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Michelle Ede Therapy
Verified Verified
Shawbury TF6
Have you ever suffered Trauma in your life, which has lead to you feeling unable to cope, feeling suicidal or self harming? Do you feel confused, ashamed, scared, anxiety ridden and depressed, unable to make decisions? Do your relationships suffer as a consequence? Do you wish you could move forward with your life positively and leave the past behind? I use EMDR Therapy to help individuals to deal with a variety of issues, including: PTSD, Depression, Stress, Panic attacks, Anxiety, Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Rape, Pain Management, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Trauma, Personality Disorder, Relationship breakdown and many other issues.
Have you ever suffered Trauma in your life, which has lead to you feeling unable to cope, feeling suicidal or self harming? Do you feel confused, ashamed, scared, anxiety ridden and depressed, unable to make decisions? Do your relationships suffer as a consequence? Do you wish you could move forward with your life positively and leave the past behind? I use EMDR Therapy to help individuals to deal with a variety of issues, including: PTSD, Depression, Stress, Panic attacks, Anxiety, Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Rape, Pain Management, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Trauma, Personality Disorder, Relationship breakdown and many other issues.
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Samantha Barker
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY2
I have experience working with a wide range of ages from 13 - 70+ with various issues including, bereavement, loss, relationship breakdown, stress & anxiety, employment issues , family problems, bullying, low self-esteem, Couples Counselling, low mood, & depression.
Are you looking for someone to explore your issues with, to help you make sense of what is going on and help you incorporate helpful coping strategies into day to day life? I offer couples & individual counselling using theories to meet your needs. Offering you a safe space to explore your issues, confidentially and sensitively, without judgement. I do not give advice or tell you what to do, but work collaboratively with you to help facilitate therapeutic change. Working together to achieve the same aim. I would be delighted to hear from you and have the opportunity to discuss your personal situation and counselling needs
I have experience working with a wide range of ages from 13 - 70+ with various issues including, bereavement, loss, relationship breakdown, stress & anxiety, employment issues , family problems, bullying, low self-esteem, Couples Counselling, low mood, & depression.
Are you looking for someone to explore your issues with, to help you make sense of what is going on and help you incorporate helpful coping strategies into day to day life? I offer couples & individual counselling using theories to meet your needs. Offering you a safe space to explore your issues, confidentially and sensitively, without judgement. I do not give advice or tell you what to do, but work collaboratively with you to help facilitate therapeutic change. Working together to achieve the same aim. I would be delighted to hear from you and have the opportunity to discuss your personal situation and counselling needs
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Allan Michael Hand
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY5
My aim is to help you achieve a better outcome for you regardless of the problem you have. I am a member of the BACP and The EMDR Association. EMDR is an evidenced based therapy that can treat many things such as PTSD,Historic Abuse and trauma from medical procedures, EMDR is recognised by NICE and The World Health Organisation. I have considerable experience of one to one working for complex bereavement and loss. Issues I can help with include depression, anxiety and Trauma (such as events experienced that are still affecting you). I have supported veterans and emergency service staff, sufferings from a variety of issues.
My aim is to help you achieve a better outcome for you regardless of the problem you have. I am a member of the BACP and The EMDR Association. EMDR is an evidenced based therapy that can treat many things such as PTSD,Historic Abuse and trauma from medical procedures, EMDR is recognised by NICE and The World Health Organisation. I have considerable experience of one to one working for complex bereavement and loss. Issues I can help with include depression, anxiety and Trauma (such as events experienced that are still affecting you). I have supported veterans and emergency service staff, sufferings from a variety of issues.
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Photo of Wendy Elizabeth Cunliffe, Counsellor in Shawbury, England
Wendy Elizabeth Cunliffe
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with a wide range of experience from working with children to counselling in the NHS. Are you in mental distress, anxious, depressed or just not coping? Whether you are clear about the causes or not, I can help. In our fast moving busy lives, events can leave us overwhelmed at times which impacts negatively on our mental wellbeing. Maybe this is compounded by big life events such as bereavement, job loss, divorce and so on, or maybe adverse events from your past loom heavily over your present & effect your hopes for the future. If so, you need effective counselling!
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with a wide range of experience from working with children to counselling in the NHS. Are you in mental distress, anxious, depressed or just not coping? Whether you are clear about the causes or not, I can help. In our fast moving busy lives, events can leave us overwhelmed at times which impacts negatively on our mental wellbeing. Maybe this is compounded by big life events such as bereavement, job loss, divorce and so on, or maybe adverse events from your past loom heavily over your present & effect your hopes for the future. If so, you need effective counselling!
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Michael Neath
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY1
These include depression, anxiety and stress, low self-esteem, anger, addiction, sadness, and coping with family issues, separation and divorce, and many other problems.
Hello, I'm Michael, a BACP-accredited therapist and counsellor offering face-to-face and remote sessions, by phone or video call. I use the person-centred approach to therapy, one of the main approaches taught and used in the UK. I've worked with many clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, shame, grief and many of the other emotional difficulties of life. I offer a free introductory call, so you can get a better sense of how it might be to work with me. This is also a chance to let me know more about your situation, if you'd like to, and find out how therapy might help you.
