Anxiety Counselling in Eastbourne

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Mark Evetts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Such upsets might be because of loss, anxiety, depression or maybe due to childhood neglect, abuse or trauma.
With over 18 years experience as an Integrative Counsellor Psychotherapist, I draw on various theoretical approaches tailored to meet each person’s unique and individual needs. I provide a secure, non-judgemental and confidential environment designed to help you feel safe and free to talk about what ever troubles you most.
Such upsets might be because of loss, anxiety, depression or maybe due to childhood neglect, abuse or trauma.
With over 18 years experience as an Integrative Counsellor Psychotherapist, I draw on various theoretical approaches tailored to meet each person’s unique and individual needs. I provide a secure, non-judgemental and confidential environment designed to help you feel safe and free to talk about what ever troubles you most.
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Laura Lambert
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Waitlist for new clients
You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, grief; thinking about harming yourself or having thoughts about suicide.
I hold a Masters degree in Psychotherapy from the University of Brighton. Before becoming a therapist I worked as a mental health nurse for the NHS in Hampshire and Sussex, providing me with a broad experience with mental health difficulties. I specialise in supporting those affected by suicide, either with grief or if you are having thoughts yourself.
You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, grief; thinking about harming yourself or having thoughts about suicide.
I hold a Masters degree in Psychotherapy from the University of Brighton. Before becoming a therapist I worked as a mental health nurse for the NHS in Hampshire and Sussex, providing me with a broad experience with mental health difficulties. I specialise in supporting those affected by suicide, either with grief or if you are having thoughts yourself.
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Lisa Meighan
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Online Only
Hi there :) Take the first step and schedule your session today. I offer a free 30-minute introductory call, giving us the opportunity to explore how we can work together. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to provide a supportive, compassionate space where we can explore your thoughts, work towards your goals, and help you move forward in a way that feels right for you. For those who prefer an alternative to video sessions, I also offer text-based and audio therapy, providing a flexible and comfortable way to access support.
Hi there :) Take the first step and schedule your session today. I offer a free 30-minute introductory call, giving us the opportunity to explore how we can work together. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to provide a supportive, compassionate space where we can explore your thoughts, work towards your goals, and help you move forward in a way that feels right for you. For those who prefer an alternative to video sessions, I also offer text-based and audio therapy, providing a flexible and comfortable way to access support.
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Silke Alexandra Tison
Counsellor, MBACP
Do you feel worried about your child's anxiety, low self-esteem or angry moods?
My person-centred approach is non-directive, child-led and very gentle in order to establish a therapeutic and nurturing relationship. Your child sets the pace, enabling trust and a sense of control. With my guidance, offering unconditional empathy, he/she is given the space and time to feel comfortable to share difficult emotions and work through them.
Do you feel worried about your child's anxiety, low self-esteem or angry moods?
My person-centred approach is non-directive, child-led and very gentle in order to establish a therapeutic and nurturing relationship. Your child sets the pace, enabling trust and a sense of control. With my guidance, offering unconditional empathy, he/she is given the space and time to feel comfortable to share difficult emotions and work through them.
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Alison Allart
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Waitlist for new clients
I’m an accredited psychotherapist with 15 years’ experience supporting adults and young people (16+) to create meaningful change. I am an informed IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-processing), therapist and also trained in REBT, (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy). I help clients understand themselves, work through difficult experiences, and build healthier ways of coping. I offer a supportive, collaborative space to help you move forward and reach your emotional goals. Based in Eastbourne, just a short walk from the station.
I’m an accredited psychotherapist with 15 years’ experience supporting adults and young people (16+) to create meaningful change. I am an informed IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-processing), therapist and also trained in REBT, (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy). I help clients understand themselves, work through difficult experiences, and build healthier ways of coping. I offer a supportive, collaborative space to help you move forward and reach your emotional goals. Based in Eastbourne, just a short walk from the station.
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Beri Cohn
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I specialise in all forms of trauma from adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, road/work accidents, anxiety, depression, bereavement.
No one needs to suffer alone, and in fact, I like to think that no one needs to suffer at all. I have dedicated most of my adult life, helping people with their mental health, as a nurse, a social worker and as a psychologist. I have over 40 years experience in the Mental Health field, 16 of which have been with the NHS as a Senior Psychologist. I help all age groups using on-line therapy. My clients have varied needs and I offer an individual plan of treatment for each person depending upon their specific needs and goals. I also have a special interest in working with LGBTQ+ clients
I specialise in all forms of trauma from adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, road/work accidents, anxiety, depression, bereavement.
No one needs to suffer alone, and in fact, I like to think that no one needs to suffer at all. I have dedicated most of my adult life, helping people with their mental health, as a nurse, a social worker and as a psychologist. I have over 40 years experience in the Mental Health field, 16 of which have been with the NHS as a Senior Psychologist. I help all age groups using on-line therapy. My clients have varied needs and I offer an individual plan of treatment for each person depending upon their specific needs and goals. I also have a special interest in working with LGBTQ+ clients
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Rebecca Tyler
Counsellor, BACP
A warm welcome to you. I understand that life can sometimes feel out of our depth and it can leave us not knowing where to turn. Seeking support can feel like a daunting experience but I can assure you that there will be no expectation of you. You will be met without judgement and accepted for you, just as you are. I will provide a safe, empathic, and confidential holding space for you to talk about things that are troubling you. I believe that with the right conditions in place everybody has the ability to change their world for the better.
