to 1992. She also attended Grays Inn and the Inns of Court School of Law, where she achieved Barrister status. More recently, she completed a Master's Degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at The Minster Centre, where she studied from 2017 to 2022.
Work with Low-Cost Organizations
In addition to her roles at Mind and Highbury Counselling Centre, where she has been a Counsellor since 2020, Annie Lonie collaborates with several low-cost organizations. She focuses on supporting clients with significant and complex mental health issues, including childhood trauma and addictions.