Anxiety Counselling in Hatfield Peverel

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Rachel Maker
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
This may be your first time seeking support from a counsellor, or you may have already experienced counselling before. Either way, I understand that looking for the right counsellor can sometimes feel a little daunting. I would like to reassure you that what ever it is that's troubling you, you don’t have to do it alone. We would work through your counselling journey together and at your own pace.
This may be your first time seeking support from a counsellor, or you may have already experienced counselling before. Either way, I understand that looking for the right counsellor can sometimes feel a little daunting. I would like to reassure you that what ever it is that's troubling you, you don’t have to do it alone. We would work through your counselling journey together and at your own pace.
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Jane Ford
Counsellor, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work with children, adolescents and adults supporting them through a range of difficulties they may be experiencing including anxiety, low mood, relationship issues or trauma.
I am trained in the psychodynamic, integrative and CBT models of therapy which allows me to offer the most beneficial therapeutic model/intervention to the individual client. I have 12 years experience working within CAMHS in the NHS and Local Authority. Issues I work with vary from mild to moderate anxiety and or low mood to more complex presentations.
I work with children, adolescents and adults supporting them through a range of difficulties they may be experiencing including anxiety, low mood, relationship issues or trauma.
I am trained in the psychodynamic, integrative and CBT models of therapy which allows me to offer the most beneficial therapeutic model/intervention to the individual client. I have 12 years experience working within CAMHS in the NHS and Local Authority. Issues I work with vary from mild to moderate anxiety and or low mood to more complex presentations.
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Julia Esther Reidy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I am a fully qualified integratively trained Counsellor so can offer a wide variety of tools and support for anyone looking to resolve a particular issue or issues, seek clarification or learn ways to manage, to name a few: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or anger.
If you are finding it difficult to cope with certain aspects of your life, I can offer you the time and space you need to speak freely and honestly. Together we can explore your thoughts and feelings using therapeutic approaches and tools best suited to you in order for you to move towards feeling more positive and in control.
I am a fully qualified integratively trained Counsellor so can offer a wide variety of tools and support for anyone looking to resolve a particular issue or issues, seek clarification or learn ways to manage, to name a few: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or anger.
If you are finding it difficult to cope with certain aspects of your life, I can offer you the time and space you need to speak freely and honestly. Together we can explore your thoughts and feelings using therapeutic approaches and tools best suited to you in order for you to move towards feeling more positive and in control.
01621 732133 View 01621 732133
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Claire Gotts
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I work with clients with many different issues including anxiety, depression, grief, childhood trauma, illness, relationship problems and abuse.
Hi, I am a BACP registered and NCS Accredited integrative counsellor. I work with adults, families, couples, children and young people. I provide an empathic, genuine, non-judgemental, safe space for you to have the freedom to talk and explore your thoughts and feelings where you are really heard. I strongly believe in forming a therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel more empowered as well as building hope.
I work with clients with many different issues including anxiety, depression, grief, childhood trauma, illness, relationship problems and abuse.
Hi, I am a BACP registered and NCS Accredited integrative counsellor. I work with adults, families, couples, children and young people. I provide an empathic, genuine, non-judgemental, safe space for you to have the freedom to talk and explore your thoughts and feelings where you are really heard. I strongly believe in forming a therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel more empowered as well as building hope.
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Hattie Warner
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, OCD, or self criticism, you don’t have to go through this alone.
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist but I also used other evidence-based approaches including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and trauma-informed methods.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, OCD, or self criticism, you don’t have to go through this alone.
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist but I also used other evidence-based approaches including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and trauma-informed methods.
020 4538 3445 View 020 4538 3445
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Heather Brennan
Counsellor, MBACP
Hoddesdon EN11
I have a wide range of experience which includes trauma therapy, bereavement, domestic and childhood abuse, specialist fertility therapy, depression and anxiety, chronic illness, eating disorders.
Hello and welcome. My approach to counselling is respectful, sensitive, thoughtful and underpinned by a psychodynamic training. I offer a private, safe and confidential setting to explore and help you manage your feelings and thoughts that may be overwhelming, confusing or even frightening. This may enable you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and explore deep rooted beliefs and assumptions in order to resolve them. Together we can find your strengths, build your confidence and self esteem, enabling you to make choices where previously you may have felt there were none.
