Anxiety Counselling in Knebworth

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Debbie Hague
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I help with self esteem and identity, stress, anxiety and sleep issues.
I have been an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist for over 20 years and I have a background in Mental health management, Autism and Addiction issues. I work with adults, young people (17plus), older people (who thought they were too old to change) couples who want to stop arguing and people who want to realise a content and fulfilling life.
I help with self esteem and identity, stress, anxiety and sleep issues.
I have been an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist for over 20 years and I have a background in Mental health management, Autism and Addiction issues. I work with adults, young people (17plus), older people (who thought they were too old to change) couples who want to stop arguing and people who want to realise a content and fulfilling life.
01438 584449 View 01438 584449
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Andrew Grenfell
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Or show up in ‘symptoms’ like anxiety, illness, or substance abuse.
I focus on you as a person looking for a way to live meaningfully, not as a diagnosis or a problem. I listen patiently for what matters and keep an open mind for where we might need to go. There's no manual for this kind of work: I aim to stay alive to everything you bring. I want to be active in helping you live a life you want.
Or show up in ‘symptoms’ like anxiety, illness, or substance abuse.
I focus on you as a person looking for a way to live meaningfully, not as a diagnosis or a problem. I listen patiently for what matters and keep an open mind for where we might need to go. There's no manual for this kind of work: I aim to stay alive to everything you bring. I want to be active in helping you live a life you want.
020 4572 1107 View 020 4572 1107
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Debbie Miller
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming at times: stress at school or work, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or past experiences that still feel painful.
I’m a BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist, providing compassionate support that gives you space to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns that hinder, and to work towards lasting change. Through our work, you may feel more connected – to yourself and others – and grow in confidence to create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Life can feel overwhelming at times: stress at school or work, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or past experiences that still feel painful.
I’m a BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist, providing compassionate support that gives you space to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns that hinder, and to work towards lasting change. Through our work, you may feel more connected – to yourself and others – and grow in confidence to create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
01438 594831 View 01438 594831
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Dr Sabina Mazoruk
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Serves Area
I work with a variety of difficulties including stress, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, chronic pain, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, anxiety, addictions, low mood and depression.
I draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (incl. third wave therapies such as Mindfulness, ACT, CFT and DBT), and the wider body of psychological therapy, including attachment, schema and psychodynamic approaches. I also offer Brainspotting Therapy, a focused brain-body oriented method. In my approach I am guided by your individual needs and therapy goals.
I work with a variety of difficulties including stress, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, chronic pain, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, anxiety, addictions, low mood and depression.
I draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (incl. third wave therapies such as Mindfulness, ACT, CFT and DBT), and the wider body of psychological therapy, including attachment, schema and psychodynamic approaches. I also offer Brainspotting Therapy, a focused brain-body oriented method. In my approach I am guided by your individual needs and therapy goals.
01438 576925 View 01438 576925
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The Stevenage Counselling Clinic
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
We work with a wide range of presentations including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, OCD, body image and many many more.
I have extensive psychodynamic training to an advanced diploma level and in that time have worked across many different sectors. I have professional memberships with both the BACP and the NCS and therefore run my clinic to a high standard. I have had a successful private clinic for 6 years and have a busy London practice as an Associate of Therapy Harley Str
We work with a wide range of presentations including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, OCD, body image and many many more.
I have extensive psychodynamic training to an advanced diploma level and in that time have worked across many different sectors. I have professional memberships with both the BACP and the NCS and therefore run my clinic to a high standard. I have had a successful private clinic for 6 years and have a busy London practice as an Associate of Therapy Harley Str
01438 904207 View 01438 904207
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Nicola Borthwick
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Anxiety & panic, depression, bereavement/loss, abuse, trauma, relationship/family difficulties, suicidal feelings, anger, OCD, adoption, as well as many other issues, including Autism/ASC & personality disorders.
