Anxiety Counselling in Kennington

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Edinson Zapata Castrillon
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Kennington, London SE1
I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I specialise in person-centred counselling, offering a supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I was born in Colombia and am bilingual, providing counselling in both English and Spanish, allowing you to express yourself in the language that feels most natural and comfortable for you.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I specialise in person-centred counselling, offering a supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I was born in Colombia and am bilingual, providing counselling in both English and Spanish, allowing you to express yourself in the language that feels most natural and comfortable for you.
020 4538 7827 View 020 4538 7827
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Gail Wright
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Kennington, London SW9
Life can feel very tough at times - feelings can be hard to understand and process alone. Unexpected events can throw huge curveballs - bereavement, relationship breakdown, job loss, but also things from the past casting shadows that linger, causing issues in close relationships and with that distress and confusion. To make sense of these experiences it can be helpful to talk and think things through with another person. As an experienced therapist I will listen to you carefully and try to help you reach a new understanding of yourself and the things that have happened to you and to find new ways of responding to difficulties.
Life can feel very tough at times - feelings can be hard to understand and process alone. Unexpected events can throw huge curveballs - bereavement, relationship breakdown, job loss, but also things from the past casting shadows that linger, causing issues in close relationships and with that distress and confusion. To make sense of these experiences it can be helpful to talk and think things through with another person. As an experienced therapist I will listen to you carefully and try to help you reach a new understanding of yourself and the things that have happened to you and to find new ways of responding to difficulties.
020 4634 9751 View 020 4634 9751
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Ian Martin
Verified Verified
Kennington, London SE11
NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) recommend CBT as the first intervention for depression, and it is also very effective with a range of anxiety disorders.
My name is Ian Martin and I'm an accredited (AREBT) Psychotherapist with practices in Central, South and South-West London. I'm also a Senior Lecturer with The College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies in Central London (www.ccbttherapies.org.uk). I see clients at the Priory Hospital in Roehampton, and in private practise in Central London. www.selfacceptance.co
NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) recommend CBT as the first intervention for depression, and it is also very effective with a range of anxiety disorders.
My name is Ian Martin and I'm an accredited (AREBT) Psychotherapist with practices in Central, South and South-West London. I'm also a Senior Lecturer with The College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies in Central London (www.ccbttherapies.org.uk). I see clients at the Priory Hospital in Roehampton, and in private practise in Central London. www.selfacceptance.co
020 8138 9305 View 020 8138 9305
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Mehboob Dada
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Kennington, London SE11
I provide counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, enabling an exploration of personal issues. I have worked on issues related to racialised identities, relationships, depression, harm reduction, trauma and bereavement. Skilled in empowering individuals and groups addressing self-esteem and acceptance. Working with cultural, religious or sexual minorities is central to my practice.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, enabling an exploration of personal issues. I have worked on issues related to racialised identities, relationships, depression, harm reduction, trauma and bereavement. Skilled in empowering individuals and groups addressing self-esteem and acceptance. Working with cultural, religious or sexual minorities is central to my practice.
020 3962 1127 View 020 3962 1127
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Dr Marcelo Vieira Matias
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Kennington, London SW9
Marcelo integrates Gestalt therapy, Existential Phenomenology and EMDR into his practice, offering an integrative and tailored approach that addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity, sexuality, relationships, career transitions, and workplace stress.
Many people come to therapy during times of burnout, loss, identity transition or emotional pain. When we feel stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed, these are often signs that something deeper is asking to be heard. By creating a space where your experience can be reflected on with care and honesty, I aim to support individuals and couples in reconnecting with clarity, agency and meaning in their lives. My work is informed by my doctoral research on occupational burnout in gay men, which explored how gender, sexuality and workplace dynamics shape our emotional wellbeing and burnout recovery.
Marcelo integrates Gestalt therapy, Existential Phenomenology and EMDR into his practice, offering an integrative and tailored approach that addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity, sexuality, relationships, career transitions, and workplace stress.
