Anxiety Counselling in East Preston

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Nicola Lloyd Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
From anxiety, depression, and low mood to the demands of work, parenting, and changing relationships.
Counselling with me offers a steady, understanding relationship where you can bring your thoughts, feelings, and questions without pressure, judgement, or the need to have everything figured out. Together, we can work towards finding clarity and understanding in your experiences. I work in person in Worthing and Littlehampton and online across the UK.
From anxiety, depression, and low mood to the demands of work, parenting, and changing relationships.
Counselling with me offers a steady, understanding relationship where you can bring your thoughts, feelings, and questions without pressure, judgement, or the need to have everything figured out. Together, we can work towards finding clarity and understanding in your experiences. I work in person in Worthing and Littlehampton and online across the UK.
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Feed The Soul Therapy Rooms
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Serves Area
I use a model of therapy which has a clear and effective set of organised ideas that is brief and solution focussed. Human Givens therapy encompasses all effective approaches to helping people. It is truly holistic, scientific and practical. The sessions are not designed to be multiple or long term. The intention is to work with the client to achieve the outcome they want in as short a time-frame as possible – and therefore they can move on, fully equipped for the next chapter.
I use a model of therapy which has a clear and effective set of organised ideas that is brief and solution focussed. Human Givens therapy encompasses all effective approaches to helping people. It is truly holistic, scientific and practical. The sessions are not designed to be multiple or long term. The intention is to work with the client to achieve the outcome they want in as short a time-frame as possible – and therefore they can move on, fully equipped for the next chapter.
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Zoe Beverton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck and longing for a greater sense of peace? Whether you are carrying old thoughts and emotions, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, or simply needing a space where you can be heard without judgement, I offer a compassionate and supportive environment to help you reconnect with yourself. Together, we will gently explore your experiences, deepen your self-understanding, and begin to release patterns that no longer serve you. I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of challenges including individuals exploring and understanding neurodiversity.
Are you feeling stuck and longing for a greater sense of peace? Whether you are carrying old thoughts and emotions, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, or simply needing a space where you can be heard without judgement, I offer a compassionate and supportive environment to help you reconnect with yourself. Together, we will gently explore your experiences, deepen your self-understanding, and begin to release patterns that no longer serve you. I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of challenges including individuals exploring and understanding neurodiversity.
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Cherie Davies
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
experiencing anxiety
I can offer you a sensitive and secure place to work through whatever you are facing or feeling at the moment. I have experience of working with a broad variety of issues and have specialist loss and bereavement training. I also have experience of working with people who have health-related issues and changes to daily living or personal circumstances.
experiencing anxiety
I can offer you a sensitive and secure place to work through whatever you are facing or feeling at the moment. I have experience of working with a broad variety of issues and have specialist loss and bereavement training. I also have experience of working with people who have health-related issues and changes to daily living or personal circumstances.
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Michael C Wearing
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with a range of different clients, businesses and charities with extensive experience of working with bereavement, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationships as well as with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I work in an Integrative way meaning I believe that every client is unique and may therefore need different things from therapy. I have an openness to a variety of different therapies so that I am able to support you in a way which works best for you. I commonly use Psychodynamic, Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
I have worked with a range of different clients, businesses and charities with extensive experience of working with bereavement, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationships as well as with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I work in an Integrative way meaning I believe that every client is unique and may therefore need different things from therapy. I have an openness to a variety of different therapies so that I am able to support you in a way which works best for you. I commonly use Psychodynamic, Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
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Liz Angioni
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, body image and weight-related challenges, as well as a range of specific difficulties faced by adolescents.
I support adults and young people. Whatever you’re holding, whether it feels big or small, you don’t have to carry it alone, I will walk alongside you across the shifting landscape of self. Maybe you’re an adolescent trying to make sense of life's growing pressures and emotions. You want to feel seen, understood, rebuild confidence and self-compassion, and create lasting inner strength. You may be navigating life before, during or after bariatric surgery or major weight loss, facing weight stigma, or exploring your relationship with food and self-worth. Each stage brings unique challenges and emotions.
I can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, body image and weight-related challenges, as well as a range of specific difficulties faced by adolescents.
I support adults and young people. Whatever you’re holding, whether it feels big or small, you don’t have to carry it alone, I will walk alongside you across the shifting landscape of self. Maybe you’re an adolescent trying to make sense of life's growing pressures and emotions. You want to feel seen, understood, rebuild confidence and self-compassion, and create lasting inner strength. You may be navigating life before, during or after bariatric surgery or major weight loss, facing weight stigma, or exploring your relationship with food and self-worth. Each stage brings unique challenges and emotions.
