Anxiety Counselling in Sandy
I have experience with working with the nervous system, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Complex PTSD and childhood trauma.
I’m Karen, an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor based in Potton, near Sandy in Bedfordshire.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental environment where we can explore what’s happening for you at your own pace. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor our work to your individual needs, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to support insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
I don’t believe in “fixing” people — I believe in empowering you to better understand yourself and find your own way forward.
If you feel I may be the right counsellor for you, you’re welcome to get in touch by phone, email, or text.
I have experience with working with the nervous system, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Complex PTSD and childhood trauma.
I’m Karen, an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor based in Potton, near Sandy in Bedfordshire.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental environment where we can explore what’s happening for you at your own pace. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor our work to your individual needs, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to support insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
I don’t believe in “fixing” people — I believe in empowering you to better understand yourself and find your own way forward.
If you feel I may be the right counsellor for you, you’re welcome to get in touch by phone, email, or text.
Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships or physiological symptoms of anxiety or depression I can offer a safe space to explore these.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I have helped many people overcome anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I use evidenced therapies to help you learn ways to tolerate and manage emotions, change your patterns of trying to manage them, and improve relationships. I am warm and person-centred, and work with you in a compassionate non-judgemental way.
Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships or physiological symptoms of anxiety or depression I can offer a safe space to explore these.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I have helped many people overcome anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I use evidenced therapies to help you learn ways to tolerate and manage emotions, change your patterns of trying to manage them, and improve relationships. I am warm and person-centred, and work with you in a compassionate non-judgemental way.
They may also struggle with overthinking, stress, low confidence, anxiety and low mood.
I help clients gain clarity and direction using a client-centred approach. With experience in mental health nursing, trainee counselling, and DBT-informed practice, I provide a safe space to explore challenges, identify patterns, and create a personalised pathway toward meaningful change.
They may also struggle with overthinking, stress, low confidence, anxiety and low mood.
I help clients gain clarity and direction using a client-centred approach. With experience in mental health nursing, trainee counselling, and DBT-informed practice, I provide a safe space to explore challenges, identify patterns, and create a personalised pathway toward meaningful change.
We often keep these struggles to ourselves, whether through fear of judgment, not wanting to worry those we love, or simply because we feel we have no one to trust.
I will provide you with a safe, confidential and consistent space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment. I won’t tell you what you must or shouldn’t do. Instead, we will work together to build a future where you feel grounded, peaceful and back in control.
We often keep these struggles to ourselves, whether through fear of judgment, not wanting to worry those we love, or simply because we feel we have no one to trust.
I will provide you with a safe, confidential and consistent space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment. I won’t tell you what you must or shouldn’t do. Instead, we will work together to build a future where you feel grounded, peaceful and back in control.
I can help you cope with a wide range of anxiety, emotional problems and relationship issues.
We can talk on line or face to face.
I can help you cope with a wide range of anxiety, emotional problems and relationship issues.
We can talk on line or face to face.
If you are feeling low or anxious or confused about how you can make changes that will make you feel better and more able to cope, do get in touch, we can speak on the phone first if that would be helpful and then if we decide to, we can meet for an initial session to see if we can work well together.
I am a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in a person centred way offering support and understanding, without judgement. I find that clients value a safe place to tell their story, knowing that their thoughts and feelings will be accepted and their confidences kept.
If you are feeling low or anxious or confused about how you can make changes that will make you feel better and more able to cope, do get in touch, we can speak on the phone first if that would be helpful and then if we decide to, we can meet for an initial session to see if we can work well together.
I am a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in a person centred way offering support and understanding, without judgement. I find that clients value a safe place to tell their story, knowing that their thoughts and feelings will be accepted and their confidences kept.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears.
I help with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, using tailored, evidence-based, and third-wave therapies. I provide affirming, safe spaces to explore neurodiversity, and I offer specific sessions before therapy to help understand your unique needs, learning style, and how your brain views the world. This helps me to adapt therapy to your needs
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears.
I help with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, using tailored, evidence-based, and third-wave therapies. I provide affirming, safe spaces to explore neurodiversity, and I offer specific sessions before therapy to help understand your unique needs, learning style, and how your brain views the world. This helps me to adapt therapy to your needs
I'm here to offer a warm, accepting space for you to let go of your worries and start to face a brighter, happier future.
Feeling like you don't belong in this world is a familiar feeling to me, I do not always fit well into most peoples normal. I can fully empathise with feelings of alienation, despair and not good enough. I'm proud to be able to offer all my clients a sense of belonging, and calm, to feel understood, heard and most of all accepted for who you are.
I'm here to offer a warm, accepting space for you to let go of your worries and start to face a brighter, happier future.
Feeling like you don't belong in this world is a familiar feeling to me, I do not always fit well into most peoples normal. I can fully empathise with feelings of alienation, despair and not good enough. I'm proud to be able to offer all my clients a sense of belonging, and calm, to feel understood, heard and most of all accepted for who you are.
