Photo of Samantha Suzy Crowson, Psychotherapist in Peterborough, England
Samantha Suzy Crowson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE2
I have worked with a variety of presenting issues from loss, bereavement, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and trauma.
Life can be difficult and stressful, and navigating its challenges can become hard. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, getting out of bed in the morning is hard, maybe relationships are difficult, you have worries about the future or the past is looming heavily in your thoughts.
I have worked with a variety of presenting issues from loss, bereavement, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and trauma.
Life can be difficult and stressful, and navigating its challenges can become hard. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, getting out of bed in the morning is hard, maybe relationships are difficult, you have worries about the future or the past is looming heavily in your thoughts.
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Individual and Couples Psychotherapist (MSc, UKCP)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE1
I am a UKCP senior accredited Individual, Couples and Family Psychotherapist. I have extensive experience and specialise in Relationship issues (conflict, betrayal, separation, divorce, intimacy and sexual problems), family issues and depression, anxiety (social, health and GAD), phobias, low self-esteem, anger, bereavement, trauma, eating disorders, addiction, suicidal ideation, self-harm, PTSD, stress (including work related), ADHD and Autism.
I am a UKCP senior accredited Individual, Couples and Family Psychotherapist. I have extensive experience and specialise in Relationship issues (conflict, betrayal, separation, divorce, intimacy and sexual problems), family issues and depression, anxiety (social, health and GAD), phobias, low self-esteem, anger, bereavement, trauma, eating disorders, addiction, suicidal ideation, self-harm, PTSD, stress (including work related), ADHD and Autism.
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Five Rivers Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE3
Hello there, I'm AJ – a UKCP accredited Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist, and I bring more than just qualifications to the therapeutic space. Sessions will be a sanctuary where your thoughts/feelings will be heard and cherished. Embarking on this journey, whether for short-term solutions or a more extended exploration, means stepping into a space where you are seen, understood, and valued. Holding an MSc with distinction, I offer a safe, judgment-free zone for individuals and couples. Anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma find a compassionate ally in my practice, where we may also explore healing through EMDR.
Hello there, I'm AJ – a UKCP accredited Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist, and I bring more than just qualifications to the therapeutic space. Sessions will be a sanctuary where your thoughts/feelings will be heard and cherished. Embarking on this journey, whether for short-term solutions or a more extended exploration, means stepping into a space where you are seen, understood, and valued. Holding an MSc with distinction, I offer a safe, judgment-free zone for individuals and couples. Anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma find a compassionate ally in my practice, where we may also explore healing through EMDR.
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In Balance
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE6
We specialise in counselling for depression, eating disorders, relationships, anxiety and other mental health issues.
Thank you for viewing this profile. At In Balance we offer a confidential space to explore your issues, worries and concerns through counselling or coaching. You have the choice to work either face to face with your therapist in person at our private, comfortable office, or remotely via video or telephone. We offer male and female counsellors and have appointments from 3pm-7.30pm weekdays and Saturday mornings. Counselling is always at your pace and frequency and duration of sessions can be discussed at your free initial consultation. We look forward to meeting you.
We specialise in counselling for depression, eating disorders, relationships, anxiety and other mental health issues.
Thank you for viewing this profile. At In Balance we offer a confidential space to explore your issues, worries and concerns through counselling or coaching. You have the choice to work either face to face with your therapist in person at our private, comfortable office, or remotely via video or telephone. We offer male and female counsellors and have appointments from 3pm-7.30pm weekdays and Saturday mornings. Counselling is always at your pace and frequency and duration of sessions can be discussed at your free initial consultation. We look forward to meeting you.
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Photo of Suni Parmar-Rea, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Suni Parmar-Rea
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE3
I have specialist interest and training in trauma, anxiety, life changes and body image.
Asking for help is a big step, so it is important to find a person that you feel comfortable with. As an experienced integrative therapist, my main skill is listening without judgement. Usually clients want to work out how best to manage their mind and their emotions with the goal to have a better quality of life. Week by week you may feel a sense of relief, gain awareness of yourself and build positive ways to look after your mental and emotional health. Counselling is not always an easy journey, but by trusting the process and with my support, it is well worth it.
I have specialist interest and training in trauma, anxiety, life changes and body image.
Asking for help is a big step, so it is important to find a person that you feel comfortable with. As an experienced integrative therapist, my main skill is listening without judgement. Usually clients want to work out how best to manage their mind and their emotions with the goal to have a better quality of life. Week by week you may feel a sense of relief, gain awareness of yourself and build positive ways to look after your mental and emotional health. Counselling is not always an easy journey, but by trusting the process and with my support, it is well worth it.
