Anxiety Counselling in Alfreton

Samantha Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
Alfreton DE55
Previous clients have used this space to work with bereavement, anxiety, depression, food aversion, environmental sensitivities, neurodiversity, bullying, change in circumstances, relationship dynamics and many other areas.
With core training in Person-centred therapy, I ensure that clients feel heard, valued, and understood. I work interactively, drawing from training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to tailor my approach to each person’s unique needs. Whether it’s employing mindfulness practices, evidence-based CBT techniques, or other therapeutic methods.
Previous clients have used this space to work with bereavement, anxiety, depression, food aversion, environmental sensitivities, neurodiversity, bullying, change in circumstances, relationship dynamics and many other areas.
With core training in Person-centred therapy, I ensure that clients feel heard, valued, and understood. I work interactively, drawing from training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to tailor my approach to each person’s unique needs. Whether it’s employing mindfulness practices, evidence-based CBT techniques, or other therapeutic methods.
07453 527744 View 07453 527744
Susan Ellen Draper-Todkill
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I provide Counselling and Hypnotherapy for a wide range of personal and work related issues including managing and eliminating stress, anxiety, low mood, alcohol reduction, weight management, low self esteem, confidence buidling, relationship issues, divorce and seperation.
I am specialised in responding to traumatic incidents supporting professional teams and individuals to manage the stress, anxiety and overthinking of difficult issues when confidentiality is paramount. I work with people who may otherwise go off sick. Normalising the unexpected situations that are out their in the media is a growing concern in the workplace.
I provide Counselling and Hypnotherapy for a wide range of personal and work related issues including managing and eliminating stress, anxiety, low mood, alcohol reduction, weight management, low self esteem, confidence buidling, relationship issues, divorce and seperation.
I am specialised in responding to traumatic incidents supporting professional teams and individuals to manage the stress, anxiety and overthinking of difficult issues when confidentiality is paramount. I work with people who may otherwise go off sick. Normalising the unexpected situations that are out their in the media is a growing concern in the workplace.
01623 259226 View 01623 259226
Simon Lowe
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Speciality support includes: ADHD, AUDHD, Substance Misuse and Anxiety.
Hi I’m Simon, I support others through the challenges and difficulties that life can bring. I understand the thought of starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, having experienced this myself, I have trodden the path of personal therapy too. I wish to make the counselling experience as inviting, safe and comfortable as I can for you. I offer a confidential space for you to explore personal challenges, a space where you will be valued, not judged, and listened to, creating a foundation for growth and change.
Speciality support includes: ADHD, AUDHD, Substance Misuse and Anxiety.
Hi I’m Simon, I support others through the challenges and difficulties that life can bring. I understand the thought of starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, having experienced this myself, I have trodden the path of personal therapy too. I wish to make the counselling experience as inviting, safe and comfortable as I can for you. I offer a confidential space for you to explore personal challenges, a space where you will be valued, not judged, and listened to, creating a foundation for growth and change.
020 8138 8635 View 020 8138 8635
Debra Newton
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues.
I have a Masters in Counselling Studies from University of Nottingham (2006) and I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have completed additional BACP accredited practitioner training in Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (2019) . I see Private & EAP Clients and Supervisees.
Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues.
I have a Masters in Counselling Studies from University of Nottingham (2006) and I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have completed additional BACP accredited practitioner training in Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (2019) . I see Private & EAP Clients and Supervisees.
07723 456052 View 07723 456052
Carrie Meadows
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—held back by anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, or burnout.
How Therapy with Me Works? I integrate person-centred counselling with body-based trauma healing, including Somatic therapy and embodiment practices to release stored trauma Mindfulness and breathwork to regulate emotions and reduce anxiety,Emotional processing and self-compassion techniques to break limiting beliefs,Attachment-based therapy healing the past
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—held back by anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, or burnout.
How Therapy with Me Works? I integrate person-centred counselling with body-based trauma healing, including Somatic therapy and embodiment practices to release stored trauma Mindfulness and breathwork to regulate emotions and reduce anxiety,Emotional processing and self-compassion techniques to break limiting beliefs,Attachment-based therapy healing the past
0114 697 3434 View 0114 697 3434
Jeanette Barratt
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I specialise in relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety and depression.
