Anxiety Counselling in Maldon

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Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Maldon CM9
Hello, I help with both short term Counselling for life issues which can cause stress and anxiety, such as loss, change, bullying, feeling stuck etc
I am an Integrative therapist which means I am qualified to practice by combining different models of Psychotherapy, namely Psycho analysis, Psycho dynamic, Transactional analysis, C.B.T, Gestalt, Humanistic and Transpersonal. This approach enables me to individually tailor your therapy, adapting and changing with you as you grow and progress
Hello, I help with both short term Counselling for life issues which can cause stress and anxiety, such as loss, change, bullying, feeling stuck etc
I am an Integrative therapist which means I am qualified to practice by combining different models of Psychotherapy, namely Psycho analysis, Psycho dynamic, Transactional analysis, C.B.T, Gestalt, Humanistic and Transpersonal. This approach enables me to individually tailor your therapy, adapting and changing with you as you grow and progress
07479 274831 View 07479 274831
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Jane Bishop
Counsellor, MBACP
Maldon CM9
Your story matters: Welcome. I imagine you are reading this because you or someone you know is experiencing something difficult right now. Finding a therapist can be daunting, with so much choice, but your decision to look for therapy is the first step. I want to help support anyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who you are, where you're from or what you're going through.
Your story matters: Welcome. I imagine you are reading this because you or someone you know is experiencing something difficult right now. Finding a therapist can be daunting, with so much choice, but your decision to look for therapy is the first step. I want to help support anyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who you are, where you're from or what you're going through.
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Jonathan Kestell
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Maldon CM9
In addition to working with General Anxiety, Stress and Depression issues, areas I have particular experience and / or interest in include; Work Related Stress / Burnout; Family Relationships; Separation / Divorce; Parenting; Carer Responsibilities; Bereavement; Miscarriage; Serious Illness / Health Anxiety and Social Anxiety.
I am an Integrative Therapist with a grounding in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transaction Analysis, Psychodynamic Theory and Person Centred Therapy. I like to start sessions using a Person Centred approach where we, together, will look to understand what troubles you; the help that you seek and set realistic goals to achieve that. I retrained as a Therapist after many years in corporate life and I like to think that my mid stage of life and varied career background helps me genuinely empathise with the wide range of difficulties that modern life can bring us all.
In addition to working with General Anxiety, Stress and Depression issues, areas I have particular experience and / or interest in include; Work Related Stress / Burnout; Family Relationships; Separation / Divorce; Parenting; Carer Responsibilities; Bereavement; Miscarriage; Serious Illness / Health Anxiety and Social Anxiety.
I am an Integrative Therapist with a grounding in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transaction Analysis, Psychodynamic Theory and Person Centred Therapy. I like to start sessions using a Person Centred approach where we, together, will look to understand what troubles you; the help that you seek and set realistic goals to achieve that. I retrained as a Therapist after many years in corporate life and I like to think that my mid stage of life and varied career background helps me genuinely empathise with the wide range of difficulties that modern life can bring us all.
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Essex Elements
Counsellor
Maldon CM9
Many people experience struggles in their lives which can leave them feeling low, anxious, confused and sometimes helpless.
I aim to provide a warm and safe place where you will be able to explore your past and current challenges in order for you to finds ways in which to you can lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I work within budgets, timeframes and with open ended therapy, and can adapt to suit your needs.
Many people experience struggles in their lives which can leave them feeling low, anxious, confused and sometimes helpless.
I aim to provide a warm and safe place where you will be able to explore your past and current challenges in order for you to finds ways in which to you can lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I work within budgets, timeframes and with open ended therapy, and can adapt to suit your needs.
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The Creative Counsellor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Maldon CM9
Offering adults and young people compassion, emotional support & understanding to freely explore your experiences. Together, within a safe space, we can navigate the life's challenges you face together within our therapy sessions.
Offering adults and young people compassion, emotional support & understanding to freely explore your experiences. Together, within a safe space, we can navigate the life's challenges you face together within our therapy sessions.