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Photo of Katie B Counselling, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Katie B Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE8
Taking that step to see a counsellor can be hard; knowing that you might need some additional support but not knowing how to find the right person to talk to.   As a qualified counsellor it is my role to provide you with the space to talk about what you might need to.  Counselling can help with anything that might be impacting how you feel - your mental health.  From anxiety, depression, panic attacks to relationship difficulties, stress, bereavement or any other difficult feelings.  You might just feel that you need space away from everyone you know to work out exactly how you are feeling.
Taking that step to see a counsellor can be hard; knowing that you might need some additional support but not knowing how to find the right person to talk to.   As a qualified counsellor it is my role to provide you with the space to talk about what you might need to.  Counselling can help with anything that might be impacting how you feel - your mental health.  From anxiety, depression, panic attacks to relationship difficulties, stress, bereavement or any other difficult feelings.  You might just feel that you need space away from everyone you know to work out exactly how you are feeling.
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Accredited Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE5
HI My Name is Kellie and I am an Accredited therapist and Clinical Supervisor. I have been a therapist for 10 years. Are you feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or just unhappy? sometimes theses feelings are triggered by obvious causes like job stresses, relationship problems or bereavement, while other times the underlying causes seem opaque. I can provide for you a safe and supportive non-judgemental space to look into possible sources of feelings, behavioural pattens and core beliefs that might be underlying causes of destress. my aim is to create an environment where you feel comfortable and safe.
HI My Name is Kellie and I am an Accredited therapist and Clinical Supervisor. I have been a therapist for 10 years. Are you feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or just unhappy? sometimes theses feelings are triggered by obvious causes like job stresses, relationship problems or bereavement, while other times the underlying causes seem opaque. I can provide for you a safe and supportive non-judgemental space to look into possible sources of feelings, behavioural pattens and core beliefs that might be underlying causes of destress. my aim is to create an environment where you feel comfortable and safe.
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Photo of Susan Kay, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Susan Kay
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE8
Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts & feelings? Are you feeling anxious? Are you suffering from stress and feel “burnt out”? Do you wonder how to manage those constant thought patterns which go round & round in your head, stopping you from being able to think clearly? What would it feel like to offload and release that pressure without feeling judged or being offered well-meaning advice that just isn’t right for you? Imagine that sense of building upon your self-esteem as you learn to trust your gut feeling and know instinctively what is right for you to enable that change to happen?
Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts & feelings? Are you feeling anxious? Are you suffering from stress and feel “burnt out”? Do you wonder how to manage those constant thought patterns which go round & round in your head, stopping you from being able to think clearly? What would it feel like to offload and release that pressure without feeling judged or being offered well-meaning advice that just isn’t right for you? Imagine that sense of building upon your self-esteem as you learn to trust your gut feeling and know instinctively what is right for you to enable that change to happen?
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Photo of Be You Counselling, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Be You Counselling
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE5
My name is Samantha, I offer professional counselling to you at those times of difficulty. Are you feeling low or stressed, anger, guilt, anxiety, depression or panic attacks? Do you feel numb or like you have switched off? You may not understand why you feel the way you do. As your counsellor I will listen closely to you and pick up on your feelings, thoughts and emotions. I will work with you to see the world from your perspective and offer insights that will help us both explore the issue(s) you want to work through. This will be done at a pace that is comfortable for you.
My name is Samantha, I offer professional counselling to you at those times of difficulty. Are you feeling low or stressed, anger, guilt, anxiety, depression or panic attacks? Do you feel numb or like you have switched off? You may not understand why you feel the way you do. As your counsellor I will listen closely to you and pick up on your feelings, thoughts and emotions. I will work with you to see the world from your perspective and offer insights that will help us both explore the issue(s) you want to work through. This will be done at a pace that is comfortable for you.
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Photo of Jasmine Malam, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Jasmine Malam
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peterborough PE1
Does life feel overwhelming, stressful and challenging? You may be finding yourself getting distracted worrying about your relationship, battling anxiety and depression, experiencing a bereavement , or struggling with your self-worth and confidence. You are here, taking that brave first step in looking for a counsellor, showing strength and determination to create positive change. My choice to become a counsellor came from my own personal experience of struggle. After attending therapy and working with a counsellor to understand my own experiences, I recognised the power of talk therapy in helping people heal.
