Anxiety Counselling in Barnsley

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Tracy Simpson
Counsellor, MBACP
Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement.
I work with you to navigate challenges, find practical solutions, and make meaningful life changes. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other techniques, I help you identify and understand the root of your issues, develop strategies to overcome them and support you in achieving a more positive and balanced life.
Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement.
I work with you to navigate challenges, find practical solutions, and make meaningful life changes. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other techniques, I help you identify and understand the root of your issues, develop strategies to overcome them and support you in achieving a more positive and balanced life.
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Georgia Allen
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
I provide person‑centred art psychotherapy for clients living with disabilities, chronic pain, long‑term health conditions, and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and low self‑esteem.
I have experience supporting clients adjusting to new diagnoses, managing chronic pain, and coping with distressing social anxiety. I also facilitate creative wellbeing & group art therapy, including groups for chronic pain and carers.
I provide person‑centred art psychotherapy for clients living with disabilities, chronic pain, long‑term health conditions, and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and low self‑esteem.
I have experience supporting clients adjusting to new diagnoses, managing chronic pain, and coping with distressing social anxiety. I also facilitate creative wellbeing & group art therapy, including groups for chronic pain and carers.
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Dyon Ho Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, or bereavement.
Hi, My name is Dyon! I believe in the innate potential within each person to grow and evolve. My mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where you can explore your inner world and tackle personal challenges with confidence. Based in the UK, I currently offer online and remote counselling, providing flexibility to fit your schedule. While I recommend weekly sessions for consistency, I’m happy to accommodate fortnightly sessions if that better suits your needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace towards meaningful change.
I work with clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, or bereavement.
Hi, My name is Dyon! I believe in the innate potential within each person to grow and evolve. My mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where you can explore your inner world and tackle personal challenges with confidence. Based in the UK, I currently offer online and remote counselling, providing flexibility to fit your schedule. While I recommend weekly sessions for consistency, I’m happy to accommodate fortnightly sessions if that better suits your needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace towards meaningful change.
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Rowan Midwood-Bell
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
You may be struggling to manage your worries, thoughts and feelings or behaviours, possibly as a result of a crisis such as a bereavement, loss of a job or difficulties in a relationship.
I am a caring, accepting and understanding counsellor, offering one to one sessions in a private and comfortable room near Barnsley town centre. I offer all clients a safe and quiet environment in which to explore whatever is troubling them.
You may be struggling to manage your worries, thoughts and feelings or behaviours, possibly as a result of a crisis such as a bereavement, loss of a job or difficulties in a relationship.
I am a caring, accepting and understanding counsellor, offering one to one sessions in a private and comfortable room near Barnsley town centre. I offer all clients a safe and quiet environment in which to explore whatever is troubling them.
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Natalie Kendall
Counsellor, MBBS, MBACP
I have years of experience of dealing with anxiety, depression and trauma.
Hello! Nice to meet you! I'm Natalie (Nat)—an integrative therapist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Welcome to Spectrum Counselling. I am a registered member of the B.A.C.P. I offer a safe, kind, and non-judgmental counselling services. I embrace neurodiversity as I have years of personal and professional experience. ADHD, ADD, Autism, Dyslexia and other cognitive conditions (diagnosed and undiagnosed.) However, it is your experience that counts. It can be difficult to Reach out and I am here for you to listen and understand your needs.
I have years of experience of dealing with anxiety, depression and trauma.
Hello! Nice to meet you! I'm Natalie (Nat)—an integrative therapist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Welcome to Spectrum Counselling. I am a registered member of the B.A.C.P. I offer a safe, kind, and non-judgmental counselling services. I embrace neurodiversity as I have years of personal and professional experience. ADHD, ADD, Autism, Dyslexia and other cognitive conditions (diagnosed and undiagnosed.) However, it is your experience that counts. It can be difficult to Reach out and I am here for you to listen and understand your needs.
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Chris Allen
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
I'm Chris and I'm a psychotherapist, and supervisor. And I also teach embodiment and spiritual practices, and run trainings privately and for UKCN where I teach other psychotherapists how to achieve wholeness. Has your life become unmanageable? Are you experiencing emotional overwhelm? Are you experiencing relationship problems, or do you feel alone with no one to share your difficulties with? Are you experiencing concerns such as bereavement or loss of a relationship? Have you experienced childhood abuse or neglect? Or, are you a victim of domestic violence? I have experience in helping people in the above and more.
I'm Chris and I'm a psychotherapist, and supervisor. And I also teach embodiment and spiritual practices, and run trainings privately and for UKCN where I teach other psychotherapists how to achieve wholeness. Has your life become unmanageable? Are you experiencing emotional overwhelm? Are you experiencing relationship problems, or do you feel alone with no one to share your difficulties with? Are you experiencing concerns such as bereavement or loss of a relationship? Have you experienced childhood abuse or neglect? Or, are you a victim of domestic violence? I have experience in helping people in the above and more.
