Anxiety Counselling in Southampton
Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement.
Working with trauma within the principles of humanistic therapy, Angeline offers EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for people who have experienced traumatic or difficult emotional experiences impacting on their daily life. Also trained in Third Wave CBT including Compassion-Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapeutic skills.
Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement.
Working with trauma within the principles of humanistic therapy, Angeline offers EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for people who have experienced traumatic or difficult emotional experiences impacting on their daily life. Also trained in Third Wave CBT including Compassion-Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapeutic skills.
Hello and a very warm welcome,
There are times when we can feel anxious, low in mood, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
There’s no pressure to have the right words or a clear starting point—together, we can find a way in that feels comfortable and manageable. I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. My aim is to help you feel at ease, supported, and never judged.
Hello and a very warm welcome,
There are times when we can feel anxious, low in mood, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
There’s no pressure to have the right words or a clear starting point—together, we can find a way in that feels comfortable and manageable. I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. My aim is to help you feel at ease, supported, and never judged.
We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel.
We recognise that one perspective isn’t always the whole answer so we have a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who can also provide assessments for autism, attention deficit disorder, educational psychology and behavioural assessment and help for challenging or difficult behaviours. We also offer lower cost supportive psychological coaching support.
We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel.
We recognise that one perspective isn’t always the whole answer so we have a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who can also provide assessments for autism, attention deficit disorder, educational psychology and behavioural assessment and help for challenging or difficult behaviours. We also offer lower cost supportive psychological coaching support.
Experiences such as bullying, feeling out of place, or struggling with social and cultural expectations can have a profound impact on wellbeing, sometimes leading to anxiety, low mood, or other mental health difficulties.
Alongside my counselling training, I am qualified in CBT at MSc level, for those seeking a structured approach to address anxiety, depression, or OCD. I am an eating disorder specialist with extensive training and experience in treating conditions including anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, and binge eating disorder.
Experiences such as bullying, feeling out of place, or struggling with social and cultural expectations can have a profound impact on wellbeing, sometimes leading to anxiety, low mood, or other mental health difficulties.
Alongside my counselling training, I am qualified in CBT at MSc level, for those seeking a structured approach to address anxiety, depression, or OCD. I am an eating disorder specialist with extensive training and experience in treating conditions including anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, and binge eating disorder.
Many of my clients present to me with anxiety, low-confidence or specific mental health issues.
I feel that anxiety has almost reached epidemic levels and I bring strategies, self-esteem and positive affirmations that can help even in session one.
Having ADHD naturally led me to specialise in those who suspect or know they have ADHD.
There is nothing better than speaking to someone who has lived experience of the condition.
Many of my clients present to me with anxiety, low-confidence or specific mental health issues.
I feel that anxiety has almost reached epidemic levels and I bring strategies, self-esteem and positive affirmations that can help even in session one.
Having ADHD naturally led me to specialise in those who suspect or know they have ADHD.
There is nothing better than speaking to someone who has lived experience of the condition.
Vicky Bird
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Southampton SO32
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience of working with anxiety disorders, emotion regulation and in particular OCD.
Therapy provides an opportunity to learn about you, to consider direction, find meaning, in a way that isn’t always possible with friends or family. I can help with recent or long standing problems,
I'm an integrative therapist, meaning i use various techniques (tailor made to help you). Do contact me to find out more, or to arrange a brief discussion.
I have extensive experience of working with anxiety disorders, emotion regulation and in particular OCD.
Therapy provides an opportunity to learn about you, to consider direction, find meaning, in a way that isn’t always possible with friends or family. I can help with recent or long standing problems,
I'm an integrative therapist, meaning i use various techniques (tailor made to help you). Do contact me to find out more, or to arrange a brief discussion.
You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand.
I can help. I offer a confidential space to explore what's bothering you. Together we can work through your difficulties so that you can move forwards in your life with hope and confidence. I support people suffering with anxiety to feel more in control and worry less. I help people improve their relationships and develop their communication skills.
You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand.
I can help. I offer a confidential space to explore what's bothering you. Together we can work through your difficulties so that you can move forwards in your life with hope and confidence. I support people suffering with anxiety to feel more in control and worry less. I help people improve their relationships and develop their communication skills.
I have experienced in working with issues, including Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement and Loss, Depression and Low Mood, Health and Life Crises, Low Self Worth, Panic, Relationship Difficulties and Stress.