Does life feel overwhelming, stressful and challenging? You may be finding yourself getting distracted worrying about your relationship, battling anxiety and depression, experiencing a bereavement , or struggling with your self-worth and confidence. You are here, taking that brave first step in looking for a counsellor, showing strength and determination to create positive change. My choice to become a counsellor came from my own personal experience of struggle. After attending therapy and working with a counsellor to understand my own experiences, I recognised the power of talk therapy in helping people heal.
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Mac Andrews
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE1
I have been around the block a few times myself - climbed out of my own paralysing depression, dealt with disabling anxiety for the first 22 years of my life too.
Life is tough. The world can be a very harsh and unforgiving place indeed. Above all I work with kindness, acceptance and understanding - successful therapy always depends upon a partnership between you and me, both/all of us working purposefully together to solve the issues that are in your way - let's face it, there is simply not enough of those three qualities around these days. It is never a failure to reach out for help - never. It takes courage. So please reach out: I promise to take your hand, keep you safe, and together we'll walk the path to better days.
I have been around the block a few times myself - climbed out of my own paralysing depression, dealt with disabling anxiety for the first 22 years of my life too.
Life is tough. The world can be a very harsh and unforgiving place indeed. Above all I work with kindness, acceptance and understanding - successful therapy always depends upon a partnership between you and me, both/all of us working purposefully together to solve the issues that are in your way - let's face it, there is simply not enough of those three qualities around these days. It is never a failure to reach out for help - never. It takes courage. So please reach out: I promise to take your hand, keep you safe, and together we'll walk the path to better days.
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Transitions Counselling & Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE1
Sometimes during our lives we can experience anxiety, stress and depression. Maybe life has become difficult and we can’t cope, or have lost our direction? I work with individuals, offer couples counselling, and support people experiencing anxiety, depression and stress. In addition I also offer Anger Management support. You Need Not Struggle. I have counselled and support clients with a variety of life’s problems, from specific concerns to issues where the client is less sure as to the cause of their unhappiness. I share my time currently between Adult Mental Health Day
Sometimes during our lives we can experience anxiety, stress and depression. Maybe life has become difficult and we can’t cope, or have lost our direction? I work with individuals, offer couples counselling, and support people experiencing anxiety, depression and stress. In addition I also offer Anger Management support. You Need Not Struggle. I have counselled and support clients with a variety of life’s problems, from specific concerns to issues where the client is less sure as to the cause of their unhappiness. I share my time currently between Adult Mental Health Day
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Photo of Be Understood Counselling, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Be Understood Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE8
Hello, Thank you for reaching out. It takes courage to ask for help and can feel like the most difficult step. I provide a safe, comfortable, nonjudgemental space where you will be heard, understood and valued, perhaps for the first time in your life. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling sad, panic attacks or relationship problems or perhaps you feel emotional, low in mood or you feel no one listens or understands or maybe you simply feel you have lost your way in life, counselling can help you make sense of your struggles, make positive changes and enable you to move forward in life feeling lighter and at peace.
Hello, Thank you for reaching out. It takes courage to ask for help and can feel like the most difficult step. I provide a safe, comfortable, nonjudgemental space where you will be heard, understood and valued, perhaps for the first time in your life. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling sad, panic attacks or relationship problems or perhaps you feel emotional, low in mood or you feel no one listens or understands or maybe you simply feel you have lost your way in life, counselling can help you make sense of your struggles, make positive changes and enable you to move forward in life feeling lighter and at peace.
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Photo of Ringaile Turonyte in Peterborough, England
Ringaile Turonyte
MSc
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE1
Are you feeling anxious, worried, and not too sure where to start? Drop me an email and we will talk. I am MBACP registered Counsellor and Psychologist and I have experience providing short term and long term counselling.
Are you feeling anxious, worried, and not too sure where to start? Drop me an email and we will talk. I am MBACP registered Counsellor and Psychologist and I have experience providing short term and long term counselling.
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Photo of Nicola Hurst-Brown, Psychologist in Peterborough, England
Nicola Hurst-Brown
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE7
Sometimes in life we experience difficult emotions or are troubled with our thoughts. We may repeat patterns of behaviour that are unhelpful for us but we can’t seem to find a new way of being. All this can feel overwhelming and it's difficult to know where to turn. It takes courage to reach out, acknowledge you have difficulties and to ask for help. You might feel worried about having to talk about your past or relive trauma. Talking therapy can be helpful as it gives you a safe space to explore what’s not working for you and find ways to overcome your difficulties so life is worth living again.
