Anxiety Counselling in South Woodham Ferrers

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Michael Perkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood—whether they’re dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, or past trauma.
I offer supportive, personalized counselling for anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and neurodiverse experiences. Using a compassionate, understanding approach, I help you explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover patterns, and build confidence, resilience, and greater self-awareness.
I work with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood—whether they’re dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, or past trauma.
I offer supportive, personalized counselling for anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and neurodiverse experiences. Using a compassionate, understanding approach, I help you explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover patterns, and build confidence, resilience, and greater self-awareness.
01268 269721 View 01268 269721
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The Creative Counsellor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
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.
01621 731802 View 01621 731802
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Jane Bishop
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
01621 731629 View 01621 731629
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Cara Japon Mbacp Gmbpss
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
  I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety.
I have over 11 years experience of working with Carers/family members or friends who care for their loved ones who are living with Dementia. I offer individual, family and relationship counselling. I also offer family/group therapy (up to 3) for people who have recently been diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's and their families.
  I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety.
I have over 11 years experience of working with Carers/family members or friends who care for their loved ones who are living with Dementia. I offer individual, family and relationship counselling. I also offer family/group therapy (up to 3) for people who have recently been diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's and their families.
01245 823724 View 01245 823724
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Adam Coombes
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
You might be managing anxiety that never fully switches off, carrying the weight of trauma, navigating relationship strain, or simply feeling stuck and exhausted.
I specialise in trauma, anxiety and stress where experiences feel unresolved or emotionally “stuck”. I offer supportive evidence-based therapy, including EMDR where appropriate, to help process distressing memories, understand experiences, reduce overwhelm and build resilience. I also support frontline and Armed Forces personnel with trauma-informed care.
You might be managing anxiety that never fully switches off, carrying the weight of trauma, navigating relationship strain, or simply feeling stuck and exhausted.
I specialise in trauma, anxiety and stress where experiences feel unresolved or emotionally “stuck”. I offer supportive evidence-based therapy, including EMDR where appropriate, to help process distressing memories, understand experiences, reduce overwhelm and build resilience. I also support frontline and Armed Forces personnel with trauma-informed care.
01621 738584 View 01621 738584
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Dr Chancy Marsh
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety.
Therapy with me can be short or long term, it can be a journey of discovery that we take together or perhaps a focused piece of work, where we target a specific area in your life. I work across the lifespan, this includes children, adolescents, adults, older adults and can include couples, individual or even family sessions.
I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety.
Therapy with me can be short or long term, it can be a journey of discovery that we take together or perhaps a focused piece of work, where we target a specific area in your life. I work across the lifespan, this includes children, adolescents, adults, older adults and can include couples, individual or even family sessions.
01702 418809 View 01702 418809
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Nursac Durmus
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist with experience in both NHS and private practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) explores the link between what you do, what you think and how you feel. Unfortunately, life presents us with difficulties and usually we are able to cope well on our own with these situations. There are occasions, when for whatever reason, we need help from someone else, which is usually a friend,colleague or family member. Sometimes, however, you might find you have no one to turn to or talking to a friend or loved one seems too difficult, painful or just too complicated.
I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist with experience in both NHS and private practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) explores the link between what you do, what you think and how you feel. Unfortunately, life presents us with difficulties and usually we are able to cope well on our own with these situations. There are occasions, when for whatever reason, we need help from someone else, which is usually a friend,colleague or family member. Sometimes, however, you might find you have no one to turn to or talking to a friend or loved one seems too difficult, painful or just too complicated.
01702 416230 View 01702 416230

More Therapists Nearby

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Sabine Tendas
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
This can lead you to a deeper understanding of yourself and your worries, which can be the first step for real change.
I have international experience working in Italy, Spain, and Brazil where I have experienced and seen how crucial is the cultural Script we all carry with us. I have a particular interest in working with the body and its relation with mental health. I am deeply interested in Women’s issues and the changes that woman's body faces through life.
This can lead you to a deeper understanding of yourself and your worries, which can be the first step for real change.
I have international experience working in Italy, Spain, and Brazil where I have experienced and seen how crucial is the cultural Script we all carry with us. I have a particular interest in working with the body and its relation with mental health. I am deeply interested in Women’s issues and the changes that woman's body faces through life.
020 3856 3669 View 020 3856 3669
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Agni Czarnecka
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
London E14
Together, we can begin to make sense of: Complicated emotions Relationship difficulties Life transitions Work and performance stress Losses Anxiety, conflicts Longstanding behaviours
Hello, I’m Agni. Whether you’re facing a specific difficulty, feeling overwhelmed, or sensing that something isn’t quite right but can’t yet name it, you’re not alone. Often, the ways we respond to current challenges are shaped by patterns of behaviour that once helped us cope, but now leave us feeling stuck, conflicted, or disconnected. In therapy, we’ll explore your experiences in the context of your earlier life and relationships — how these patterns formed, why they once made sense, how they may be shaping the present in ways that are hard to see on your own, and how becoming aware of them can open up the possibility of change.