I have a wide range of experience which includes trauma therapy, bereavement, domestic and childhood abuse, specialist fertility therapy, depression and anxiety, chronic illness, eating disorders.
Hello and welcome. My approach to counselling is respectful, sensitive, thoughtful and underpinned by a psychodynamic training. I offer a private, safe and confidential setting to explore and help you manage your feelings and thoughts that may be overwhelming, confusing or even frightening. This may enable you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and explore deep rooted beliefs and assumptions in order to resolve them. Together we can find your strengths, build your confidence and self esteem, enabling you to make choices where previously you may have felt there were none.
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Adam Penkul
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Brentwood CM13
I have a particular interest and expertise in working with anxiety and body dysmorphic disorder, the subject of my masters thesis and connected with my own history.
I'm a psychotherapist, working from a transpersonal, integrative and holistic perspective. My approach is humanistic, insight based and compassionate. I offer standard weekly sessions, more intensive therapy, up to three times weekly and longer sessions where appropriate. I also offer single session therapy and consultancy for individuals and families.
I have a particular interest and expertise in working with anxiety and body dysmorphic disorder, the subject of my masters thesis and connected with my own history.
I'm a psychotherapist, working from a transpersonal, integrative and holistic perspective. My approach is humanistic, insight based and compassionate. I offer standard weekly sessions, more intensive therapy, up to three times weekly and longer sessions where appropriate. I also offer single session therapy and consultancy for individuals and families.
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Janine Robertin
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have successfully supported them through bereavement, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My approach is an integration of person-centred and psychodynamic concepts. If you choose to work with me I will offer you empathy, consistency, and true acceptance of who you are and your experience. In our work together it is likely we will explore your past in order to shed light on what you are experiencing today; but we will work at your pace.
I have successfully supported them through bereavement, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My approach is an integration of person-centred and psychodynamic concepts. If you choose to work with me I will offer you empathy, consistency, and true acceptance of who you are and your experience. In our work together it is likely we will explore your past in order to shed light on what you are experiencing today; but we will work at your pace.
020 3974 2090 View 020 3974 2090
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Monika Burzykowska
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Monika Burzykowska, MA, is a Dramatherapist and Family Support Worker with a creative and compassionate approach to healing. She works with children, adolescents, and families, providing a safe and empowering space for individuals to grow. Monika offers sessions in both Polish and English, and is deeply committed to supporting migrants, asylum seekers, and other minority groups. Her work is holistic, honoring the connection between somatic (body) and psychological processes. She uses creative methods to help clients express and process difficult experiences, and believes in the value of nature as a therapeutic tool.
Monika Burzykowska, MA, is a Dramatherapist and Family Support Worker with a creative and compassionate approach to healing. She works with children, adolescents, and families, providing a safe and empowering space for individuals to grow. Monika offers sessions in both Polish and English, and is deeply committed to supporting migrants, asylum seekers, and other minority groups. Her work is holistic, honoring the connection between somatic (body) and psychological processes. She uses creative methods to help clients express and process difficult experiences, and believes in the value of nature as a therapeutic tool.
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Grief Support Services
Counsellor
Online Only
You feel flat, so you withdraw from socializing because you’re worried you'll burst into tears in front of them.
Loss and trauma change us. Grief & Trauma Specialist supporting stabilization, life reorientation & spiritual growth after loss. We’ll identify how your loss or trauma impacts you personally, within your family, & at work to stabilize you. Because grief and relationships are complex, we’ll also explore family dynamics, & wider social influences as well as your inner world. Using my holistic framework, we’ll design a personalized plan that works for you to gain new insights to feel better, find meaning, and help you move forward. Clients say my highly perceptive skills allow me to work quickly and deeply to bring clarity and relief.
You feel flat, so you withdraw from socializing because you’re worried you'll burst into tears in front of them.