A warm welcome to you. I understand that life can sometimes feel out of our depth and it can leave us not knowing where to turn. Seeking support can feel like a daunting experience but I can assure you that there will be no expectation of you. You will be met without judgement and accepted for you, just as you are. I will provide a safe, empathic, and confidential holding space for you to talk about things that are troubling you. I believe that with the right conditions in place everybody has the ability to change their world for the better.
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Lucy S Adamson
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
Young adult suffering from low mood or anxiety, adolescents struggling with school based issues, eating disorders, social anxieties and traumas of family life are suited to my practice.
I offer integrative and creative therapies drawing on mindfulness as a grounding tool for anxieties. I use a range of techniques to allow people to engage if the verbal word is difficult. I believe in creating a balanced person so work holistically with different areas of the clients life integrating the self. With chronic pain I use releasing techniques.
Young adult suffering from low mood or anxiety, adolescents struggling with school based issues, eating disorders, social anxieties and traumas of family life are suited to my practice.
I offer integrative and creative therapies drawing on mindfulness as a grounding tool for anxieties. I use a range of techniques to allow people to engage if the verbal word is difficult. I believe in creating a balanced person so work holistically with different areas of the clients life integrating the self. With chronic pain I use releasing techniques.
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Nicolas Karapatis
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
You might be suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, or just wanting to reflect on your position in the world and the decisions that have brought you to the present moment.
I have over ten years’ experience working in mental health, and my initial training was in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. This gives me a grounding in the main counselling and therapeutic models which I combine with an overarching existential perspective informed by continental philosophy.
You might be suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, or just wanting to reflect on your position in the world and the decisions that have brought you to the present moment.
I have over ten years’ experience working in mental health, and my initial training was in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. This gives me a grounding in the main counselling and therapeutic models which I combine with an overarching existential perspective informed by continental philosophy.
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Dr Clare Crawford
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I feel very passionately about the positive effect that therapy can have upon peoples lives. Over the years I’ve worked with a range of challenges that people can experience. Working through pain or difficulties together is a process I find very rewarding. Often people will arrive being unsure what to expect and feeling apprehensive about what is to come. My approach is to create a welcoming, warm and confidential space where together we can gain an understanding of your situation. I am trained to draw from several therapeutic models so we can find a way forward that suits your preferences and goals for change.
I feel very passionately about the positive effect that therapy can have upon peoples lives. Over the years I’ve worked with a range of challenges that people can experience. Working through pain or difficulties together is a process I find very rewarding. Often people will arrive being unsure what to expect and feeling apprehensive about what is to come. My approach is to create a welcoming, warm and confidential space where together we can gain an understanding of your situation. I am trained to draw from several therapeutic models so we can find a way forward that suits your preferences and goals for change.
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Lizzie Legate Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
A warm welcome to my Profile page. I am committed to providing a compassionate, supportive, therapeutic counselling environment to all my clients – a confidential, safe space, where together we can explore emotions, anxieties, and life’s challenges. Accessing support can be a daunting experience. There will be no expectation of you – you will be met without judgement, accepted for you, just as you are. I have a fundamental belief that by offering my clients the right conditions, a place to be heard, accepted, and respected, our sessions together can achieve healing, empowerment, and change.
A warm welcome to my Profile page. I am committed to providing a compassionate, supportive, therapeutic counselling environment to all my clients – a confidential, safe space, where together we can explore emotions, anxieties, and life’s challenges. Accessing support can be a daunting experience. There will be no expectation of you – you will be met without judgement, accepted for you, just as you are. I have a fundamental belief that by offering my clients the right conditions, a place to be heard, accepted, and respected, our sessions together can achieve healing, empowerment, and change.
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Downs Counselling Services
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re coping with stress, anxiety or grief so you are now able to access support from the comfort of your own home online.
When we experience anxiety, trauma, or grief, life can feel confusing, heavy, or out of control. My role as your therapist is to help you gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface — to understand your feelings, build awareness, and develop ways to cope and heal. I work in a collaborative and person-centred way, meaning there is trust and honesty.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re coping with stress, anxiety or grief so you are now able to access support from the comfort of your own home online.
When we experience anxiety, trauma, or grief, life can feel confusing, heavy, or out of control. My role as your therapist is to help you gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface — to understand your feelings, build awareness, and develop ways to cope and heal. I work in a collaborative and person-centred way, meaning there is trust and honesty.
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Sarah Parish
Counsellor, MBACP
I offer a place where you can feel fully heard to take the courageous steps in exploring life events, inner challenges, worries, fears, hopes and dreams.
I offer both face to face and telephone counselling and I work with adults, couples, teenagers and children. I have extensive experience in the areas of mental health, bereavement, self-harm, trauma, addiction and family/school/behavioural issues. I enjoy working creatively and can integrate many different aspects dependant on your individual needs.