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Olga Gajczyk
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Counsellor & Coach. On the outside, you navigate high-pressure environments with ease. On the inside, chronic stress has become a quiet storm, reshaping your relationship with food, work, and your own identity. Whether you are trapped in a cycle of emotional eating or utterly exhausted by professional burnout, you don’t need another checklist. You need a space to safely unravel the pressure. With 10+ years of experience, I provide a high-standard, trauma-informed space for individuals navigating a chaotic relationship with food, ongoing stress, and career burnout.
Counsellor & Coach. On the outside, you navigate high-pressure environments with ease. On the inside, chronic stress has become a quiet storm, reshaping your relationship with food, work, and your own identity. Whether you are trapped in a cycle of emotional eating or utterly exhausted by professional burnout, you don’t need another checklist. You need a space to safely unravel the pressure. With 10+ years of experience, I provide a high-standard, trauma-informed space for individuals navigating a chaotic relationship with food, ongoing stress, and career burnout.
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Heather Howard-Thompson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, complex trauma and a range of common mental health problems.
I work with a range of conditions including stress, depression, anxiety disorders; trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Panic Disorder, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, relationship problems, work related issues etc.
I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, complex trauma and a range of common mental health problems.
I work with a range of conditions including stress, depression, anxiety disorders; trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Panic Disorder, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, relationship problems, work related issues etc.
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David Oldfield
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Although all people seeking help are welcome, I typically work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and panic-related issues, depression, relationships, and interpersonal or attachment-related issues.
I am an experienced integrative therapist, supervisor, teacher/trainer, and registered MNCPS (Acc.) based in Barnsley, working face-to-face and online. A naturally relaxed, warm, and reflective individual, I aim to provide non-judgemental, encouraging support, and to assist in exploring and moving forward with issues causing you difficulty. I provide short and long-term therapy. I have worked for services within the charity sector, and I currently work as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice. I also deliver teaching on a L4 therapeutic diploma course.
Although all people seeking help are welcome, I typically work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and panic-related issues, depression, relationships, and interpersonal or attachment-related issues.
I am an experienced integrative therapist, supervisor, teacher/trainer, and registered MNCPS (Acc.) based in Barnsley, working face-to-face and online. A naturally relaxed, warm, and reflective individual, I aim to provide non-judgemental, encouraging support, and to assist in exploring and moving forward with issues causing you difficulty. I provide short and long-term therapy. I have worked for services within the charity sector, and I currently work as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice. I also deliver teaching on a L4 therapeutic diploma course.
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High Hopes Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
I am an Integrative Counsellor, this means that I can alter my way of working to better suit my client's personal needs. Working this way means that I can bring different skills and theories into session that I feel my client may benefit from rather sticking to just one counselling theory. I believe that a counselling journey needs to as unique as the person embarking on it. The aim of my counselling service is to help people work towards a brighter future, one step at a time. When working on your mental health, people think of this long scary process, what I aim to do is break this journey down into steps, keeping you in control.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, this means that I can alter my way of working to better suit my client's personal needs. Working this way means that I can bring different skills and theories into session that I feel my client may benefit from rather sticking to just one counselling theory. I believe that a counselling journey needs to as unique as the person embarking on it. The aim of my counselling service is to help people work towards a brighter future, one step at a time. When working on your mental health, people think of this long scary process, what I aim to do is break this journey down into steps, keeping you in control.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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Jeni Odonnell
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, low confidence, or just have a sense that you're not quite living as the best version of yourself, I will provide a safe and honest space for you to explore what's going on.
Hi, I'm Jeni - an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Coach. I offer a warmly direct approach, helping you to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what's holding you back. By working in a Pluralistic way, I tailor our sessions to suit you, drawing from a range of approaches to find what works best for your unique needs and goals.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, low confidence, or just have a sense that you're not quite living as the best version of yourself, I will provide a safe and honest space for you to explore what's going on.
Hi, I'm Jeni - an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Coach. I offer a warmly direct approach, helping you to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what's holding you back. By working in a Pluralistic way, I tailor our sessions to suit you, drawing from a range of approaches to find what works best for your unique needs and goals.
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Amelie Francis-Roebuck
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
They may struggle with anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling misunderstood.
I offer neurodiversity-affirming online therapy across the UK, specialising in anxiety, overwhelm, and the impact of masking. I combine psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to help you understand how your mind works, process experiences, and build practical coping strategies so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more in control.
They may struggle with anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling misunderstood.
I offer neurodiversity-affirming online therapy across the UK, specialising in anxiety, overwhelm, and the impact of masking. I combine psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to help you understand how your mind works, process experiences, and build practical coping strategies so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more in control.
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Juliett Barrott
Counsellor, MSc, ACC-AC
Serves Area
My experience is of working with clients with a wide range of issues EG; depression, anxiety, anger, family and relationship issues, etc.
