Anxiety Counselling in Stevenage

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Jo Gibson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I am a post graduate qualified BACP registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with fifteen years experience. I work using the internal Family Systems and Intimacy from the Inside Out models, with a Humanist and Somatic core training. I work with many different life challenges, and over the years have specialised in trauma, complex trauma, relational trauma and shame. Supporting you to process what has happened to you and move on from your past to live your life fully. I work face to face or online with individuals, couples and groups.
I am a post graduate qualified BACP registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with fifteen years experience. I work using the internal Family Systems and Intimacy from the Inside Out models, with a Humanist and Somatic core training. I work with many different life challenges, and over the years have specialised in trauma, complex trauma, relational trauma and shame. Supporting you to process what has happened to you and move on from your past to live your life fully. I work face to face or online with individuals, couples and groups.
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Debbie Miller
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Life can feel overwhelming at times: stress at school or work, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or past experiences that still feel painful.
I’m a BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist, providing compassionate support that gives you space to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns that hinder, and to work towards lasting change. Through our work, you may feel more connected – to yourself and others – and grow in confidence to create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Life can feel overwhelming at times: stress at school or work, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or past experiences that still feel painful.
I’m a BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist, providing compassionate support that gives you space to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns that hinder, and to work towards lasting change. Through our work, you may feel more connected – to yourself and others – and grow in confidence to create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
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5th Avenue Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Established in 2014, 5th Avenue Counselling is the practice of Marianne Mikhail Msc, offering an accessible option when you need therapeutic support, or just a space to talk and be heard.
Established in 2014, 5th Avenue Counselling is the practice of Marianne Mikhail Msc, offering an accessible option when you need therapeutic support, or just a space to talk and be heard.
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Robin James Littlewood
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am able to treat a range of difficulties but specialise in treating anxiety disorders.
Hi, I'm Robin. I'm a CBT therapist who aims to support and guide people to achieving their goals. With experience of working in mental health for over 10 years, I utilise elements of compassion and solution focused approaches to empower people to not only overcome challenges, but give them lasting improvements.
I am able to treat a range of difficulties but specialise in treating anxiety disorders.
Hi, I'm Robin. I'm a CBT therapist who aims to support and guide people to achieving their goals. With experience of working in mental health for over 10 years, I utilise elements of compassion and solution focused approaches to empower people to not only overcome challenges, but give them lasting improvements.
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Hello and welcome to my page My name is Eileen Whaymand And I  am an experienced Person Centred counsellor offering confidential counselling for individuals and couples in Stevenage and surrounding areas.
Hello and welcome to my page My name is Eileen Whaymand And I  am an experienced Person Centred counsellor offering confidential counselling for individuals and couples in Stevenage and surrounding areas.
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Dawn Gregory
Counsellor, BACP
I have experience working with relationship breakdowns, alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety and self harm.
When we are suffering, it can feel a dark lonely place with no one to talk to. Anxiety sets in and we become overwhelmed, leaving us feeling depressed and unable to cope. We can start to develop certain behaviours like drinking too much or similar things to fix ourselves.
I have experience working with relationship breakdowns, alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety and self harm.
When we are suffering, it can feel a dark lonely place with no one to talk to. Anxiety sets in and we become overwhelmed, leaving us feeling depressed and unable to cope. We can start to develop certain behaviours like drinking too much or similar things to fix ourselves.
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Cleo Irish Zorrilla
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or just a sense that something needs to change, this space is here for you.
With a flexible, integrative approach, I blend evidence‑based tools and compassionate listening to support your growth. You’ll be invited to explore your thoughts and feelings safely, build coping skills that work for you, and shape a path forward that feels meaningful and real.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or just a sense that something needs to change, this space is here for you.
With a flexible, integrative approach, I blend evidence‑based tools and compassionate listening to support your growth. You’ll be invited to explore your thoughts and feelings safely, build coping skills that work for you, and shape a path forward that feels meaningful and real.
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I’m an experienced therapist and accredited clinical supervisor with over twelve years of practice supporting individuals and fellow practitioners through compassionate, ethically grounded care. My work is guided by a gentle, emotionally resonant approach that honours each person’s unique story, and I hold a deep belief in the healing power of connection. In supervision, I offer a reflective, affirming space where therapists can grow not just as clinicians, but as whole people.
