Anxiety Counselling in Shenstone

Scott Ballinger
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I realise how anxiety provoking and difficult it can be to take those first steps to seeking help.
For all the qualifications and different theoretical standpoints, for me, counselling and psychotherapy is about the relationship of trust between the client and the therapist. What I offer is compassion from a non-judgmental perspective as well as openness and authenticity.
Hello, I realise how anxiety provoking and difficult it can be to take those first steps to seeking help.
For all the qualifications and different theoretical standpoints, for me, counselling and psychotherapy is about the relationship of trust between the client and the therapist. What I offer is compassion from a non-judgmental perspective as well as openness and authenticity.
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Collaborative Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a passionate and caring therapist who has extensive experience of working with people in distress, from those reporting anxiety, depression and relational conflict, to those struggling with their body image, trauma and loss.
Over ten years, I have completed formal training in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. This extensive experience is vital as it allows me to draw from a wide knowledge base, to create a specialized treatment plan which will meet your own individual needs.
I am a passionate and caring therapist who has extensive experience of working with people in distress, from those reporting anxiety, depression and relational conflict, to those struggling with their body image, trauma and loss.
Over ten years, I have completed formal training in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. This extensive experience is vital as it allows me to draw from a wide knowledge base, to create a specialized treatment plan which will meet your own individual needs.
0121 816 0590 View 0121 816 0590
Cura Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Worried, struggling and don’t know where to turn?
As a clinical psychologist in the UK, my training involves a minimum of six years at University and considerable supervised practiced before formal qualification. This means that I can offer a range of psychological approaches to both adults and children and tailor my approach to fit you, the client.
Worried, struggling and don’t know where to turn?
As a clinical psychologist in the UK, my training involves a minimum of six years at University and considerable supervised practiced before formal qualification. This means that I can offer a range of psychological approaches to both adults and children and tailor my approach to fit you, the client.
0121 817 7058 View 0121 817 7058
Dr David King
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I help people move beyond anxiety, low mood, and unresolved trauma so they can live with greater ease and confidence.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’ve spent a long time holding everything together on your own. You’ve done your best to manage, but it’s becoming harder to keep going. You’re here because you want things to feel different: calmer, clearer, and more in your control. You don’t need to have all the answers before you start; you just need a safe, structured space to make sense of what’s happening and take steady steps forward.
I help people move beyond anxiety, low mood, and unresolved trauma so they can live with greater ease and confidence.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’ve spent a long time holding everything together on your own. You’ve done your best to manage, but it’s becoming harder to keep going. You’re here because you want things to feel different: calmer, clearer, and more in your control. You don’t need to have all the answers before you start; you just need a safe, structured space to make sense of what’s happening and take steady steps forward.
0121 752 2895 View 0121 752 2895

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Kate Greenwood
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I offer online CBT and specialise in supporting adults with Anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, Low Self-Esteem and Neurodiversity.
I am passionate about offering individualised CBT, using a combination of traditional CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). We work together in the sessions to focus on what you would like to change and the goals you want to achieve. I also have further training in adapted CBT to support people who are or believe.
I offer online CBT and specialise in supporting adults with Anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, Low Self-Esteem and Neurodiversity.
I am passionate about offering individualised CBT, using a combination of traditional CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). We work together in the sessions to focus on what you would like to change and the goals you want to achieve. I also have further training in adapted CBT to support people who are or believe.
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Rita Squarza
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
I am also a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA; UKATA & EATA qualified member), a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and a Jungian Coach.
I specialise in Integrative Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis, combining talking therapy, body-focused techniques, and lifestyle approaches. I help adults and young adults manage stress, anxiety, academic or work pressures, and the challenges of studying or working abroad, supporting emotional regulation and practical, everyday change.
I am also a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA; UKATA & EATA qualified member), a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and a Jungian Coach.
I specialise in Integrative Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis, combining talking therapy, body-focused techniques, and lifestyle approaches. I help adults and young adults manage stress, anxiety, academic or work pressures, and the challenges of studying or working abroad, supporting emotional regulation and practical, everyday change.
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Sophie Rose
Counsellor, MBACP
5 Endorsed
Counselling can be an extra support; giving children the added time and space needed to work through their worries and feelings.
Life brings all sorts of challenges and some can be much harder to overcome than others. Most adults can remember a time when they were dealing with a situation so tough that everyday living became more challenging than usual. For children and young people, who have not had time to develop their own coping strategies, such situations are even more difficult to cope with. Many children who are having a difficult time do not know what it is that they are feeling and cannot put it into words. Counselling for children and young people might be slightly different to the traditional idea of therapy you may have in mind.
Counselling can be an extra support; giving children the added time and space needed to work through their worries and feelings.
Life brings all sorts of challenges and some can be much harder to overcome than others. Most adults can remember a time when they were dealing with a situation so tough that everyday living became more challenging than usual. For children and young people, who have not had time to develop their own coping strategies, such situations are even more difficult to cope with. Many children who are having a difficult time do not know what it is that they are feeling and cannot put it into words. Counselling for children and young people might be slightly different to the traditional idea of therapy you may have in mind.
