Anxiety Counselling in City of London
Are you living with higher levels of anxiety than those around you would’ve guessed?
Entering therapy has helped many to rewire their mind, and work their internal alarm system so that it doesn't go off at all hours of the day. My goal in therapy is to help you to train your mind so that you become the boss of it, rather than it being hijacked by unhelpful mind states such as rumination, worry, anxiety, hopelessness, stress etc.
Are you living with higher levels of anxiety than those around you would’ve guessed?
Entering therapy has helped many to rewire their mind, and work their internal alarm system so that it doesn't go off at all hours of the day. My goal in therapy is to help you to train your mind so that you become the boss of it, rather than it being hijacked by unhelpful mind states such as rumination, worry, anxiety, hopelessness, stress etc.
It might be a pressure that builds, a relationship that's shifted, or a low hum of anxiety or depression you keep trying to outpace.
I'm a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and UKCP-registered psychotherapist with a doctorate from the Metanoia Institute. I offer longer-term relational therapy for adults and young people across a wide range of presentations. My approach is integrative — shaped around you, at your pace, not a model. I work in person near Blackfriars, EC4, and online.
It might be a pressure that builds, a relationship that's shifted, or a low hum of anxiety or depression you keep trying to outpace.
I'm a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and UKCP-registered psychotherapist with a doctorate from the Metanoia Institute. I offer longer-term relational therapy for adults and young people across a wide range of presentations. My approach is integrative — shaped around you, at your pace, not a model. I work in person near Blackfriars, EC4, and online.
You may be feeling anxious, stressed, burnt out or overwhelmed by everything you’re carrying right now—whether it’s work pressure, relationship difficulties or the impact of a long-term health condition.
We offer warm, evidence-based psychological support using CBT, EMDR, ACT and CFT, always shaped around what you need most. With many years of NHS experience across our team, we help you understand your emotions, build coping skills, strengthen resilience and reconnect with your strengths. Therapy is available in English, Polish and Italian.
You may be feeling anxious, stressed, burnt out or overwhelmed by everything you’re carrying right now—whether it’s work pressure, relationship difficulties or the impact of a long-term health condition.
We offer warm, evidence-based psychological support using CBT, EMDR, ACT and CFT, always shaped around what you need most. With many years of NHS experience across our team, we help you understand your emotions, build coping skills, strengthen resilience and reconnect with your strengths. Therapy is available in English, Polish and Italian.
Being a qualified and accredited psychodynamic therapist means I am able to offer you an open, confidential space to explore in depth, to gain insight into your life and concerns. An opportunity to find hope and curiosity, make sense of your experiences, thoughts and feelings, and transform the way you might understand yourself, others and our world. Grounded in Psychoanalytic theory and practice, I offer in-person sessions in Central London and online sessions for those across the UK and internationally. I work with those seeking long-term psychotherapy, who wish to gain insight into their past and present, future hopes.
Being a qualified and accredited psychodynamic therapist means I am able to offer you an open, confidential space to explore in depth, to gain insight into your life and concerns. An opportunity to find hope and curiosity, make sense of your experiences, thoughts and feelings, and transform the way you might understand yourself, others and our world. Grounded in Psychoanalytic theory and practice, I offer in-person sessions in Central London and online sessions for those across the UK and internationally. I work with those seeking long-term psychotherapy, who wish to gain insight into their past and present, future hopes.
I combine this with working in an NHS service specialising in broad range of mental health difficulties including anxiety and depression, bereavement, identity issues, difficulties with relationships and complex trauma.
There are many reasons why you might seek counselling or psychotherapy. You may need help to manage intense emotions or understand why you're not able to get the most out of life. You might be struggling with difficulties in your relationships with yourself and others, or behaviour you want to change but feel you have little control over.
I combine this with working in an NHS service specialising in broad range of mental health difficulties including anxiety and depression, bereavement, identity issues, difficulties with relationships and complex trauma.
There are many reasons why you might seek counselling or psychotherapy. You may need help to manage intense emotions or understand why you're not able to get the most out of life. You might be struggling with difficulties in your relationships with yourself and others, or behaviour you want to change but feel you have little control over.
Alongside talking therapy, I provide EMDR for trauma and distressing memories, as well as mindfulness and body-based techniques to reduce anxiety and improve emotional wellbeing.
Counselling offers a warm, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can gently explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences with the support of a trained therapist. Together, we create an opportunity to reflect on what is happening in your life, deepen self-awareness, understand your relationships more fully, and discover healthier, more compassionate ways of navigating life's challenges while moving forward with greater confidence, hope, and resilience.
Alongside talking therapy, I provide EMDR for trauma and distressing memories, as well as mindfulness and body-based techniques to reduce anxiety and improve emotional wellbeing.
Counselling offers a warm, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can gently explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences with the support of a trained therapist. Together, we create an opportunity to reflect on what is happening in your life, deepen self-awareness, understand your relationships more fully, and discover healthier, more compassionate ways of navigating life's challenges while moving forward with greater confidence, hope, and resilience.