I'm an accredited counsellor and supervisor helping children and young adults (4-25), parents and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, school avoidance, and more complex challenges.
From my own personal experience, and from client feedback, I know how important it is to seek professional help early. Addressing children’s and young adult’s difficulties as they arise means that solutions can be found before problems get worse.
I'm an accredited counsellor and supervisor helping children and young adults (4-25), parents and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, school avoidance, and more complex challenges.
From my own personal experience, and from client feedback, I know how important it is to seek professional help early. Addressing children’s and young adult’s difficulties as they arise means that solutions can be found before problems get worse.
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Women’s Health Psychologist:Anxiety,Hormones,Sleep
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, fertility challenges, endometriosis, pregnancy, birth trauma, early motherhood, perimenopause, menopause, hormonal changes, health anxiety, pain, fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, intrusive thoughts, panic, irritability, mood swings or burnout.
My approach is warm, steady and tailored to you, with your needs remaining central throughout our work together. I draw on evidence‑based methods (CBT, ACT, CFT) and the principles of health psychology to help you understand patterns, ease stress and support nervous‑system regulation. Sessions offer a safe, compassionate space to feel held and supported.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, fertility challenges, endometriosis, pregnancy, birth trauma, early motherhood, perimenopause, menopause, hormonal changes, health anxiety, pain, fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, intrusive thoughts, panic, irritability, mood swings or burnout.
My approach is warm, steady and tailored to you, with your needs remaining central throughout our work together. I draw on evidence‑based methods (CBT, ACT, CFT) and the principles of health psychology to help you understand patterns, ease stress and support nervous‑system regulation. Sessions offer a safe, compassionate space to feel held and supported.
We will work towards cultivating a ‘new normal’ and develop strategies for managing understandable anxiety, low mood, and a sense of ‘stuckness’.
I also support individuals experiencing general anxiety and low mood. We will draw upon structured CBT principles to help you understand the intrinsic links between your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, helping you develop practical tools to navigate life challenges.
We will work towards cultivating a ‘new normal’ and develop strategies for managing understandable anxiety, low mood, and a sense of ‘stuckness’.
I also support individuals experiencing general anxiety and low mood. We will draw upon structured CBT principles to help you understand the intrinsic links between your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, helping you develop practical tools to navigate life challenges.
I have a particular interest in working with severe anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experience and problematic sibling relations, but I also work as a general counsellor, so will be pleased to help with whatever you bring.
I am trained in Psychodynamic Therapy, which explores how past influences shape and sometimes dominate us; and also in Person-Centred Therapy, which empowers us to thrive in the here and now. I have a strong interest in Mindfulness, trauma and the physical manifestation of mental distress; and I use tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I have a particular interest in working with severe anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experience and problematic sibling relations, but I also work as a general counsellor, so will be pleased to help with whatever you bring.
I am trained in Psychodynamic Therapy, which explores how past influences shape and sometimes dominate us; and also in Person-Centred Therapy, which empowers us to thrive in the here and now. I have a strong interest in Mindfulness, trauma and the physical manifestation of mental distress; and I use tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I specialise in working with anxiety and the variety of forms this can take with a goal to increase self-awareness, overcome obstacles and become the you that you want to be.
As an integrative therapist, I adapt to suit you as the client and offer a down to earth and warm approach. I understand the importance of modifying my therapeutic approach to meet your needs; everybody is unique and so your counselling journey will take the same approach.
I specialise in working with anxiety and the variety of forms this can take with a goal to increase self-awareness, overcome obstacles and become the you that you want to be.
As an integrative therapist, I adapt to suit you as the client and offer a down to earth and warm approach. I understand the importance of modifying my therapeutic approach to meet your needs; everybody is unique and so your counselling journey will take the same approach.
I work with anxiety, self esteem, trauma, identity crises, relationship issues and much more all with the skills and expertise gained through years of experience and professional development.
Mental health conditions don’t arise because there is something wrong with us but because at some point we have left parts of ourselves behind through life's inevitable ups and downs. Left unprocessed these experiences deplete and shrink us causing the typical MH issues so familiar to us. We feel unseen and a 'less than' version.
Good therapy is about reclaiming yourself bringing together mind, body and spiritual aspects that contribute to your well-being. Reviving purpose, joy and pleasure once again.
Put simply, good therapy is about healing and leads to a greater potential in you.
I work with anxiety, self esteem, trauma, identity crises, relationship issues and much more all with the skills and expertise gained through years of experience and professional development.
Mental health conditions don’t arise because there is something wrong with us but because at some point we have left parts of ourselves behind through life's inevitable ups and downs. Left unprocessed these experiences deplete and shrink us causing the typical MH issues so familiar to us. We feel unseen and a 'less than' version.
Good therapy is about reclaiming yourself bringing together mind, body and spiritual aspects that contribute to your well-being. Reviving purpose, joy and pleasure once again.
