Anxiety Counselling in Kingston upon Thames
I have experience working with adults as well as young people, helping them work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, self harm, bereavement, family issues etc.
It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when you're feeling low. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for to obtain a more fulfilling life.
Whether you are in a transitional period of life, such as considering a career change, retirement, empty nesting, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, trying to re-discover yourself after a relationship break down, navigating life as a single parent, or maybe you are feeling stuck and want to make some changes. Whatever your circumstance, I am here for support and guidance.
I have experience working with adults as well as young people, helping them work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, self harm, bereavement, family issues etc.
It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when you're feeling low. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for to obtain a more fulfilling life.
Whether you are in a transitional period of life, such as considering a career change, retirement, empty nesting, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, trying to re-discover yourself after a relationship break down, navigating life as a single parent, or maybe you are feeling stuck and want to make some changes. Whatever your circumstance, I am here for support and guidance.
Are you feeling stressed, negative, anxious or stuck and looking for real change or meaning in your life?
Integrative and IFS therapy, combined, is a deep and holistic approach. I will take a collaborative approach with you to choose interventions depending on what is most helpful to you. I frequently use the transformative power of Internal Family systems. Together, we’ll create an individualised plan to get you feeling happy and at ease with yourself.
Are you feeling stressed, negative, anxious or stuck and looking for real change or meaning in your life?
Integrative and IFS therapy, combined, is a deep and holistic approach. I will take a collaborative approach with you to choose interventions depending on what is most helpful to you. I frequently use the transformative power of Internal Family systems. Together, we’ll create an individualised plan to get you feeling happy and at ease with yourself.
You may need help to reduce your anxiety, depression or negative feeling about yourself.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I tailor the way I work to suits your needs. Together, we can explore whatever it is that brings you to counselling.
I offer counselling to young people (aged 13+) and older adults. And support for those dealing with ADHD and Autism diagnosis or traits.
You may need help to reduce your anxiety, depression or negative feeling about yourself.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I tailor the way I work to suits your needs. Together, we can explore whatever it is that brings you to counselling.
I offer counselling to young people (aged 13+) and older adults. And support for those dealing with ADHD and Autism diagnosis or traits.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed and finding it difficult to see a way forward.
As a relational counsellor I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you explore how past issues may be affecting your present. I will work with you at your own pace with compassion, to gain a better understanding of the source of your difficulties and work with you to understand how they may be impacting your current relationships.
Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed and finding it difficult to see a way forward.
As a relational counsellor I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you explore how past issues may be affecting your present. I will work with you at your own pace with compassion, to gain a better understanding of the source of your difficulties and work with you to understand how they may be impacting your current relationships.
As a UKCP-qualified psychotherapist with extensive experience in substance misuse and stress-related challenges, I am deeply committed to helping individuals break free from addiction and compulsion. I offer a free one-hour initial session to help you feel comfortable and confident as we get to know each other. My work is grounded in the belief that substance use often reflects unaddressed emotional pain or unresolved patterns. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, understand your triggers, and build the resilience needed for lasting change in a safe, compassionate space.
As a UKCP-qualified psychotherapist with extensive experience in substance misuse and stress-related challenges, I am deeply committed to helping individuals break free from addiction and compulsion. I offer a free one-hour initial session to help you feel comfortable and confident as we get to know each other. My work is grounded in the belief that substance use often reflects unaddressed emotional pain or unresolved patterns. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, understand your triggers, and build the resilience needed for lasting change in a safe, compassionate space.
If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties or feeling stuck, therapy can help you to slow down and make sense of what you’re going through.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of approaches to tailor the therapy to your individual needs. This might mean exploring past experiences, managing present anxiety, or simply having a space where you can express yourself freely. My approach is grounded in empathy, integrity, and a commitment to building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties or feeling stuck, therapy can help you to slow down and make sense of what you’re going through.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of approaches to tailor the therapy to your individual needs. This might mean exploring past experiences, managing present anxiety, or simply having a space where you can express yourself freely. My approach is grounded in empathy, integrity, and a commitment to building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I am experienced in working with anxiety and depression and underlying issues that might relate to that, such as early trauma, neglect or adverse experiences.
