Anxiety Counselling in Coleford
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Rebecca Lacey
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello. If you are nervous about coming to seek support, but want to discover more about yourself and your struggles, I can offer you a non-judgemental supportive relationship, where you are welcomed and accepted for who you are and what you bring. If you find yourself stuck in patterns that you wish to change, or held back by
fears
or feelings of despair, I can offer a warm, consistent relationship and a safe space to explore how you might discover new freedoms and choices.
Dr Jenny Nam
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I view seeing a psychologist for ones’ mental well being in the same way as having a personal trainer for physical fitness. It makes good health sense. How many sessions and how often depends on the issue and what works best for you. If you have difficulties such as
anxiety
, low mood, complex trauma, PTSD, OCD, stress or just want to learn more about yourself, I’m here to help. As a psychologist, I’m able to help increase our understanding of ourselves and how any issues have come about and developed in the first place. This understanding can offer much relief in itself but also help to guide the treatment.
Samantha Turner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with something in life? Be it something life has thrown up for you or feelings and thoughts that seem too overwhelming to cope with? Are you looking for someone to support you through this, that will listen and acknowledge where you are at? Would you like to learn how to acknowledge your emotions and not let them be in control of you? My name is Samantha Turner and i am very passionate about my work and how i feel it can help.
Anwen Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Anwen and I have been a qualified counsellor since 2008 and I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a warm, empathic and supportive individual and I specialise in working with children and young people having worked in primary schools, secondary schools and further education for many years. I also work with adults, couples and families privately.
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Helen Jessica Loxton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Life is messy and throws us off course. We experience pain, stress and
anxiety
for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck. We may simply feel adrift, struggling to find meaning and our place in the world. Confronting and solving problems can be a painful process which many of us avoid. Avoidance can result in greater pain and the inability to flourish both mentally and spiritually, but by working together to fully understand your issues and goals we can work towards a more fulfilled life.
Duncan Moss
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I work with a wide range of
anxiety
and mood difficulties helping to bring about understanding and positive change. This includes depression, low esteem,
panic
, phobias (spiders, animals, storms, heights, emetophobia etc), social
anxiety
, OCD, BDD, eating disorders, health
anxiety
, GAD (worry), PTSD/trauma, driving
anxiety
, insomnia and anger/temper. I offer appointments 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Sally Nilsson
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Discover a great breathing technique to overcome
anxiety
.
Do you feel like an alien in a challenging world? Are you experiencing burnouts, sensory difficulties, shutdowns and meltdowns? Have you thought you might be different but don't know why? I work with clients who think they may be Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourettes) or know that they are. Diagnosed and self diagnosed perfectly fine. Girls from 14 up and adult women please. I offer a safe space for you to share your story and talk to someone with lived experience. Please get in touch. I look forward to having a FREE 20 minute consult on the phone first.
HeartofWessexPsychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
You may have identified issues in your life that are holding you back like trauma, low self-esteem, anger,
anxiety
, depression or relationship problems. You may have unexplained physical symptoms or suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome IBS or menstrual or fertility issues. Perhaps you have some understanding of your problem but still can't change. We sense life and relationships first through our bodily senses. If you want to tune into the wisdom of your body and find new ways of being I will help you
Helen Inman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My clients are at the heart of every session, creating a welcoming, safe and relaxed atmosphere where communication can flow freely and openly. The most important thing is that you are comfortable, at ease and feel able to talk. I aim to help you see your challenges more clearly and to face the problems with less
anxiety
and tension. It can be an opportunity to think and speak your truth without fear of judgement. I am trained to incorporate techniques associated with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Guided Visualisation, Psycho-dynamic Therapy and Transactional Analysis amongst others into my work.
Beth Callinan
Counsellor, MSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In my practice I have worked with adults of all ages experiencing depression,
anxiety
, substance misuse, self-harm and childhood trauma.
I am a trainee psychotherapist with a private practice in Bath. I offer low cost, affordable and open-ended therapy, I provide a safe space to explore your difficulties in a non-judgmental and collaborative way. There may be many different reasons why you turn to therapy, perhaps you are finding yourself repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviour and need some company on the journey, someone who can facilitate the process of creating new, helpful and positive patterns. As Maya Angelou says “stepping on to a brand new path is difficult” but you do not have to go through this alone.