Put simply, good therapy is about healing and leads to a greater potential in you.
We offer you the opportunity to talk through your worries and feel more emotionally tolerant for the future ahead; whichever path you choose to take.
In addition to seeing clients myself, I manage a therapy service, Green Chair Counselling Service. Whether you see myself or someone in the team, you'll be working with a therapist who is able to give you the support you need. We work with children from 6+ years, teens, adults & couples for a wide variety of issues. We also have trainee therapists available.
We offer you the opportunity to talk through your worries and feel more emotionally tolerant for the future ahead; whichever path you choose to take.
In addition to seeing clients myself, I manage a therapy service, Green Chair Counselling Service. Whether you see myself or someone in the team, you'll be working with a therapist who is able to give you the support you need. We work with children from 6+ years, teens, adults & couples for a wide variety of issues. We also have trainee therapists available.
I work with a range of issues, most notably anxiety, depression, stress, relationships & sexuality, addiction, coping with life changes and supporting people in finding more direction, purpose & fulfilment in their lives.
I provide a personalised and empathetic relationship that is tailored to your needs. This type of counselling puts you in control and the sessions are led by yourself - I won't tell you what we should talk about or assume I know more about you than you do. You are the expert in your own life, after all! I'm down to earth, relateable and very, very human!
I work with a range of issues, most notably anxiety, depression, stress, relationships & sexuality, addiction, coping with life changes and supporting people in finding more direction, purpose & fulfilment in their lives.
I provide a personalised and empathetic relationship that is tailored to your needs. This type of counselling puts you in control and the sessions are led by yourself - I won't tell you what we should talk about or assume I know more about you than you do. You are the expert in your own life, after all! I'm down to earth, relateable and very, very human!
I love working with adults, particularly those in high pressured jobs, who have big goals and aspirations but find themselves stuck in the effects of trauma from the past. Post traumatic stress might be the result of, for example, sexual abuse in childhood, bullying, loss or family issues. I can help free you from the symptoms which can include an inability to thrive, achieve your goals, think clearly, have a positive outlook or have a zest for life. I can work with you to get you back on track quickly and safely so that you can lead a happier, healthier and more successful life.
I love working with adults, particularly those in high pressured jobs, who have big goals and aspirations but find themselves stuck in the effects of trauma from the past. Post traumatic stress might be the result of, for example, sexual abuse in childhood, bullying, loss or family issues. I can help free you from the symptoms which can include an inability to thrive, achieve your goals, think clearly, have a positive outlook or have a zest for life. I can work with you to get you back on track quickly and safely so that you can lead a happier, healthier and more successful life.
I offer online counselling and psychotherapy therapy spanning ages and stages for those throughout the UK. We all face dilemmas during our life and if you are stuck, in emotional pain, continually looking back or fearful of an unthinkable future, I can offer help.
I offer online counselling and psychotherapy therapy spanning ages and stages for those throughout the UK. We all face dilemmas during our life and if you are stuck, in emotional pain, continually looking back or fearful of an unthinkable future, I can offer help.
I approach counselling with a deep sense of respect and responsibility. I view it as a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I offer a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can feel empowered to explore their inner worlds and cultivate greater well-being. The relationship between us will form the foundation of the work. I welcome confused, stuck, and weary clients into a space of safety and connection.
I approach counselling with a deep sense of respect and responsibility. I view it as a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I offer a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can feel empowered to explore their inner worlds and cultivate greater well-being. The relationship between us will form the foundation of the work. I welcome confused, stuck, and weary clients into a space of safety and connection.
Trauma, all areas of abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family issues, etc, Offering long term therapy using the Person-Centred and Psychodynamic approach, compassionately, emphatically, collaboratively and with no judgement!
Do you feel invisible, misunderstood, isolated, judged, alone, confused, or just need someone non-judgmental to listen and someone safe to talk to? There are so many reasons for you never to have to suffer in silence, however big or small the issue, struggle or situation. I am here to offer my support and understanding to you! Everyone is unique and manages life's experiences/ hardships differently. I provide a non-judgemental safe space, offering my full support, patience and understanding. Due to my own life experiences, I am able to relate, understand and genuinely empathise with my clients issues, pain and struggles.
Trauma, all areas of abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family issues, etc, Offering long term therapy using the Person-Centred and Psychodynamic approach, compassionately, emphatically, collaboratively and with no judgement!
Do you feel invisible, misunderstood, isolated, judged, alone, confused, or just need someone non-judgmental to listen and someone safe to talk to? There are so many reasons for you never to have to suffer in silence, however big or small the issue, struggle or situation. I am here to offer my support and understanding to you! Everyone is unique and manages life's experiences/ hardships differently. I provide a non-judgemental safe space, offering my full support, patience and understanding. Due to my own life experiences, I am able to relate, understand and genuinely empathise with my clients issues, pain and struggles.
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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.