You might be coming to therapy because there is a specific situation or issue, that is causing you distress, and leaving you feeling conflicted, or overwhelmed. Or you might come to therapy because you have a sense that your life isn't working out the way that you'd hoped, perhaps there is something missing that you can't put your finger on or put words to. These difficulties could be linked to the way that you see yourself or to patterns in relationships that stop you getting what you want from life. Many difficulties stem not from feelings themselves, but the way that we've learned to manage those feelings or the way we think about those feelings. Therapy provides a safe space to think together about the issues that you face. It is very much a two-way relationship, in which we work together to understand what the underlying difficulties are. We all have a story inside our heads about who we are and who the world is and that story affects how we interpret what is happening in the here and now. Understanding this story can help you to react to the present moment more creatively and with more of a sense of choice.
I am experienced in working with anxiety and depression and underlying issues that might relate to that, such as early trauma, neglect or adverse experiences.
You might be coming to therapy because there is a specific situation or issue, that is causing you distress, and leaving you feeling conflicted, or overwhelmed. Or you might come to therapy because you have a sense that your life isn't working out the way that you'd hoped, perhaps there is something missing that you can't put your finger on or put words to. These difficulties could be linked to the way that you see yourself or to patterns in relationships that stop you getting what you want from life. Many difficulties stem not from feelings themselves, but the way that we've learned to manage those feelings or the way we think about those feelings. Therapy provides a safe space to think together about the issues that you face. It is very much a two-way relationship, in which we work together to understand what the underlying difficulties are. We all have a story inside our heads about who we are and who the world is and that story affects how we interpret what is happening in the here and now. Understanding this story can help you to react to the present moment more creatively and with more of a sense of choice.
In addition to private practice, I have experience working as a psychotherapist for the NHS providing CBT for people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders.
CBT is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that looks at how we think about a situation and the effect this has on the way we act and also on how our actions can in turn affect how we think and feel. CBT is a collaborative therapy: therapist and client work together to help to change the client’s unhelpful thinking patterns, beliefs and behaviours.
In addition to private practice, I have experience working as a psychotherapist for the NHS providing CBT for people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders.
CBT is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that looks at how we think about a situation and the effect this has on the way we act and also on how our actions can in turn affect how we think and feel. CBT is a collaborative therapy: therapist and client work together to help to change the client’s unhelpful thinking patterns, beliefs and behaviours.
I work with anxiety, stress, burnout and chronic health conditions.
I have a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am registered with the British Association (BACP). I am also a trained meditation facilitator (Breathworks) and gym instructor (YMCA), and understand the mind-body connection.
I have worked as a counsellor to people with neurological conditions and young adults with anxiety/ burnout.
I work with anxiety, stress, burnout and chronic health conditions.
I have a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am registered with the British Association (BACP). I am also a trained meditation facilitator (Breathworks) and gym instructor (YMCA), and understand the mind-body connection.
I have worked as a counsellor to people with neurological conditions and young adults with anxiety/ burnout.
Or perhaps you are less clear about why you are finding it hard to cope, you might be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing unpredictable emotional swings but not be sure about why this is happening.
I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental approach. I believe that the relationship between the counsellor and client is key to the success of the counselling. I respect that everyone I see is an individual with a different starting point and needs, and will draw on different theories and techniques to meet these requirements.
Or perhaps you are less clear about why you are finding it hard to cope, you might be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing unpredictable emotional swings but not be sure about why this is happening.
I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental approach. I believe that the relationship between the counsellor and client is key to the success of the counselling. I respect that everyone I see is an individual with a different starting point and needs, and will draw on different theories and techniques to meet these requirements.
I offer assessments, short-term and long-term interventions for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, eating difficulties, school refusal and struggles connected to the effects of neurodiversity.
After obaining my master’s degree and first PhD in Italy, I moved to the UK to undertake the Doctoral training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Currently, I am a Visiting Lecturer on different courses at the Tavistock and Portman
I offer assessments, short-term and long-term interventions for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, eating difficulties, school refusal and struggles connected to the effects of neurodiversity.
After obaining my master’s degree and first PhD in Italy, I moved to the UK to undertake the Doctoral training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Currently, I am a Visiting Lecturer on different courses at the Tavistock and Portman
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression and burnout, particularly those who are struggling with issues related to neurodivergence.
I have worked with neurodivergent people – both diagnosed and undiagnosed – and I am sensitive to the challenges they and their families face. I am particularly interested in the long-term trauma caused by living with undiagnosed neurodivergence and its links with anxiety, depression and gender identity.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression and burnout, particularly those who are struggling with issues related to neurodivergence.