Bethany Sharpe
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I offer person-centred CBT for people who want to better understand their difficulties and feel ready to engage in support to make positive change. You may be experiencing a new difficulty or perhaps it's something that has been present for many years. You might have some specific goals for change or maybe you hope to develop some specific coping tools to use in everyday life. I have experience working with
anxiety
, depression, PTSD, bi-polar disorder, voice hearing and psychosis. I currently work at a University training CBT therapists and supervisors. In Oct 2022 I am training in EMDR, a therapy for treating trauma.
Not accepting new clients
Emily Elizabeth Samuel
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I see children and young people aged from early childhood up to 19. The children and young people I see come for a variety of reasons including (but not limited to!) trauma,
anxiety
, self-harm, social difficulties, attachment related difficulties, eating disorders, depression and family conflict.
Simon Gaddes
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, I am Simon, I aim to provide my client’s with a safe, caring and professional atmosphere in which to explore their diverse problems at their own pace and depth. I am a well travelled, life experienced integrative counsellor which means I believe in tapping into various models and approaches to assist my clients with the unique and personal problems they are experiencing founded upon my deep experience of what life expects of us as we journey through it. I am experienced in dealing with depression,
anxiety
and stress and can assist you to explore deeper experiences that may be contributing to your struggles. I am here to hear.
Not accepting new clients
Rose Persson
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified
Verified
You may feel your problems are too small or insignificant and may find it hard to understand why things seem so difficult but I am particularly equipped to work with those who really want to understand what might be underlying their current feelings of depression or
anxiety
.
JPSCounselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer individual counselling in Frome - Somerset. You might be experiencing some kind of emotional distress, whether through a life experience, or maybe you are experiencing low self-esteem. You might be having issues such as
anxiety
or depression, or you might be struggling to come to terms with the impact of them from the past. It might be that you would like to change things in your life, or you may find yourself generally feeling unhappy or uncomfortable and aren't quite sure why. These feelings and experiences can become very overwhelming and difficult to deal with on your own.
Becky Eaton Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Welcome. What has brought you here today? Maybe you are experiencing difficulties with
anxiety
, depression or stress, perhaps you simply have a sense of life not being quite as you would like it to be. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling I am hopeful I can help you find a way through the difficulties you are experiencing. I offer each and every one of my clients a safe space. It is my hope that from this place of safety you will feel able to explore your challenges, identify the ways in which you can support yourself and make the changes, whether internal or external, that will enable you to live your best life.
Life Beyond Anxiety
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, welcome, you may be here because you're struggling at the moment, and maybe you experienced some hardships in the past, but would like to change how things are for you, and build a better life now. Counselling may last 4 - 6 sessions or longer and is helpful for anyone who is suffering with anything from moderate
anxiety
to severe distress. Whether what you're going through at the moment is a new situation, or you've felt this way for a long time, talking can help you to resolve how you would like to make positive changes so that you can cope better and feel happier overall. Everyone needs extra support sometimes, including you.
Office is near:
Bath BA1 & Online
Louise Pivcevic
Psychotherapist, MA, ACP
Verified
Verified
I'm a Tavistock trained psychotherapist specialising in therapy for adolescents, young adults up to 25, specialising in student and young professional mental health. I also specialise in parenting guidance and successful co-parenting during separation and divorce. i have 16 years experience in the NHS, a busy private practice. I have a warm, empathic approach, meeting you where you are. I aim to help you discover more freedom and authenticity in how you relate to yourself and others. I treat a diverse range of issues -
anxiety
, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, transgender, sexuality,
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Doug Teeling
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am mindful that the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak have lead to a lot of uncertainty and
anxiety
, including around working online.
Whether you have recently experienced a crisis in life, or have a more enduring sense of something feeling wrong, I offer a compassionate space for you to explore whatever issue brings you to therapy. Beginning to talk about yourself and what you are dealing with may feel new or even unnerving, so I am always mindful to work with you at your own pace. In the process of therapy many different issues may come up for you, and the space provided by therapy allows us to work through these issues together. (NB: From Spring 2023 I will be offering a limited number of sessions outdoors, please let me know if this may be interest to you.)
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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.