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Aliya Drake
Psychotherapist, MSc, MHGI
Horsham RH12
Many people experience highs and lows in their journey through life. It is a strength to recognise this and reach out to ask for help when you need it. With the Human Givens approach, you can start to feel better from the very first session and I am passionate about helping people achieve this.
Many people experience highs and lows in their journey through life. It is a strength to recognise this and reach out to ask for help when you need it. With the Human Givens approach, you can start to feel better from the very first session and I am passionate about helping people achieve this.
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Maria Yates(Pottle)
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome. You may be here because of a period of crisis or for support to manage a longer term issue. Finding a balance between work, relationships and family can be difficult especially in these challenging times. Through our work together I can help you gain an increased sense of well-being, control and resilience. There are many reasons why we reach out for help in times of confusion and pain and you do not have to be alone.
Welcome. You may be here because of a period of crisis or for support to manage a longer term issue. Finding a balance between work, relationships and family can be difficult especially in these challenging times. Through our work together I can help you gain an increased sense of well-being, control and resilience. There are many reasons why we reach out for help in times of confusion and pain and you do not have to be alone.
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Rachel Sheridan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
This might include recurring thoughts, anxiety, depression and compulsive or unwanted behaviour.
I aim to form a genuine, non-judgemental relationship with my clients. I provide a safe space where I will listen with interest and empathy to whatever clients bring. We will work together at the client’s pace to navigate a way through their issues and concerns using an integrative approach which draws on a range of theories and models to suit each client.
This might include recurring thoughts, anxiety, depression and compulsive or unwanted behaviour.
I aim to form a genuine, non-judgemental relationship with my clients. I provide a safe space where I will listen with interest and empathy to whatever clients bring. We will work together at the client’s pace to navigate a way through their issues and concerns using an integrative approach which draws on a range of theories and models to suit each client.
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Samuel Irons
Psychotherapist, BPC
1 Endorsed
Lewes BN7
My clinical experience includes working with depression, social anxiety, relationship issues and low self-esteem.
My goal as a therapist is to help you explore the emotional questions in your life so you can understand, with greater clarity, why you feel like you do. My practice offers a non-judgemental, confidential setting to reflect on what has brought you to this point in your life, and to consider your potential to live differently in the future. Coming from a background in the arts I pay close attention to the narratives we build and the disguises we assume to protect ourselves from pain. Understanding how these patterns are formed can help you decide which aspects of your life you want to hold onto, and which you would rather let go.
My clinical experience includes working with depression, social anxiety, relationship issues and low self-esteem.
My goal as a therapist is to help you explore the emotional questions in your life so you can understand, with greater clarity, why you feel like you do. My practice offers a non-judgemental, confidential setting to reflect on what has brought you to this point in your life, and to consider your potential to live differently in the future. Coming from a background in the arts I pay close attention to the narratives we build and the disguises we assume to protect ourselves from pain. Understanding how these patterns are formed can help you decide which aspects of your life you want to hold onto, and which you would rather let go.
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Gemma Kirkpatrick
Counsellor
Online Only
I can help with a range of difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and low mood.
By using integrative approaches I like to encourage and support people to reach their full potential.
I can help with a range of difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and low mood.
By using integrative approaches I like to encourage and support people to reach their full potential.
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Mary-Ellen's Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I can also help with depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship difficulties.
I specialise in childhood trauma and inner child work. Through a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, we can gently explore your early experiences and help you develop greater understanding, self-compassion and emotional resilience.
I can also help with depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship difficulties.
I specialise in childhood trauma and inner child work. Through a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, we can gently explore your early experiences and help you develop greater understanding, self-compassion and emotional resilience.
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Baskaran Savadamuthu
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, health anxiety, chronic pain, IBS, low self esteem, phobias, and most other mental health conditions.
Hi, I'm a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with 13 + years of experience working in various NHS trusts and in private health care, delivering evidence-based interventions for those diagnosed with a variety of mental health conditions. Alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, I am also a qualified Mental Health Nurse and Homeopath.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, health anxiety, chronic pain, IBS, low self esteem, phobias, and most other mental health conditions.
Hi, I'm a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with 13 + years of experience working in various NHS trusts and in private health care, delivering evidence-based interventions for those diagnosed with a variety of mental health conditions. Alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, I am also a qualified Mental Health Nurse and Homeopath.
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Lucia Fleet
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Lewes BN8
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or low self esteem?