If you have found your way here I appreciate you are reaching out for support. Taking the first step to reaching out to someone; especially a stranger takes courage. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition: divorce, grief, becoming a parent, children leaving home. Unable to find the strength to cope with change and difficult decisions. Counselling can be a life changing experience; our present struggles and feelings can be a turning point towards a new direction. Counselling is a collaborative task and it is my endeavour to travel alongside you on your journey as you discover new ways to move forward
I specialise in relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety and depression.
If you have found your way here I appreciate you are reaching out for support. Taking the first step to reaching out to someone; especially a stranger takes courage. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition: divorce, grief, becoming a parent, children leaving home. Unable to find the strength to cope with change and difficult decisions. Counselling can be a life changing experience; our present struggles and feelings can be a turning point towards a new direction. Counselling is a collaborative task and it is my endeavour to travel alongside you on your journey as you discover new ways to move forward
01332 215070 View 01332 215070
Andrew G Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Are anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or unwanted habits holding you back?
I draw on a wide range of therapeutic models tailored to support your unique needs. My practice employs client-centred integrative psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR therapy and counselling. This ensures your therapy is individually crafted for you in a safe, supportive environment.
Are anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or unwanted habits holding you back?
I draw on a wide range of therapeutic models tailored to support your unique needs. My practice employs client-centred integrative psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR therapy and counselling. This ensures your therapy is individually crafted for you in a safe, supportive environment.
01773 307014 View 01773 307014
Sharron Power
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I support people who are living with depression, anxiety or trauma, often connected to experiences of abuse or violence.
It can be incredibly hard to acknowledge the roots of things like low mood, low self esteem, guilt, difficulties with trust, or changes in eating or sleeping. These are just some of the ways trauma can continue to affect wellbeing long after the abuse has ended. Many survivors of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse don’t immediately recognise the link between what they went through and the challenges they’re facing now.
I support people who are living with depression, anxiety or trauma, often connected to experiences of abuse or violence.
It can be incredibly hard to acknowledge the roots of things like low mood, low self esteem, guilt, difficulties with trust, or changes in eating or sleeping. These are just some of the ways trauma can continue to affect wellbeing long after the abuse has ended. Many survivors of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse don’t immediately recognise the link between what they went through and the challenges they’re facing now.
01773 301526 View 01773 301526
Chloe Hallatt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Alfreton DE55
A main part of that role was supporting young people through exam stress, hormonal changes, friendship worries and more.
Hi, I'm Chloe. A neurodivergent psychotherapist and dog-mum of 2, living and working in Derbyshire. I currently work with a range of clients exploring themes of neurodiversity (self or professionally diagnosed), work-related stress, family dynamics, sexuality and bereavement. I love working with clients to explore power dynamics and have noticed clients using therapy to find their voice establishing boundaries, particularly with parents as they enter adulthood. I have an interest in working with women exploring body-image issues, challenges surrounding weight loss/gain and bariatric surgery.
A main part of that role was supporting young people through exam stress, hormonal changes, friendship worries and more.
Hi, I'm Chloe. A neurodivergent psychotherapist and dog-mum of 2, living and working in Derbyshire. I currently work with a range of clients exploring themes of neurodiversity (self or professionally diagnosed), work-related stress, family dynamics, sexuality and bereavement. I love working with clients to explore power dynamics and have noticed clients using therapy to find their voice establishing boundaries, particularly with parents as they enter adulthood. I have an interest in working with women exploring body-image issues, challenges surrounding weight loss/gain and bariatric surgery.
07359 674801 View 07359 674801
Spiritwell Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Alfreton DE55
I do a lot of work around anxiety, negative thoughts, panic attacks and OCD.
Welcome To Spiritwell. I'm Maddy and I work as a therapeutic counsellor, supporting both adults and young people, from 11 years. Based on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border, I offer appointments either face to face, over the phone or via video chat. I also offer an optional, free, 30 minute telephone introduction. Please note that my reply to email enquiries may initially go into your spam or junk folder!
I do a lot of work around anxiety, negative thoughts, panic attacks and OCD.
Welcome To Spiritwell. I'm Maddy and I work as a therapeutic counsellor, supporting both adults and young people, from 11 years. Based on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border, I offer appointments either face to face, over the phone or via video chat. I also offer an optional, free, 30 minute telephone introduction. Please note that my reply to email enquiries may initially go into your spam or junk folder!
