Anxiety Counselling in Cambridge
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Alice Davies
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Do you hear yourself telling everyone that you’re ‘fine’, but really you aren’t fine? Feelings of
anxiety
,
panic
and depression can get in the way of you living your best life. Are you having relationship, body image, school, college, or work issues? Do you feel you aren’t good enough? Maybe you’ve painful memories and have trouble sleeping. Perhaps you aren’t sure what it is making you feel like this. You may be feeling isolated, misunderstood and finding it difficult to share your problems with those around you. I believe that if you can begin to open up to me about what is going on for you, you’ll start to heal and feel better.
Cambridge CB22
& Online

Sandra Cass-Courtney
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am highly skilled in helping people with a spectrum of issues that arise in our personal lives, ranging from
anxiety
, OCD, depression, shame and self-esteem issues to stresses caused by separation, loss, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and a Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC). My qualifications and experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I regard human suffering and relational struggles as inevitable parts of all our lives. In therapy we may deal directly with life’s crisis and difficulties around transitions such as death of a loved one, divorce, illness and career crossroads. I have a wide range of NHS and private sector experience and can competently treat a wide range of psychological issues and distress for individuals and couples.

Dany DuBois
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If something is wrong, this is likely to show itself in
anxiety
or depression.
You deserve to be living a good life, and it's not okay for you to be suffering, stuck, ashamed or sad. You don't need to know how to move yourself out of this, that's my job. All you need to do is make that first move to contact myself or another therapist, then turn up to your sessions. As my client, I will be fully committed to you achieving your best life.

Tara Pepper Goldsmith
Psychotherapist, ACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with a decade of experience within the NHS, including CAMHS, and inpatient services at Great Ormond Street Hospital. I trained to doctoral level at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. I am able to work with young people up to age 25, presenting with a wide range of difficulties, including depression,
anxiety
or
panic
, self harm, struggles with school and learning, friendships, family relationships, or bereavement, trauma, separation anxieties, low self-esteem, anger and emotional regulation difficulties, disordered eating, or questions about gender and sexuality.

Kathy Rose
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I have a high level of experience working with issues of low self-esteem,
anxiety
, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship issues and work place stress.
I am an integrative Therapist with over 24 years of experience and an MA in Psychotherapy and counselling and am an accredited member of the BACP. I am passionate about the healing power of counselling, psychotherapy and the capacity of the human psyche to heal, develop and grow. This belief, coupled with my training and experience, underpins how I work with adults one-to-one. I can help with many areas of mental health and associated physical symptoms of:
anxiety
disorders, depression; underlying causes of emotional pain or distress. The process of counselling or psychotherapy can be life changing and enriching.

Eduardo Bort
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Living with high levels of
anxiety
, guilt. shame, or fear for a prolonged period, can negatively affect the way we perceive ourselves and others. It can make you feel misunderstood, lonely, and disconnected from others; Whether you wish to explore the past, want to understand current issues, or feel ready to make a positive change in your life at your own pace, we can work together to achieve your goals.
Not accepting new clients

Katie Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in Addiction,
Anxiety
Disorders; Health
Anxiety
,
Panic
Disorder, Specific Phobias, Generalised
Anxiety
Disorder, OCD, Stress, Depression and Low Self Esteem.
Hi I’m Katie a highly experienced registered therapist specialising in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Counselling. I provide a warm, empathetic space using CBT to help clients break viscous cycles which cause distress such as
anxiety
and depression by helping them understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours. As everyone's stories are unique we work collaboratively together forming a bespoke treatment plan which includes specific interventions targeted at treating your issue(s). During the first session I undertake an assessment of needs in order to tailor the therapy to you.

José Rodríguez
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing low mood, depression,
anxiety
? Are you feeling tired or emotional for no reason, cannot keep up with life, have
panic
attacks, or struggling to deal with trauma? If so, I can help you. I work with people like you. I offer in person and online sessions. I also have experience of helping people who are having family problems, relationship difficulties, adjusting to life changes, bereavement, difficulties with anger expression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) aiming to feel better and function well again.

Nicola Foster
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi, my name is Nicola. Perhaps you are looking for a counsellor because you have been feeling unable to cope. Maybe you are experiencing loss,
anxiety
, depression, or you're feeling stuck or in crisis. Perhaps you would simply like someone to talk to who will listen and not judge. It can feel hard to manage on your own, but you don't have to. Counselling can support you to explore any difficulties you are facing with someone you trust and with whom you feel safe. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can feel heard and never judged, where a smile will always meet you and where you can bring whatever is on your mind.

Luke Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
My main areas of experience are in addiction, Trauma, destructive relationships,
anxiety
, low self esteem and lack of meaning.
I became a therapist after navigating my own journey with what life had presented me with and the likely hood is I've been somewhere similar to where you are right now and I've come out the other side. Together we can explore what is happening with you and in your life that has left you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, angry, low in self-esteem, empty or distressed. I will not only work with you on how and why you are suffering but also find with you ways to move past your struggles. I am not a therapist that sits back, Im here to sort things out with you.

