Anxiety Counselling in Ampthill
If you have made the decision to seek support from a psychologist, you have now taken the first step towards an improvement in your emotional and mental well-being. I provide psychological therapy, working with adults, children or families. If you do not have a clinical diagnosis, or are unsure of your needs, I can provide an assessment, and work with you to determine your goals and develop a treatment plan. If you are seeking a formal Autism /Asperger's diagnostic assessment, this is one of my specialist services. I provide therapies and diagnostic services privately, in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
If you have made the decision to seek support from a psychologist, you have now taken the first step towards an improvement in your emotional and mental well-being. I provide psychological therapy, working with adults, children or families. If you do not have a clinical diagnosis, or are unsure of your needs, I can provide an assessment, and work with you to determine your goals and develop a treatment plan. If you are seeking a formal Autism /Asperger's diagnostic assessment, this is one of my specialist services. I provide therapies and diagnostic services privately, in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
I am a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor specialising in anxiety and depression and working with adults (18+) and offering both short-term and long-term therapy.
I specialise in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress. Talking through your experiences can bring relief and help you feel less isolated.
My role is to help you make sense of what’s happening in your life—particularly if you're dealing with ongoing anxiety or depression—and to support you in seeing things from new perspectives.
I am a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor specialising in anxiety and depression and working with adults (18+) and offering both short-term and long-term therapy.
I specialise in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress. Talking through your experiences can bring relief and help you feel less isolated.
My role is to help you make sense of what’s happening in your life—particularly if you're dealing with ongoing anxiety or depression—and to support you in seeing things from new perspectives.
My counselling experience is varied and includes working with people who have problems with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, work stress and coping with mid-life transitions.
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
My counselling experience is varied and includes working with people who have problems with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, work stress and coping with mid-life transitions.
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
I specialise in physical health conditions (e.g. oncology, palliative care, pain, digestive diseases), alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, loss, adjustment, trauma, life crisis, body image and identity.
I have experience in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT), and draw on other therapeutic models and techniques such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt therapy to best meet the client's needs.
I specialise in physical health conditions (e.g. oncology, palliative care, pain, digestive diseases), alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, loss, adjustment, trauma, life crisis, body image and identity.
I have experience in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT), and draw on other therapeutic models and techniques such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt therapy to best meet the client's needs.
Hello and welcome,
I am a Person -centred counsellor and work with people from all walks of life and with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, low self-confidence, loss, low mood relationship struggles, and times of change.
I believe that each of us has the capacity to grow and change when we’re given the right support. My role is to offer a space where you can explore whatever feels important to you, at your own pace and without fear of judgement.
Hello and welcome,
I am a Person -centred counsellor and work with people from all walks of life and with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, low self-confidence, loss, low mood relationship struggles, and times of change.
I believe that each of us has the capacity to grow and change when we’re given the right support. My role is to offer a space where you can explore whatever feels important to you, at your own pace and without fear of judgement.
I offer a safe, reflective space to explore difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including sexual trauma) and grief.
I work collaboratively, tailoring my approach to each individual and relationship. My practice is grounded in empathy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to ethical therapy.
I offer a safe, reflective space to explore difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including sexual trauma) and grief.
I work collaboratively, tailoring my approach to each individual and relationship. My practice is grounded in empathy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to ethical therapy.
Maybe you’re feeling anxious, lost, low, or burnt out — unsure who you are anymore or how to get back on track, to live life fully.
I’m a person-centred counsellor offering warm, non-judgmental support. I specialise in menopause, grief and bereavement, creative burnout, and performance-related issues. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening for you and find ways to move towards greater understanding, balance, and self-trust.
I work in-person, online, phone, and outdoor therapy.
Maybe you’re feeling anxious, lost, low, or burnt out — unsure who you are anymore or how to get back on track, to live life fully.
I’m a person-centred counsellor offering warm, non-judgmental support. I specialise in menopause, grief and bereavement, creative burnout, and performance-related issues. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening for you and find ways to move towards greater understanding, balance, and self-trust.
I work in-person, online, phone, and outdoor therapy.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or carrying emotions that are hard to name.
I work with inner emotional struggles— anxiety, confidence, communication issues, trauma, loss, and the gap between how you feel inside and how you appear outside. My work is psychodynamic and trauma‑informed, supporting identity and existential concerns while integrating NLP to explore patterns, beliefs, and meaningful personal growth.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or carrying emotions that are hard to name.
I work with inner emotional struggles— anxiety, confidence, communication issues, trauma, loss, and the gap between how you feel inside and how you appear outside. My work is psychodynamic and trauma‑informed, supporting identity and existential concerns while integrating NLP to explore patterns, beliefs, and meaningful personal growth.