01623 701272 View 01623 701272
Sally Wigginton
Psychotherapist, PTUK
Serves Area
When a child is struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or difficult life experiences, it can affect the whole family and leave everyone feeling unsure of how to help.
Using creative and child-centred play therapy approaches, I work alongside children at their own pace, building trust and emotional safety through play, storytelling, art, and therapeutic connection. My approach focuses on helping children process difficult emotions, develop resilience, strengthen self-esteem, and find healthier ways
When a child is struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or difficult life experiences, it can affect the whole family and leave everyone feeling unsure of how to help.
Using creative and child-centred play therapy approaches, I work alongside children at their own pace, building trust and emotional safety through play, storytelling, art, and therapeutic connection. My approach focuses on helping children process difficult emotions, develop resilience, strengthen self-esteem, and find healthier ways
01434 303778 View 01434 303778
SPIRE Therapy - Lindsay McCarthy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many of my clients are people who have lived with emotional or mental health challenges and are ready to find a gentler way forward. They may feel weighed down by the past, unsure how it has shaped their choices, yet hopeful for something different. What my clients long for is understanding, compassion, and a safe space to be heard without judgement. Their goals are often to accept their past with kindness, reconnect with what matters most, and create a more present, fulfilling, and balanced life.
Many of my clients are people who have lived with emotional or mental health challenges and are ready to find a gentler way forward. They may feel weighed down by the past, unsure how it has shaped their choices, yet hopeful for something different. What my clients long for is understanding, compassion, and a safe space to be heard without judgement. Their goals are often to accept their past with kindness, reconnect with what matters most, and create a more present, fulfilling, and balanced life.
01246 948498 View 01246 948498

More Therapists Nearby

Catherine Beal
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed?
My specialisms are bereavement, loss, addictions, systemic trauma, and counselling services trauma. I also work with relationship trauma, family relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, other mental health issues, other life events, and transitions. I offer support that creates a happier, healthier, contented, fulfilled, meaningful, rewarding life.
Life can be tough at times, are you feeling angry, sad, lonely, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed?
My specialisms are bereavement, loss, addictions, systemic trauma, and counselling services trauma. I also work with relationship trauma, family relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, other mental health issues, other life events, and transitions. I offer support that creates a happier, healthier, contented, fulfilled, meaningful, rewarding life.
01653 919864 View 01653 919864
Matthew James Watson
Counsellor, MBACP
I am experienced in supporting clients with disassociation, adhd, autism, neuro-diversity, gender issues, narcissism, tech addiction, trauma, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship and family issues.
I provide individual, couples and young persons therapy. I am a specialist rape, sexual assault and trauma specialist therapist. Currently working with clients with many presentations, particularly EUPD, ADHD, Neurodivergence, RSD, Autism and Transgender. Do you need some space and time to collect your thoughts, find some perspective? Are you wrestling with something which seems difficult to understand and accept? Do you need someone to hear and understand you? Someone to help you to make sense of things and give you the confidence to move through it and beyond? Please get in touch so I may begin to understand your situation.
I am experienced in supporting clients with disassociation, adhd, autism, neuro-diversity, gender issues, narcissism, tech addiction, trauma, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship and family issues.
I provide individual, couples and young persons therapy. I am a specialist rape, sexual assault and trauma specialist therapist. Currently working with clients with many presentations, particularly EUPD, ADHD, Neurodivergence, RSD, Autism and Transgender. Do you need some space and time to collect your thoughts, find some perspective? Are you wrestling with something which seems difficult to understand and accept? Do you need someone to hear and understand you? Someone to help you to make sense of things and give you the confidence to move through it and beyond? Please get in touch so I may begin to understand your situation.
01302 490934 View 01302 490934
Serentia
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Mansfield NG21
If you're anxious or depressed, or feeling stressed because of particular issues in your life then its hard to choose a counsellor that might help you.
I work in a client-centred way, listening carefully to what you are experiencing and how you think and feel about it. I am happy to work with all kinds of obstacles in life, believing that you are the expert on where you want to arrive.
If you're anxious or depressed, or feeling stressed because of particular issues in your life then its hard to choose a counsellor that might help you.