Loss and trauma change us. Grief & Trauma Specialist supporting stabilization, life reorientation & spiritual growth after loss. We’ll identify how your loss or trauma impacts you personally, within your family, & at work to stabilize you. Because grief and relationships are complex, we’ll also explore family dynamics, & wider social influences as well as your inner world. Using my holistic framework, we’ll design a personalized plan that works for you to gain new insights to feel better, find meaning, and help you move forward. Clients say my highly perceptive skills allow me to work quickly and deeply to bring clarity and relief.
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Barry James Carpenter
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
The anxiety of it all can be through the roof and can really leave you questioning yourself and leave you feeling small with next to no self worth, destroying confidence.
Together we will explore the anxiety by looking at how if feel's, what it's about & where it's coming from, allowing you to take control. In relationships we can look at the past, where you were let down & hurt & see how this emerges in present attachments. We will explore you, allowing you to understand your true self & ultimately be happy within body/self!
The anxiety of it all can be through the roof and can really leave you questioning yourself and leave you feeling small with next to no self worth, destroying confidence.
Together we will explore the anxiety by looking at how if feel's, what it's about & where it's coming from, allowing you to take control. In relationships we can look at the past, where you were let down & hurt & see how this emerges in present attachments. We will explore you, allowing you to understand your true self & ultimately be happy within body/self!
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Dr Jack Closs
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I offer specialist trauma-informed therapies for anxiety, depression, confidence, anger, relationship issues, neurodiversity including ADHD, PTSD, complex-PTSD, addictions, and more.
As a trauma psychologist, my experience and training has taught me that stuck patterns are usually the result of responses to past wounds, or situations in which we couldn't get our needs met. These wounds can often be held in the nervous system but not explicitly remembered. I help people to form compassionate understanding of their particular patterns, and how they are organised around such traumas. From this position the people I work with have the opportunity to heal what hasn't been healed, and find the internal harmony needed to make the changes they may want to make.
I offer specialist trauma-informed therapies for anxiety, depression, confidence, anger, relationship issues, neurodiversity including ADHD, PTSD, complex-PTSD, addictions, and more.
As a trauma psychologist, my experience and training has taught me that stuck patterns are usually the result of responses to past wounds, or situations in which we couldn't get our needs met. These wounds can often be held in the nervous system but not explicitly remembered. I help people to form compassionate understanding of their particular patterns, and how they are organised around such traumas. From this position the people I work with have the opportunity to heal what hasn't been healed, and find the internal harmony needed to make the changes they may want to make.
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Valentina Simion-Craciun
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Belvedere DA17
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, difficulties, stress, trauma, or a general sense that something in life isn’t quite working.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on with compassion and clarity. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, understand patterns that may be holding you back, and build healthier ways of coping and relating. Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and steady.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, difficulties, stress, trauma, or a general sense that something in life isn’t quite working.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on with compassion and clarity. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, understand patterns that may be holding you back, and build healthier ways of coping and relating. Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and steady.
020 3917 4715 View 020 3917 4715
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Amara Noveal
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, thanks for visiting my profile. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any of the complex emotions life throws at us, I’m here to offer my support. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities of life and work towards understanding and accepting the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In my practice, I provide a confidential space free from judgement, where your voice is heard, your experiences validated, and your presence accepted.
Hi, thanks for visiting my profile. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any of the complex emotions life throws at us, I’m here to offer my support. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities of life and work towards understanding and accepting the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In my practice, I provide a confidential space free from judgement, where your voice is heard, your experiences validated, and your presence accepted.
020 4572 5026 View 020 4572 5026
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Lee Bernard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Thaxted CM6
Often, thinking, actions and behaviour can leave someone feeling confused, even bewildered which over time gives rise to extraordinary worries, compulsions obsessions, panic, anxiety, depression and can even manifest in the form of physical illness.
The unconscious, unlike the rational mind, does not understand time, space and objectivity; that is to say the sensory world as we perceive it. Therefore, to address issues at the unconscious level requires a dynamic therapeutic intervention which first encourages surfacing, and then, working through to successful understanding and resolution.
Often, thinking, actions and behaviour can leave someone feeling confused, even bewildered which over time gives rise to extraordinary worries, compulsions obsessions, panic, anxiety, depression and can even manifest in the form of physical illness.
