Anxiety Counselling in Bury Saint Edmunds
Anxiety, depression, trauma, menopause – whatever has brought you here today - I understand because I’ve been where you are right now.
As well as helping individuals find their way out of depression, stress, anxiety and trauma, I am also a certified menopause coach. I can provide support and guidance for women experiencing this sometimes challenging transition, and I can offer guidance and education for families and workplaces to further support women during this time.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, menopause – whatever has brought you here today - I understand because I’ve been where you are right now.
As well as helping individuals find their way out of depression, stress, anxiety and trauma, I am also a certified menopause coach. I can provide support and guidance for women experiencing this sometimes challenging transition, and I can offer guidance and education for families and workplaces to further support women during this time.
They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
I help clients by offering a trusting, safe non-judgmental platform wherein I work collaboratively with them, human to human, supporting them in exploring what makes them who they are, identifying their needs, becoming more attuned to their emotions and offering them the tools to better cope when life inevitably throws a curve ball as it so often does.
They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
I help clients by offering a trusting, safe non-judgmental platform wherein I work collaboratively with them, human to human, supporting them in exploring what makes them who they are, identifying their needs, becoming more attuned to their emotions and offering them the tools to better cope when life inevitably throws a curve ball as it so often does.
Many people go through periods of times when they feel vulnerable, anxious, stressed, depressed or just unhappy.
I offer you the space for your story to be told, heard and understood in a confidential, non-judgmental safe space which facilitates exploration and promote insight and personal growth. My aim is to support you make tangible changes in your way of being, in relation to yourself, others and your wider world.
Many people go through periods of times when they feel vulnerable, anxious, stressed, depressed or just unhappy.
I offer you the space for your story to be told, heard and understood in a confidential, non-judgmental safe space which facilitates exploration and promote insight and personal growth. My aim is to support you make tangible changes in your way of being, in relation to yourself, others and your wider world.
If life is feeling overwhelming, or just not in balance for you, and you'll like to feel more in control, less anxious/stressed or exhausted.
I'll help support you to achieve your goals using bespoke sessions and techniques for you, such as psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, MAP MethodTM, Mindfulness along with relaxation. To support you to explore your life choices, in a calm, supportive place, giving you time to consider any changes you may like to make, and support you to make them.
If life is feeling overwhelming, or just not in balance for you, and you'll like to feel more in control, less anxious/stressed or exhausted.
I'll help support you to achieve your goals using bespoke sessions and techniques for you, such as psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, MAP MethodTM, Mindfulness along with relaxation. To support you to explore your life choices, in a calm, supportive place, giving you time to consider any changes you may like to make, and support you to make them.
I work in an integrative way, involving ideas from different approaches, and I have an interest in the existential dimensions of therapy: meaning and purpose, anxiety and uncertainty, values, freedom and responsibility and the idea of authenticity.
I always work in a way that respects an individual's values and beliefs; I do not put pressure on others to do, say, or be, anything in particular. While I encourage people to take the lead in therapy I would describe myself as actively involved in the therapeutic process; I work alongside people and always in reference to their own goals and understanding.
I work in an integrative way, involving ideas from different approaches, and I have an interest in the existential dimensions of therapy: meaning and purpose, anxiety and uncertainty, values, freedom and responsibility and the idea of authenticity.
I always work in a way that respects an individual's values and beliefs; I do not put pressure on others to do, say, or be, anything in particular. While I encourage people to take the lead in therapy I would describe myself as actively involved in the therapeutic process; I work alongside people and always in reference to their own goals and understanding.
Hello and welcome, finding yourself seeking a therapist can feel daunting for many, it may however be a first step towards gaining the support that may prove incredibly valuable on your life journey. I offer short- and long-term therapy depending on your individual needs, this may be negotiated throughout our work together.
Hello and welcome, finding yourself seeking a therapist can feel daunting for many, it may however be a first step towards gaining the support that may prove incredibly valuable on your life journey. I offer short- and long-term therapy depending on your individual needs, this may be negotiated throughout our work together.
I currently work in Private Practice as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I previously worked in the NHS with clients living with long term health conditions for over 30 years. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression or overcoming past trauma. I will help you understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing. Stressful life events can lead to feelings of helplessness and not coping. I provide a safe comfortable space for you to talk about anything that may be causing you difficulty.
I currently work in Private Practice as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I previously worked in the NHS with clients living with long term health conditions for over 30 years. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression or overcoming past trauma. I will help you understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing. Stressful life events can lead to feelings of helplessness and not coping. I provide a safe comfortable space for you to talk about anything that may be causing you difficulty.
