Anxiety Counselling in Liverpool

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James Ward Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I work with all presenting issues such as OCD all forms, depression, anxiety all forms such as health anxiety, gad , etc , relationship issues , loss and grief, addictions, anger issues/management, etc
Hello,my name is James Ward and I offer immediate and accessible face to face counselling and phone and zoom sessions due to my level of flexibility for appointment times each week. I am an integrative Counsellor based in the city centre area of Liverpool behind the pen factory and the Everyman Theatre on Hope Street Integrating both person centered counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) I Offer Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
I work with all presenting issues such as OCD all forms, depression, anxiety all forms such as health anxiety, gad , etc , relationship issues , loss and grief, addictions, anger issues/management, etc
Hello,my name is James Ward and I offer immediate and accessible face to face counselling and phone and zoom sessions due to my level of flexibility for appointment times each week. I am an integrative Counsellor based in the city centre area of Liverpool behind the pen factory and the Everyman Theatre on Hope Street Integrating both person centered counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) I Offer Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
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Sarah Kay Higginson
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
am friendly and approachable and work sensitively with feelings of guilt and shame, negative self image, low self esteem and worth, intrusive thoughts, and trauma symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks and panic attacks.
I am a person-centred counsellor who specialises in working with both men and women who have experienced abuse. I work with all forms of abuse including, sexual, intimate, partner and domestic abuse, both recent and historic childhood abuse. I can work both pre- and post-trial and am also currently employed as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Assessment Officer with RASA Merseyside to help people access the appropriate practical and emotional support through the criminal justice system.
am friendly and approachable and work sensitively with feelings of guilt and shame, negative self image, low self esteem and worth, intrusive thoughts, and trauma symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks and panic attacks.
I am a person-centred counsellor who specialises in working with both men and women who have experienced abuse. I work with all forms of abuse including, sexual, intimate, partner and domestic abuse, both recent and historic childhood abuse. I can work both pre- and post-trial and am also currently employed as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Assessment Officer with RASA Merseyside to help people access the appropriate practical and emotional support through the criminal justice system.
0151 453 2287 View 0151 453 2287
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David Halton
Counsellor, MBACP
You may be experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm or have questions about your past or present.
As a counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist, I use a range of techniques to help you navigate and improve emotional and psychological issues. I will act as your guide, I will walk alongside you on your journey. At the heart of my practise is my belief that our relationship is key to your success, and I provide a warm, empathic space in which to work.
You may be experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm or have questions about your past or present.
As a counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist, I use a range of techniques to help you navigate and improve emotional and psychological issues. I will act as your guide, I will walk alongside you on your journey. At the heart of my practise is my belief that our relationship is key to your success, and I provide a warm, empathic space in which to work.
01923 961480 View 01923 961480
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Liz Nothof
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you struggling with anxiety or low self-esteem?
As an integrative therapist, I am trained to use a range of different therapeutic approaches including, for example, attachment-based, existentialist and compassion-focused models. Every person is unique in their challenges and attitudes to life, so I tailor my work to your specific holistic needs to support you in creating the life you want to lead.
Are you struggling with anxiety or low self-esteem?
As an integrative therapist, I am trained to use a range of different therapeutic approaches including, for example, attachment-based, existentialist and compassion-focused models. Every person is unique in their challenges and attitudes to life, so I tailor my work to your specific holistic needs to support you in creating the life you want to lead.
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Robin Altwarg
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
I specialise in helping high-achieving midlife professionals, who appear successful on paper but are privately battling anxiety, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, or depression.
I am trained and accredited to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which provides the tools to change the thoughts and behaviours that maintain your problems. I will also focus on helping you develop your strengths and work towards solutions.
I specialise in helping high-achieving midlife professionals, who appear successful on paper but are privately battling anxiety, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, or depression.
I am trained and accredited to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which provides the tools to change the thoughts and behaviours that maintain your problems. I will also focus on helping you develop your strengths and work towards solutions.
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Kerry Traynier
Psychotherapist, MBACP
This has enabled me to build and enhance my skills and experience in working with different emotional distresses such as stress, anxiety, depression and bereavement.