The unconscious, unlike the rational mind, does not understand time, space and objectivity; that is to say the sensory world as we perceive it. Therefore, to address issues at the unconscious level requires a dynamic therapeutic intervention which first encourages surfacing, and then, working through to successful understanding and resolution.
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Catherine Baverstock
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I have over 22 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I specialise in helping people recover from past adverse/traumatic experiences (including toxic relationships). I adopt a holistic, supportive and person-centred approach and I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a mechanism for change. I believe that by creating the right conditions for personal growth that most people can find solutions to their difficulties. As well as therapy I also offer life coaching. My approach focuses on supporting people to manage transitions, overcome the inner critic and step into their power.
I have over 22 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I specialise in helping people recover from past adverse/traumatic experiences (including toxic relationships). I adopt a holistic, supportive and person-centred approach and I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a mechanism for change. I believe that by creating the right conditions for personal growth that most people can find solutions to their difficulties. As well as therapy I also offer life coaching. My approach focuses on supporting people to manage transitions, overcome the inner critic and step into their power.
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Anxiety Disorder Recovery Specialist
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I specialise in supporting adults (18+) to recover from anxiety disorders (e.g. panic disorder/ panic attacks, agoraphobia, emetophobia and other phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety, OCD, etc.), predominantly using CBT, with ERP for OCD, and EMDR.
I can support you to build your own unique recovery programme, supported by psycho-educational resources and EMDR. My aim is to support you when you need it and also give you the knowledge and understanding you need to continue your recovery on your own when you are ready to do so.
I specialise in supporting adults (18+) to recover from anxiety disorders (e.g. panic disorder/ panic attacks, agoraphobia, emetophobia and other phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety, OCD, etc.), predominantly using CBT, with ERP for OCD, and EMDR.
I can support you to build your own unique recovery programme, supported by psycho-educational resources and EMDR. My aim is to support you when you need it and also give you the knowledge and understanding you need to continue your recovery on your own when you are ready to do so.
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Iulia Popescu
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Anxious.
I work with people who are going through really difficult times, those who feel overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or in emotional pain. Some are trying to hold everything together, while others are dealing with big life changes, like a recent cancer diagnosis, and just trying to get through each day.
Anxious.
I work with people who are going through really difficult times, those who feel overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or in emotional pain. Some are trying to hold everything together, while others are dealing with big life changes, like a recent cancer diagnosis, and just trying to get through each day.
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Healing Minds Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
London E6
I am a counsellor who provides a safe, warm and comfortable place for clients to explore what is making them feel unhappy with their lives, and enable them to explore how they can move forward or adjust to what they are experiencing, to be the person they want to be and lead a happy fulfilling life. Our lives can change in a second sometimes this is a good experience, but when it changes and makes us feel unhappy, sometimes alone and overwhelmed with life, we want this to change, however this can be painful and difficult to do alone, I believe counselling gives the client a safe place to explore these feelings.
I am a counsellor who provides a safe, warm and comfortable place for clients to explore what is making them feel unhappy with their lives, and enable them to explore how they can move forward or adjust to what they are experiencing, to be the person they want to be and lead a happy fulfilling life. Our lives can change in a second sometimes this is a good experience, but when it changes and makes us feel unhappy, sometimes alone and overwhelmed with life, we want this to change, however this can be painful and difficult to do alone, I believe counselling gives the client a safe place to explore these feelings.
020 4538 4197 View 020 4538 4197
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Tanya Ayala Gordon
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
If life feels overwhelming, anxious, or stuck, I help you make sense of what’s going on and find a way through.
I primarily work with: • Young adults navigating identity, boundaries, anxiety, and life and career choices • Neurodivergent adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety or overwhelm, wanting to understand their profile, regulation, masking, and burnout • Parents who are unsure how to support their child or adolescent, helping to find calm and connection.
If life feels overwhelming, anxious, or stuck, I help you make sense of what’s going on and find a way through.
I primarily work with: • Young adults navigating identity, boundaries, anxiety, and life and career choices • Neurodivergent adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety or overwhelm, wanting to understand their profile, regulation, masking, and burnout • Parents who are unsure how to support their child or adolescent, helping to find calm and connection.
07445 391312 View 07445 391312
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.