Sometimes in life we experience difficult emotions or are troubled with our thoughts. We may repeat patterns of behaviour that are unhelpful for us but we can’t seem to find a new way of being. All this can feel overwhelming and it's difficult to know where to turn. It takes courage to reach out, acknowledge you have difficulties and to ask for help. You might feel worried about having to talk about your past or relive trauma. Talking therapy can be helpful as it gives you a safe space to explore what’s not working for you and find ways to overcome your difficulties so life is worth living again.
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Photo of Ruth Gordon, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Ruth Gordon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE3
Hi my name is Ruth, I'm a qualified counsellor I work in private practice. People come to counselling for many reasons, struggling to make sense of the world and how they fit in it. Relationship breakdowns, addictive behaviours that are causing you a problem. You may have reached a point in your life where you feel low, no motivation and a real sadness. A recent loss or an overwhelming anxiety. Whatever it is I would like to support you and together find your own answers and maybe a new perspective. This is an opportunity to gain a greater self awareness, and gain some maybe much needed peace.
Hi my name is Ruth, I'm a qualified counsellor I work in private practice. People come to counselling for many reasons, struggling to make sense of the world and how they fit in it. Relationship breakdowns, addictive behaviours that are causing you a problem. You may have reached a point in your life where you feel low, no motivation and a real sadness. A recent loss or an overwhelming anxiety. Whatever it is I would like to support you and together find your own answers and maybe a new perspective. This is an opportunity to gain a greater self awareness, and gain some maybe much needed peace.
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Photo of Victoria Barnsley, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Victoria Barnsley
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE4
I’m Victoria, an Integrative Children and Young People (CYP) counsellor in Peterborough. With over 20 years experience supporting CYP with issues such as bereavement, anxiety, attachment, trauma, panic attacks, social, academic worries, ASD, ADHD, self harm, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, fears & phobias and other areas.
I’m Victoria, an Integrative Children and Young People (CYP) counsellor in Peterborough. With over 20 years experience supporting CYP with issues such as bereavement, anxiety, attachment, trauma, panic attacks, social, academic worries, ASD, ADHD, self harm, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, fears & phobias and other areas.
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Dr Martin Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE6  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 15 years experience of working across a wide range of NHS settings. I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD. I have also been involved in developing mental health services and with the training of psychologists and therapists from a range of professional backgrounds.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 15 years experience of working across a wide range of NHS settings. I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD. I have also been involved in developing mental health services and with the training of psychologists and therapists from a range of professional backgrounds.
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Photo of Dr Nicola Curtis, Psychiatrist in Peterborough, England
Dr Nicola Curtis
Psychiatrist
Not Verified Not Verified
Peterborough PE1  (Online Only)
Please send enquiries regarding appointments, fees or availability via email. I work with a range of emotional and mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, mood instability, trauma, disordered eating, interpersonal relationship challenges, OCD and unusual perceptions and experiences. Please note, I do not offer assessments for ASD or ADHD. Requests for psychiatric assessments will require a referral letter from your GP.
Please send enquiries regarding appointments, fees or availability via email. I work with a range of emotional and mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, mood instability, trauma, disordered eating, interpersonal relationship challenges, OCD and unusual perceptions and experiences. Please note, I do not offer assessments for ASD or ADHD. Requests for psychiatric assessments will require a referral letter from your GP.
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Photo of Omoiyari Therapy, Counsellor in Peterborough, England
Omoiyari Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE5  (Online Only)
From dysfunctional relationships to anxiety or depression; my approach is rooted in empathy and adaptability.
Existing as a Neurodivergent person in a Neurotypical world can certainly come with a number of challenges. As a Neurodivergent person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step in starting therapy. Being proudly and openly neurodivergent I hope to create comfort for my clients in the knowledge that I get it, the struggle is real. Whether decoding social cues, or managing everyday stress, I bring an understanding heart and tailored strategies to our sessions. Beyond neurodiversity, I work primarily with Adults and Young people facing diverse struggles.
From dysfunctional relationships to anxiety or depression; my approach is rooted in empathy and adaptability.
Existing as a Neurodivergent person in a Neurotypical world can certainly come with a number of challenges. As a Neurodivergent person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step in starting therapy. Being proudly and openly neurodivergent I hope to create comfort for my clients in the knowledge that I get it, the struggle is real. Whether decoding social cues, or managing everyday stress, I bring an understanding heart and tailored strategies to our sessions. Beyond neurodiversity, I work primarily with Adults and Young people facing diverse struggles.
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Anxiety Counsellors

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.