Anxiety Counselling in Leighton Buzzard

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Annie Louise Rust
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hi, I am an integrative counsellor using different approaches and techniques to best suit you, the client. I understand that every client is individual and every situation and experience is unique. I work confidentially, offering a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings and difficulties you bring with you. It can be hard to talk to those closest in your life, counselling allows you to explore whatever you wish, from difficulties in your life, your current situation or to work on yourself. We will work together to better understand your thoughts, feeling and experiences.
Hi, I am an integrative counsellor using different approaches and techniques to best suit you, the client. I understand that every client is individual and every situation and experience is unique. I work confidentially, offering a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings and difficulties you bring with you. It can be hard to talk to those closest in your life, counselling allows you to explore whatever you wish, from difficulties in your life, your current situation or to work on yourself. We will work together to better understand your thoughts, feeling and experiences.
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Will Griffiths
Counsellor, MBACP
Therapy can be hard. I get it; I've been there, but it doesn't have to be. I work collaboratively, so you don’t have to know what to do, or what to say. We’ll work through whatever you’re facing, at your pace. I’ve been on both sides of the counselling room, so I know how tough it can be just getting started, but I believe by working collaboratively, you can get what you need from therapy. You don’t have to have all the answers, you just have to turn up, and be willing to talk things through. I want to get to know you, and understand your story, to figure out how I can help you work through whatever you’re dealing with.
Therapy can be hard. I get it; I've been there, but it doesn't have to be. I work collaboratively, so you don’t have to know what to do, or what to say. We’ll work through whatever you’re facing, at your pace. I’ve been on both sides of the counselling room, so I know how tough it can be just getting started, but I believe by working collaboratively, you can get what you need from therapy. You don’t have to have all the answers, you just have to turn up, and be willing to talk things through. I want to get to know you, and understand your story, to figure out how I can help you work through whatever you’re dealing with.
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Sonia L George
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I counsel adults (18+) and have experience in working with clients with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, stress and relationship issues amongst others.
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for people facing difficult challenges in their lives to talk through their feelings and be empowered to find their own solutions in a safe and relaxed environment and at a pace,​ they are comfortable with. I listen to people empathetically in a non-judgemental manner to assist them to look at their problems.
I counsel adults (18+) and have experience in working with clients with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, stress and relationship issues amongst others.
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for people facing difficult challenges in their lives to talk through their feelings and be empowered to find their own solutions in a safe and relaxed environment and at a pace,​ they are comfortable with. I listen to people empathetically in a non-judgemental manner to assist them to look at their problems.
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Gay Lane
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I am a qualified Person-Centred therapist who works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic abuse, sexual identity to name but a few.
Alongside my private practice I work for an agency in Dunstable called Sorted Counselling Services. At Sorted I run a specialized project for children and young people aged 13-25 years who are at risk of becoming exploited through crime. This includes sexual exploitation, gangs, county lines, knife crime and grooming.
I am a qualified Person-Centred therapist who works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic abuse, sexual identity to name but a few.
Alongside my private practice I work for an agency in Dunstable called Sorted Counselling Services. At Sorted I run a specialized project for children and young people aged 13-25 years who are at risk of becoming exploited through crime. This includes sexual exploitation, gangs, county lines, knife crime and grooming.
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Colin Keith Johnson
Counsellor, ACC-AC
Online Only
The loss of a loved one, a relationship that isn't working, or anxiety after a difficult or traumatic experience.
I have 15 years post qualification experience working one to one with adults and with couples. My speciality is working with past trauma and stress using EMDR. The trauma could be a one off event (operation or accident) or some long term issue. I also help with relationship issues, depression, loss, anxiety, attachment issues, anger & self esteem, self worth
The loss of a loved one, a relationship that isn't working, or anxiety after a difficult or traumatic experience.