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Rachel Maker
Counsellor, BACP
Maldon CM9
This may be your first time seeking support from a counsellor, or you may have already experienced counselling before. Either way, I understand that looking for the right counsellor can sometimes feel a little daunting. I would like to reassure you that what ever it is that's troubling you, you don’t have to do it alone. We would work through your counselling journey together and at your own pace.
This may be your first time seeking support from a counsellor, or you may have already experienced counselling before. Either way, I understand that looking for the right counsellor can sometimes feel a little daunting. I would like to reassure you that what ever it is that's troubling you, you don’t have to do it alone. We would work through your counselling journey together and at your own pace.
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Charlie Whatson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Maldon CM9
Do you feel like life has thrown you a curve ball and left you feeling lost, stressed or anxious about how you’re going to manage or even what to do now?
I specialise in supporting people who are struggling with change in their life, listening, supporting and collaborating with you – drawing on different therapeutic approaches to work with you in the way most suitable to your needs, preferences and goals. We may use CBT to understand your thoughts, explore your past or develop your sense-of-self.
Do you feel like life has thrown you a curve ball and left you feeling lost, stressed or anxious about how you’re going to manage or even what to do now?
I specialise in supporting people who are struggling with change in their life, listening, supporting and collaborating with you – drawing on different therapeutic approaches to work with you in the way most suitable to your needs, preferences and goals. We may use CBT to understand your thoughts, explore your past or develop your sense-of-self.
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Mark Prestney CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Maldon CM9
Waitlist for new clients
Mark is enthusiastic in working with the wide range of issues with CBT such as Anxiety – generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, death anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and phobias.
Sometimes, we need a little help along the way - a caring, attentive ear with a safe pair of hands often can help with an empathetic, considerate, respectful and confidential space to help enable you to manage better with the challenges being faced. Mark is a firm believer in the importance and the power of the therapeutic relationship.
Mark is enthusiastic in working with the wide range of issues with CBT such as Anxiety – generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, death anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and phobias.
Sometimes, we need a little help along the way - a caring, attentive ear with a safe pair of hands often can help with an empathetic, considerate, respectful and confidential space to help enable you to manage better with the challenges being faced. Mark is a firm believer in the importance and the power of the therapeutic relationship.
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David Moule
Counsellor, MBACP
Maldon CM9
I work with issues related to anxiety and depression, and I can assist you on your journey toward better mental health.
Hello, my name is David. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting individuals through difficult life journeys and their challenges. I offer face-to-face counselling sessions at therapy rooms in Chelmsford City Centre and on the High Street in Maldon. I also provide online sessions via Zoom and can conduct sessions over the phone if that is your preference.
I work with issues related to anxiety and depression, and I can assist you on your journey toward better mental health.
Hello, my name is David. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting individuals through difficult life journeys and their challenges. I offer face-to-face counselling sessions at therapy rooms in Chelmsford City Centre and on the High Street in Maldon. I also provide online sessions via Zoom and can conduct sessions over the phone if that is your preference.
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Counselling with Angela
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I offer a safe, non judgmental, confidential environment for my you to explore your issues, worries and concerns.
It's OK to not be OK. Whatever you're going through, counselling can help. We all have a past, a present, and a future. Our past can affect our present and our present can affect our future. Whether your past is causing issues here and now, or if you are currently experiencing difficulties now that may affect your future, you are not alone. I am trained and qualified in various techniques and use an integrative approach - using a combination of techniques, tailored to meet the needs of each individual. This is the most effective way to get positive results.
I offer a safe, non judgmental, confidential environment for my you to explore your issues, worries and concerns.
It's OK to not be OK. Whatever you're going through, counselling can help. We all have a past, a present, and a future. Our past can affect our present and our present can affect our future. Whether your past is causing issues here and now, or if you are currently experiencing difficulties now that may affect your future, you are not alone. I am trained and qualified in various techniques and use an integrative approach - using a combination of techniques, tailored to meet the needs of each individual. This is the most effective way to get positive results.
