Anxiety Counselling in Ingatestone

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Theraputea
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Anxiety Low mood/depression Past trauma Childhood Neurodiversity Eating disorders Self-esteem Panic attacks Body image/dismorphia Personality Disorder Perimenopause Wellbeing Self-care Relationships Work-stress DSH (Deliberate Self Harm) Confidence Manifesting Family systems LGBTQ+ Ally
Hi there, I'm a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, with almost 20 years working in mental health. I help safely explore your past, cope presently through self-care, and provide specific wellbeing for continued healing. I have empathy and patience, providing a comfortable experience. I have been on my own journey with mental health, leading to honest connections with my clients. I offer ideas through a range of approaches. Clients find me easy to talk to and feel lighter after sessions. I'm a relaxed and creative, spiritual person, combining therapy and wellbeing to help your healing journey. I put you first.
Anxiety Low mood/depression Past trauma Childhood Neurodiversity Eating disorders Self-esteem Panic attacks Body image/dismorphia Personality Disorder Perimenopause Wellbeing Self-care Relationships Work-stress DSH (Deliberate Self Harm) Confidence Manifesting Family systems LGBTQ+ Ally
Hi there, I'm a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, with almost 20 years working in mental health. I help safely explore your past, cope presently through self-care, and provide specific wellbeing for continued healing. I have empathy and patience, providing a comfortable experience. I have been on my own journey with mental health, leading to honest connections with my clients. I offer ideas through a range of approaches. Clients find me easy to talk to and feel lighter after sessions. I'm a relaxed and creative, spiritual person, combining therapy and wellbeing to help your healing journey. I put you first.
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Nathalie Macleod
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I can help you with anxiety, stress, self esteem issues, low mood, depression, relationship issues, experiencing chronic illness, along with suicidal ideation.
My training is integrative which includes; Person Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt with some creative therapy approaches. I am also a youth wellbeing and mindfulness coach. I have worked a number of years for a Cancer Charity. I am an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and professional indemnity insurance.
I can help you with anxiety, stress, self esteem issues, low mood, depression, relationship issues, experiencing chronic illness, along with suicidal ideation.
My training is integrative which includes; Person Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt with some creative therapy approaches. I am also a youth wellbeing and mindfulness coach. I have worked a number of years for a Cancer Charity. I am an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and professional indemnity insurance.
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Elizabeth Anne Lawrence
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Whether you’re facing an immediate crisis—such as a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or addiction—or dealing with long-term challenges like low mood, anxiety, depression, or the need for professional change, I am here to support you.
I offer effective therapy in a wider variety of areas, including: depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family difficulties, bereavement, addictions. I offer counselling, coaching to teachers, students with exam stress, panic and anxiety around school/university, seeing effective results in teens. I work with mature students changing careers.
Whether you’re facing an immediate crisis—such as a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or addiction—or dealing with long-term challenges like low mood, anxiety, depression, or the need for professional change, I am here to support you.
I offer effective therapy in a wider variety of areas, including: depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family difficulties, bereavement, addictions. I offer counselling, coaching to teachers, students with exam stress, panic and anxiety around school/university, seeing effective results in teens. I work with mature students changing careers.
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Dr Sarah MacLean
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties including but not limited to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, childhood abuse, grief, relationship and interpersonal difficulties.
I offer a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). The changes we will work towards will depend on what you expect from therapy, from helping to understand your problems to working through painful past or current issues.
I work with people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties including but not limited to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, childhood abuse, grief, relationship and interpersonal difficulties.
I offer a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). The changes we will work towards will depend on what you expect from therapy, from helping to understand your problems to working through painful past or current issues.
01245 945248 View 01245 945248
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Tracy Ann Phillips
Counsellor, PsychD, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work with various issues some of these include anxiety, depression, anger, bereavement, shame, childhood issues and relationship issues.