Hello, my name is Nicola and I'm an Integrative counsellor. This means that I can integrate a range of counselling approaches tailored to your needs, to help you find a way through your difficulties so that you find your own solutions. This includes the following types of counselling: Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (TA)/Communication. I am an accredited member of NCPS and a member of BACP, in addition I am also a qualified Community Co-ordinator in a large N. London college. I have worked in this sector for almost 30 years and offer training in mental health including Mindfulness.
Anxiety & panic, depression, bereavement/loss, abuse, trauma, relationship/family difficulties, suicidal feelings, anger, OCD, adoption, as well as many other issues, including Autism/ASC & personality disorders.
Hello, my name is Nicola and I'm an Integrative counsellor. This means that I can integrate a range of counselling approaches tailored to your needs, to help you find a way through your difficulties so that you find your own solutions. This includes the following types of counselling: Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (TA)/Communication. I am an accredited member of NCPS and a member of BACP, in addition I am also a qualified Community Co-ordinator in a large N. London college. I have worked in this sector for almost 30 years and offer training in mental health including Mindfulness.
07480 537495 View 07480 537495
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sallyann counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a person centred counsellor who truly understands how difficult it is to seek out help as I have been there. I offer a warm and comfortable environment for us to work together about whatever life struggles you are experiencing. I work with anyone from aged 15 upwards and couples. I have many and varied experiences including working with trauma, family issues, parenting problems, relationship struggles. I offer day and evening sessions. I can also offer local home visits if you are unable to travel or manage the stairs to my counsellijgn room. Please contact me for details.
I am a person centred counsellor who truly understands how difficult it is to seek out help as I have been there. I offer a warm and comfortable environment for us to work together about whatever life struggles you are experiencing. I work with anyone from aged 15 upwards and couples. I have many and varied experiences including working with trauma, family issues, parenting problems, relationship struggles. I offer day and evening sessions. I can also offer local home visits if you are unable to travel or manage the stairs to my counsellijgn room. Please contact me for details.
01438 907281 View 01438 907281
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Sian Hemmings
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Could anxiety be making you feel heavy, could your relationships or loss of a loved one make you feel alone.
I work as a person-centred counsellor where I will put you first. As we work together our sessions will be guided by you at a pace that suits and is comfortable for you. Counselling sessions can be open-ended or just short-term, we will work together to find the best direction to the beginning of your journey together.
Could anxiety be making you feel heavy, could your relationships or loss of a loved one make you feel alone.
I work as a person-centred counsellor where I will put you first. As we work together our sessions will be guided by you at a pace that suits and is comfortable for you. Counselling sessions can be open-ended or just short-term, we will work together to find the best direction to the beginning of your journey together.
01438 594837 View 01438 594837
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Loraine Rawson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am currently able to work face to face, via skype or phone for individuals or couples. You may be concerned about your relationships, sad about the past or just want to look forward to your future.You may want to feel that you can live a happier life. You may be fed up with finding yourself in the same situation over and over again. You may want to be able to better able to listen to yourself and others. We can look at these troubling issues together and find greater peace with them over time, in order to find yourself in a happier life.
I am currently able to work face to face, via skype or phone for individuals or couples. You may be concerned about your relationships, sad about the past or just want to look forward to your future.You may want to feel that you can live a happier life. You may be fed up with finding yourself in the same situation over and over again. You may want to be able to better able to listen to yourself and others. We can look at these troubling issues together and find greater peace with them over time, in order to find yourself in a happier life.
01462 418475 View 01462 418475

More Therapists Nearby

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Antonella Caraglia
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Whether this is anxiety, relationship difficulties, workplace stress; whether you are dealing with stressful life events, work-related stress, career development, motivation, low self-esteem, depression, body image issues, addictions, psychosexual difficulties or parent-child conflict, I will support you to achieve greater clarity and be aware of your choices.
