Anxiety Counselling in Spitalfields

Kendra Kronenberg
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Spitalfields, London E1
I have worked with people of all backgrounds experiencing a wide range of problems including anxiety, bereavement, cultural issues, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem, relationship issues, sexual difficulties and trauma.
I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore any difficulties you may bring. These can be explored more in-depth in open-ended therapy (once or twice weekly) or with a special focus in short-term therapy (12 sessions). In addition to my private practice, I previously worked as an Associate Counsellor at the Royal College of Art.
I have worked with people of all backgrounds experiencing a wide range of problems including anxiety, bereavement, cultural issues, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem, relationship issues, sexual difficulties and trauma.
I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore any difficulties you may bring. These can be explored more in-depth in open-ended therapy (once or twice weekly) or with a special focus in short-term therapy (12 sessions). In addition to my private practice, I previously worked as an Associate Counsellor at the Royal College of Art.
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Sharon Bergin
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Spitalfields, London EC2M
From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours.
Most people who seek counselling and psychotherapy do not come with a diagnosis; they come because they are struggling with what’s going on in their life and/or what’s going on in their mind, and they are looking for change.
From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours.
Most people who seek counselling and psychotherapy do not come with a diagnosis; they come because they are struggling with what’s going on in their life and/or what’s going on in their mind, and they are looking for change.
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Dr Kate Pryce
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Spitalfields, London E1
I focus on using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as research indicates that CBT can help many difficulties such as: anxiety-based problems ( panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias), depression and low mood, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, low self esteem, problematic perfectionism, and anger.
CBT looks at the impact of our thoughts and behaviours on our emotional state. We can get trapped in unhelpful patterns in our thought processes and things we do, which cause distress and get in the way of us leading our life. CBT aims identify and change these unhelpful cycles. EMDR can help people to move on from distress related to traumatic events.
I focus on using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as research indicates that CBT can help many difficulties such as: anxiety-based problems ( panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias), depression and low mood, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, low self esteem, problematic perfectionism, and anger.
CBT looks at the impact of our thoughts and behaviours on our emotional state. We can get trapped in unhelpful patterns in our thought processes and things we do, which cause distress and get in the way of us leading our life. CBT aims identify and change these unhelpful cycles. EMDR can help people to move on from distress related to traumatic events.
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Eleanor Stanford
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Spitalfields, London E1
Hello, I'm Eleanor. As an integrative psychotherapist/counsellor, I welcome you into a confidential, empathetic, and collaborative space where you can express yourself freely. We all go through times when life feels especially painful. When we need help to work through our problems or a period of transition. When the anxieties and uncertainty of this world make it hard to function. Perhaps you know what brings you to therapy, or maybe you have a sense that something just isn't quite right. Either way, as bell hooks wrote, "rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion."
Hello, I'm Eleanor. As an integrative psychotherapist/counsellor, I welcome you into a confidential, empathetic, and collaborative space where you can express yourself freely. We all go through times when life feels especially painful. When we need help to work through our problems or a period of transition. When the anxieties and uncertainty of this world make it hard to function. Perhaps you know what brings you to therapy, or maybe you have a sense that something just isn't quite right. Either way, as bell hooks wrote, "rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion."
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Elif Cayhan
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Spitalfields, London E1
Bazen yaşadıklarımız sonucu kendimizi sıkışmış, kaygılı ya da yalnız hissedebiliriz, duygular taşınması zor bir hale gelebilir. Böyle dönemlerde süreci tek başına taşımak zorunda değilsiniz. Terapi, kişinin kendini daha iyi tanıdığı, duygularını güvenle anlamlandırabildiği ve hayatındaki tekrar eden döngüleri fark ederek daha sağlıklı yollar geliştirebildiği bir yolculuktur. Bu yolda yanınızda bir eşlikçinin olması çoğu zaman yükü hafifletir ve kişinin kendine daha şefkatli yaklaşmasını sağlar.
