Catherine Barton-Sweeney
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Noak Hill RM4
Not accepting new clients
Hello, my name is Cathy and I work with people who are experiencing problems sleeping. The odd night of sleeplessness is something we probably have all experienced, but chronic sleep disturbance is where sleep is regularly disrupted, and you can be left feeling irritable and exhausted during the day. Sometimes sleep disruption can be linked to underlying life experiences that are proving difficult to deal with, but it can also be the cause of depression and anxiety.
Hello, my name is Cathy and I work with people who are experiencing problems sleeping. The odd night of sleeplessness is something we probably have all experienced, but chronic sleep disturbance is where sleep is regularly disrupted, and you can be left feeling irritable and exhausted during the day. Sometimes sleep disruption can be linked to underlying life experiences that are proving difficult to deal with, but it can also be the cause of depression and anxiety.
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Claire Nixon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Theydon Bois CM16
It may create anger, anxiety, stress and a feeling of powerless within your daily routine.
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Julie Donoghue Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hornchurch RM11
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Laura Butler Psychological Therapy Ltd.
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood CM13  (Online Only)
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MB Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Epping CM16
Waitlist for new clients
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Mary Mulherin
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
London E10
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
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Claire Douglas
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Romford RM3
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Jayne Griffiths
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Upminster RM14
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Shivani Sidapra
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
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Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
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Caitlyn St John
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
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Katy Bradbury
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
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Melanie Healy - Healy's Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
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Abigail Louise Andrews
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Buckhurst Hill IG9
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Nathalie Macleod
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Ingatestone CM4
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Rebecca Ford
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Upminster RM14
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Emma Adams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Epping CM16
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Gillian Strutton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
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Emmanuelle Cadji-Newby
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Brentwood CM14
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with adults and adolescents, across a wide range of issues. My approach focuses primarily on enabling you to understand what brought you where you are today, and where you want to be. With this understanding, we develop solutions for you to get there. Each client is unique, and I use a blend of approaches to meet your specific needs. I am an integrative counsellor, and have also trained in CBT techniques. I work with people dealing with anxiety and depression, facing challenges with their relationships, or looking to improve their ability to tackle personal challenges.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with adults and adolescents, across a wide range of issues. My approach focuses primarily on enabling you to understand what brought you where you are today, and where you want to be. With this understanding, we develop solutions for you to get there. Each client is unique, and I use a blend of approaches to meet your specific needs. I am an integrative counsellor, and have also trained in CBT techniques. I work with people dealing with anxiety and depression, facing challenges with their relationships, or looking to improve their ability to tackle personal challenges.
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Karen Bolton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Buckhurst Hill IG9
I value the uniqueness of each individual experience and will tailor my approach to meet you where you are in your life – working with you so that you no longer feel stuck, unhappy or alone, reducing your anxiety, stress or depression and finding ways to make positive changes that improve your self-acceptance, self-esteem and personal confidence. We can work together so that you are able to address difficult past experiences and gain positive ways to manage your future thoughts, feelings and behaviour. I work with people who are neurodivergent, adapting my practice to ensure specific needs of autism and ADHD are met.
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Anxiety Counsellors

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.