Anxiety Counselling in Prestbury

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Susannah Newell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an experienced psychotherapist, I can help you manage current life challenges like sudden changes or losses; anxiety; relationship issues; bereavement; loneliness; parenthood; depression or past experiences intruding on your present.
As we are all unique, I don't offer 'one size fits all' psychotherapy and counselling. Rather I draw on different therapeutic approaches to best meet your individual needs. Some clients want to explore how their past limits their present, others prefer to focus on the now. Please see my website for more detail on how I work and can help you.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I can help you manage current life challenges like sudden changes or losses; anxiety; relationship issues; bereavement; loneliness; parenthood; depression or past experiences intruding on your present.
As we are all unique, I don't offer 'one size fits all' psychotherapy and counselling. Rather I draw on different therapeutic approaches to best meet your individual needs. Some clients want to explore how their past limits their present, others prefer to focus on the now. Please see my website for more detail on how I work and can help you.
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Hannah Claire O'Brien
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Clients may be experiencing emotional challenges relating to stress, anxiety and depression.
I offer expertise in CBT and EMDR to support clients navigate their difficulties in a safe and confidential space. My approach is genuine, empathetic, and individual-focused. I emphasise working collaboratively, offering therapeutic guidance to help clients build self-awareness and feel empowered to explore and manage their current difficulties.
Clients may be experiencing emotional challenges relating to stress, anxiety and depression.
I offer expertise in CBT and EMDR to support clients navigate their difficulties in a safe and confidential space. My approach is genuine, empathetic, and individual-focused. I emphasise working collaboratively, offering therapeutic guidance to help clients build self-awareness and feel empowered to explore and manage their current difficulties.
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Dr Emma Solomon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Want to sleep better, deal with worry, or overcome anxiety, phobias or panic?
Finding someone you can trust matters. I’m a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and our profession is tightly regulated by the HCPC to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. However much you may feel different, I have worked with every kind of problem and I am trained in many treatments so you can choose what feels right for you.
Want to sleep better, deal with worry, or overcome anxiety, phobias or panic?
Finding someone you can trust matters. I’m a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and our profession is tightly regulated by the HCPC to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. However much you may feel different, I have worked with every kind of problem and I am trained in many treatments so you can choose what feels right for you.
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Kathleen Lowe
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Are you experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, PTSD, OCD or low mood & depression?
I have practised in the NHS and Private Practice as a Psychologist for 27yrs. I offer expert Cognitive Behavioural therapy for a range of difficulties. I have experience in a wide range of difficulties and I enjoy helping clients to recover. I am also an experienced teacher and Clinical Supervisor.
Are you experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, PTSD, OCD or low mood & depression?
I have practised in the NHS and Private Practice as a Psychologist for 27yrs. I offer expert Cognitive Behavioural therapy for a range of difficulties. I have experience in a wide range of difficulties and I enjoy helping clients to recover. I am also an experienced teacher and Clinical Supervisor.
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Dr Hannah Taylor
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience in working with trauma, anxiety, self-esteem and depression.
I am committed to working with clients who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing. These difficulties can cause difficulties in relationships, at work and on a person's experiences of connecting with themselves and the world around them. I work sensitively and supportively with clients who have experienced a number of difficult life experiences including grief, trauma, relationship difficulties to name but a few. I can help you to feel like you develop a better more compassionate understanding of yourself and help you to feel like you are moving forward in life rather than feeling stuck and directionless.
I have experience in working with trauma, anxiety, self-esteem and depression.
I am committed to working with clients who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing. These difficulties can cause difficulties in relationships, at work and on a person's experiences of connecting with themselves and the world around them. I work sensitively and supportively with clients who have experienced a number of difficult life experiences including grief, trauma, relationship difficulties to name but a few. I can help you to feel like you develop a better more compassionate understanding of yourself and help you to feel like you are moving forward in life rather than feeling stuck and directionless.
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Angharad Jones Psychotherapy and Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I understand that it can be hard to reach out for therapy, especially when you may be finding life tough at the moment. Or perhaps you are in a better place and have decided that you want to explore aspects of your life. Either way, please do contact me to discuss your needs. In therapy sessions I would work with you to process your past so that you can see how it impacts the present. For many there is the need to grieve for what has been lost, whilst giving the opportunity to identify and embrace your true inner self. You would strengthen ‘Adult’ you, freeing yourself to embrace life.
I understand that it can be hard to reach out for therapy, especially when you may be finding life tough at the moment. Or perhaps you are in a better place and have decided that you want to explore aspects of your life. Either way, please do contact me to discuss your needs. In therapy sessions I would work with you to process your past so that you can see how it impacts the present. For many there is the need to grieve for what has been lost, whilst giving the opportunity to identify and embrace your true inner self. You would strengthen ‘Adult’ you, freeing yourself to embrace life.