Many people come to therapy during times of burnout, loss, identity transition or emotional pain. When we feel stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed, these are often signs that something deeper is asking to be heard. By creating a space where your experience can be reflected on with care and honesty, I aim to support individuals and couples in reconnecting with clarity, agency and meaning in their lives. My work is informed by my doctoral research on occupational burnout in gay men, which explored how gender, sexuality and workplace dynamics shape our emotional wellbeing and burnout recovery.
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Caroline Newell
Counsellor, MBACP
Kennington, London SW9
Whether the transition is expected, chosen or imposed, it can be difficult to adjust whilst enduring intense feelings of fear and uncertainty.
I’m an integrative counsellor with over 20 years experience working with a range of psychological and emotional issues. I specialise in working with people who are struggling with their racial, cultural or sexual identity, my goal is to help you feel grounded and confident so you can embrace all the wonderful aspects that make you unique.
Whether the transition is expected, chosen or imposed, it can be difficult to adjust whilst enduring intense feelings of fear and uncertainty.
I’m an integrative counsellor with over 20 years experience working with a range of psychological and emotional issues. I specialise in working with people who are struggling with their racial, cultural or sexual identity, my goal is to help you feel grounded and confident so you can embrace all the wonderful aspects that make you unique.
020 3835 3425 View 020 3835 3425
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Davis Emotional Well-being
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Kennington, London SE1
My expertise includes working with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress (personal and work-related), relationship difficulties, and bereavement/loss.
Hello! My name is Anthony Davis. I am an experienced psychotherapist, coach and clinical supervisor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and registered with the Association for Coaching. I have 14 years’ experience working in mental health, social care and charity sector with individuals of various age groups and diverse backgrounds. I provide face to face and online therapy and coaching. I also offer clinical supervision to qualified therapists and trainees either in-person or online.
My expertise includes working with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress (personal and work-related), relationship difficulties, and bereavement/loss.
Hello! My name is Anthony Davis. I am an experienced psychotherapist, coach and clinical supervisor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and registered with the Association for Coaching. I have 14 years’ experience working in mental health, social care and charity sector with individuals of various age groups and diverse backgrounds. I provide face to face and online therapy and coaching. I also offer clinical supervision to qualified therapists and trainees either in-person or online.
020 3856 4152 View 020 3856 4152
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Gemma Autumn
Counsellor, MBABCP
Kennington, London SE11
Are you feeling anxious?
As an integrative therapist I have various healing modalities to draw from including art therapy, drama therapy, attachment theory, person-centred approach, Gestalt, body work, existential therapy, body awareness, visualisation, neuro-linguistic programming, EFT Tapping and breathwork. My training in Wild Therapy means I am qualified to work outdoors.
Are you feeling anxious?
As an integrative therapist I have various healing modalities to draw from including art therapy, drama therapy, attachment theory, person-centred approach, Gestalt, body work, existential therapy, body awareness, visualisation, neuro-linguistic programming, EFT Tapping and breathwork. My training in Wild Therapy means I am qualified to work outdoors.
020 4538 2317 View 020 4538 2317
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Andrée Cooke
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Kennington, London SW9
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space, to explore some of the difficulties you are facing and work with you to resolve troubling feelings. Therapy provides a confidential space to resolve, change and improve problematic feelings, beliefs, behaviours, relationship issues and somatic responses (sensations in the body). It is a process which offers personal development and acts as a catalyst for change. My psychotherapeutic style is inter-relational and embodied, focusing on the here and now. I am a Gestalt and Relationship Counselling trained combining CBT and EMDR into my practice.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space, to explore some of the difficulties you are facing and work with you to resolve troubling feelings. Therapy provides a confidential space to resolve, change and improve problematic feelings, beliefs, behaviours, relationship issues and somatic responses (sensations in the body). It is a process which offers personal development and acts as a catalyst for change. My psychotherapeutic style is inter-relational and embodied, focusing on the here and now. I am a Gestalt and Relationship Counselling trained combining CBT and EMDR into my practice.
020 3929 2687 View 020 3929 2687
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Lanze Gardiner Vandvik
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Kennington, London SW8
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s the relentless pressure of a high-stakes career, grappling with stress, anxiety, loss, or struggling to fully accept yourself.