Monika Sobczak
Counsellor, MSc, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Is
anxiety
taking pleasure out of your life? Finding it difficult to believe in yourself again? Life seems overwhelming? I assist you in unravelling your troubles. Through honest dialogue, I will provide you with a reliable, meaningful, supportive and ethically confidential relationship. There are several contrasting approaches in the counselling/therapy field where I integrate powerful ideas from most of them in order to meet your needs.
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Marzio Ascione
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
Whether you need treatment for
anxiety
, OCD, stress, depression or another psychological or neuropsychological issue, Dr Ascione will identify and discuss with you a suitable treatment plan.
Dr Marzio Ascione is a Consultant HCPC registered clinical psychologist and Associate Fellow of BPS. Dr Ascione has over 20 years’ experience in clinical neuropsychology and mental health within the NHS and private sector. He has worked as Clinical Psychologist and Researcher for Cambridge University Hospital, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, East London and City Mental Health Trust, West London Mental Health Trust, University of Milan, King’s College London. Dr Ascione sees patients at London and Cambridge clinics. Please contact our office for further information.

Nicholas Cook
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have helped many people cope with stress, overcome
anxiety
, beat depression and reduce their drinking before it took over their lives completely.
Right now you might find it almost impossible to believe life will work out for the best. Sometimes change just comes along but most of the time it's up to us to get started. That's tough at the best of times. Maybe staying as you are just seems easier or, perhaps, you've now reached a point where you want to change but don't know how to go about it. Starting out can seem daunting, a risk even. That's where therapy comes in.

Debbie Watt
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I support clients to successfully - Build confidence and Resilience/ Establish new norms after redundancy, injury or loss/ Sleep better/ Develop skills to better manage physical and mental health/ Change careers/ Establish work-life-balance/ Tackle phobias or
fears
/ Improve communication and negotiation skills/ Thrive with neurodivergence/.
I’m a Coaching Psychologist and Accredited Master Coach with over 17 years of experience in supporting clients to navigate their way through challenges and change. My approach is to walk alongside you and tailor support to your changing needs on your journey to define and achieve your chosen outcomes -

Chesterton Counselling&Psychotherapy, MSc MPhil MA
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
INDIVIDUAL AND COUPLE THERAPY! If you suffer from
anxiety
, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement, abuse or at times you do not feel like yourself I can help you find a “better place”. Together, we can explore challenges in your life; potential changes that you may wish to make, and to reach decisions about your current situation. In our sessions we will aim to enable you to become more confident and aim for a happier and better life. You are now able to fund sessions through your medical insurance Axa, Aviva, Nuffield etc http://chestertoncounselling.website3.me/

Ian Francis Mncs Accred
Counsellor, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I love working with people who are openminded and honest and looking to improve their lives and explore some of their blocks. I have a lot of experience working with depression,
anxiety
, abuse, addiction and low self esteem. If you aren't happy with yourself or your life, I would love to find out why and help you to explore ways of making positive changes. I have transformed my life in a positive way so I speak from experience when I say radical transformation is possible if you are open to it. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about the things that are really important to you.

Dr Kate Brierton
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
My clients are of all ages and have a wide range of challenges, from low confidence and burnout to depression,
anxiety
& trauma.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for compassion! I see clients both face to face and online. I read my first degree at Cambridge University, followed by a doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuropsychology in London. Initially trained in CBT, I have since moved over to compassion focused therapy developed by Professor Paul Gilbert. I find it is useful for most clients, with a 90% success rate. With CFT, I can teach you how to balance your mind for the rest of your life.

Ruth Cloherty
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with people presenting with a variety of difficulties including depression &
anxiety
, PTSD, and low self-esteem. These are all big umbrella terms yet in reality each person has their own unique life-story and set of difficulties. I will work with you in a transparent and caring way. I am trained in a modality of psychotherapy that lends itself to empowering and enabling you in a practical and robust sense. I am experienced in providing effective results in both short-term & long term counselling. My focus is on supporting you to achieve what you want to achieve and on creating maximum value for you going forward.

Han Bestwick
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Hannah and I use the pronouns she/they. Through my experience as a client and throughout my training, I am keenly aware of the importance of building an honest and trusting relationship with your counsellor and part of this is knowing that your therapist will accept you. You may find yourself seeking counselling due to low self-esteem, bereavement, stress,
anxiety
, sadness, loneliness, depression, shame, self-exploration, or any number of other reasons. Through counselling I can help you to work on issues which are causing you
anxiety
or discomfort at a pace which is best for you.

Gary Lee
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
If you are experiencing distressing symptoms in relation to ANY
anxiety
disorder - including phobias, PTSD, OCD and you want to make changes that liberate you so that you you can live the life that you would prefer then I can help. Sessions tend to last longer than the traditional hour (or in some cases 50 minutes) as I prefer to work without the time constraint and to give value for money.
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Anxiety Counsellors
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.