I’m an experienced therapist and accredited clinical supervisor with over twelve years of practice supporting individuals and fellow practitioners through compassionate, ethically grounded care. My work is guided by a gentle, emotionally resonant approach that honours each person’s unique story, and I hold a deep belief in the healing power of connection. In supervision, I offer a reflective, affirming space where therapists can grow not just as clinicians, but as whole people.
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Andrew Grenfell
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Or show up in ‘symptoms’ like anxiety, illness, or substance abuse.
I focus on you as a person looking for a way to live meaningfully, not as a diagnosis or a problem. I listen patiently for what matters and keep an open mind for where we might need to go. There's no manual for this kind of work: I aim to stay alive to everything you bring. I want to be active in helping you live a life you want.
Or show up in ‘symptoms’ like anxiety, illness, or substance abuse.
I focus on you as a person looking for a way to live meaningfully, not as a diagnosis or a problem. I listen patiently for what matters and keep an open mind for where we might need to go. There's no manual for this kind of work: I aim to stay alive to everything you bring. I want to be active in helping you live a life you want.
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Tamara Wasylec
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You feel worried about the future and a deep sadness that life seems to carry on as if nothing has changed.
If you're seeking support to cope with difficult emotions so you can start to look forward, you've come to the right place. I offer a safe, judgment-free space to explore your feelings and focus on what’s next. With my skill in building trusting relationships, I’ll help you navigate challenges and find clarity in a way that feels right for you.
You feel worried about the future and a deep sadness that life seems to carry on as if nothing has changed.
If you're seeking support to cope with difficult emotions so you can start to look forward, you've come to the right place. I offer a safe, judgment-free space to explore your feelings and focus on what’s next. With my skill in building trusting relationships, I’ll help you navigate challenges and find clarity in a way that feels right for you.
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Limor Lancaster Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, emptiness, or a lack of meaning in your life?
I am a compassionate, caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated CBT therapist with a background in social work and over 20 years of experience supporting people through change and growth. My positive energy is continuous and I can help you to lift your spirit and find meaning in life.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, emptiness, or a lack of meaning in your life?
I am a compassionate, caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated CBT therapist with a background in social work and over 20 years of experience supporting people through change and growth. My positive energy is continuous and I can help you to lift your spirit and find meaning in life.
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Nicky O’Neill
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety or low mood.
As a CBT therapist I offer treatment for; low-self esteem, worry, panic, depression, OCD, health anxiety, worry, perinatal mental health - including post natal depression, birth phobia (tokophobia) and birth trauma, phobias and single incident PTSD.
You may be struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety or low mood.
As a CBT therapist I offer treatment for; low-self esteem, worry, panic, depression, OCD, health anxiety, worry, perinatal mental health - including post natal depression, birth phobia (tokophobia) and birth trauma, phobias and single incident PTSD.
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Nicholas Jagels Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide a safe, gentle and non judgemental space to talk. As an integrative counsellor, I accept that as individuals we are all unique and have different needs when seeking therapy and support. I believe that it is ultimately the relationship between the client and therapist that is fundamental for a trusting, understanding and safe therapeutic alliance and this allows for the opportunity to explore your feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour.
I provide a safe, gentle and non judgemental space to talk. As an integrative counsellor, I accept that as individuals we are all unique and have different needs when seeking therapy and support. I believe that it is ultimately the relationship between the client and therapist that is fundamental for a trusting, understanding and safe therapeutic alliance and this allows for the opportunity to explore your feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour.
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Clare Green
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
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Carima Nolten, Blue Butterfly Bamboo
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a combination of Talking, Creative and Somatic therapies that are beneficial in working with trauma, stress management, anxiety and burnout.
As a psychotherapist, I embrace a responsive and flexible approach, offering an empathic, non-judgemental and safe space for you/child to explore and express feelings and thoughts around life experiences and challenges being faced in your own chosen way, whether it is through talking therapy or through various creative/art -based mediums.
I offer a combination of Talking, Creative and Somatic therapies that are beneficial in working with trauma, stress management, anxiety and burnout.
As a psychotherapist, I embrace a responsive and flexible approach, offering an empathic, non-judgemental and safe space for you/child to explore and express feelings and thoughts around life experiences and challenges being faced in your own chosen way, whether it is through talking therapy or through various creative/art -based mediums.
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Laura Goodall
Psychotherapist, MSc
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety and depression and I offer a secure and relational space where we will work together to help you through these difficult times and with these difficult feelings so that you can get your life back and find some inner support and resilience.