I'm a warm, friendly, 'come exactly as you are' human being. Occasionally sweary, always empathic, with a genuine love of supporting others in healing, insight and finding their way to a happier self.
I've benefitted from therapy myself and know it can feel really exposing, especially at first. Trusting another person with some of the most hidden and protected parts of yourself is not an easy thing to do. I can however assure you, that whatever you share in our sessions, will be as protected and cared for by me, as it has been by you.
I also offer a free initial consultation, which may help you deide if we might be a good fit.
I'm a warm, friendly, 'come exactly as you are' human being. Occasionally sweary, always empathic, with a genuine love of supporting others in healing, insight and finding their way to a happier self.
I've benefitted from therapy myself and know it can feel really exposing, especially at first. Trusting another person with some of the most hidden and protected parts of yourself is not an easy thing to do. I can however assure you, that whatever you share in our sessions, will be as protected and cared for by me, as it has been by you.
I also offer a free initial consultation, which may help you deide if we might be a good fit.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health I am a compassionate and dedicated counsellor specializing in narcissistic abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My role within the therapeutic relationship is to work alongside an individual to facilitate self-exploration. To aid deeper exploration I offer the use of clay, painting, and sandtray. This can be helpful to access parts of the psyche that talking doesn't always reach, and can be effective and enlightening for Adults and children.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health I am a compassionate and dedicated counsellor specializing in narcissistic abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My role within the therapeutic relationship is to work alongside an individual to facilitate self-exploration. To aid deeper exploration I offer the use of clay, painting, and sandtray. This can be helpful to access parts of the psyche that talking doesn't always reach, and can be effective and enlightening for Adults and children.
Thank goodness I quickly felt safe enough to confide in my counsellor and to share with her my deepest fears for my sanity, my marriage, my high pressure job and indeed, my future (if there was to be one).
Every single person's needs are of course unique. My training is Integrative but with a person-centred approach that comes very naturally to me. I will help you to share your fears safe in the knowledge that I will listen without judgment and in absolute confidence. From there I will to work with you to explore. Put simply, to find a way that works.
Thank goodness I quickly felt safe enough to confide in my counsellor and to share with her my deepest fears for my sanity, my marriage, my high pressure job and indeed, my future (if there was to be one).
Every single person's needs are of course unique. My training is Integrative but with a person-centred approach that comes very naturally to me. I will help you to share your fears safe in the knowledge that I will listen without judgment and in absolute confidence. From there I will to work with you to explore. Put simply, to find a way that works.
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If you’re facing stress, burnout, anxiety, or major life transitions and want to regain clarity, confidence, and balance then you want a safe, reflective space to explore your thoughts and emotions, reconnect with your strengths, and develop practical strategies that stick.
I offer person-centred therapy integrating creative and reflective approaches, including nature-based sessions. I help you manage stress, burnout, anxiety, and life transitions, build resilience, gain clarity, and reconnect with your strengths to thrive both personally and professionally.
If you’re facing stress, burnout, anxiety, or major life transitions and want to regain clarity, confidence, and balance then you want a safe, reflective space to explore your thoughts and emotions, reconnect with your strengths, and develop practical strategies that stick.
I offer person-centred therapy integrating creative and reflective approaches, including nature-based sessions. I help you manage stress, burnout, anxiety, and life transitions, build resilience, gain clarity, and reconnect with your strengths to thrive both personally and professionally.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD.
I help young people step into things that are unknown, uncertain and feel difficult so they can connect with and grow the strengths and qualities they need. If they don’t feel ready for therapy, I can work directly with you. I’ll coach you to support them using frameworks that clarify your role, optimise skill building, resilience and growth for your child.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD.
I help young people step into things that are unknown, uncertain and feel difficult so they can connect with and grow the strengths and qualities they need. If they don’t feel ready for therapy, I can work directly with you. I’ll coach you to support them using frameworks that clarify your role, optimise skill building, resilience and growth for your child.
Specialties: children, young people; couples counselling, family counselling; relationship issues, depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, amongst several other needs as per my website link posted here - lhrtherapy
I have a proven track record, gained since 1995 in dealing with children, young people and adults with learning and behavioural difficulties. I have worked with those who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse. My experience also includes those with a previous history of substance misuse and trauma. I have also worked with Autistic clients. I have gained experience in various settings: schools, residential care settings, foster homes, secure units and NHS hospitals. Additionally, I have worked in Local Authority and private clinic environments. I have worked as both a volunteer and in paid employment.