As a PCE therapist, my focus is to create a safe and secure environment in which clients feel held, heard and understood. My role is to not inform or direct, but to guide and support clients in their moment-to-moment experiencing when exploring emotional and mental issues which may be the cause of unhealthy behaviours and personal distress.
This has enabled me to build and enhance my skills and experience in working with different emotional distresses such as stress, anxiety, depression and bereavement.
As a PCE therapist, my focus is to create a safe and secure environment in which clients feel held, heard and understood. My role is to not inform or direct, but to guide and support clients in their moment-to-moment experiencing when exploring emotional and mental issues which may be the cause of unhealthy behaviours and personal distress.
01767 667244 View 01767 667244
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Pauline Ronan
Psychotherapist, MHGI
My primary areas of work are trauma, depression, anxiety and neurodiversity.
Have you been suffering for too long with feeling of anxiety, or re-occurring depression, perhaps a trauma or anger, maybe strong emotions or negative thinking that is stopping you from living life the way that you would like to live? As a therapist and teacher, I use a Human Givens model as it is based on cutting edge science, neurobiology and findings from psychology. The model is designed to allow adults/teenagers/ to step forward in their lives, quickly. The therapy is designed to be brief and will focus on getting you in a more positive way of thinking. Why not drop me a line and we can have a 15 mins, no obligation chat?
My primary areas of work are trauma, depression, anxiety and neurodiversity.
Have you been suffering for too long with feeling of anxiety, or re-occurring depression, perhaps a trauma or anger, maybe strong emotions or negative thinking that is stopping you from living life the way that you would like to live? As a therapist and teacher, I use a Human Givens model as it is based on cutting edge science, neurobiology and findings from psychology. The model is designed to allow adults/teenagers/ to step forward in their lives, quickly. The therapy is designed to be brief and will focus on getting you in a more positive way of thinking. Why not drop me a line and we can have a 15 mins, no obligation chat?
0151 453 7581 View 0151 453 7581
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Ruth Renouf
Counsellor, MBACP
My special area of interest is working with parents struggling with anxiety, depression or overwhelm.
I was a postnatal doula before training as a psychotherapist so I have an in-depth knowledge of the roller coaster that is the postnatal period. I help my clients to unpick what is fuelling their struggles so that they can enjoy those early months and years with their children. I also offer tools to help clients feel calmer in the moment with their children.
My special area of interest is working with parents struggling with anxiety, depression or overwhelm.
I was a postnatal doula before training as a psychotherapist so I have an in-depth knowledge of the roller coaster that is the postnatal period. I help my clients to unpick what is fuelling their struggles so that they can enjoy those early months and years with their children. I also offer tools to help clients feel calmer in the moment with their children.
0151 453 9396 View 0151 453 9396
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Elizabeth Turp Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Are you feeling anxious; experiencing low mood; having problems sleeping; have not felt 'right' for some time, but are unsure why?
I am an integrative psychotherapist with Masters level training and a variety of evidence-based additional courses including CBT, mindfulness and Interpersonal Psychotherapy that I offer as appropriate to your individual needs and communication style. I work with an understanding of the part our brains and our bodies play in mental health difficulties.
Are you feeling anxious; experiencing low mood; having problems sleeping; have not felt 'right' for some time, but are unsure why?
I am an integrative psychotherapist with Masters level training and a variety of evidence-based additional courses including CBT, mindfulness and Interpersonal Psychotherapy that I offer as appropriate to your individual needs and communication style. I work with an understanding of the part our brains and our bodies play in mental health difficulties.
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Michelle Robinson
Counsellor, BACP
Waitlist for new clients
People seek counselling for different reasons, from stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma and relationship issues, to name but a few.
I have worked with clients with many issues, such as, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I also have an extensive background of working with trauma, including domestic abuse and sexual violence.
People seek counselling for different reasons, from stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma and relationship issues, to name but a few.
I have worked with clients with many issues, such as, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I also have an extensive background of working with trauma, including domestic abuse and sexual violence.
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Helen Newman
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
We all experience difficulties and challenges at some point in our lives which can leave us feeling anxious, stressed and worried.