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Emma Harper
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Thinking about trying to access therapeutic support for yourself, or a family member, can be a difficult and sometimes confusing process, with there being many types of therapists around, all offering slightly different experiences, often being trained in different models and approaches. It can also be a minefield trying to work out whether the person is appropriately qualified, and registered with the appropriate professional bodies. I am therefore happy to offer a short phone call, or video call, to answer some of these questions, and to see whether you feel I am the right fit for you, or your family member.
Thinking about trying to access therapeutic support for yourself, or a family member, can be a difficult and sometimes confusing process, with there being many types of therapists around, all offering slightly different experiences, often being trained in different models and approaches. It can also be a minefield trying to work out whether the person is appropriately qualified, and registered with the appropriate professional bodies. I am therefore happy to offer a short phone call, or video call, to answer some of these questions, and to see whether you feel I am the right fit for you, or your family member.
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Do you feel stuck, anxious, angry, numb, or uncertain?
With 25 years of experience, I offer short- and long-term therapy to help individuals gain clarity and navigate challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression. I also support families of loved ones with long-term conditions, creating a space where reflection leads to understanding and meaningful change.
Do you feel stuck, anxious, angry, numb, or uncertain?
With 25 years of experience, I offer short- and long-term therapy to help individuals gain clarity and navigate challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression. I also support families of loved ones with long-term conditions, creating a space where reflection leads to understanding and meaningful change.
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Dr Natalie Knight
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Overthinking, second-guessing, feeling sick with worry — and somehow still getting things done.
I offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias using CBT, ACT and EMDR. My approach is practical and collaborative — focused on building tools you can actually use. You’ll get a clear plan tailored to what’s keeping you stuck, and support to move forward.
Overthinking, second-guessing, feeling sick with worry — and somehow still getting things done.
I offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias using CBT, ACT and EMDR. My approach is practical and collaborative — focused on building tools you can actually use. You’ll get a clear plan tailored to what’s keeping you stuck, and support to move forward.
01905 953506 View 01905 953506
It brings company of anxiety that won't switch off, avoiding confrontation at almost any cost, a constant low hum of not being quite good enough.
I work with adults who, underneath their kindness and care, struggle with people-pleasing and never feeling good enough. I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 10 years experience, including 5 in a specialist trauma service. I've specialised in trauma and people-pleasing, drawing on hundreds of conversations with people who called themselves a 'people-pleaser' long before they ever thought to call it trauma. For many, it began somewhere specific, in childhood, in relationships that weren't quite safe enough to just be yourself. For others it was an accumulation of difficult experiences. Both matter. Both are welcome here.
It brings company of anxiety that won't switch off, avoiding confrontation at almost any cost, a constant low hum of not being quite good enough.
I work with adults who, underneath their kindness and care, struggle with people-pleasing and never feeling good enough. I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 10 years experience, including 5 in a specialist trauma service. I've specialised in trauma and people-pleasing, drawing on hundreds of conversations with people who called themselves a 'people-pleaser' long before they ever thought to call it trauma. For many, it began somewhere specific, in childhood, in relationships that weren't quite safe enough to just be yourself. For others it was an accumulation of difficult experiences. Both matter. Both are welcome here.
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Dr Sophie Gwinnett
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
We are highly experienced in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and more.
At Brightside Psychology we offer a variety of therapies including CBT, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapies, Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention. All of our clinicians are highly trained and registered with professional bodies.
We are highly experienced in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and more.
At Brightside Psychology we offer a variety of therapies including CBT, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapies, Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention. All of our clinicians are highly trained and registered with professional bodies.
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Natalie Jane Brayford
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Hi, I'm Natalie. I am a BACP registered Counsellor with a MSc in Counselling Psychology. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength and I am here to help. I am friendly and down to earth and offer a 20 minute free telephone consultation, we can have a chat and you can use this time to ask any questions, as I know how daunting counselling can be.
Hi, I'm Natalie. I am a BACP registered Counsellor with a MSc in Counselling Psychology. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength and I am here to help. I am friendly and down to earth and offer a 20 minute free telephone consultation, we can have a chat and you can use this time to ask any questions, as I know how daunting counselling can be.
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Christopher Crehan
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
With years of experience and training in various modalities, I help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, weight management, confidence, and deep healing.
As an integrative therapist, I take a person-centered approach, providing a safe, supportive space to guide you through life’s challenges. I’ll walk with you on your journey, helping you gain insight and develop tools to regain control and create lasting change.
With years of experience and training in various modalities, I help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, weight management, confidence, and deep healing.
As an integrative therapist, I take a person-centered approach, providing a safe, supportive space to guide you through life’s challenges. I’ll walk with you on your journey, helping you gain insight and develop tools to regain control and create lasting change.