These include depression, anxiety and stress, low self-esteem, anger, addiction, sadness, and coping with family issues, separation and divorce, and many other problems.
Hello, I'm Michael, a BACP-accredited therapist and counsellor offering face-to-face and remote sessions, by phone or video call. I use the person-centred approach to therapy, one of the main approaches taught and used in the UK. I've worked with many clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, shame, grief and many of the other emotional difficulties of life. I offer a free introductory call, so you can get a better sense of how it might be to work with me. This is also a chance to let me know more about your situation, if you'd like to, and find out how therapy might help you.
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Cloud 9 for life
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY4
COUNSELLING: Hello, I'm Jayne an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy), I have worked to their code of ethics as an integrative counselling practitioner since qualifying in 2011. Therefore, you can trust that I will offer you a safe, supportive space where you can talk about your experiences openly, without the fear of judgement. SUPERVISION: I work with individuals in roles that require regularly giving or receiving emotionally challenging communications. I also offer REWIND THERAPY. WORKSHOPS and GROUP THERAPY along with RELAXATION, ANXIETY and ANGER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & GROUPS.
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Grey Space Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY1
Are you going through a bereavement? Are you struggling with anxiety? Have you been suffering with low mood? Do you feel lost, alone or confused? Being human can be tough and we can all experience difficulties with our mental health. This does not mean you are broken or need to be ‘fixed’, but instead you are having a normal human response to an abnormally painful, difficult or scary experience - it can help to talk.
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Suzanne Ellis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shrewsbury SY1
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, sad, unmotivated? Do you have low self-confidence? Or you’re grieving after the loss of a loved one? Have you been through a traumatic event or experienced trauma in your life. Are you experiencing relationship issues or you’re going through difficult times at work? Challenging life experiences can be hard to deal with, having a counsellor to talk to who is there for you, who you can feel safe with and trust, can help you cope during difficult times. My counselling service is here to help, contact me today if you’d like to book an appointment or arrange an introductory call.
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Dr Sophie Gwinnett
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
My name is Sophie and I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working in the NHS and private sector. Trained in a variety of evidence based therapies including CBT and EMDR, I deliver individually tailored interventions that enable people to experience lasting, meaningful change in their lives. Within the private sector I work with adults with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, health issues and relationship difficulties. I also spent many years working in the NHS with people affected by changes in their health, including persistent pain and cancer.
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Nicola Vincent
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY2  (Online Only)
I work with people who are looking to feel better and find more enjoyment in life. My clients may be experiencing specific difficulties such as stress, depression or anxiety, caused by demands of work, school or university or relationship challenges. Alternatively they may be struggling to make sense of life, looking to find a purpose or create change in one or more areas of their life. Some clients come for counselling as a form of personal or self-development, realising the importance of maintaining their emotional and mental wellbeing in the midst of all the various demands on their time and energy.
I work with people who are looking to feel better and find more enjoyment in life. My clients may be experiencing specific difficulties such as stress, depression or anxiety, caused by demands of work, school or university or relationship challenges. Alternatively they may be struggling to make sense of life, looking to find a purpose or create change in one or more areas of their life. Some clients come for counselling as a form of personal or self-development, realising the importance of maintaining their emotional and mental wellbeing in the midst of all the various demands on their time and energy.
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EG Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, having trouble sleeping and remaining focused on tasks? Or do you need to talk about a bereavement or a loss or is there something else on your mind? I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist offering a safe, confidential space without any judgement. Whatever brings you to therapy, we can spend the time talking through this.
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Fay Daniel
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
For some of us life can become challenging and overwhelming, at times we feel completely trapped in a negative cycle unable to see a way forward with little or no support. Do you struggle with things like anxiety, depression, and low self-worth, do you feel hopeless and alone? I offer a warm safe and non-judgemental approach to support you with any issues you may be facing. Working as a Person Centred Therapist I will support you in building an understanding of your own thoughts and feelings empowering you to make the changes you need to find inner peace and happiness.
For some of us life can become challenging and overwhelming, at times we feel completely trapped in a negative cycle unable to see a way forward with little or no support. Do you struggle with things like anxiety, depression, and low self-worth, do you feel hopeless and alone? I offer a warm safe and non-judgemental approach to support you with any issues you may be facing. Working as a Person Centred Therapist I will support you in building an understanding of your own thoughts and feelings empowering you to make the changes you need to find inner peace and happiness.
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Emily Fieldhouse
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY1
When you are feeling sad, living with depression, anxiety or phobias, life can seem overwhelming. Perhaps you have been diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder or Panic Disorder? Maybe you and your partner are experiencing relationship issues and not getting along? Perhaps you feel 'stuck' in your life and are struggling with how to move forwards?