I understand it is sometimes hard to make the step towards having therapy. If you are at a point in your life where you need support or guidance in bringing about change, I offer a non judgemental, confidential, compassionate and warm space. Through working together to resolve difficult experiences in various ways, you will begin to see life from a different perspective. This will enable you to understand yourself better, gain more confidence and calm anxieties and depression. I keep up to date with various courses's and reading for continuing professional development. I also work with the Police Firearms Officers Association.
I work with various issues some of these include anxiety, depression, anger, bereavement, shame, childhood issues and relationship issues.
I understand it is sometimes hard to make the step towards having therapy. If you are at a point in your life where you need support or guidance in bringing about change, I offer a non judgemental, confidential, compassionate and warm space. Through working together to resolve difficult experiences in various ways, you will begin to see life from a different perspective. This will enable you to understand yourself better, gain more confidence and calm anxieties and depression. I keep up to date with various courses's and reading for continuing professional development. I also work with the Police Firearms Officers Association.
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Michelle Felstead
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life is now very complicated and can leave us with feelings of anxiety, stress and depression.
My approach draws from different talking therapies so that I can specifically tailor the way I work with you and your concerns. I offer one to one Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling operating within the BACP Framework for good practice. This is one to one in person or via zoom, FaceTime or telephone.
Life is now very complicated and can leave us with feelings of anxiety, stress and depression.
My approach draws from different talking therapies so that I can specifically tailor the way I work with you and your concerns. I offer one to one Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling operating within the BACP Framework for good practice. This is one to one in person or via zoom, FaceTime or telephone.
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The Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I work with many issues from anxiety & depression, to grief & loneliness.
I offer both in person counselling based in Chelmsford for individuals, couples and neurodivergent adults. I am central, free parking and a warm, cosy and safe environment. I can also offer online or telephone counselling for individuals who live further away and cannot get to Chelmsford.
I work with many issues from anxiety & depression, to grief & loneliness.
I offer both in person counselling based in Chelmsford for individuals, couples and neurodivergent adults. I am central, free parking and a warm, cosy and safe environment. I can also offer online or telephone counselling for individuals who live further away and cannot get to Chelmsford.
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Marion Louise Fensome
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe you are navigating anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, self-doubt , struggling to balance life's demands or struggling with your sexuality.
I am an integrative counsellor, so I can offer you a tailored plan for your needs. I specialise in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and bereavement , LGBTQ+ . I offer a supportive environment where you can explore identity and societal/ family pressures. I have been an hypnotherapist and stress management consultant for 14 years helping many clients.
Maybe you are navigating anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, self-doubt , struggling to balance life's demands or struggling with your sexuality.
I am an integrative counsellor, so I can offer you a tailored plan for your needs. I specialise in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and bereavement , LGBTQ+ . I offer a supportive environment where you can explore identity and societal/ family pressures. I have been an hypnotherapist and stress management consultant for 14 years helping many clients.
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Leanne Pitts
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I've helped many people dealing with prolonged anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, OCD, low self-esteem, disordered eating, feelings of self harm and suicide and with a focus on past trauma amongst other presentations.
I am an integrative counsellor meaning that I blend a variety of techniques to best serve you. Listening without judgment is at the heart of my work and I have found that my approach has helped clients gain understanding of how their previous experiences influence their current life. This gives you the power to overcome those things that hold you back.
I've helped many people dealing with prolonged anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, OCD, low self-esteem, disordered eating, feelings of self harm and suicide and with a focus on past trauma amongst other presentations.
I am an integrative counsellor meaning that I blend a variety of techniques to best serve you. Listening without judgment is at the heart of my work and I have found that my approach has helped clients gain understanding of how their previous experiences influence their current life. This gives you the power to overcome those things that hold you back.
01245 945553 View 01245 945553
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Dr Eileen Ward
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I am an empathic counselling psychologist with more than 20 years experience in helping others achieve greater peace of mind regardless of the cause of your current situation. ​Therapy with me will allow you the time to be with yourself, your thoughts and feelings. I will help and encourage you to work things out so that you can process events and emotions in the presence of someone who is on your side and who will not criticise or judge.