Bazen yaşadıklarımız sonucu kendimizi sıkışmış, kaygılı ya da yalnız hissedebiliriz, duygular taşınması zor bir hale gelebilir. Böyle dönemlerde süreci tek başına taşımak zorunda değilsiniz. Terapi, kişinin kendini daha iyi tanıdığı, duygularını güvenle anlamlandırabildiği ve hayatındaki tekrar eden döngüleri fark ederek daha sağlıklı yollar geliştirebildiği bir yolculuktur. Bu yolda yanınızda bir eşlikçinin olması çoğu zaman yükü hafifletir ve kişinin kendine daha şefkatli yaklaşmasını sağlar.
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Swaliha Bax
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Spitalfields, London EC2M
It may be that you feel alone, unfulfilled, depressed or anxious or perhaps you have experienced a trauma which continues to affect you.
I'm a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor which means I work with you in an in-depth way so that we can better understand your inner world. From working with me I hope you would gain an improved understanding of yourself, feel more confident and better equipped in managing your difficulties and live life with increased pleasure and meaning.
It may be that you feel alone, unfulfilled, depressed or anxious or perhaps you have experienced a trauma which continues to affect you.
I'm a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor which means I work with you in an in-depth way so that we can better understand your inner world. From working with me I hope you would gain an improved understanding of yourself, feel more confident and better equipped in managing your difficulties and live life with increased pleasure and meaning.
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Jacqueline Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Spitalfields, London E1
Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life?
Therapy is built on safety, honesty and trust. I wish to meet you in a relaxed non-judgemental space to explore your unique history, needs, thoughts, beliefs and feelings that shape the person you are. I offer support , reassurance and hope even in the darkest of times. To realise, it’s possible to embrace life, find hope, empowerment and positive change.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life?
Therapy is built on safety, honesty and trust. I wish to meet you in a relaxed non-judgemental space to explore your unique history, needs, thoughts, beliefs and feelings that shape the person you are. I offer support , reassurance and hope even in the darkest of times. To realise, it’s possible to embrace life, find hope, empowerment and positive change.
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Jason Chan
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
1 Endorsed
Spitalfields, London EC2M
Depression breeds inactivity, rumination, hopelessness, self-loathing, loneliness and addiction; anxiety problems compel us to run reactively for safety, only our escapes often further entrench our fear, worries and cause panic.
A Principal Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience of working in and leading NHS Psychology Services, and an expert in CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Emotion-focused therapy, EMDR, Acceptance-commitment Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I offer incisive, experiential, and highly effective treatments designed to help you overcome your distress and effect lasting changes. Seeking help is a major life step. I commit to providing a safe, professional and personalized treatment experience to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life that you can truly value.
Depression breeds inactivity, rumination, hopelessness, self-loathing, loneliness and addiction; anxiety problems compel us to run reactively for safety, only our escapes often further entrench our fear, worries and cause panic.
A Principal Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience of working in and leading NHS Psychology Services, and an expert in CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Emotion-focused therapy, EMDR, Acceptance-commitment Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I offer incisive, experiential, and highly effective treatments designed to help you overcome your distress and effect lasting changes. Seeking help is a major life step. I commit to providing a safe, professional and personalized treatment experience to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life that you can truly value.
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Simon Imrie
Psychotherapist, BPC
Spitalfields, London E1
Talking about worries and expressing your feelings is a strength.
Hello, I'm Simon. I work in Shoreditch, Brick Lane and specialising in helping men understand their feelings and so change their lives. Appointments are available weekdays at various times, including some evenings. I offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy helping you to explore your feelings and your behaviours in detail and so come to a deeper understanding of what makes you who you are.
Talking about worries and expressing your feelings is a strength.
Hello, I'm Simon. I work in Shoreditch, Brick Lane and specialising in helping men understand their feelings and so change their lives. Appointments are available weekdays at various times, including some evenings. I offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy helping you to explore your feelings and your behaviours in detail and so come to a deeper understanding of what makes you who you are.
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Dr Tiffany Rameswari
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Spitalfields, London EC2M
Are past experiences causing you distress? Have you ever spoken about and processed it? Is it impacting your relationships or daily life? Have you been trying to cope but feel stuck and patterns repeat? Perhaps you have experienced trauma and adversity and this affects you now as (complex) PTSD, emotion dysregulation, family/relational challenges, or high levels of self-criticism and shame. With 12 years experience in mental health care, including NHS trauma and psychotherapy specialist services & private practice, I am a senior Counselling Psychologist specialising in trauma and supporting people to heal and grow after trauma.