Hello. I am Cheryl Barnes-Tadman BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have been in practice for over twenty five years. I have recently relocated to Netley in Southampton after living in the Isle of Wight for six years. Pre-dating this I managed a successful therapy Centre in Essex. I also worked for many years in a large GP Practice, as well as accepting referrals from Essex Police, the NHS, Occupational Health Departments, Further Education Organisations, EAP Work Resources, and, private referrals from individuals and couples.
I have experienced in working with issues, including Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement and Loss, Depression and Low Mood, Health and Life Crises, Low Self Worth, Panic, Relationship Difficulties and Stress.
Hello. I am Cheryl Barnes-Tadman BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have been in practice for over twenty five years. I have recently relocated to Netley in Southampton after living in the Isle of Wight for six years. Pre-dating this I managed a successful therapy Centre in Essex. I also worked for many years in a large GP Practice, as well as accepting referrals from Essex Police, the NHS, Occupational Health Departments, Further Education Organisations, EAP Work Resources, and, private referrals from individuals and couples.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself?
I am a fully qualified Gestalt counsellor with additional training in Person-centred therapy and CBT. I provide a confidential, safe and non judgemental environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I can offer in-person sessions at my comfy and cosy office. also, online or telephone.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself?
I am a fully qualified Gestalt counsellor with additional training in Person-centred therapy and CBT. I provide a confidential, safe and non judgemental environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I can offer in-person sessions at my comfy and cosy office. also, online or telephone.
I have a particular interest in working with addictions, trauma, and anxiety disorders and as such these are my main areas of expertise.
I draw from evidence based approaches and tailor therapy to the needs of the individual. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in my work.
I have a particular interest in working with addictions, trauma, and anxiety disorders and as such these are my main areas of expertise.
I draw from evidence based approaches and tailor therapy to the needs of the individual. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in my work.
I specialise in trauma related to abuse and can also support with difficulties such as; anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem and relationships.
I offer a non-judgemental, compassionate and accepting environment in which to explore your concerns. It is an opportunity to develop self-awareness, helping you make informed choices for yourself and finding ways of being in the world that are more meaningful to you. Counselling is a positive approach to becoming more connected to yourself and your life.
I specialise in trauma related to abuse and can also support with difficulties such as; anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem and relationships.
I offer a non-judgemental, compassionate and accepting environment in which to explore your concerns. It is an opportunity to develop self-awareness, helping you make informed choices for yourself and finding ways of being in the world that are more meaningful to you. Counselling is a positive approach to becoming more connected to yourself and your life.
Dr Molly Brimson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Southampton SO14
Waitlist for new clients
Perhaps you're feeling low or anxious - maybe you're struggling with decisions about the future of a relationship or feel stuck and unhappy with the life you are leading.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, which means I have been trained to doctoral level and work uniquely with traditional evidence-based psychological therapies in a relatable and compassionate way, uniquely tailored to your needs. I combine person-centred therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, grounding and mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Perhaps you're feeling low or anxious - maybe you're struggling with decisions about the future of a relationship or feel stuck and unhappy with the life you are leading.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, which means I have been trained to doctoral level and work uniquely with traditional evidence-based psychological therapies in a relatable and compassionate way, uniquely tailored to your needs. I combine person-centred therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, grounding and mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Do you find yourself striving for more, yet never feeling it is enough? You might be hard on yourself, overthinking, or unable to switch off. These patterns are often rooted in past or overwhelming experiences and deeper beliefs about your worth.
I’m Kylie, a psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience specialising in trauma. Using EMDR, CBT and IPT, I offer a calm, supportive space to help you process the past, ease self criticism, and feel more settled, self accepting, and in control of your life. If you are ready for things to feel different, you are welcome to get in touch.
Do you find yourself striving for more, yet never feeling it is enough? You might be hard on yourself, overthinking, or unable to switch off. These patterns are often rooted in past or overwhelming experiences and deeper beliefs about your worth.
I’m Kylie, a psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience specialising in trauma. Using EMDR, CBT and IPT, I offer a calm, supportive space to help you process the past, ease self criticism, and feel more settled, self accepting, and in control of your life. If you are ready for things to feel different, you are welcome to get in touch.
Are you suffering from anxiety or depression?
In our work together, I aim to help you feel at ease so you can talk freely. I will invite you to express feelings, thoughts, memories, dreams, and we will work together to understand better what's on your mind. I work alongside you supporting you in gaining greater self-awareness, insight and challenging you where appropriate, enabling you to move forward.
Are you suffering from anxiety or depression?