These are the words of a client I worked with for 12 sessions. 'I didn’t expect to feel such a change. I went from completely and utterly overwhelmed and stuck to something quite calm and manageable. She was so very kind, understanding and encouraging. She’s quite an amazing counsellor who performed what seemed like magic. I can’t thank her enough.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or low self esteem?
These are the words of a client I worked with for 12 sessions. 'I didn’t expect to feel such a change. I went from completely and utterly overwhelmed and stuck to something quite calm and manageable. She was so very kind, understanding and encouraging. She’s quite an amazing counsellor who performed what seemed like magic. I can’t thank her enough.
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Lucy Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Uckfield TN22
These pressures might trigger feelings of anxiety and or depression.
I will be alongside you to support you, together we can start to make sense of what is going on for you in the here and now, promoting lasting change. By looking at experiences from our childhood and how they impact us as adults, we can notice patterns in our behaviours and gain control over them to help us feel more comfortable as we are today.
These pressures might trigger feelings of anxiety and or depression.
I will be alongside you to support you, together we can start to make sense of what is going on for you in the here and now, promoting lasting change. By looking at experiences from our childhood and how they impact us as adults, we can notice patterns in our behaviours and gain control over them to help us feel more comfortable as we are today.
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Faustina Walter
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Lewes BN7
All of us can face confusing and difficult times in our lives and feel overwhelmed with feelings such as anxiety, stress and depression.
I am a BACP Accredited Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I work with adults, young people and children. I have 8 years experience as senior therapist and a designated safeguarding lead for a therapeutic service within a large charity in West Sussex. I now have my own private practice in Lewes, East Sussex. I also offer video and phone counselling.
All of us can face confusing and difficult times in our lives and feel overwhelmed with feelings such as anxiety, stress and depression.
I am a BACP Accredited Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I work with adults, young people and children. I have 8 years experience as senior therapist and a designated safeguarding lead for a therapeutic service within a large charity in West Sussex. I now have my own private practice in Lewes, East Sussex. I also offer video and phone counselling.
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Anna Murphy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
6 Endorsed
I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, career issues and relationships.
I'm versatile and responsive and I'll work in a way that's beneficial to you. Sometimes it's enough to hear yourself out loud, to feel witnessed and understood. I also offer challenge, observation and psycho-education. I may suggest activities to complete at home. I integrate emotional exploration alongside a practical, solution-focussed approach.
I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, career issues and relationships.
I'm versatile and responsive and I'll work in a way that's beneficial to you. Sometimes it's enough to hear yourself out loud, to feel witnessed and understood. I also offer challenge, observation and psycho-education. I may suggest activities to complete at home. I integrate emotional exploration alongside a practical, solution-focussed approach.
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Child Psychology Sussex
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Lewes BN7
My name is Esmo Sleyster and I am a Clinical Child Psychologist with 38 years’ experience assessing and supporting children with emotional, behavioural, social, and mental health difficulties. I work collaboratively with families and carers to support them with difficult situations and relationships. I help adults better understand their child and themselves, implement practical strategies to manage behaviours and emotions constructively, and improve relationships. I offer a child-focused, compassionate, and confidential space where your child's and family's needs are carefully evaluated and met by using evidence-based approaches.
My name is Esmo Sleyster and I am a Clinical Child Psychologist with 38 years’ experience assessing and supporting children with emotional, behavioural, social, and mental health difficulties. I work collaboratively with families and carers to support them with difficult situations and relationships. I help adults better understand their child and themselves, implement practical strategies to manage behaviours and emotions constructively, and improve relationships. I offer a child-focused, compassionate, and confidential space where your child's and family's needs are carefully evaluated and met by using evidence-based approaches.
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Anna Cohen
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACP
Lewes BN7
I see children and young people with a range of needs, including trauma, anxiety and low mood.
I use play and art to help children explore their feelings although older children and young people may prefer to talk. The initial goal is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in which feelings can begin to be named and understood. I may introduce grounding strategies to help a child manage overwhelming feelings of panic and distress.
I see children and young people with a range of needs, including trauma, anxiety and low mood.
I use play and art to help children explore their feelings although older children and young people may prefer to talk. The initial goal is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in which feelings can begin to be named and understood. I may introduce grounding strategies to help a child manage overwhelming feelings of panic and distress.
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Kazia Tyszka
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Finding the right therapist plays a crucial role in how successful therapy can be, so I encourage you to make that first step either by phone, text or email to see if I am the right fit for you.
Finding the right therapist plays a crucial role in how successful therapy can be, so I encourage you to make that first step either by phone, text or email to see if I am the right fit 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.