Are past experiences causing you distress? Have you ever spoken about and processed it? Is it impacting your relationships or daily life? Have you been trying to cope but feel stuck and patterns repeat? Perhaps you have experienced trauma and adversity and this affects you now as (complex) PTSD, emotion dysregulation, family/relational challenges, or high levels of self-criticism and shame. With 12 years experience in mental health care, including NHS trauma and psychotherapy specialist services & private practice, I am a senior Counselling Psychologist specialising in trauma and supporting people to heal and grow after trauma.
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Dr Haneyeh Belyani
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Spitalfields, London EC2M
I work with a range of difficulties including depressions, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties.
As a counselling psychologist, I am training in using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person centered therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, mindfulness and compassion focused therapy. Knowledge and experience of using a range of psychological approaches allows me to tailor my work around the individual needs of my clients.
I work with a range of difficulties including depressions, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties.
As a counselling psychologist, I am training in using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person centered therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, mindfulness and compassion focused therapy. Knowledge and experience of using a range of psychological approaches allows me to tailor my work around the individual needs of my clients.
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Nirosha Sirisena
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Spitalfields, London E1
Do you experience anxiety, depression, grief, emptiness or anger?
Through my work for organisations such as Trauma Psychotherapy Scotland, I have 15 years of experience counselling clients suffering a range of effects from depression and acute anxiety through to severe trauma and P.T.S.D. I also have 20 years of meditation experience and therefore include mindfulness and somatic based reflective practices in the sessions
Do you experience anxiety, depression, grief, emptiness or anger?
Through my work for organisations such as Trauma Psychotherapy Scotland, I have 15 years of experience counselling clients suffering a range of effects from depression and acute anxiety through to severe trauma and P.T.S.D. I also have 20 years of meditation experience and therefore include mindfulness and somatic based reflective practices in the sessions
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Penny Tierney
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Spitalfields, London E1
I tend to work with women to reduce anxiety symptoms, burnout, and perfectionism.
The heart of our work is a real and honest connection where you're comfortable enough to be yourself. My clients tell me they like my straight-talking approach, and we often have a bit of humour in our sessions, too.
I tend to work with women to reduce anxiety symptoms, burnout, and perfectionism.
The heart of our work is a real and honest connection where you're comfortable enough to be yourself. My clients tell me they like my straight-talking approach, and we often have a bit of humour in our sessions, too.
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Alecia Anderson
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Spitalfields, London E1
I am a Chartered and Registered Counselling Psychologist who adopts a pluralistic framework based on the premise that no one therapeutic approach is superior, and different clients are likely to benefit from different therapeutic methods at different points in time. The pluralistic position puts the client and their needs at the centre of therapy and is based on working collaboratively. I honestly believe that people are experts of themselves but with help from trained professionals they can have a better understanding of themselves and the reason(s) for their behaviours.
I am a Chartered and Registered Counselling Psychologist who adopts a pluralistic framework based on the premise that no one therapeutic approach is superior, and different clients are likely to benefit from different therapeutic methods at different points in time. The pluralistic position puts the client and their needs at the centre of therapy and is based on working collaboratively. I honestly believe that people are experts of themselves but with help from trained professionals they can have a better understanding of themselves and the reason(s) for their behaviours.
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Ana Caldeira
Counsellor, MBACP
Spitalfields, London E1
Welcome. If you’ve found your way here, perhaps something inside you is quietly asking to be seen and understood more deeply. You might not have the words, just a feeling that things feel heavy, unsettled, or out of sync. I offer a grounded, gentle space where we can slow down and begin to listen to what’s often left unspoken. Together, we bring curiosity, compassion, and somatic awareness into the places that feel silenced, disconnected, or shamed. You don’t need to have answers. We begin with whatever is present. I’m a humanistic counsellor, and my approach is integrative, relational, and embodied.
Welcome. If you’ve found your way here, perhaps something inside you is quietly asking to be seen and understood more deeply. You might not have the words, just a feeling that things feel heavy, unsettled, or out of sync. I offer a grounded, gentle space where we can slow down and begin to listen to what’s often left unspoken. Together, we bring curiosity, compassion, and somatic awareness into the places that feel silenced, disconnected, or shamed. You don’t need to have answers. We begin with whatever is present. I’m a humanistic counsellor, and my approach is integrative, relational, and embodied.