I use an integrative approach, recognising the complexity of your experiences, values, and goals. My work with you will be personalised and adaptive, offering a range of techniques based on what you need most. Whether you’re dealing with stress, emotional wounds, or searching for deeper self-acceptance, together we can work towards healing and growth.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s the relentless pressure of a high-stakes career, grappling with stress, anxiety, loss, or struggling to fully accept yourself.
I use an integrative approach, recognising the complexity of your experiences, values, and goals. My work with you will be personalised and adaptive, offering a range of techniques based on what you need most. Whether you’re dealing with stress, emotional wounds, or searching for deeper self-acceptance, together we can work towards healing and growth.
020 3841 5525 View 020 3841 5525
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Rachael Peacock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Kennington, London SE17
Hello, I'm Rachael. There could be many reasons why you’re looking for therapy. It could be due to a particular issue that feels clear to you or a number of issues that are troubling or causing distress; perhaps you’re experiencing a general sense of discontent or unease that’s more difficult to describe. Whatever brings you, I aspire to provide a consistent and safe environment where we can explore what’s most relevant for you and at your pace. If you would like to talk further about sessions, you're very welcome to contact me. Following that, we can arrange an initial session to discuss how you would like to use our time together.
Hello, I'm Rachael. There could be many reasons why you’re looking for therapy. It could be due to a particular issue that feels clear to you or a number of issues that are troubling or causing distress; perhaps you’re experiencing a general sense of discontent or unease that’s more difficult to describe. Whatever brings you, I aspire to provide a consistent and safe environment where we can explore what’s most relevant for you and at your pace. If you would like to talk further about sessions, you're very welcome to contact me. Following that, we can arrange an initial session to discuss how you would like to use our time together.
020 3984 8928 View 020 3984 8928
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Ildiko Victoria Szatmari
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
It may be connected with relationship difficulties, feeling lonely, suffering a bereavement, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, struggling with depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or work issues.
I can offer sessions in the morning, during the day and evenings in my private practice located at London Bridge within close proximity of public transport links. I provide both long-term open ended psychotherapy and short-term focussed therapy (12 sessions).
It may be connected with relationship difficulties, feeling lonely, suffering a bereavement, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, struggling with depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or work issues.
I can offer sessions in the morning, during the day and evenings in my private practice located at London Bridge within close proximity of public transport links. I provide both long-term open ended psychotherapy and short-term focussed therapy (12 sessions).
020 3870 2948 View 020 3870 2948
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Antigony Langley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
We all go through times of crisis, when we may feel anxious, or overwhelmed.
I offer you a space in which to listen and to validate your experiences. My aim is to help you build confidence to tap into your innate capacity to heal from within. I am on a training (final year) in Somatic Experiencing, a body-based approach to help resolve trauma and restore well-being, self-acceptance and greater intimacy with others.
We all go through times of crisis, when we may feel anxious, or overwhelmed.
I offer you a space in which to listen and to validate your experiences. My aim is to help you build confidence to tap into your innate capacity to heal from within. I am on a training (final year) in Somatic Experiencing, a body-based approach to help resolve trauma and restore well-being, self-acceptance and greater intimacy with others.
020 3838 0829 View 020 3838 0829
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Katy Robertson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work integratively, drawing on talking therapy alongside somatic and creative approaches where helpful, supporting both emotional understanding and awareness of how experiences are held in the body, I can help with things such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and peer difficulties, family conflict, shame, school refusal, anger and loss.
I am a trauma -informed, inclusive counsellor/psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents, offering a steady, relational space for people who often find themselves holding a lot on the inside while managing life on the outside. Many of the people I work with are used to coping, performing or staying strong for others, but feel less clear about their own needs and emotions and can often feel overwhelmed or lost. Therapy with me is about creating a space with curiosity, care and insight, where you can begin to notice what is really going on for you, change and feel understood in ways that may not have felt possible elsewhere.