I am an empathic counselling psychologist with more than 20 years experience in helping others achieve greater peace of mind regardless of the cause of your current situation. ​Therapy with me will allow you the time to be with yourself, your thoughts and feelings. I will help and encourage you to work things out so that you can process events and emotions in the presence of someone who is on your side and who will not criticise or judge.
01277 674224 View 01277 674224
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Jennifer Raindle
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, my name Jennifer. I am a member of the BACP and accredited with the NCPS. I am an experienced counsellor dedicated to supporting adults and young people through challenging life experiences, with a specialisation in trauma. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I work to create a safe environment for clients, enabling them to explore and understand their feelings as they navigate the complexities of their emotions.
Hello, my name Jennifer. I am a member of the BACP and accredited with the NCPS. I am an experienced counsellor dedicated to supporting adults and young people through challenging life experiences, with a specialisation in trauma. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I work to create a safe environment for clients, enabling them to explore and understand their feelings as they navigate the complexities of their emotions.
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Hina K Sherazi
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I specialize in helping adults with ADHD and/or anxiety create more clarity, focus and calm in their lives.
I also work with couples where one or both partners have ADHD or anxiety. These relationships can sometimes bring challenges in communication, emotional connection, and daily life. We will focus on improving understanding, communication, and teamwork so both partners feel seen and supported.
I specialize in helping adults with ADHD and/or anxiety create more clarity, focus and calm in their lives.
I also work with couples where one or both partners have ADHD or anxiety. These relationships can sometimes bring challenges in communication, emotional connection, and daily life. We will focus on improving understanding, communication, and teamwork so both partners feel seen and supported.
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Sophie Atkinson
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
You may be confused, unhappy, depressed, anxious, worried or sad.
I have been qualified for sixteen years. I work with couples, families and individuals. I also have experience of working with ex-cult or high demand members or coercive relationships. I work with narcissism, trauma and psychosexual clients. I have worked for Mind, the NHS providing short and long term therapy as well as running my own private practice.
You may be confused, unhappy, depressed, anxious, worried or sad.
I have been qualified for sixteen years. I work with couples, families and individuals. I also have experience of working with ex-cult or high demand members or coercive relationships. I work with narcissism, trauma and psychosexual clients. I have worked for Mind, the NHS providing short and long term therapy as well as running my own private practice.
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Debbie L Wilson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in anger, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationships, and the impact of childhood trauma.
I deeply understand the school-related challenges young people and parents face. With over 20 years of experience, I create a safe, nurturing environment for exploring their struggles, prioritising safeguarding throughout, whilst working collaboratively with parents towards a positive outcome.
I specialise in anger, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationships, and the impact of childhood trauma.
I deeply understand the school-related challenges young people and parents face. With over 20 years of experience, I create a safe, nurturing environment for exploring their struggles, prioritising safeguarding throughout, whilst working collaboratively with parents towards a positive outcome.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Carla Di Falco
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London N1
You may wish to get some support for anxiety, depression, symptoms, traumatic memories you are struggling with.
The main goal is to help you identifying new perspectives and resources in order to feel better with yourself and in the relationships with your significant others. I use different techniques as I believe the Psychologist tools-kit should look Mary Poppins' bag and include something different for every situation as no person is the same.
You may wish to get some support for anxiety, depression, symptoms, traumatic memories you are struggling with.
The main goal is to help you identifying new perspectives and resources in order to feel better with yourself and in the relationships with your significant others. I use different techniques as I believe the Psychologist tools-kit should look Mary Poppins' bag and include something different for every situation as no person is the same.
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Emma Housego
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have special interests in bereavement, loss, anxiety, perimenopause, menopause, family and relationship issues.