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Gillian Louise Dubock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma.
I have worked for 12 years in psychological therapies and can offer high quality CBT, counselling and EMDR. At the core of my work is an emphasis on the therapy relationship. I am a warm, compassionate person with the belief that having a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to progress and making change in therapy.
I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma.
I have worked for 12 years in psychological therapies and can offer high quality CBT, counselling and EMDR. At the core of my work is an emphasis on the therapy relationship. I am a warm, compassionate person with the belief that having a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to progress and making change in therapy.
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Chelmsford Talking Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD.
My practice involves gentle, non-oppressive exploration into a client’s inner world taking into account your individual belief system, relational and inter-relational history, childhood experiences/significant figures in your childhood, and how this may relate / impact the here and now and how you view the world around you.
I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD.
My practice involves gentle, non-oppressive exploration into a client’s inner world taking into account your individual belief system, relational and inter-relational history, childhood experiences/significant figures in your childhood, and how this may relate / impact the here and now and how you view the world around you.
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Emily Sands
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Those which may be effecting the way in which you carry out your everyday lives, causing stress and anxiety, and becoming fixed in this patten of thought.
Hello, I am Emily, a full-time qualified counsellor, and avid advocate of emotional and psychological wellbeing. My approach to sessions is a relaxed and caring style, which in turn aims to support you, the client, in understanding your thoughts and feelings. Helping you to develop a set of tools to enhance your quality of life and self-worth, allowing you to deal with future events and giving you better insight.
Those which may be effecting the way in which you carry out your everyday lives, causing stress and anxiety, and becoming fixed in this patten of thought.
Hello, I am Emily, a full-time qualified counsellor, and avid advocate of emotional and psychological wellbeing. My approach to sessions is a relaxed and caring style, which in turn aims to support you, the client, in understanding your thoughts and feelings. Helping you to develop a set of tools to enhance your quality of life and self-worth, allowing you to deal with future events and giving you better insight.
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Samantha Jane Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Do you feel overwhelmed, unsafe and lonely? Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn? Can you no longer see the wood for the trees and have lost direction? Many people lose touch with the person they are supposed to be for many reasons and seek to find their true selves again but may just need a helping hand and support along the way. Counselling can be the first step back to removing the barriers which have kept you lost and help you back on the path you were intended to follow.
Do you feel overwhelmed, unsafe and lonely? Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn? Can you no longer see the wood for the trees and have lost direction? Many people lose touch with the person they are supposed to be for many reasons and seek to find their true selves again but may just need a helping hand and support along the way. Counselling can be the first step back to removing the barriers which have kept you lost and help you back on the path you were intended to follow.
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Marie Sewell
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you genuinely curious about exploring your inner self and discovering more about your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour's. You may be facing challenges related to mental health, life transitions, or relationships. Do you want a safe and supportive environment to unpack these issues. I can offer guidance in navigating personal struggles, gaining a deeper self-awareness, and developing coping strategies tailored to your unique experiences. Supporting personal growth, and improving your emotional resilience, and health.
Are you genuinely curious about exploring your inner self and discovering more about your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour's. You may be facing challenges related to mental health, life transitions, or relationships. Do you want a safe and supportive environment to unpack these issues. I can offer guidance in navigating personal struggles, gaining a deeper self-awareness, and developing coping strategies tailored to your unique experiences. Supporting personal growth, and improving your emotional resilience, and health.
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Mandy Rose
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Life throws up things that we don’t expect, testing our resilience and ability to overcome situations that are often not of our own making. Talking can be key in understanding your predicament and help you move forward. That old saying "a problem shared is a problem halved" really is true. Talking about a problem makes it seem less daunting or troubling. As a counsellor I can offer you that safe, secure place to talk and help you find the right way for you.
Life throws up things that we don’t expect, testing our resilience and ability to overcome situations that are often not of our own making. Talking can be key in understanding your predicament and help you move forward. That old saying "a problem shared is a problem halved" really is true. Talking about a problem makes it seem less daunting or troubling. As a counsellor I can offer you that safe, secure place to talk and help you find the right way for you.