Laurie is a registered mental health nurse and accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. He also has specialist qualifications in child and adolescent mental health, EMDR, and NLP. Laurie is the author of the book Cool Connections With CBT (Published by Jessica Kingsley) and has a wide range of experience supporting both adults and young people. Before qualifying as a nurse in 1997, he gained a wide range of experience working for with both adults and children in a number of different residential, hospitals, and school settings.
Laurie is a registered mental health nurse and accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. He also has specialist qualifications in child and adolescent mental health, EMDR, and NLP. Laurie is the author of the book Cool Connections With CBT (Published by Jessica Kingsley) and has a wide range of experience supporting both adults and young people. Before qualifying as a nurse in 1997, he gained a wide range of experience working for with both adults and children in a number of different residential, hospitals, and school settings.
Sometimes these experiences show up not only emotionally, but physically too- through anxiety, tension, numbness, overwhelm, shutdown, or a sense of feeling disconnected from your body.
I offer integrative, relational therapy for adults feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected. I work holistically, attending to mind, body, relationships and wider systems. I help you process experiences, explore what shapes you, develop a more authentic, grounded and connected sense of self.
I welcome the conversations that can feel hard to bring elsew
Sometimes these experiences show up not only emotionally, but physically too- through anxiety, tension, numbness, overwhelm, shutdown, or a sense of feeling disconnected from your body.
I offer integrative, relational therapy for adults feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected. I work holistically, attending to mind, body, relationships and wider systems. I help you process experiences, explore what shapes you, develop a more authentic, grounded and connected sense of self.
I welcome the conversations that can feel hard to bring elsew
Are you experiencing constant, low level anxiety?
Being qualified in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling, means I can tailor your treatment to suit your individual needs.
CBT is an evidence based treatment that is effective in treating an array of anxiety disorders such as GAD, OCD & Social Phobia. CBT a goal orientated therapy where the client is an active participant in their treatment.
Are you experiencing constant, low level anxiety?
Being qualified in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling, means I can tailor your treatment to suit your individual needs.
CBT is an evidence based treatment that is effective in treating an array of anxiety disorders such as GAD, OCD & Social Phobia. CBT a goal orientated therapy where the client is an active participant in their treatment.
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, highly trained and experienced for over a decade. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. I am based in Suffolk (Sudbury and rural Bury St Edmunds) for face to face work plus online session availability, always at competitive prices. Nominated at the Make a Difference Awards, for best service in Suffolk by listeners of BBC Radio
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, highly trained and experienced for over a decade. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. I am based in Suffolk (Sudbury and rural Bury St Edmunds) for face to face work plus online session availability, always at competitive prices. Nominated at the Make a Difference Awards, for best service in Suffolk by listeners of BBC Radio
Perhaps you are struggling with depression or anxiety, or have experienced a trauma which you are struggling to move past.
I have experience of working with a range of different disorders, including Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Social phobia, PTSD, Trauma and Panic disorder. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Perhaps you are struggling with depression or anxiety, or have experienced a trauma which you are struggling to move past.
I have experience of working with a range of different disorders, including Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Social phobia, PTSD, Trauma and Panic disorder. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
EMDR is also very effective with General Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression, Stress, Phobias, Sleep problems, Chronic pain, Body dysmorphic disorder, Medically unexplained symptoms, Addictions, Low self esteem, Performance anxiety and Attachment disorders.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
EMDR is also very effective with General Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression, Stress, Phobias, Sleep problems, Chronic pain, Body dysmorphic disorder, Medically unexplained symptoms, Addictions, Low self esteem, Performance anxiety and Attachment disorders.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
Are you often weighed down with feelings of anxiety?
I am an integrative counsellor and believe in working collaboratively to build an understanding of your difficulties. We can make a plan as to how we can address them together.
Are you often weighed down with feelings of anxiety?
I am an integrative counsellor and believe in working collaboratively to build an understanding of your difficulties. We can make a plan as to how we can address them together.
In counselling sessions with me you will find support for what you're going through and therapy to create lasting change.
My approach starts with an open mind, listening to your story and what your a seeking support for. Whatever you bring up will be listened to confidentially, without judgement and with empathy.
In counselling sessions with me you will find support for what you're going through and therapy to create lasting change.
My approach starts with an open mind, listening to your story and what your a seeking support for. Whatever you bring up will be listened to confidentially, without judgement and with empathy.