Do contact me to book a free, initial 50-minute consultation to help us to decide whether we would like to work together. I am an experienced and fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and of the Association of Christians in Counselling. I am also a UKCP psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and have completed a four-year Master's level training in relational TA psychotherapy. I offer gentle, supportive and professional counselling and psychotherapy, and work with clients of all faiths and none.
I have special interests in bereavement, loss, anxiety, perimenopause, menopause, family and relationship issues.
Do contact me to book a free, initial 50-minute consultation to help us to decide whether we would like to work together. I am an experienced and fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and of the Association of Christians in Counselling. I am also a UKCP psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and have completed a four-year Master's level training in relational TA psychotherapy. I offer gentle, supportive and professional counselling and psychotherapy, and work with clients of all faiths and none.
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Sian Naftal
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
London E17
Are your constant worries is turning into a daily panic?
I am trained to help you cope with emotional issues which can affect people of all ages. You may be suffering from anxiety or depression, have relationship problems, low self-esteem, have been bereaved, be dealing with other difficult events, or just feeling sad.
Are your constant worries is turning into a daily panic?
I am trained to help you cope with emotional issues which can affect people of all ages. You may be suffering from anxiety or depression, have relationship problems, low self-esteem, have been bereaved, be dealing with other difficult events, or just feeling sad.
020 8103 5727 View 020 8103 5727
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Josephine Symons
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
I have extensive experience providing counselling for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship problems, specialising in issues with trauma and addiction.
I am an accredited psychodynamic counsellor and work with adults on an individual basis. I work face-to-face in Haverhill and can offer remote sessions nationally. In my work, I place great emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and the client. I believe that with a good working relationship, counselling can be a rewarding experience that can make positive changes and allow renewed enjoyment in life.
I have extensive experience providing counselling for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship problems, specialising in issues with trauma and addiction.
I am an accredited psychodynamic counsellor and work with adults on an individual basis. I work face-to-face in Haverhill and can offer remote sessions nationally. In my work, I place great emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and the client. I believe that with a good working relationship, counselling can be a rewarding experience that can make positive changes and allow renewed enjoyment in life.
01440 840550 View 01440 840550
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Michael Higgins
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
London SE1
They can be stuck for many reasons, but commonly this is anxiety, depression or life events, including the death of someone close, the loss of a job or illness, to name a few.
I work integratively, which means that I have a toolkit of approaches that we choose from, guided by where the source of your problems lie, e.g. if you believe you have several parts of you that argue internally, we may run an experiment to make the conversations explicit so we can examine the internal conflict and negotiate a way forward.
They can be stuck for many reasons, but commonly this is anxiety, depression or life events, including the death of someone close, the loss of a job or illness, to name a few.
I work integratively, which means that I have a toolkit of approaches that we choose from, guided by where the source of your problems lie, e.g. if you believe you have several parts of you that argue internally, we may run an experiment to make the conversations explicit so we can examine the internal conflict and negotiate a way forward.
020 3823 6819 View 020 3823 6819
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Ali Mobasser
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
3 Endorsed
London WC1X
My name is Ali — I’m a multidisciplinary artist and Integrative Arts Psychotherapist. I work individually with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults who, for whatever reason—diagnosed or not—are struggling to make it through the day. Whether you are a rational thinker who's intellectualizing no longer works or an artist creatively blocked, I draw upon my experience as an artist and psychotherapist to help you nurture the ability to play, create, and discover the choice-making child within you; a child unburdened by the story of your experiences and one who is able to turn pain into beauty.
My name is Ali — I’m a multidisciplinary artist and Integrative Arts Psychotherapist. I work individually with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults who, for whatever reason—diagnosed or not—are struggling to make it through the day. Whether you are a rational thinker who's intellectualizing no longer works or an artist creatively blocked, I draw upon my experience as an artist and psychotherapist to help you nurture the ability to play, create, and discover the choice-making child within you; a child unburdened by the story of your experiences and one who is able to turn pain into beauty.
020 3823 6360 View 020 3823 6360
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.