My person-centred approach to counselling integrates aspects of psychotherapy from the humanistic, psychodynamic and behaviourist disciplines. This means I work in a client-led manner that is fluid and the focus in our sessions can move between the past, present and future depending on the needs of each individual.
We all experience difficulties and challenges at some point in our lives which can leave us feeling anxious, stressed and worried.
My person-centred approach to counselling integrates aspects of psychotherapy from the humanistic, psychodynamic and behaviourist disciplines. This means I work in a client-led manner that is fluid and the focus in our sessions can move between the past, present and future depending on the needs of each individual.
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Lindsay Adams
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
As a psychotherapist specializing in child therapy, I’ve worked extensively with children in school settings, addressing anxiety, low mood, school avoidance, ADHD, autism, domestic violence, and bereavement.
I specialize in working with clients who, despite their busy pursuit of success, feel overwhelmed by their emotions and struggle under the weight of their painful pasts. I provide a safe, calm, and creative space to process feelings amidst hectic lives. In our sessions, we explore the causes of emotional distress, identify patterns holding you back, and work through past experiences impacting your present. Using traditional therapeutic techniques and creative methods, I help you reconnect with your true self, and to support you with healing, fostering resilience, clarity, and a more balanced, meaningful life.
As a psychotherapist specializing in child therapy, I’ve worked extensively with children in school settings, addressing anxiety, low mood, school avoidance, ADHD, autism, domestic violence, and bereavement.
I specialize in working with clients who, despite their busy pursuit of success, feel overwhelmed by their emotions and struggle under the weight of their painful pasts. I provide a safe, calm, and creative space to process feelings amidst hectic lives. In our sessions, we explore the causes of emotional distress, identify patterns holding you back, and work through past experiences impacting your present. Using traditional therapeutic techniques and creative methods, I help you reconnect with your true self, and to support you with healing, fostering resilience, clarity, and a more balanced, meaningful life.
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Lesley Rimmer - RR Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
We all experience difficult times in our lives, suffering anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship issues, grief, bereavement, physical illness, emotional/physical abuse, low mood, and low motivation, to name just a few of the reasons people come to therapy.
Online counselling can be beneficial for many clients, the ability to see their therapist online is much more flexible, less time consuming, and for many it fits in with day to day life much more readily. I do offer a free consultation to see if this is the right fit for you, so please get in touch if you have any questions you would like me to answer.
We all experience difficult times in our lives, suffering anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship issues, grief, bereavement, physical illness, emotional/physical abuse, low mood, and low motivation, to name just a few of the reasons people come to therapy.
Online counselling can be beneficial for many clients, the ability to see their therapist online is much more flexible, less time consuming, and for many it fits in with day to day life much more readily. I do offer a free consultation to see if this is the right fit for you, so please get in touch if you have any questions you would like me to answer.
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Heather Wooding
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Have you noticed that you are feeling more anxious or overwhelmed at the moment?
I work in a Person-Centred way, which means that our sessions would be centred around you and what you would like to work on. I work non-directively, non-judgementally and congruently. My main focus is to make sure that you feel part of a safe, supportive and trustworthy working relationship where you feel heard and understood.
Have you noticed that you are feeling more anxious or overwhelmed at the moment?
I work in a Person-Centred way, which means that our sessions would be centred around you and what you would like to work on. I work non-directively, non-judgementally and congruently. My main focus is to make sure that you feel part of a safe, supportive and trustworthy working relationship where you feel heard and understood.
0151 453 0370 View 0151 453 0370
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The Therapy Corner
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for disorder specific intervention such as OCD, social anxiety, low mood, GAD, phobia, trauma.
Hi my name is Lynsey and I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapist. I have completed the specialised EMDR training for children which enables me to work with children and young people. I have 20 years of experience working with children and young people and this is my specialty. I am also a Registered Mental Health Nurse working within a CAMHS team.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for disorder specific intervention such as OCD, social anxiety, low mood, GAD, phobia, trauma.
Hi my name is Lynsey and I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapist. I have completed the specialised EMDR training for children which enables me to work with children and young people. I have 20 years of experience working with children and young people and this is my specialty. I am also a Registered Mental Health Nurse working within a CAMHS team.