Together, we can begin to make sense of: Complicated emotions Relationship difficulties Life transitions Work and performance stress Losses Anxiety, conflicts Longstanding behaviours
Hello, I’m Agni. Whether you’re facing a specific difficulty, feeling overwhelmed, or sensing that something isn’t quite right but can’t yet name it, you’re not alone. Often, the ways we respond to current challenges are shaped by patterns of behaviour that once helped us cope, but now leave us feeling stuck, conflicted, or disconnected. In therapy, we’ll explore your experiences in the context of your earlier life and relationships — how these patterns formed, why they once made sense, how they may be shaping the present in ways that are hard to see on your own, and how becoming aware of them can open up the possibility of change.
020 4538 9844 View 020 4538 9844
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Isra Mumtaz
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Whether it’s fear, anxiety or feeling mentally stuck, an open and safe place solely for you can help you to find some clarity and relief.
As an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist & Coach, I can help you with: Relationship issues, becoming unstuck, confidence building and exploring childhood or past traumas that may be preventing you from living the life you want. As a qualified supervisor, I also offer integrative supervision for qualified and student trainees.
Whether it’s fear, anxiety or feeling mentally stuck, an open and safe place solely for you can help you to find some clarity and relief.
As an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist & Coach, I can help you with: Relationship issues, becoming unstuck, confidence building and exploring childhood or past traumas that may be preventing you from living the life you want. As a qualified supervisor, I also offer integrative supervision for qualified and student trainees.
020 8138 0787 View 020 8138 0787
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Bridget Barnes - OCD and Anxiety Specialist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
9 Endorsed
Online Only
If you’re exhausted by intrusive thoughts, compulsions, constant doubt or fear of uncertainty, you are not broken - and you are not alone.
Recent client feedback: “Bridget was really wonderful. I left feeling empowered and confident I had everything I needed to tackle my OCD and future challenges.” Alongside CBT and ERP, I integrate ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) where appropriate, helping you build resilience and self-trust.
If you’re exhausted by intrusive thoughts, compulsions, constant doubt or fear of uncertainty, you are not broken - and you are not alone.
Recent client feedback: “Bridget was really wonderful. I left feeling empowered and confident I had everything I needed to tackle my OCD and future challenges.” Alongside CBT and ERP, I integrate ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) where appropriate, helping you build resilience and self-trust.
020 3835 5416 View 020 3835 5416
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Gintaras Parutis
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Grays RM16
I have extensive experience of working with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, relationship and substance use problems.
I provide individual, couple, family and group therapy to people from all cultural and religious backgrounds. I work in English as well as Russian and Lithuanian. I offer my clients confidentiality, anonymity, non-judgemental approach at all times, acceptance, support and empathy. As a trained therapist I offer confidence and a supportive environment in which I help my clients make a difficult decision in life, deal with challenging life situations, better understand their relationship with other significant people in their life, or simply get a better insight into what kind of life they would like to lead.
I have extensive experience of working with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, relationship and substance use problems.
I provide individual, couple, family and group therapy to people from all cultural and religious backgrounds. I work in English as well as Russian and Lithuanian. I offer my clients confidentiality, anonymity, non-judgemental approach at all times, acceptance, support and empathy. As a trained therapist I offer confidence and a supportive environment in which I help my clients make a difficult decision in life, deal with challenging life situations, better understand their relationship with other significant people in their life, or simply get a better insight into what kind of life they would like to lead.
01375 802175 View 01375 802175
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Natalie Wiggins
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sudbury CO10
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, highly trained and experienced for over a decade. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. I am based in Suffolk (Sudbury and rural Bury St Edmunds) for face to face work plus online session availability, always at competitive prices. Nominated at the Make a Difference Awards, for best service in Suffolk by listeners of BBC Radio
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, highly trained and experienced for over a decade. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. I am based in Suffolk (Sudbury and rural Bury St Edmunds) for face to face work plus online session availability, always at competitive prices. Nominated at the Make a Difference Awards, for best service in Suffolk by listeners of BBC Radio
01284 339595 View 01284 339595
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Sandra Ross-Cameron
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Harlow CM17
Be that with any anxiety, depression.
I am a CBT accredited therapist with the BABCP. I have worked for 15yrs with clients from all walks of life, with different problems and issues. I am also experienced with clients with complex issues and long term health conditions. For the last 12yrs also, specialising in ACT therapy, which is a third wave CBT approach.
Be that with any anxiety, depression.
I am a CBT accredited therapist with the BABCP. I have worked for 15yrs with clients from all walks of life, with different problems and issues. I am also experienced with clients with complex issues and long term health conditions. For the last 12yrs also, specialising in ACT therapy, which is a third wave CBT approach.
01279 969925 View 01279 969925
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Well-Being Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
I have supported individuals facing a wide range of life's challenges, including low mood, anxiety, feelings of being lost, family or relationship stress, parenting issues, depression, past trauma, life transitions, identity struggles, and more.