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Yulia Chernova
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Spitalfields, London E1
I work with clients who might struggle with anxiety, depression or trauma, which often reflect deeper relational or familial issues.
Therapy is a supportive process, which you can use to talk about whatever is important, painful, confusing, or maybe just relevant right now. It’s time and space to express thoughts and feelings which have not been expressed before or to put words carefully around things which cannot be expressed yet. Maybe it’s time and space to say quite frankly what is on your mind without being criticised, or repeat something as many times as you need to get in touch with your feelings without being judged.
I work with clients who might struggle with anxiety, depression or trauma, which often reflect deeper relational or familial issues.
Therapy is a supportive process, which you can use to talk about whatever is important, painful, confusing, or maybe just relevant right now. It’s time and space to express thoughts and feelings which have not been expressed before or to put words carefully around things which cannot be expressed yet. Maybe it’s time and space to say quite frankly what is on your mind without being criticised, or repeat something as many times as you need to get in touch with your feelings without being judged.
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Tora Davidsson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Spitalfields, London E1
Many of my clients are young professionals experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, depression or relationship difficulties.
My approach is psychodynamic, meaning we explore current difficulties alongside earlier experiences and relationships that may be shaping how you feel today. By making links between past and present, we can begin to recognise patterns that feel limiting and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
Many of my clients are young professionals experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, depression or relationship difficulties.
My approach is psychodynamic, meaning we explore current difficulties alongside earlier experiences and relationships that may be shaping how you feel today. By making links between past and present, we can begin to recognise patterns that feel limiting and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
020 4634 5664 View 020 4634 5664
Kitty Norman
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Spitalfields, London E1
I am a psychosynthesis therapist helping adults navigate anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, and periods of change or inner questioning.
Together, we work in a collaborative and embodied way that includes your whole being. Alongside conversation, we build awareness of the body to reconnect to and stay with feelings. We may also use breathwork, meditation, visualisation and creative tools to support deeper understanding and open up new possibilities for change.
I am a psychosynthesis therapist helping adults navigate anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, and periods of change or inner questioning.
Together, we work in a collaborative and embodied way that includes your whole being. Alongside conversation, we build awareness of the body to reconnect to and stay with feelings. We may also use breathwork, meditation, visualisation and creative tools to support deeper understanding and open up new possibilities for change.
020 3823 6644 View 020 3823 6644
Alex Hayes
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Spitalfields, London E1
I work with people seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and a wide variety of neurodiversity as well as working with a variety of different addictive and problematic behaviours, including substance and alcohol misuse, gambling addiction, sex/pornography addiction and eating disorders.
I take an integrative approach. This means I draw on a range of therapeutic methods depending on what is right for my client and the stage that they are at. This can include CBT and DBT, person-centred talk therapy, existential therapy, and specific trauma focused approaches. The core of my approach is flexibility to my client's needs.
I work with people seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and a wide variety of neurodiversity as well as working with a variety of different addictive and problematic behaviours, including substance and alcohol misuse, gambling addiction, sex/pornography addiction and eating disorders.
I take an integrative approach. This means I draw on a range of therapeutic methods depending on what is right for my client and the stage that they are at. This can include CBT and DBT, person-centred talk therapy, existential therapy, and specific trauma focused approaches. The core of my approach is flexibility to my client's needs.
020 3826 8237 View 020 3826 8237
Marianne Morse
Counsellor, MBACP
Spitalfields, London E1
I understand the pressures that work, family and relationships can place on us and the importance of managing these experiences to find a satisfying balance and live with authenticity. I bring my warmth, intelligence, integrity and understanding to the work, with a commitment to holding a safe and boundaried space for you. If you have any questions about how I could work with you then please call or email me to arrange an initial, exploratory session.
I understand the pressures that work, family and relationships can place on us and the importance of managing these experiences to find a satisfying balance and live with authenticity. I bring my warmth, intelligence, integrity and understanding to the work, with a commitment to holding a safe and boundaried space for you. If you have any questions about how I could work with you then please call or email me to arrange an initial, exploratory session.
020 4572 5088 View 020 4572 5088
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.