I work in a client-centred way, listening carefully to what you are experiencing and how you think and feel about it. I am happy to work with all kinds of obstacles in life, believing that you are the expert on where you want to arrive.
01623 579073 View 01623 579073
Clare Ewers-Archer
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
I specialize in helping you to discover your true self by exploring hidden depths and supporting you with the issues that are causing you discomfort, anxiety, and stress.
I offer support to adults, teenagers and young people with a wide range of difficulties including: Grief and Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Low mood, Suicidal thoughts & Ideation, Anger, Self-harm, Identity, Trauma, Stress, Relationship issues, Family Relationships, Work related challenges, Life transitions and Changes.
I specialize in helping you to discover your true self by exploring hidden depths and supporting you with the issues that are causing you discomfort, anxiety, and stress.
I offer support to adults, teenagers and young people with a wide range of difficulties including: Grief and Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Low mood, Suicidal thoughts & Ideation, Anger, Self-harm, Identity, Trauma, Stress, Relationship issues, Family Relationships, Work related challenges, Life transitions and Changes.
View
Active Listening Therapies
Counsellor, MBACP
Newark NG24
Hello, my name is Louise. I offer private counselling with the aim of overcoming life challenges and making positive changes to your life. As an integrative therapist I pick the most appropriate counselling model to suit your needs and work with you to discover your path. I have a private practice located in Balderton close to Newark with a ground floor therapy room and off street parking. Your first session will be 1.5 hours allowing us to get to know each other and discuss your challenges, with regular sessions lasting 50 minutes. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hello, my name is Louise. I offer private counselling with the aim of overcoming life challenges and making positive changes to your life. As an integrative therapist I pick the most appropriate counselling model to suit your needs and work with you to discover your path. I have a private practice located in Balderton close to Newark with a ground floor therapy room and off street parking. Your first session will be 1.5 hours allowing us to get to know each other and discuss your challenges, with regular sessions lasting 50 minutes. I look forward to hearing from you.
07480 487618 View 07480 487618
The Child Psychology Hub - Dr Ella Woods
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Derby DE22
Are you worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing?
You can work to improve your child’s mental health, embrace parenthood and reconnect as a family. Hi, I am Dr Ella Woods mum of two, clinical psychologist and founder of The Child Psychology Hub. I have 13 years' experience working alongside children and adolescence experiencing mental health difficulties and worked as a senior psychologist in CAMHS.
Are you worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing?
You can work to improve your child’s mental health, embrace parenthood and reconnect as a family. Hi, I am Dr Ella Woods mum of two, clinical psychologist and founder of The Child Psychology Hub. I have 13 years' experience working alongside children and adolescence experiencing mental health difficulties and worked as a senior psychologist in CAMHS.
01332 215360 View 01332 215360
Jennifer Ackroyd
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I specialise in offering a clear understanding of anxiety and mood disorders.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT therapist with many years experience in the field of mental health. As well as this, I am an experienced and accredited psychosexual psychotherapist and can offer support for difficulties relating to sex and relationships. I can work with people who want to make positive changes in their life and want to understand why they are finding certain things difficult.
I specialise in offering a clear understanding of anxiety and mood disorders.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT therapist with many years experience in the field of mental health. As well as this, I am an experienced and accredited psychosexual psychotherapist and can offer support for difficulties relating to sex and relationships. I can work with people who want to make positive changes in their life and want to understand why they are finding certain things difficult.
01302 490329 View 01302 490329
Felicity Baker
Psychologist, AFBPSsS
Clinical Psychology for leaders navigating stress, complexity, and people challenges at work. I offer a personalised, psychological thearpy informed approach for navigating stress, burnout, and complex interpersonal challenges at work. I take time to understand the broader picture - the patterns, pressures, and ways of thinking that shape how you lead and focus on strategies that will genuinely make a difference.
Clinical Psychology for leaders navigating stress, complexity, and people challenges at work. I offer a personalised, psychological thearpy informed approach for navigating stress, burnout, and complex interpersonal challenges at work. I take time to understand the broader picture - the patterns, pressures, and ways of thinking that shape how you lead and focus on strategies that will genuinely make a difference.
01777 809440 View 01777 809440
Anxiety Counsellors
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.

What are the most common types of treatment 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.

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.