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Dr Beatrice Cox
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY1
Waitlist for new clients
I can help with Low Mood, Suicidal thoughts, Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, Self-harm, Eating difficulties, Behaviour difficulties, Trauma, Obsessive behaviours, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of NHS experience supporting children, adolescents and adults to develop their psychological well being. I have extensive experience of working with people with significant mental health difficulties. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also offer Compassionate Mind Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Family work. I can offer interventions for individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism. Including Functional Analysis Interviews, Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Plans.
I can help with Low Mood, Suicidal thoughts, Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, Self-harm, Eating difficulties, Behaviour difficulties, Trauma, Obsessive behaviours, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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Ines Fitzsimmons
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY3
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I am an Integrative Counsellor and my goal as a therapist is to provide a safe non-judgemental space, where my counselling clients can feel encouraged and supported through life’s challenges. Whatever you are going through, whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family problems, separation or divorce, emotional difficulties or bereavement, there is hope. I have extensive experience counselling in the third sector as well as general counselling practise in a GP surgery. I offer weekly counselling sessions face-to-face and online via Skype and telephone.
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Katie Woodland
MSc
Verified Verified
Telford TF2
I help people who have been struggling with moderate/severe levels of stress, depression or anxiety so that you can quickly go from a place of fear, hopelessness and desperation to one of calm, relaxation and inner peace. The only problem is you've been treated poorly by past mental health professionals, tried a million things before which haven't worked and are starting to believe that you cannot be fixed... Unlike most traditional methods, the intensive holistic therapeutic programme (IHTP) targets all aspects of your life; past, present and future so that you can experience life truly free from mental illness - forever.
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Capella Counselling Services
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Are you struggling right now? Do you need to talk but prefer not to burden those closest to you? Maybe you are looking for support for your child? Capella Counselling is a safe place where you can talk in confidence, working through whatever it is that is troubling you. I can support you to manage anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress, relationship difficulties, loss, self-harm and more. You may be here because you are concerned about a loved one, it may be your son or daughter you are seeking help for. I am able to work with you to support your child to manage school, friendships, build self-esteem and emotional resilience.
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GCG Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newtown SY4
Difficult feelings may relate to depression, panic, anxiety, relationships, work stress, chronic or life-threatening illness and more. I aim to help by providing a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space. Focusing on what you bring to each session - the emphasis of our relationship is based on trust & respect. I have current experience of working in an NHS setting, cancer support and high schools. Together, we can explore whatever it is that brings you to counselling, and hopefully help you to make sense of things; perhaps coming to a different, more helpful understanding of yourself and your life circumstances.
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Deborah Hubbard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY1
As a Person Centred Counsellor, I can provide a warm, accepting and confidential place for you to express how you truly feel and explore the challenges you face, whether they be concerns about the future, relational, experiences of loss and grief, work or health related, depression, anxiety, low self confidence or anything at all that is concerning you.
We all have a fundamental need to feel listened to, accepted, valued and understood. Often in life we don't experience these things and we can end up feeling misunderstood, judged, confused and alone. Sometimes, even if we have supportive family and friends, it can be hard to be fully open about how we feel as we fear hurting, upsetting or burdening them. Perhaps you can relate to feeling like that? Perhaps you are finding life difficult and need someone with training and experience to come alongside and help you find a way through?
As a Person Centred Counsellor, I can provide a warm, accepting and confidential place for you to express how you truly feel and explore the challenges you face, whether they be concerns about the future, relational, experiences of loss and grief, work or health related, depression, anxiety, low self confidence or anything at all that is concerning you.
We all have a fundamental need to feel listened to, accepted, valued and understood. Often in life we don't experience these things and we can end up feeling misunderstood, judged, confused and alone. Sometimes, even if we have supportive family and friends, it can be hard to be fully open about how we feel as we fear hurting, upsetting or burdening them. Perhaps you can relate to feeling like that? Perhaps you are finding life difficult and need someone with training and experience to come alongside and help you find a way through?
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Robert Clayton
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Telford TF1
Reaching out for help can be daunting, so, good trust and rapport is essential when building a positive and effective therapeutic relationship. I'm Robert Clayton PNCPS (Acc.), an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist and NCPS Accredited Professional Member. I have over twenty years experience working with adults, children and young people, undertaking therapeutic work. So, If you're experiencing, anxiety; depression; anger issues; dealing with abuse; trauma; bereavement/ loss; struggling with change; or other issues, then I'm here to help. We can explore your ‘lived experience’ and ‘what’s happened’ in a very safe and confidential way.
Reaching out for help can be daunting, so, good trust and rapport is essential when building a positive and effective therapeutic relationship. I'm Robert Clayton PNCPS (Acc.), an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist and NCPS Accredited Professional Member. I have over twenty years experience working with adults, children and young people, undertaking therapeutic work. So, If you're experiencing, anxiety; depression; anger issues; dealing with abuse; trauma; bereavement/ loss; struggling with change; or other issues, then I'm here to help. We can explore your ‘lived experience’ and ‘what’s happened’ in a very safe and confidential way.
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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.