Specialties: children, young people; couples counselling, family counselling; relationship issues, depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, amongst several other needs as per my website link posted here - lhrtherapy
I have a proven track record, gained since 1995 in dealing with children, young people and adults with learning and behavioural difficulties. I have worked with those who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse. My experience also includes those with a previous history of substance misuse and trauma. I have also worked with Autistic clients. I have gained experience in various settings: schools, residential care settings, foster homes, secure units and NHS hospitals. Additionally, I have worked in Local Authority and private clinic environments. I have worked as both a volunteer and in paid employment.
Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships or physiological symptoms of anxiety or depression I can offer a safe space to explore these.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I have helped many people overcome anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I use evidenced therapies to help you learn ways to tolerate and manage emotions, change your patterns of trying to manage them, and improve relationships. I am warm and person-centred, and work with you in a compassionate non-judgemental way.
Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships or physiological symptoms of anxiety or depression I can offer a safe space to explore these.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I have helped many people overcome anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I use evidenced therapies to help you learn ways to tolerate and manage emotions, change your patterns of trying to manage them, and improve relationships. I am warm and person-centred, and work with you in a compassionate non-judgemental way.
These might include depression, anxiety, issues around relationships and sex, questions around identity, issues with confidence and self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness or struggles finding meaning, and everything in-between.
I have a longstanding interest in mental health, including how our early development and relationships shape our emotional lives and relationships as adults. My role is not to provide a diagnosis or to tell you what to do, but to help you to re-connect with your own feelings, experiences, desires and intuition so you are able find your own way forwards.
These might include depression, anxiety, issues around relationships and sex, questions around identity, issues with confidence and self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness or struggles finding meaning, and everything in-between.
I have a longstanding interest in mental health, including how our early development and relationships shape our emotional lives and relationships as adults. My role is not to provide a diagnosis or to tell you what to do, but to help you to re-connect with your own feelings, experiences, desires and intuition so you are able find your own way forwards.
"Sometimes you don't realise the weight of something you've been carrying until you feel the weight of its release." Anon. At times, we all need to talk but may struggle to find the right person to turn to. Those closest to us may not always be able to offer what we need. This is where therapy may be helpful. Someone to listen to you without passing judgement or giving advice; someone who believes you know best what you need and who can provide you with a safe, confidential place to explore those needs.
"Sometimes you don't realise the weight of something you've been carrying until you feel the weight of its release." Anon. At times, we all need to talk but may struggle to find the right person to turn to. Those closest to us may not always be able to offer what we need. This is where therapy may be helpful. Someone to listen to you without passing judgement or giving advice; someone who believes you know best what you need and who can provide you with a safe, confidential place to explore those needs.
Dr Maria Valkovskaya Counselling
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB2
Get help for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma (PTSD), and Eating Disorders.
I draw mainly on:
Psychodynamic therapy to understand recurring patterns and relationships;
CBT for practical strategies;
Existential–relational therapy (Yalom-informed) to explore agency, uncertainty, and loss.
Differences matter. I invite open exploration of how culture, race, gender, age, faith, neurodivergence, and disability shape your experience.
Get help for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma (PTSD), and Eating Disorders.
I draw mainly on:
Psychodynamic therapy to understand recurring patterns and relationships;
CBT for practical strategies;
Existential–relational therapy (Yalom-informed) to explore agency, uncertainty, and loss.
Differences matter. I invite open exploration of how culture, race, gender, age, faith, neurodivergence, and disability shape your experience.
Hi, My name is Kerry welcome to my Profile I’m glad you’re here. I believe therapy isn’t just about solving problems – its also about unlocking your full potential and creating a life that feels truly meaningful and fulfilling. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, feel more confident, or simply find more joy and meaning in your daily life, therapy can help you get there. As a qualified therapist since 2017, I offer a range of evidence-based therapies designed to meet your unique needs and preferences.
Hi, My name is Kerry welcome to my Profile I’m glad you’re here. I believe therapy isn’t just about solving problems – its also about unlocking your full potential and creating a life that feels truly meaningful and fulfilling. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, feel more confident, or simply find more joy and meaning in your daily life, therapy can help you get there. As a qualified therapist since 2017, I offer a range of evidence-based therapies designed to meet your unique needs and preferences.
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation (sense making) and intervention to adults experiencing difficulties such as trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I provide bespoke therapy to support you in making sense of, and addressing the difficulties that prompted you to seek therapy. I utilise schema, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches as well as traditional CBT methods, I am the co-developer of: privatepsychotherapyyorkshire
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation (sense making) and intervention to adults experiencing difficulties such as trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I provide bespoke therapy to support you in making sense of, and addressing the difficulties that prompted you to seek therapy. I utilise schema, EMDR and psychodynamic approaches as well as traditional CBT methods, I am the co-developer of: privatepsychotherapyyorkshire
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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.