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Linda Hayward
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Together we can explore your issues confidentially without fear of judgment.
I believe that when we’re free of emotional and psychological problems, we are able to live our lives to the fullest and reach our potential, for a life without limits. By looking after our mental health, we naturally improve the quality of our life. Good mental health, strengthens and supports our ability to maintain good physical health.
Together we can explore your issues confidentially without fear of judgment.
I believe that when we’re free of emotional and psychological problems, we are able to live our lives to the fullest and reach our potential, for a life without limits. By looking after our mental health, we naturally improve the quality of our life. Good mental health, strengthens and supports our ability to maintain good physical health.
01782 288674 View 01782 288674
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Chris Taylor CBT and EMDR Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I primarily focus on high-functioning professionals with either personal or work related issues, men and the challenges they face. I also focus my practice towards those who's life has been changed by recent or past traumatic experience and abuse. My clients are action-oriented people who don't want a passive therapist and approach, they want an experienced therapist offering dynamic therapeutic skills who can understand their world, work at their pace, develop self-compassion and help them to gain or regain a contented life. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can help.
I primarily focus on high-functioning professionals with either personal or work related issues, men and the challenges they face. I also focus my practice towards those who's life has been changed by recent or past traumatic experience and abuse. My clients are action-oriented people who don't want a passive therapist and approach, they want an experienced therapist offering dynamic therapeutic skills who can understand their world, work at their pace, develop self-compassion and help them to gain or regain a contented life. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can help.
01782 288593 View 01782 288593
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Anna Bradshaw
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Welcome, to me being understood and cared for are deeply important so, I listen attentively with acceptance and compassion. Perhaps you have noticed patterns in your life and you would like to understand yourself more? Talking things through can help you make sense of things. Sometimes past experiences can cause distress, having a space to share with a counsellor can help you process your feelings. Working together, we can look at choices available to you, helping you find hope again.
Welcome, to me being understood and cared for are deeply important so, I listen attentively with acceptance and compassion. Perhaps you have noticed patterns in your life and you would like to understand yourself more? Talking things through can help you make sense of things. Sometimes past experiences can cause distress, having a space to share with a counsellor can help you process your feelings. Working together, we can look at choices available to you, helping you find hope again.
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Fee Hanif
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Anxiety, low mood, grief, workplace stress, or difficult relationships might be weighing heavily on you.
I offer online, phone, and walk‑and‑talk therapy. My person‑centred approach is gentle and empathic, giving you space to move at your own pace. Together we explore what feels safe, helping you understand your emotions and find clarity in what you’re experiencing.
Anxiety, low mood, grief, workplace stress, or difficult relationships might be weighing heavily on you.
I offer online, phone, and walk‑and‑talk therapy. My person‑centred approach is gentle and empathic, giving you space to move at your own pace. Together we explore what feels safe, helping you understand your emotions and find clarity in what you’re experiencing.
0161 524 9858 View 0161 524 9858
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Ish Jawando (VQT Coaching & Therapy)
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
As a distinguished Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, & Person-Centred Counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I blend advanced Coaching & Counselling modalities, including the transformative power of mindset coaching, to offer a personalised & bespoke experience tailored to your unique needs. My approach is integral to who you are. My client-centred, trauma informed, empathetic, inclusive, & solution-focused work creates a thought-provoking partnership, assisting you in recognising your blind spots & challenges to unlock your full potential.
As a distinguished Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, & Person-Centred Counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I blend advanced Coaching & Counselling modalities, including the transformative power of mindset coaching, to offer a personalised & bespoke experience tailored to your unique needs. My approach is integral to who you are. My client-centred, trauma informed, empathetic, inclusive, & solution-focused work creates a thought-provoking partnership, assisting you in recognising your blind spots & challenges to unlock your full potential.
01260 542017 View 01260 542017
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Helen Jones CBT and EMDR Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I work with a wide range of issues including post traumatic stress disorder ('PTSD') including complex childhood attachment trauma, psychosis, social anxiety, substance misuse, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder ('OCD') bi-polar affective disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I spent fifteen years working within NHS mental health services. For the past six years, I have worked as a private practitioner. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, EMDR Parts 1-4 and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.
I work with a wide range of issues including post traumatic stress disorder ('PTSD') including complex childhood attachment trauma, psychosis, social anxiety, substance misuse, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder ('OCD') bi-polar affective disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I spent fifteen years working within NHS mental health services. For the past six years, I have worked as a private practitioner. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, EMDR Parts 1-4 and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.
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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.