Talking to someone who really hears and understands you can be the first step of the journey towards positive change. Maybe you're feeling low and don't know why? Maybe you are trying to overcome big life events and everything has changed around you and you need some support? Perhaps you just don't know why you can't sleep, or why your tears surprise you and you want to know more? The good news is that Gestalt counselling can help.
I work with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety and depression and I offer a secure and relational space where we will work together to help you through these difficult times and with these difficult feelings so that you can get your life back and find some inner support and resilience.
Talking to someone who really hears and understands you can be the first step of the journey towards positive change. Maybe you're feeling low and don't know why? Maybe you are trying to overcome big life events and everything has changed around you and you need some support? Perhaps you just don't know why you can't sleep, or why your tears surprise you and you want to know more? The good news is that Gestalt counselling can help.
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Daren Messenger
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
This is best for overcoming anxiety via homework tasks (logging alongside mindfulness exercises of present moment) so when anxiety happens, you can ACT differently, change it.
How do you choose a therapist? Experience and training are important: I've been practising for over 28 years and completed 3 distinct degree level qualifications; psychotherapy, CBT and mindfulness (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)'. Also EMDR. Text to discuss which therapy is right for you. Sessions will gently enquire of emotion, regulation, body sense, behaviours in difficult situations, gradually facilitating self awareness and awareness of situations. Exploring brings understanding. This will involve direction from me in this. Professional bodies: UKCP for psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling BABCP for CBT.
This is best for overcoming anxiety via homework tasks (logging alongside mindfulness exercises of present moment) so when anxiety happens, you can ACT differently, change it.
How do you choose a therapist? Experience and training are important: I've been practising for over 28 years and completed 3 distinct degree level qualifications; psychotherapy, CBT and mindfulness (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)'. Also EMDR. Text to discuss which therapy is right for you. Sessions will gently enquire of emotion, regulation, body sense, behaviours in difficult situations, gradually facilitating self awareness and awareness of situations. Exploring brings understanding. This will involve direction from me in this. Professional bodies: UKCP for psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling BABCP for CBT.
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Bedford Community Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
At Bedford Community Counselling, we offer low cost counselling, clinical supervision to professionals & placements to student counsellors. Run by senior Psychotherapists & Directors, Katja Fischer & Jo Moloney, BCC is a not for profit organisation. Since first opening in 2012 we have developed a reputation for excellence. We provide a fast response to enquiries & have a team of therapists which means we can usually offer session times quickly. We are an experienced general practice, able to work with individuals, couples & groups on a wide variety of issues, and also offer specialist trauma and DIT relational therapies.
At Bedford Community Counselling, we offer low cost counselling, clinical supervision to professionals & placements to student counsellors. Run by senior Psychotherapists & Directors, Katja Fischer & Jo Moloney, BCC is a not for profit organisation. Since first opening in 2012 we have developed a reputation for excellence. We provide a fast response to enquiries & have a team of therapists which means we can usually offer session times quickly. We are an experienced general practice, able to work with individuals, couples & groups on a wide variety of issues, and also offer specialist trauma and DIT relational therapies.
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Debbie Hague
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
I help with self esteem and identity, stress, anxiety and sleep issues.
I have been an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist for over 20 years and I have a background in Mental health management, Autism and Addiction issues. I work with adults, young people (17plus), older people (who thought they were too old to change) couples who want to stop arguing and people who want to realise a content and fulfilling life.
I help with self esteem and identity, stress, anxiety and sleep issues.
I have been an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist for over 20 years and I have a background in Mental health management, Autism and Addiction issues. I work with adults, young people (17plus), older people (who thought they were too old to change) couples who want to stop arguing and people who want to realise a content and fulfilling life.
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Lizzie Mitchell
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Is your child struggling with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, or school attendance?
Ready to take the next step? Get in touch today to schedule your first session or a free 15-minute phone consultation. We can talk through your concerns and explore whether therapy is the right fit for your child and family. You can reach me by phone, email, or through my website contact form. I'm here to answer questions and help you take the next step.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, or school attendance?
Ready to take the next step? Get in touch today to schedule your first session or a free 15-minute phone consultation. We can talk through your concerns and explore whether therapy is the right fit for your child and family. You can reach me by phone, email, or through my website contact form. I'm here to answer questions and help you take the next step.
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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.