0151 453 4604 View 0151 453 4604
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I Straker Consultants
Verified Verified
As the owner and director of I Straker Consultants, working from my private practice at The Honeycomb Building in Liverpool city centre, we specialise in Anxiety, Depression, Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health, Perimenopausal and Gambling addiction treatment in Liverpool, Merseyside and the surrounding areas
As a recognised expert in the field of Addiction and mental health disorders we treat patients holistically looking at medication, lifestyle, nutrition, exercise and interpersonal relationships to get the best results for individuals.
As the owner and director of I Straker Consultants, working from my private practice at The Honeycomb Building in Liverpool city centre, we specialise in Anxiety, Depression, Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health, Perimenopausal and Gambling addiction treatment in Liverpool, Merseyside and the surrounding areas
As a recognised expert in the field of Addiction and mental health disorders we treat patients holistically looking at medication, lifestyle, nutrition, exercise and interpersonal relationships to get the best results for individuals.
0151 318 5807 View 0151 318 5807
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Kelly Sartorius
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Counselling is most sought after for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety or depression navigating life transitions, stress, trauma and bereavement also relationship enhancement, and promoting self-awareness and personal development.
I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety/depression/stress, loss, relationships and more. I tailor sessions to your needs and wants. I use different techniques/tools, while providing an empathetic ear to listen while you delve deep into your thoughts and feelings.I offer in person, online via video call, telephone, walk & talk and home visits
Counselling is most sought after for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety or depression navigating life transitions, stress, trauma and bereavement also relationship enhancement, and promoting self-awareness and personal development.
I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety/depression/stress, loss, relationships and more. I tailor sessions to your needs and wants. I use different techniques/tools, while providing an empathetic ear to listen while you delve deep into your thoughts and feelings.I offer in person, online via video call, telephone, walk & talk and home visits
0151 453 4516 View 0151 453 4516
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Therapy with Klara
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling sad,overwhelmed, anxious?
I work with clients who experienced grief, trauma and loss. You will get help in recognising patterns that you wish to change and I will support you to create new, helpful coping strategies. We will work with your past to address present problems to create future for you, in multifacetal approach that is based on your own life’s history and just for you.
Are you feeling sad,overwhelmed, anxious?
I work with clients who experienced grief, trauma and loss. You will get help in recognising patterns that you wish to change and I will support you to create new, helpful coping strategies. We will work with your past to address present problems to create future for you, in multifacetal approach that is based on your own life’s history and just for you.
01923 961899 View 01923 961899
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Elevated Mind Therapies
Counsellor, MBACP
Do you struggle with issues at work, do anxious thoughts about the next day keep you up at night, or do you have feelings of dread on a Sunday night before a new week begins.
At Elevated Mind Therapies we believe everyone deserves to be happy, and we offer tailored therapy using a combination of Person Centred and CBT. We start by exploring your issues, agreeing a problem list and identify the priorities to focus on. We will then help you overcome these issues. Perhaps teaching you about boundaries or how to say no to people
Do you struggle with issues at work, do anxious thoughts about the next day keep you up at night, or do you have feelings of dread on a Sunday night before a new week begins.
At Elevated Mind Therapies we believe everyone deserves to be happy, and we offer tailored therapy using a combination of Person Centred and CBT. We start by exploring your issues, agreeing a problem list and identify the priorities to focus on. We will then help you overcome these issues. Perhaps teaching you about boundaries or how to say no to people
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Dr Anthony McSherry
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
For example, depression or anxiety might be completely normal reactions to a difficult situation.
Therapy is about becoming more 'freed up' in oneself, or being able to 'breathe more easily' with oneself and others. It is a special kind of conversation through which you come to understand your difficulties and unravel these so they dissolve or you see them differently. Because each person is different, psychotherapy is an individual and unique process.
For example, depression or anxiety might be completely normal reactions to a difficult situation.
Therapy is about becoming more 'freed up' in oneself, or being able to 'breathe more easily' with oneself and others. It is a special kind of conversation through which you come to understand your difficulties and unravel these so they dissolve or you see them differently. Because each person is different, psychotherapy is an individual and unique process.
0151 453 6294 View 0151 453 6294

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Anxiety Counsellors

What are the most common treatments 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.

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.

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.