When we are struggling with our painful feelings, we could feel ourselves confused and unable to move in life. Working together, we will explore your present situation in a confidential, secure and comfortable setting. You will reflect on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences and we will identify underlying issues and emotional patterns which have a bearing on your current difficulties. We will activate resources from inside you and find new strategies to effectively deal with your life events. Languages: Italian and English. I offer both online and face to face sessions. Location: Collier's Wood (SW19).
Whether this is anxiety, relationship difficulties, workplace stress; whether you are dealing with stressful life events, work-related stress, career development, motivation, low self-esteem, depression, body image issues, addictions, psychosexual difficulties or parent-child conflict, I will support you to achieve greater clarity and be aware of your choices.
When we are struggling with our painful feelings, we could feel ourselves confused and unable to move in life. Working together, we will explore your present situation in a confidential, secure and comfortable setting. You will reflect on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences and we will identify underlying issues and emotional patterns which have a bearing on your current difficulties. We will activate resources from inside you and find new strategies to effectively deal with your life events. Languages: Italian and English. I offer both online and face to face sessions. Location: Collier's Wood (SW19).
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Cara Japon Mbacp Mbpss
Counsellor, BACP
I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns.
However, by having the opportunity to offload it may help to come to terms with the loss of the person they were before Dementia. I offer individual, family and relationship counselling. I also offer family/group therapy (up to 4 people) for people who have recently been diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's and their families/friends.
I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns.
However, by having the opportunity to offload it may help to come to terms with the loss of the person they were before Dementia. I offer individual, family and relationship counselling. I also offer family/group therapy (up to 4 people) for people who have recently been diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's and their families/friends.
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Emma Foltynie
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Counselling can be about facing the anxieties of life and disappointments, but it can also be a pathway to clarity, hope and positive change. Whatever brings you to therapy we will look at it together in a safe and compassionate way, going at your pace. I will always work according to your needs aware that this can change from moment to moment, looking at what is happening for you now or maybe making sense of your past. The trusted relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of how I work, I respect you are the expert in your life, my goal is to help you navigate life's challenges free of any judgement.
Counselling can be about facing the anxieties of life and disappointments, but it can also be a pathway to clarity, hope and positive change. Whatever brings you to therapy we will look at it together in a safe and compassionate way, going at your pace. I will always work according to your needs aware that this can change from moment to moment, looking at what is happening for you now or maybe making sense of your past. The trusted relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of how I work, I respect you are the expert in your life, my goal is to help you navigate life's challenges free of any judgement.
01223 912869 View 01223 912869
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Peter Donnelly
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I work with adults, particularly LGBTQ+ clients who feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure how to be fully themselves.
I have years of experience supporting queer clients and bring a trauma-aware, body-based lens to the work. I’m a gay man and an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. We’ll explore what matters to you - with care, curiosity and collaboration - while building safety in the nervous system and making space for self-trust and growth.
I work with adults, particularly LGBTQ+ clients who feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure how to be fully themselves.
I have years of experience supporting queer clients and bring a trauma-aware, body-based lens to the work. I’m a gay man and an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. We’ll explore what matters to you - with care, curiosity and collaboration - while building safety in the nervous system and making space for self-trust and growth.
020 4572 3465 x44 View 020 4572 3465 x44
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Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want?
I work with people who have a wide range of adjustment issues in life, whether it be anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic illness or self esteem issues. I also work with people with acquired brain injury.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want?
I work with people who have a wide range of adjustment issues in life, whether it be anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic illness or self esteem issues. I also work with people with acquired brain injury.
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Sorcha Cable Jones
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Perhaps you live with anxiety, stress, ADHD, or the lingering effects of earlier experiences that still shape how you relate to others.
I offer integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapy that supports emotional understanding and self-connection. My work draws on relational practice, neuroscience and mindful awareness to help you feel safer in your own experience, deepen self-trust and open space for lasting change- at a pace that feels right for you.
Perhaps you live with anxiety, stress, ADHD, or the lingering effects of earlier experiences that still shape how you relate to others.