Dr Rosie Burton Psychology Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
City of London, London WC2A
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained in a variety of therapeutic models and approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). My therapeutic style is integrative which means I use a range of therapeutic approaches depending on client needs and preferences, so I tend not to stick rigidly to a one size fits all way of working. This allows me to be flexible and client-centred no matter who I am working with.
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained in a variety of therapeutic models and approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). My therapeutic style is integrative which means I use a range of therapeutic approaches depending on client needs and preferences, so I tend not to stick rigidly to a one size fits all way of working. This allows me to be flexible and client-centred no matter who I am working with.
I am an experienced UKCP and BACP registered psychotherapist with experience of working with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression and relationships.
I aim to work with you within a safe and accepting space. I work existentially and phenomenologically which means we both talk through, explore and seek new understanding and perspectives on what you’re going through. A therapeutic dialogue enables you to talk about and make sense of who you are, how you live your life and what you’d like to be different.
I am an experienced UKCP and BACP registered psychotherapist with experience of working with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression and relationships.
I aim to work with you within a safe and accepting space. I work existentially and phenomenologically which means we both talk through, explore and seek new understanding and perspectives on what you’re going through. A therapeutic dialogue enables you to talk about and make sense of who you are, how you live your life and what you’d like to be different.
Dr Niloufar Mersadi is a Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, life transitions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and questions of meaning, purpose, and fulfilment.
Niloufar offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe to explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and create lasting change. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs, including CBT, ACT, CFT & EMDR as well as other trauma-informed and somatic-based interventions.
Dr Niloufar Mersadi is a Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, life transitions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and questions of meaning, purpose, and fulfilment.
Niloufar offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe to explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and create lasting change. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs, including CBT, ACT, CFT & EMDR as well as other trauma-informed and somatic-based interventions.
I am highly skilled in working with adults and young people experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and interpersonal difficulties.
I provide evidence-based therapies and draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the individual needs of each client. I believe that everyone is unique and, therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma focused approaches, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic and integrative ways of working.
I am highly skilled in working with adults and young people experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and interpersonal difficulties.
I provide evidence-based therapies and draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the individual needs of each client. I believe that everyone is unique and, therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma focused approaches, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic and integrative ways of working.
You may be struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm, feelings of loneliness, significant loss and grief.
Clients find me kind, honest and insightful. I’m active and present in sessions. I will offer thoughts and reflections where appropriate to help you deepen your self-awareness and find self-compassion. While it’s important to explore the past, it won’t be the only thing we focus on. I work with the here and now; feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations.
You may be struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm, feelings of loneliness, significant loss and grief.
Clients find me kind, honest and insightful. I’m active and present in sessions. I will offer thoughts and reflections where appropriate to help you deepen your self-awareness and find self-compassion. While it’s important to explore the past, it won’t be the only thing we focus on. I work with the here and now; feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations.
We can sometimes feel overwhelmed in life, battling with anxiety, stress, depression, the world or even ourselves.
I’m a trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with several years experience within the psychology field, mainly within the NHS as a supervisor, therapist and team lead. By exploring life experiences, beliefs and unhelpful cycles, I have supported so many people in overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma to live a more fulfilling life.
We can sometimes feel overwhelmed in life, battling with anxiety, stress, depression, the world or even ourselves.
I’m a trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with several years experience within the psychology field, mainly within the NHS as a supervisor, therapist and team lead. By exploring life experiences, beliefs and unhelpful cycles, I have supported so many people in overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma to live a more fulfilling life.
I work with anxiety, low self-esteem, identity and relationship struggles.
Maybe you’ve worked hard to stay strong and independent — keeping things together, staying in control, not needing too much from anyone. But underneath, there’s a part of you that still longs for connection, to be seen and wanted. Maybe you replay conversations in your head, second-guess yourself, or feel stuck with a constant sense that you’re not good enough — even if no one else sees it. Maybe there are days when everything feels heavy, and you're not even sure what you're reaching for anymore.
I work with anxiety, low self-esteem, identity and relationship struggles.
Maybe you’ve worked hard to stay strong and independent — keeping things together, staying in control, not needing too much from anyone. But underneath, there’s a part of you that still longs for connection, to be seen and wanted. Maybe you replay conversations in your head, second-guess yourself, or feel stuck with a constant sense that you’re not good enough — even if no one else sees it. Maybe there are days when everything feels heavy, and you're not even sure what you're reaching for anymore.
I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore difficult emotions without fear of judgment.
If you're reading this, you may be facing a difficult time or seeking deeper insight into long-standing challenges. Whether you're struggling with relationships, work-related stress, or patterns that feel hard to break, therapy can help you make sense of your experience and find a way forward.
I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore difficult emotions without fear of judgment.
If you're reading this, you may be facing a difficult time or seeking deeper insight into long-standing challenges. Whether you're struggling with relationships, work-related stress, or patterns that feel hard to break, therapy can help you make sense of your experience and find a way forward.