Hi , I'm Juliett and I work Adults, children and young people has enabled me to adopt a common sense approach. I practise Integrative Counselling, that means I use CBT, Person Centred, Pyschodynamic, etc, concepts. Which are the building blocks of thoughts and beliefs that affect how we feel. I understand the first step in seeking counselling is hard, if you have sought support, you may not know how to effect change it’s at this point we explore choices.
My experience is of working with clients with a wide range of issues EG; depression, anxiety, anger, family and relationship issues, etc.
Hi , I'm Juliett and I work Adults, children and young people has enabled me to adopt a common sense approach. I practise Integrative Counselling, that means I use CBT, Person Centred, Pyschodynamic, etc, concepts. Which are the building blocks of thoughts and beliefs that affect how we feel. I understand the first step in seeking counselling is hard, if you have sought support, you may not know how to effect change it’s at this point we explore choices.
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Beverly James
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space to individuals and couples, where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you can feel comfortable to share your worries and thoughts.
I have supported clients from a range of ages and backgrounds, working with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationships, domestic / sexual abuse, loss and trauma. It is the greatest privilege to support someone through their darkest moments and to witness personal growth and development that therapy can bring.
I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space to individuals and couples, where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you can feel comfortable to share your worries and thoughts.
I have supported clients from a range of ages and backgrounds, working with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, loneliness, relationships, domestic / sexual abuse, loss and trauma. It is the greatest privilege to support someone through their darkest moments and to witness personal growth and development that therapy can bring.
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Magdalena Szczurek
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide emotional support to those who suffer with all types of mental and domestic health distress (depression, anxiety and stress), relationship issues, trauma, suicide, self-harm as a result have lost their self-confidence and self-worth
In my practice I use Person-Centred Approach, Integrative Approach, TA, CBP. I also use other techniques in my therapy room such as Matryoshka dolls, emotional cards, stones and art inside my therapy room or walking therapy in a nature to help you to concentrate and reveal your hidden emotions or problems if you feel it is right for you.
I provide emotional support to those who suffer with all types of mental and domestic health distress (depression, anxiety and stress), relationship issues, trauma, suicide, self-harm as a result have lost their self-confidence and self-worth
In my practice I use Person-Centred Approach, Integrative Approach, TA, CBP. I also use other techniques in my therapy room such as Matryoshka dolls, emotional cards, stones and art inside my therapy room or walking therapy in a nature to help you to concentrate and reveal your hidden emotions or problems if you feel it is right for you.
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Malcolm Peterson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
People who I see have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions, have suffered bereavements, work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health.
I am accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work with people to help them understand their emotional and psychological distress. My work helps them to alleviate this distress. Though you don’t need to be in “distress” to attend therapy, people also come to increase their self awareness and gain a different perspective.
People who I see have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions, have suffered bereavements, work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health.
I am accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work with people to help them understand their emotional and psychological distress. My work helps them to alleviate this distress. Though you don’t need to be in “distress” to attend therapy, people also come to increase their self awareness and gain a different perspective.
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Reflections Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Reflections Counselling Service Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, feeling low, or significant changes in your life?
I am an experienced Counsellor, Life Coach, and Clinical Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My aim is helping people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and in supporting change where unhelpful patterns may be affecting daily life and relationships.
Reflections Counselling Service Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, feeling low, or significant changes in your life?
I am an experienced Counsellor, Life Coach, and Clinical Supervisor, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My aim is helping people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and in supporting change where unhelpful patterns may be affecting daily life and relationships.
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Abbie Rhodes
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, it can be hard to share your feelings, so I offer a relaxed approach to therapy in a welcoming in person private safe space and the option to work remotely by telephone or video call. With the right support and guidance we can start to make your world more manageable through achieving your personal goals, problem solving, alleviation of stress, low mood and anxieties. We can explore your life dynamics, past, present and future by using different therapy approaches to make long term changes, realisations and maintainable improvements. Your first time or not, we will go along at your pace and for your duration.
Hi, it can be hard to share your feelings, so I offer a relaxed approach to therapy in a welcoming in person private safe space and the option to work remotely by telephone or video call. With the right support and guidance we can start to make your world more manageable through achieving your personal goals, problem solving, alleviation of stress, low mood and anxieties. We can explore your life dynamics, past, present and future by using different therapy approaches to make long term changes, realisations and maintainable improvements. Your first time or not, we will go along at your pace and for your duration.
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Outside The Lines Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or weighed down by old stuff that won’t shift.
No jargon, no one-size-fits-all plan, just a safe space where you can talk, be heard, and start to make sense of things. I work with adults, teens, pre-teens and couples around anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, self-esteem and relationship struggles. Depending on what suits you best, we might use CBT, person-centred therapy, solution focused or EMDR
Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or weighed down by old stuff that won’t shift.
No jargon, no one-size-fits-all plan, just a safe space where you can talk, be heard, and start to make sense of things. I work with adults, teens, pre-teens and couples around anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, self-esteem and relationship struggles. Depending on what suits you best, we might use CBT, person-centred therapy, solution focused or EMDR
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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.