I offer integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapy that supports emotional understanding and self-connection. My work draws on relational practice, neuroscience and mindful awareness to help you feel safer in your own experience, deepen self-trust and open space for lasting change- at a pace that feels right for you.
020 3835 3902 View 020 3835 3902
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Billi Silverstein Psychotherapy & Supervision
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
1 Endorsed
London W1G
More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
Seeking therapy can be a complex journey, requiring both commitment and emotional investment. I believe that within a safe and empowering relationship we all have the capacity to become agents of change. I work people in all stages of transition and at critical turning points. My task is to explore diversity of experience with empathy and without judgement.
More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
Seeking therapy can be a complex journey, requiring both commitment and emotional investment. I believe that within a safe and empowering relationship we all have the capacity to become agents of change. I work people in all stages of transition and at critical turning points. My task is to explore diversity of experience with empathy and without judgement.
020 3962 0220 View 020 3962 0220
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Gloria Tresaco
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
London SW11
I offer CBT therapy sessions and counselling on a short-term or open-ended basis. My aim is to create a warm, supportive and empathic space where people can feel safe, be fully themselves and talk freely about their concerns without fear of being judged.
I offer CBT therapy sessions and counselling on a short-term or open-ended basis. My aim is to create a warm, supportive and empathic space where people can feel safe, be fully themselves and talk freely about their concerns without fear of being judged.
020 3912 7451 View 020 3912 7451
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Sarah Janes
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have 10 years of helping LGBTQ+ people through anxiety, grief, and trauma.
I draw on a range of approaches which means I adapt the way I work to suit you and your particular problem and stage of life. I trained initially using a Person-Centred model with further training in trauma and disassociation. I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples with a foundation in attachment theory.
I have 10 years of helping LGBTQ+ people through anxiety, grief, and trauma.
I draw on a range of approaches which means I adapt the way I work to suit you and your particular problem and stage of life. I trained initially using a Person-Centred model with further training in trauma and disassociation. I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples with a foundation in attachment theory.
01792 949718 View 01792 949718
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Samantha Goldby-Pannell
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Chesham HP5
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, supporting adults and young people with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, depression, neurodiversity, sexuality and relationship struggles.
Do you find yourself constantly trying to meet everyone else’s expectations, yet feeling guilty or “selfish” when you consider your own needs? When relationships feel heavy, stress builds, or your mind won’t switch off, it can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed. If you’ve reached a point where you know something needs to shift but you’re unsure how to begin, I can help you understand what’s happening and support you in making the changes that lead to genuine relief and improvement.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, supporting adults and young people with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, depression, neurodiversity, sexuality and relationship struggles.
Do you find yourself constantly trying to meet everyone else’s expectations, yet feeling guilty or “selfish” when you consider your own needs? When relationships feel heavy, stress builds, or your mind won’t switch off, it can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed. If you’ve reached a point where you know something needs to shift but you’re unsure how to begin, I can help you understand what’s happening and support you in making the changes that lead to genuine relief and improvement.
07788 665714 View 07788 665714
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Hagar Lee
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London E8
You might be seeking therapy because you are suffering from depression or anxiety, or you’re feeling stuck and frustrated.
I am a Psychosynthesis therapist and I provide a space where you can begin to understand yourself, cope with your life difficulties, explore your deeper self and invite more self-compassion and acceptance. The work is in search of synthesis - revealing, accepting and integrating your parts together, creating a fuller sense of self with all its potential.
You might be seeking therapy because you are suffering from depression or anxiety, or you’re feeling stuck and frustrated.
I am a Psychosynthesis therapist and I provide a space where you can begin to understand yourself, cope with your life difficulties, explore your deeper self and invite more self-compassion and acceptance. The work is in search of synthesis - revealing, accepting and integrating your parts together, creating a fuller sense of self with all its potential.
020 3879 4704 View 020 3879 4704
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.