I offer face to face and online therapy for adults experiencing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement and trauma.
I provide a calm, confidential and non-judgemental environment, where you can talk openly and at your own pace. You don't need to have the 'right words' or know where to start, we can explore things together. I work predominantly in a person-centred way, placing great importance on building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I offer face to face and online therapy for adults experiencing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement and trauma.
I provide a calm, confidential and non-judgemental environment, where you can talk openly and at your own pace. You don't need to have the 'right words' or know where to start, we can explore things together. I work predominantly in a person-centred way, placing great importance on building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Hi, my name is Alec, and it is a pleasure to meet you. I understand that seeking counselling or therapy can be a deeply personal experience and it can be difficult to take that first step. For this reason, I strive to offer clients a safe, friendly, and compassionate space to explore their difficulties while they learn about themselves and find healthier alternative ways to live their lives. I do not give advice and fully believe you are the expert on how to be you. However, no matter what your difficulty maybe I can offer you empathy, understanding and support as we work together. If you are seeking change, therapy may be helpful.
Hi, my name is Alec, and it is a pleasure to meet you. I understand that seeking counselling or therapy can be a deeply personal experience and it can be difficult to take that first step. For this reason, I strive to offer clients a safe, friendly, and compassionate space to explore their difficulties while they learn about themselves and find healthier alternative ways to live their lives. I do not give advice and fully believe you are the expert on how to be you. However, no matter what your difficulty maybe I can offer you empathy, understanding and support as we work together. If you are seeking change, therapy may be helpful.
Hi, I'm Abbie. I am passionate about making therapy more accessible to all so you can better work through the challenges that life throws at you. I believe that everyone deserves the chance to be content & fulfilled in life, unhampered by issues, past or present. We all need support and a helping hand at times to make this happen. This is why I offer counselling and psychotherapy to adults who are struggling with the challenges that life has thrown at them. My service is a professional, impartial, and totally confidential space for you to heal by expressing & exploring your emotions & find a positive way to move forward in life.
Hi, I'm Abbie. I am passionate about making therapy more accessible to all so you can better work through the challenges that life throws at you. I believe that everyone deserves the chance to be content & fulfilled in life, unhampered by issues, past or present. We all need support and a helping hand at times to make this happen. This is why I offer counselling and psychotherapy to adults who are struggling with the challenges that life has thrown at them. My service is a professional, impartial, and totally confidential space for you to heal by expressing & exploring your emotions & find a positive way to move forward in life.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves.
Perhaps it’s hard to say no, to prioritise yourself, or to resist coping strategies that no longer help.
I start by getting to know you and offering a steady, reliable presence. As trust builds, I may reflect patterns, helping you see yourself with fresh eyes. At times, this can include gentle challenge, always with care and at a pace that works for you.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves.
Perhaps it’s hard to say no, to prioritise yourself, or to resist coping strategies that no longer help.
I start by getting to know you and offering a steady, reliable presence. As trust builds, I may reflect patterns, helping you see yourself with fresh eyes. At times, this can include gentle challenge, always with care and at a pace that works for you.
People often come to me when they want to:
- Manage stress or anxiety
- Improve sleep, rest, and energy
- Build confidence and resilience
- Navigate work pressure or change
- Reflect on career direction
- Thrive as a neurodivergent person
-Live and work more sustainably
Health, work, and life are closely connected. When something feels out of balance, it often affects more than one part of our lives.
I’m a Coaching Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and a qualified Health Coach, supporting people through times of change, challenge, and reflection, where health, wellbeing, and working life intersect.
I offer a calm space to pause, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward in steady, sustainable ways. I work one‑to‑one with individuals, taking time to understand your experience and tailor support to your circumstances, values, and capacity, at a pace that feels right for you.
People often come to me when they want to:
- Manage stress or anxiety
- Improve sleep, rest, and energy
- Build confidence and resilience
- Navigate work pressure or change
- Reflect on career direction
- Thrive as a neurodivergent person
-Live and work more sustainably
Health, work, and life are closely connected. When something feels out of balance, it often affects more than one part of our lives.
I’m a Coaching Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and a qualified Health Coach, supporting people through times of change, challenge, and reflection, where health, wellbeing, and working life intersect.
I offer a calm space to pause, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward in steady, sustainable ways. I work one‑to‑one with individuals, taking time to understand your experience and tailor support to your circumstances, values, and capacity, at a pace that feels right for you.
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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.