If you’re reading this, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to. Perhaps you're finding it difficult to cope with daily life, facing challenges in your relationships or family, or struggling with changes that feel overwhelming. You might not even have the words for what’s going on, only a sense that something doesn’t feel right. Whatever you're carrying, you don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy can offer you a space to breathe, reflect, and begin to make sense of what’s happening inside and around you.
I have supported individuals facing a wide range of life's challenges, including low mood, anxiety, feelings of being lost, family or relationship stress, parenting issues, depression, past trauma, life transitions, identity struggles, and more.
If you’re reading this, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to. Perhaps you're finding it difficult to cope with daily life, facing challenges in your relationships or family, or struggling with changes that feel overwhelming. You might not even have the words for what’s going on, only a sense that something doesn’t feel right. Whatever you're carrying, you don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy can offer you a space to breathe, reflect, and begin to make sense of what’s happening inside and around you.
020 4538 6830 View 020 4538 6830
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Nicole Henry
Counsellor, BACP
For children and teens, it’s anxiety, school stress or confidence struggles.
I support children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, low mood or overwhelm. Each person is different, so I tailor my sessions to meet your individual needs. My integrative approach blends different therapeutic methods to help you — or your child — feel safe, supported and equipped to manage challenges with confidence.
For children and teens, it’s anxiety, school stress or confidence struggles.
I support children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, low mood or overwhelm. Each person is different, so I tailor my sessions to meet your individual needs. My integrative approach blends different therapeutic methods to help you — or your child — feel safe, supported and equipped to manage challenges with confidence.
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Steven Taylor
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to, I’m here to help you navigate those thoughts and feelings.
One of the advantages of online therapy is accessibility. No matter where you are, you can access our sessions with just a few clicks. This convenience not only saves time but also reduces the stress of commuting, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: You.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to, I’m here to help you navigate those thoughts and feelings.
One of the advantages of online therapy is accessibility. No matter where you are, you can access our sessions with just a few clicks. This convenience not only saves time but also reduces the stress of commuting, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: You.
01277 674501 View 01277 674501
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Healing Minds Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
London E6
I am a counsellor who provides a safe, warm and comfortable place for clients to explore what is making them feel unhappy with their lives, and enable them to explore how they can move forward or adjust to what they are experiencing, to be the person they want to be and lead a happy fulfilling life. Our lives can change in a second sometimes this is a good experience, but when it changes and makes us feel unhappy, sometimes alone and overwhelmed with life, we want this to change, however this can be painful and difficult to do alone, I believe counselling gives the client a safe place to explore these feelings.
I am a counsellor who provides a safe, warm and comfortable place for clients to explore what is making them feel unhappy with their lives, and enable them to explore how they can move forward or adjust to what they are experiencing, to be the person they want to be and lead a happy fulfilling life. Our lives can change in a second sometimes this is a good experience, but when it changes and makes us feel unhappy, sometimes alone and overwhelmed with life, we want this to change, however this can be painful and difficult to do alone, I believe counselling gives the client a safe place to explore these feelings.
020 4538 4197 View 020 4538 4197
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Anita Jane Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you explore your worries, fears and difficulties so that you may feel equipped to face life with renewed energy and self-compassion.
I have lots of life experience and professional experience - I have a BA in Integrative Counselling (1st) and am BACP Accredited. 'One size does not fit all' in therapy - it is not prescriptive and therefore I aim to understand you and in doing so I can then draw upon different styles of therapy to help you overcome the difficulties that you may be facing.
I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you explore your worries, fears and difficulties so that you may feel equipped to face life with renewed energy and self-compassion.
I have lots of life experience and professional experience - I have a BA in Integrative Counselling (1st) and am BACP Accredited. 'One size does not fit all' in therapy - it is not prescriptive and therefore I aim to understand you and in doing so I can then draw upon different styles of therapy to help you overcome the difficulties that you may be facing.
01473 917849 View 01473 917849
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Ashanty Alves
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Ashanty, a BACP Registered Psychotherapist and UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist offering online therapy. Do you find yourself caught in the same patterns in your relationships, in how you feel, in how you respond to the world, and wonder why they're so hard to change? Perhaps you're looking for a space to finally understand yourself more deeply. I specialise in working with people who feel things deeply: those who are emotionally sensitive, self-critical, or struggling with self-worth or self-belief. This includes neurodivergent and highly sensitive people, a community I'm part of myself.
Hi, I'm Ashanty, a BACP Registered Psychotherapist and UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist offering online therapy. Do you find yourself caught in the same patterns in your relationships, in how you feel, in how you respond to the world, and wonder why they're so hard to change? Perhaps you're looking for a space to finally understand yourself more deeply. I specialise in working with people who feel things deeply: those who are emotionally sensitive, self-critical, or struggling with self-worth or self-belief. This includes neurodivergent and highly sensitive people, a community I'm part of myself.
020 3949 4817 View 020 3949 4817
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.