In our work together, I aim to help you feel at ease so you can talk freely. I will invite you to express feelings, thoughts, memories, dreams, and we will work together to understand better what's on your mind. I work alongside you supporting you in gaining greater self-awareness, insight and challenging you where appropriate, enabling you to move forward.
Perhaps you have experienced anxiety, change or relationship difficulties.
Working Psychodynamically means I will listen carefully to whatever you share with me, to how you understand your current and previous experiences, relationships, and family history and consider with you how these may shape your beliefs. When you feel supported and less alone, you can better cope with difficulty, so that life becomes more manageable.
Perhaps you have experienced anxiety, change or relationship difficulties.
Working Psychodynamically means I will listen carefully to whatever you share with me, to how you understand your current and previous experiences, relationships, and family history and consider with you how these may shape your beliefs. When you feel supported and less alone, you can better cope with difficulty, so that life becomes more manageable.
Areas of Specialism:
- Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and chronic stress
- Recovery from narcissistic or toxic relationships
- Chronic illness, medical trauma, health anxiety, fear of recurrence and body image changes
- PTSD and complex trauma
- Navigating major life transitions.
Clinical Psychologist & BWRT Advanced Practitioner.
Are you a high-functioning woman exhausted by her own strength?
I work with two groups of women. Firstly, those navigating burnout, recovery from toxic or painful relationships, and complex trauma — women who are holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. Secondly, women living with chronic or life-limiting illness: from the shock of diagnosis to treatment trauma, through medically-induced menopause, changes in body image and identity, and the relentless labour of caring for others while trying to hold yourself together.
Areas of Specialism:
- Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and chronic stress
- Recovery from narcissistic or toxic relationships
- Chronic illness, medical trauma, health anxiety, fear of recurrence and body image changes
- PTSD and complex trauma
- Navigating major life transitions.
Clinical Psychologist & BWRT Advanced Practitioner.
Are you a high-functioning woman exhausted by her own strength?
I work with two groups of women. Firstly, those navigating burnout, recovery from toxic or painful relationships, and complex trauma — women who are holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. Secondly, women living with chronic or life-limiting illness: from the shock of diagnosis to treatment trauma, through medically-induced menopause, changes in body image and identity, and the relentless labour of caring for others while trying to hold yourself together.
I can help with relationships, personality issues, cultural adjustment, identity, anxiety, bereavement, stress, gender, sexuality, self-esteem, life transitions and existential crisis.
I have lived in the north and the south and am now based in Hampshire and London. I graduated from Oxford with a degree in Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology. After short spells in catering, sales, and financial sectors, I did my doctorate in Psychology and lectured in the subject for 27 years. I have worked with men's development and male psychology.
I can help with relationships, personality issues, cultural adjustment, identity, anxiety, bereavement, stress, gender, sexuality, self-esteem, life transitions and existential crisis.
I have lived in the north and the south and am now based in Hampshire and London. I graduated from Oxford with a degree in Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology. After short spells in catering, sales, and financial sectors, I did my doctorate in Psychology and lectured in the subject for 27 years. I have worked with men's development and male psychology.
Are worries keeping you up at night
I am a Clinical Psychologist and a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist registered with both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am able to provide therapy for children, young people and adults
Are worries keeping you up at night
I am a Clinical Psychologist and a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist registered with both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am able to provide therapy for children, young people and adults
Dr Hannah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Southampton SO16
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Hannah, a clinical psychologist with a particular interest in working with people who have experienced trauma, struggles associated with neurodivergence, and burnout. Often people come to see me when life has left them feeling overwhelmed or stuck and my job is to help you find a way through. This could involve learning new skills, overcoming difficult events from the past or getting back in touch with the skills and strengths you already have, but may have lost sight of.
Hi, I'm Hannah, a clinical psychologist with a particular interest in working with people who have experienced trauma, struggles associated with neurodivergence, and burnout. Often people come to see me when life has left them feeling overwhelmed or stuck and my job is to help you find a way through. This could involve learning new skills, overcoming difficult events from the past or getting back in touch with the skills and strengths you already have, but may have lost sight of.
Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression or feeling generally ‘stuck’ and don’t know how to move forward, I can help.
I am a chartered Health Psychologist and work as a health researcher as well as running a small private practice. I have over 15 years of experience working in various health settings, including 8 years in the NHS as a behaviour change specialist.
Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression or feeling generally ‘stuck’ and don’t know how to move forward, I can help.
I am a chartered Health Psychologist and work as a health researcher as well as running a small private practice. I have over 15 years of experience working in various health settings, including 8 years in the NHS as a behaviour change specialist.
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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.