I offer a place where you can feel fully heard to take the courageous steps in exploring life events, inner challenges, worries, fears, hopes and dreams.
I offer both face to face and telephone counselling and I work with adults, couples, teenagers and children. I have extensive experience in the areas of mental health, bereavement, self-harm, trauma, addiction and family/school/behavioural issues. I enjoy working creatively and can integrate many different aspects dependant on your individual needs.
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Reuben Alexander
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
I help people who struggle with anxiety, depression and a range of other issues using effective and meaningful techniques.
My integrative approach helps clients develop emotional awareness, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I offer a tailored approach to meet the needs and personality of each client.
I help people who struggle with anxiety, depression and a range of other issues using effective and meaningful techniques.
My integrative approach helps clients develop emotional awareness, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I offer a tailored approach to meet the needs and personality of each client.
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Anduena Ahmetaj
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma.
I am a counsellor, trauma-informed therapist, and clinical supervisor dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs, drawing on evidence-based practices to support healing, resilience, and personal growth. I also provide supervision to counsellors and therapists, offering guidance that supports both professional development and ethical, effective practice.
I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma.
I am a counsellor, trauma-informed therapist, and clinical supervisor dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs, drawing on evidence-based practices to support healing, resilience, and personal growth. I also provide supervision to counsellors and therapists, offering guidance that supports both professional development and ethical, effective practice.
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Carol Andrews
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I am able to support adults, children and young people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief or loss, abuse, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and confidence and OCD.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I am able to use the various models of therapy available, which enables me to provide you with the bespoke support you need and rightly deserve. My focus will always be on your wellbeing, to help you onto a positive journey of understanding and empowerment.
I am able to support adults, children and young people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief or loss, abuse, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and confidence and OCD.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I am able to use the various models of therapy available, which enables me to provide you with the bespoke support you need and rightly deserve. My focus will always be on your wellbeing, to help you onto a positive journey of understanding and empowerment.
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Cate Miller
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or burnt out?
I work compassionately with you to create a safe space to support you to gain insight into your patterns of relating and functioning in the world. EMDR certified and trauma- and attachment-informed, I use mindfulness and creative approaches to assist you to integrate aspects of yourself that are blocking your ability grow and live in a more fulfilling way.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or burnt out?
I work compassionately with you to create a safe space to support you to gain insight into your patterns of relating and functioning in the world. EMDR certified and trauma- and attachment-informed, I use mindfulness and creative approaches to assist you to integrate aspects of yourself that are blocking your ability grow and live in a more fulfilling way.
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Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Some examples include: Anxiety, Phobia, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Relationship Difficulties, OCD, Trauma & PTSD, Childhood Abuse, Loss and Grief, Substance Misuse, Addiction, Health Conditions, Anger, Work Stress.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in mental health, providing high-quality, evidence-based therapies to individuals and couples. In my private practice I offer assessments, therapy, and professional training. At Canterbury Christchurch University, I teach and develop courses on therapy for long-term health issues. My advanced training includes CBT, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I have led NHS services for heart conditions, diabetes, neurological disorders, and workplace stress, and am dedicated to advancing mental health care through education and service development.
Some examples include: Anxiety, Phobia, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Relationship Difficulties, OCD, Trauma & PTSD, Childhood Abuse, Loss and Grief, Substance Misuse, Addiction, Health Conditions, Anger, Work Stress.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in mental health, providing high-quality, evidence-based therapies to individuals and couples. In my private practice I offer assessments, therapy, and professional training. At Canterbury Christchurch University, I teach and develop courses on therapy for long-term health issues. My advanced training includes CBT, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I have led NHS services for heart conditions, diabetes, neurological disorders, and workplace stress, and am dedicated to advancing mental health care through education and service development.
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Mike Fowler
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
You may be feeling stuck or lost, anxious and depressed or perhaps you have experienced trauma.
Person-centred counselling is based on the belief that every person is unique and, therefore, your view of your own world, and ability to manage it, should be trusted. It provides an environment where you can feel held, understood, and valued, allowing you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a non-judgmental setting with kindness and care.
You may be feeling stuck or lost, anxious and depressed or perhaps you have experienced trauma.
Person-centred counselling is based on the belief that every person is unique and, therefore, your view of your own world, and ability to manage it, should be trusted. It provides an environment where you can feel held, understood, and valued, allowing you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a non-judgmental setting with kindness and care.
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Chloe Regan
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure of what you're feeling?
As a qualified Person-Centred Experiential Counsellor, I work with adults, children, and young people (age 6 and up) in the Eastbourne area. Rooted in the person-centred approach, my practice ensures that you will always be met with compassion, respect, and acceptance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure of what you're feeling?
As a qualified Person-Centred Experiential Counsellor, I work with adults, children, and young people (age 6 and up) in the Eastbourne area. Rooted in the person-centred approach, my practice ensures that you will always be met with compassion, respect, and acceptance.
01323 408026 View 01323 408026

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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.