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Paula Jane Isgrove
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I work with a variety of issues including anxiety disorders and trauma especially relating to relationship issues and sexual assault/abuse, sex problems and sex addiction.
The type of counselling I offer is called Psychodynamic Therapy. This means we focus on the unconscious thought processes which are reflected in your behaviour. I also use creative therapies to help clients who may have difficulty verbalising their past experiences. My approach is caring and professional and counselling is totally confidential.
I work with a variety of issues including anxiety disorders and trauma especially relating to relationship issues and sexual assault/abuse, sex problems and sex addiction.
The type of counselling I offer is called Psychodynamic Therapy. This means we focus on the unconscious thought processes which are reflected in your behaviour. I also use creative therapies to help clients who may have difficulty verbalising their past experiences. My approach is caring and professional and counselling is totally confidential.
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Think Feel Act (Carl Kim)
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
With years of professional experience I provide psychotherapeutic and counselling support specialising in: • Severe anxiety (work-related, health, social, stress) • Substance dependency (including alcohol and drugs) • Addictions (including gambling, sex/masturbation, social media) • ADHD / ADD • Autism / ASD and other neurodiversities • Effects of trauma • Depression and low-self esteem • Relationship issues, including infidelity • Loss & grief.
In addition to years of experience in private practice and large mental health units where I supported large numbers of clients I also draw from my personal experiences: in the various cultures I lived locally & abroad; and professionally in wide-ranging roles and industries, including at director level in large corporate, as well in small businesses.
With years of professional experience I provide psychotherapeutic and counselling support specialising in: • Severe anxiety (work-related, health, social, stress) • Substance dependency (including alcohol and drugs) • Addictions (including gambling, sex/masturbation, social media) • ADHD / ADD • Autism / ASD and other neurodiversities • Effects of trauma • Depression and low-self esteem • Relationship issues, including infidelity • Loss & grief.
In addition to years of experience in private practice and large mental health units where I supported large numbers of clients I also draw from my personal experiences: in the various cultures I lived locally & abroad; and professionally in wide-ranging roles and industries, including at director level in large corporate, as well in small businesses.
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Carol Termezi
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Maldon CM9
Anxiety can feel overwhelming and prevent you from living life purposefully, but with the right strategies and problem-solving solutions you can begin to navigate life’s complexities with confidence, turning anxiety into a new found excitement for life!
My approach is relational and flexible, I use talking therapy, creative interventions, CBT and skill building to help my clients reflect and learn more about themselves. I have a personal interest in neurodiversity where my aim is to enable agency and self compassion for the individual whilst providing support and better understanding within the family.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming and prevent you from living life purposefully, but with the right strategies and problem-solving solutions you can begin to navigate life’s complexities with confidence, turning anxiety into a new found excitement for life!
My approach is relational and flexible, I use talking therapy, creative interventions, CBT and skill building to help my clients reflect and learn more about themselves. I have a personal interest in neurodiversity where my aim is to enable agency and self compassion for the individual whilst providing support and better understanding within the family.
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Leanne Hammond
Counsellor, MBACP
Maldon CM9
Whether you are seeking support for personal difficulties, mental health or bereavement, I aim to reassure you that you are not alone and to provide a safe space to process this without judgement. Empathy, authenticity and non-judgement are the foundation of what I believe create a safe space for building trust within the therapy relationship. I am an integrative counsellor, this means that we would work together to figure out the best support for you tailored to your individual wants and needs from therapy.
Whether you are seeking support for personal difficulties, mental health or bereavement, I aim to reassure you that you are not alone and to provide a safe space to process this without judgement. Empathy, authenticity and non-judgement are the foundation of what I believe create a safe space for building trust within the therapy relationship. I am an integrative counsellor, this means that we would work together to figure out the best support for you tailored to your individual wants and needs from therapy.
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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.