I have 15 years post qualification experience working one to one with adults and with couples. My speciality is working with past trauma and stress using EMDR. The trauma could be a one off event (operation or accident) or some long term issue. I also help with relationship issues, depression, loss, anxiety, attachment issues, anger & self esteem, self worth
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Sithembisile Thembie Mapingire
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Depression, anxiety, uncertainty, fear, trauma, bereavement, and abuse can leave you feeling helpless and alone.
My warm, calm, and compassionate listening and therapeutic skills will help you gain greater self-awareness and freedom from emotional baggage, leading to emotional wellbeing, As an integrative counselor, I am committed to finding an approach that best suits you. I have 18 years of working and supporting children, young people, couples, and individuals.
Depression, anxiety, uncertainty, fear, trauma, bereavement, and abuse can leave you feeling helpless and alone.
My warm, calm, and compassionate listening and therapeutic skills will help you gain greater self-awareness and freedom from emotional baggage, leading to emotional wellbeing, As an integrative counselor, I am committed to finding an approach that best suits you. I have 18 years of working and supporting children, young people, couples, and individuals.
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Sumeet Grover
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
The experience of coming for therapy is an opportunity for you to discover for the first or subsequent time in life that you can let go of all the judgements, the fear and hesitation, and begin to talk about what is bothering you.
I offer depth psychotherapy, where I pay attention to the unthinkable and unspeakable aspects of the human experience. As the totality of one's experience is accessed, uncovered and thought about, it helps us in understanding the role that we play today in continuing to repeat our own past in hidden ways. From this sense of awakening, possibilities unfold.
The experience of coming for therapy is an opportunity for you to discover for the first or subsequent time in life that you can let go of all the judgements, the fear and hesitation, and begin to talk about what is bothering you.
I offer depth psychotherapy, where I pay attention to the unthinkable and unspeakable aspects of the human experience. As the totality of one's experience is accessed, uncovered and thought about, it helps us in understanding the role that we play today in continuing to repeat our own past in hidden ways. From this sense of awakening, possibilities unfold.
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Rachel Fellah
Psychotherapist, PTUK
2 Endorsed
I can support children experiencing a range of difficulties, including those related to anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, attachment and behavioural regulation.
I am a PTUK certified Play & Creative Arts Therapist and AutPlay practitioner, based on the Buckinghamshire/Bedfordshire border. I work across areas including Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes. In individual play therapy, I create a safe space where the child feels able to explore themselves and bring about change and understanding. Through sessions together, I help the child to feel seen, heard, understood, accepted and celebrated. I have additional training in AutPlay, a neurodiversity affirming therapeutic approach which seeks to highlight the child's strengths as they work towards therapeutic goals.
I can support children experiencing a range of difficulties, including those related to anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, attachment and behavioural regulation.
I am a PTUK certified Play & Creative Arts Therapist and AutPlay practitioner, based on the Buckinghamshire/Bedfordshire border. I work across areas including Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes. In individual play therapy, I create a safe space where the child feels able to explore themselves and bring about change and understanding. Through sessions together, I help the child to feel seen, heard, understood, accepted and celebrated. I have additional training in AutPlay, a neurodiversity affirming therapeutic approach which seeks to highlight the child's strengths as they work towards therapeutic goals.
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Deeann Press
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I have a high success rate of dealing with issues from anxiety, depression, confidence, anger, addiction, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, relationship issues, bullying, friendship problems, bereavement, school/work problems, stress and many, many more.
I am a Person Centered Counsellor/Psychotherapist and will incorporate other methods if I feel they are needed. I offer a safe, warm, secure, confidential and non-judgemental environment which will enable you to feel that even your darkest thoughts and feelings can be safely explored. I work within the public sector alongside my private practice.
I have a high success rate of dealing with issues from anxiety, depression, confidence, anger, addiction, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, relationship issues, bullying, friendship problems, bereavement, school/work problems, stress and many, many more.
I am a Person Centered Counsellor/Psychotherapist and will incorporate other methods if I feel they are needed. I offer a safe, warm, secure, confidential and non-judgemental environment which will enable you to feel that even your darkest thoughts and feelings can be safely explored. I work within the public sector alongside my private practice.