I have worked with neurodivergent people – both diagnosed and undiagnosed – and I am sensitive to the challenges they and their families face. I am particularly interested in the long-term trauma caused by living with undiagnosed neurodivergence and its links with anxiety, depression and gender identity.
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
I work with individuals facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and neurodivergence.
I help you uncover patterns and deepen self-awareness over time. As an integrative relational counsellor, I tailor our work to suit your unique needs. Our therapeutic relationship becomes a safe space where you can explore and make sense of your connections with yourself and others, helping you understand your experiences and find new ways to move forward.
I work with individuals facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and neurodivergence.
I help you uncover patterns and deepen self-awareness over time. As an integrative relational counsellor, I tailor our work to suit your unique needs. Our therapeutic relationship becomes a safe space where you can explore and make sense of your connections with yourself and others, helping you understand your experiences and find new ways to move forward.
You may be feeling anxious, depressed or stuck.
My specialist focus is clients who have experienced difficult past events such as childhood neglect or bullying. Your past might be holding you back and affecting your work life, your parenting or your relationship. We can get to the root of what is affecting you. The first contact might seem difficult but you will be welcomed with understanding and support.
You may be feeling anxious, depressed or stuck.
My specialist focus is clients who have experienced difficult past events such as childhood neglect or bullying. Your past might be holding you back and affecting your work life, your parenting or your relationship. We can get to the root of what is affecting you. The first contact might seem difficult but you will be welcomed with understanding and support.
These might be anxiety, self-harm, depression & anger amongst many which are difficult to experience & maybe covering more painful emotions associated with traumatic experiences.
“We often find that the harder we try to get rid of emotions and thoughts, the stronger they become.” Hi, I’m Lauren. As an experienced counsellor, I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey where every client is unique and there is a new opportunity for learning and growth. When you say "a part of me feels this…. But another part of me feels that…” you have already embraced the idea of Internal Family Systems Therapy, which as an integrative psychotherapist I use amongst other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Person Centred Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to support you.
These might be anxiety, self-harm, depression & anger amongst many which are difficult to experience & maybe covering more painful emotions associated with traumatic experiences.
“We often find that the harder we try to get rid of emotions and thoughts, the stronger they become.” Hi, I’m Lauren. As an experienced counsellor, I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey where every client is unique and there is a new opportunity for learning and growth. When you say "a part of me feels this…. But another part of me feels that…” you have already embraced the idea of Internal Family Systems Therapy, which as an integrative psychotherapist I use amongst other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Person Centred Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to support you.
You might be the one who keeps it all together — the helper, the caretaker — but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, or quietly overwhelmed.
I help people reconnect with themselves by exploring childhood trauma, identity, and relationship dynamics. I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore anxiety, low self-worth, depression, and life transitions. My integrative approach meets you where you are, with depth, humour, and real care.
You might be the one who keeps it all together — the helper, the caretaker — but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, or quietly overwhelmed.
I help people reconnect with themselves by exploring childhood trauma, identity, and relationship dynamics. I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore anxiety, low self-worth, depression, and life transitions. My integrative approach meets you where you are, with depth, humour, and real care.
I work with people who feel stuck and want to create more movement in their life. Movement is the capacity to change. We are most alive when we are moving forward. It’s from this place that we can adapt, feel better and live with more creativity and impact. As a psychotherapist I support you to create the movement you need and bring about change in you life. This can include the processing of a difficult life event such as a divorce, the death of a loved one or a traumatic experience.
I work with people who feel stuck and want to create more movement in their life. Movement is the capacity to change. We are most alive when we are moving forward. It’s from this place that we can adapt, feel better and live with more creativity and impact. As a psychotherapist I support you to create the movement you need and bring about change in you life. This can include the processing of a difficult life event such as a divorce, the death of a loved one or a traumatic experience.
I am highly skilled in working with anxiety, depression, and many other mental health issues, and I approach each case with a distinct perspective, understanding that every individual's story and healing journey is unique.
My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with my clients, putting them at the centre of the therapeutic process, tailoring my interventions to suit their specific needs in an integrative manner, through my vast knowledge of various modalities.
I am highly skilled in working with anxiety, depression, and many other mental health issues, and I approach each case with a distinct perspective, understanding that every individual's story and healing journey is unique.
My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with my clients, putting them at the centre of the therapeutic process, tailoring my interventions to suit their specific needs in an integrative manner, through my vast knowledge of various modalities.
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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.