I work integratively, drawing on talking therapy alongside somatic and creative approaches where helpful, supporting both emotional understanding and awareness of how experiences are held in the body, I can help with things such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and peer difficulties, family conflict, shame, school refusal, anger and loss.
I am a trauma -informed, inclusive counsellor/psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents, offering a steady, relational space for people who often find themselves holding a lot on the inside while managing life on the outside. Many of the people I work with are used to coping, performing or staying strong for others, but feel less clear about their own needs and emotions and can often feel overwhelmed or lost. Therapy with me is about creating a space with curiosity, care and insight, where you can begin to notice what is really going on for you, change and feel understood in ways that may not have felt possible elsewhere.
020 4538 9682 View 020 4538 9682
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Oliver Richards
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, lack of meaning/purpose, or just the day to day navigation of a complex life, our work can provide you warmth, reflection, and support.
I see therapy as a process of making contact with hidden parts of yourself, with emotions that have been hard to name and feel, and with your own unique sense of meaning. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just the day to day navigation of a complex life, our work can provide you warmth, reflection, and support.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, lack of meaning/purpose, or just the day to day navigation of a complex life, our work can provide you warmth, reflection, and support.
I see therapy as a process of making contact with hidden parts of yourself, with emotions that have been hard to name and feel, and with your own unique sense of meaning. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just the day to day navigation of a complex life, our work can provide you warmth, reflection, and support.
020 4538 1917 View 020 4538 1917
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South Kensington Claudine van de Vyver
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
When life’s wounds run deep—whether from the weight of anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, neuro diversity or depression.
My therapeutic approach is built on a fundamental truth: self-compassion and kindness are essential foundations for lasting well being. I am guided by the unwavering belief that every person has intrinsic worth and deserves to experience love, build nurturing relationships, and forge authentic connections that enrich their lives.
When life’s wounds run deep—whether from the weight of anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, neuro diversity or depression.
My therapeutic approach is built on a fundamental truth: self-compassion and kindness are essential foundations for lasting well being. I am guided by the unwavering belief that every person has intrinsic worth and deserves to experience love, build nurturing relationships, and forge authentic connections that enrich their lives.
020 3960 5321 View 020 3960 5321
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Paola Casotti Cook
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
You may experience anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and sexuality difficulties, addictive behavior.
My sessions are once a week and last fifty minutes. The length of the therapy work can vary, depending on the time that is needed foryou to work through difficulties and crisis.
You may experience anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and sexuality difficulties, addictive behavior.
My sessions are once a week and last fifty minutes. The length of the therapy work can vary, depending on the time that is needed foryou to work through difficulties and crisis.
07480 535177 View 07480 535177
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Hera Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, life transitions, or challenges around identity, belonging, and adjustment.
As a Hera Therapy, we help you find the therapist best suited to your needs, goals, and preferences. Our bilingual team offers professional support across a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioural concerns, ensuring therapy feels personalised, relevant, and professionally matched from the outset.
You might be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, life transitions, or challenges around identity, belonging, and adjustment.
As a Hera Therapy, we help you find the therapist best suited to your needs, goals, and preferences. Our bilingual team offers professional support across a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioural concerns, ensuring therapy feels personalised, relevant, and professionally matched from the outset.
020 4572 3952 View 020 4572 3952
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Andy Flack
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I have spent the last twenty years helping clients resolve trauma and anxiety problems and intend to spend the next twenty doing the same.
I use a number of therapeutic approaches that acknowledge the mind and the body. I am an EMDR therapist, have extensive training in third wave CBT and underpin all this with an integrative, contemporary approach to therapy based on current research. If this means nothing to you, don't worry I can explain if you get in touch.
I have spent the last twenty years helping clients resolve trauma and anxiety problems and intend to spend the next twenty doing the same.
I use a number of therapeutic approaches that acknowledge the mind and the body. I am an EMDR therapist, have extensive training in third wave CBT and underpin all this with an integrative, contemporary approach to therapy based on current research. If this means nothing to you, don't worry I can explain if you get in touch.
020 3870 4638 View 020 3870 4638
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Joule Therapy with Abie Thomas
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
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.
020 4538 8372 View 020 4538 8372
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.