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Kath Attwood couples & Individual counsellor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with couples and individuals exploring , anxiety , loss, trauma, betrayal , addiction, and so much more .
I offer a safe, calm and warming setting for you to explore your world and experiences life has shown you . For you to gain your own insights and clarity on your own life moving forward if you choose. For you to feel valued, and heard and often empowered to make choices if needed, and grow as the important individual that you are .
I work with couples and individuals exploring , anxiety , loss, trauma, betrayal , addiction, and so much more .
I offer a safe, calm and warming setting for you to explore your world and experiences life has shown you . For you to gain your own insights and clarity on your own life moving forward if you choose. For you to feel valued, and heard and often empowered to make choices if needed, and grow as the important individual that you are .
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Karen Johnson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Do you wake up anxious, stressed and dread the beginning of each new day?
I have experience with working with clients struggling with stress, anxiety or depression as a result of work or day to day pressures of life or lack confidence or purpose in life. I also work with those struggling with social anxiety/self esteem particularly introverted personalities. Working together finding solutions that help you make positive changes.
Do you wake up anxious, stressed and dread the beginning of each new day?
I have experience with working with clients struggling with stress, anxiety or depression as a result of work or day to day pressures of life or lack confidence or purpose in life. I also work with those struggling with social anxiety/self esteem particularly introverted personalities. Working together finding solutions that help you make positive changes.
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Dr Ravi Sankar
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Each day, I help people manage stressful life events and confront various psychological issues, such as anxiety, PTSD, low mood, performance optimisation, and coping with pressure.
I deliver high-quality treatments, including CBT (I'm BABCP accredited), ACT for performance optimisation (e.g., thriving in competitive sports), EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies. We will work towards your valued goals and create meaningful change in your life. I offer focused psychological therapy in a safe place. I also provide clinical supervision.
Each day, I help people manage stressful life events and confront various psychological issues, such as anxiety, PTSD, low mood, performance optimisation, and coping with pressure.
I deliver high-quality treatments, including CBT (I'm BABCP accredited), ACT for performance optimisation (e.g., thriving in competitive sports), EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies. We will work towards your valued goals and create meaningful change in your life. I offer focused psychological therapy in a safe place. I also provide clinical supervision.
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Circle Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
We can support with anxiety, low mood, loss and bereavement, school and study stress, family issues, relationships and more.
We are a longstanding and trusted local practice who have been supporting clients over the past 12 years in Tring. Our team specialise in trauma and Neurodiversity. We are a recommended practice by professionals in our work with children and young people. We also deliver counselling in schools and we teach Diploma level accredited training in child therapy.
We can support with anxiety, low mood, loss and bereavement, school and study stress, family issues, relationships and more.
We are a longstanding and trusted local practice who have been supporting clients over the past 12 years in Tring. Our team specialise in trauma and Neurodiversity. We are a recommended practice by professionals in our work with children and young people. We also deliver counselling in schools and we teach Diploma level accredited training in child therapy.
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Caroline Taylor
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
People often come to counselling feeling anxious, overwhelmed, under pressure or experiencing low mood.
Therapy with me is a relaxed, thoughtful conversation where we work together to understand what’s going on and what might help. At times this may feel “comfortably uncomfortable” as we explore more difficult areas.
People often come to counselling feeling anxious, overwhelmed, under pressure or experiencing low mood.
Therapy with me is a relaxed, thoughtful conversation where we work together to understand what’s going on and what might help. At times this may feel “comfortably uncomfortable” as we explore more difficult areas.
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Asha Weir
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I deal with a wide variety of issues and situations including couples therapy, relationship counselling, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, confidence building, teenage and child behaviours, and bullying in the workplace.
I work from well-appointed, purpose-built and air-conditioned premises in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, with ample parking space and a warm, completely confidential environment awaiting clients.