I am an experienced in CBT approaches including Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Schema Therapy and work in private practice providing therapy to individuals and couples with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, relationship difficulties.
I am an BABCP accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist, British Psychological Society accredited Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the BPS.
My areas of interest are cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for adults; Neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD); PTSD; Depression; Anxiety disorders including GAD and OCD; Addictions; Relationship problems;
I am an experienced in CBT approaches including Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Schema Therapy and work in private practice providing therapy to individuals and couples with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, relationship difficulties.
I am an BABCP accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist, British Psychological Society accredited Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the BPS.
My areas of interest are cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for adults; Neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD); PTSD; Depression; Anxiety disorders including GAD and OCD; Addictions; Relationship problems;
Most people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives and need to cope with pain and confusion.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist providing short/ long-term therapy and clinical supervision. I draw on a variety of psychological approaches including Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am particularly interested in how our earlier experiences and relationships influence us in our present.
Most people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives and need to cope with pain and confusion.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist providing short/ long-term therapy and clinical supervision. I draw on a variety of psychological approaches including Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am particularly interested in how our earlier experiences and relationships influence us in our present.
My clinical experience includes working with depression, social anxiety, relationship issues and low self-esteem.
My goal as a therapist is to help you explore the emotional questions in your life so you can understand, with greater clarity, why you feel like you do. My practice offers a non-judgemental, confidential setting to reflect on what has brought you to this point in your life, and to consider your potential to live differently in the future. Coming from a background in the arts I pay close attention to the narratives we build and the disguises we assume to protect ourselves from pain. Understanding how these patterns are formed can help you decide which aspects of your life you want to hold onto, and which you would rather let go.
My clinical experience includes working with depression, social anxiety, relationship issues and low self-esteem.
My goal as a therapist is to help you explore the emotional questions in your life so you can understand, with greater clarity, why you feel like you do. My practice offers a non-judgemental, confidential setting to reflect on what has brought you to this point in your life, and to consider your potential to live differently in the future. Coming from a background in the arts I pay close attention to the narratives we build and the disguises we assume to protect ourselves from pain. Understanding how these patterns are formed can help you decide which aspects of your life you want to hold onto, and which you would rather let go.
Drawing on psychodynamic and person-centred approaches, I work with curiosity and care to help you explore desire, identity, and relationship, alongside anxiety, disconnection, or whatever else you're carrying.
Life can bring us into contact with parts of ourselves that feel hard to name, carrying emotions, desires, identities, or experiences that don't fit neatly into the world around us. We’re often pushed from one demand to the next, stretched into shapes that don’t feel authentic, urged to want more, achieve more, be more, and somehow be perfect, no matter the cost.
Perhaps you're carrying shame about your sexuality or kink life, navigating the emotional landscape of a BDSM dynamic, or simply longing for a space where you don't have to edit yourself before walking in.
Drawing on psychodynamic and person-centred approaches, I work with curiosity and care to help you explore desire, identity, and relationship, alongside anxiety, disconnection, or whatever else you're carrying.
Life can bring us into contact with parts of ourselves that feel hard to name, carrying emotions, desires, identities, or experiences that don't fit neatly into the world around us. We’re often pushed from one demand to the next, stretched into shapes that don’t feel authentic, urged to want more, achieve more, be more, and somehow be perfect, no matter the cost.
Perhaps you're carrying shame about your sexuality or kink life, navigating the emotional landscape of a BDSM dynamic, or simply longing for a space where you don't have to edit yourself before walking in.
They may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, birth trauma, loss, self-criticism, overwhelm, or difficulties adjusting to their new identity and relationship with their baby.
We are specialist psychological therapists in perinatal mental health, supporting people through fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth trauma, pregnancy and baby loss, postpartum difficulties, and bonding concerns. We offer evidence-based therapies, including CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR, tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
They may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, birth trauma, loss, self-criticism, overwhelm, or difficulties adjusting to their new identity and relationship with their baby.
We are specialist psychological therapists in perinatal mental health, supporting people through fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth trauma, pregnancy and baby loss, postpartum difficulties, and bonding concerns. We offer evidence-based therapies, including CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR, tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, couples therapist, and psychosexual therapist offering therapy in Shoreditch, London, Bishop's Stortford and online.
I support individuals, couples and partners to understand themselves and their relationships, work through challenges, and find practical ways forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
My approach is warm, supportive, and non-judgemental, while also gently challenging when needed. Therapy with me is a space where you can speak openly, feel truly heard, and explore yourself and your relationships more deeply.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, couples therapist, and psychosexual therapist offering therapy in Shoreditch, London, Bishop's Stortford and online.
I support individuals, couples and partners to understand themselves and their relationships, work through challenges, and find practical ways forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
My approach is warm, supportive, and non-judgemental, while also gently challenging when needed. Therapy with me is a space where you can speak openly, feel truly heard, and explore yourself and your relationships more deeply.
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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.