0121 827 5246 View 0121 827 5246
Dr Liam Grisley
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, or difficulties adjusting to life changes, I am here to provide support through evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT and EDMR.
I am a Registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their mental well-being. With a background in both mental health support and physical health settings, I bring a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to therapy, ensuring that every session is tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. Since qualifying in 2019 with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Birmingham, I have supported individuals from all backgrounds. My approach is person-centred and values the individuality, identity, and values of each client.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, or difficulties adjusting to life changes, I am here to provide support through evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT and EDMR.
I am a Registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their mental well-being. With a background in both mental health support and physical health settings, I bring a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to therapy, ensuring that every session is tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. Since qualifying in 2019 with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Birmingham, I have supported individuals from all backgrounds. My approach is person-centred and values the individuality, identity, and values of each client.
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Elizabeth Mulumba
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Your green status is on. But are you running on empty? In the tech, IT, and engineering sectors, a strange paradox occurs: the more flawless your work is, the more invisible you become. Constantly cycling between feeling unseen and managing high-stakes fire drills causes a dangerous state known as Silent Burnout. I help you treat this isolation as a system optimization challenge. Using coaching psychology and cognitive neuroscience, we dismantle 3 AM execution loops, clear brain fog, and restore execution momentum, ensuring you stop keeping the company's machinery running at the absolute expense of your own health.
Your green status is on. But are you running on empty? In the tech, IT, and engineering sectors, a strange paradox occurs: the more flawless your work is, the more invisible you become. Constantly cycling between feeling unseen and managing high-stakes fire drills causes a dangerous state known as Silent Burnout. I help you treat this isolation as a system optimization challenge. Using coaching psychology and cognitive neuroscience, we dismantle 3 AM execution loops, clear brain fog, and restore execution momentum, ensuring you stop keeping the company's machinery running at the absolute expense of your own health.
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Debbie Wiles
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
If you are feeling stuck, anxious, alone or overwhelmed, therapy could be the space you need.
I am a relational psychotherapeutic counsellor in advanced training. I work with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, addiction, stress,and familiy issues. If there is any issue currently affecting your mental health and wellbeing, therapy can help you address and overcome it. I offer face to face open ended therapy in a warm, welcoming environment.
If you are feeling stuck, anxious, alone or overwhelmed, therapy could be the space you need.
I am a relational psychotherapeutic counsellor in advanced training. I work with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, addiction, stress,and familiy issues. If there is any issue currently affecting your mental health and wellbeing, therapy can help you address and overcome it. I offer face to face open ended therapy in a warm, welcoming environment.
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Debbie Adams
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist (MSc counselling Psychology) and clinical supervisor with over 18 years experience of counselling adults with a wide range of concerns such as depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bereavement, relationship difficulties, workplace issues, alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, childhood trauma, sexual trauma.
I believe that people come to counselling wanting some kind of change. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to explore and find your own insight and understanding of your problem, and to make decisions about any changes you would like to make. Counselling is also useful in coming to terms with things that cannot be changed.
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist (MSc counselling Psychology) and clinical supervisor with over 18 years experience of counselling adults with a wide range of concerns such as depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bereavement, relationship difficulties, workplace issues, alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, childhood trauma, sexual trauma.
I believe that people come to counselling wanting some kind of change. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to explore and find your own insight and understanding of your problem, and to make decisions about any changes you would like to make. Counselling is also useful in coming to terms with things that cannot be changed.
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Lynn Casey-Baker
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
For example depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, bereavement loss, work related problems, obsessive compulsive disorder, addictions, eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, post-natal depression, childhood issues, and much more.
I offer more than just listening to you. I offer strategies & techniques to help you manage better; enhancing your happiness & confidence. I can help develop your awareness & understanding of yourself & how your difficulties arose. We can look at creating a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues, or to help you find ways of coping.
For example depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, bereavement loss, work related problems, obsessive compulsive disorder, addictions, eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, post-natal depression, childhood issues, and much more.
I offer more than just listening to you. I offer strategies & techniques to help you manage better; enhancing your happiness & confidence. I can help develop your awareness & understanding of yourself & how your difficulties arose. We can look at creating a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues, or to help you find ways of coping.
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Caroline Jane Blake
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Warwick CV34
You may feel anxious, confused, depressed, frustrated and alone.
Although, I mainly work in a person-centred way, I use whatever counselling/coaching styles will be most helpful to you. My aim, is to work with you in a collaborative, non-judgemental, holistic and results driven way, focusing on the root causes of issues (not just the symptoms) to help you get to where they want to be as efficiently as possible.
You may feel anxious, confused, depressed, frustrated and alone.
Although, I mainly work in a person-centred way, I use whatever counselling/coaching styles will be most helpful to you. My aim, is to work with you in a collaborative, non-judgemental, holistic and results driven way, focusing on the root causes of issues (not just the symptoms) to help you get to where they want to be as efficiently as possible.
01926 895733 View 01926 895733
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.