I deal with a wide variety of issues and situations including couples therapy, relationship counselling, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, confidence building, teenage and child behaviours, and bullying in the workplace.
I work from well-appointed, purpose-built and air-conditioned premises in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, with ample parking space and a warm, completely confidential environment awaiting clients.
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Mat Schencks
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality, anger and all kinds of relationship challenges in a warm and supportive manner.
I offer a caring and non-judgmental relationship in which you can explore the issues, experiences, thoughts and feelings that have brought you to seek help. We will explore the situations and challenges you are facing in your life. Speaking about what is difficult is the beginning of feeling better. Core Process Psychotherapy combines the wisdom and compassion of Buddhism with western approaches to psychology. This compassionate and relational approach emphasises our wholeness, and our inherent resilience and balance - however hidden these qualities may sometimes seem. I work with both individuals and couples.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality, anger and all kinds of relationship challenges in a warm and supportive manner.
I offer a caring and non-judgmental relationship in which you can explore the issues, experiences, thoughts and feelings that have brought you to seek help. We will explore the situations and challenges you are facing in your life. Speaking about what is difficult is the beginning of feeling better. Core Process Psychotherapy combines the wisdom and compassion of Buddhism with western approaches to psychology. This compassionate and relational approach emphasises our wholeness, and our inherent resilience and balance - however hidden these qualities may sometimes seem. I work with both individuals and couples.
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Michelle Wood
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
You are unique, with an individual set of experiences, circumstances and history. Together we can explore how you are feeling, the challenges you face and work towards the outcomes that are important to you. I will sit with you and build a therapeutic relationship that can enable you to express your feelings, paying attention to what you need and think. I enjoy my work with couples, adults and young people.
You are unique, with an individual set of experiences, circumstances and history. Together we can explore how you are feeling, the challenges you face and work towards the outcomes that are important to you. I will sit with you and build a therapeutic relationship that can enable you to express your feelings, paying attention to what you need and think. I enjoy my work with couples, adults and young people.
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Lois Powell
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
You may be experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression or just being stuck.
In life’s journey we experience many ups and downs with issues we find difficult to cope with. To have someone there who’s warm, supportive and non judgemental can help to make that journey a little easier. To be heard and understood can aid in the process of understanding our inner feelings and emotions and help us to find successful ways of managing the difficulties that life throws at us. I can offer a safe and confidential place for you to share, explore and work through those difficulties which may be causing you distress.
You may be experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression or just being stuck.
In life’s journey we experience many ups and downs with issues we find difficult to cope with. To have someone there who’s warm, supportive and non judgemental can help to make that journey a little easier. To be heard and understood can aid in the process of understanding our inner feelings and emotions and help us to find successful ways of managing the difficulties that life throws at us. I can offer a safe and confidential place for you to share, explore and work through those difficulties which may be causing you distress.
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Kay Juviler Counselling
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Therapy is time set aside by you and the therapist to look at what has brought you to therapy. This might include talking about life events (past and present), feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour. Resilience isn’t about never falling over. It’s about knowing what do to when we do fall over and how we get back up again. I won’t judge you or criticise you.  I work with the uniqueness of each individual client and endeavour to offer a relationship in which you feel heard, accepted, safe and valued.  And collaboratively we will work to make positive changes in your life.
Therapy is time set aside by you and the therapist to look at what has brought you to therapy. This might include talking about life events (past and present), feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour. Resilience isn’t about never falling over. It’s about knowing what do to when we do fall over and how we get back up again. I won’t judge you or criticise you.  I work with the uniqueness of each individual client and endeavour to offer a relationship in which you feel heard, accepted, safe and valued.  And collaboratively we will work to make positive changes in your life.
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Ian Glenister
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My counselling experience is varied and includes working with people who have problems with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, work stress and coping with mid-life transitions.
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
My counselling experience is varied and includes working with people who have problems with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, work stress and coping with mid-life transitions.
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
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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.