Anxiety Counselling in Stroud

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Robyn Morris Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
3 Endorsed
Stroud GL5
My practice offers you a safe, supportive and confidential space where we can gently look at what is troubling you. We will explore together making gentle change. I work with a range of presentations: individual & relationship including psychosexual presentations as a psychosexual psychotherapist. My approach is Integrative (combine approaches and modalities). I work with both Individuals and with Couples / Thrupples or polycules. My practice is open to all seeking therapy regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or age and I have training and CPD working with GSRD, LGBTQA and Neurodivergent clients (ADHD, ASD & AuDHD).
My practice offers you a safe, supportive and confidential space where we can gently look at what is troubling you. We will explore together making gentle change. I work with a range of presentations: individual & relationship including psychosexual presentations as a psychosexual psychotherapist. My approach is Integrative (combine approaches and modalities). I work with both Individuals and with Couples / Thrupples or polycules. My practice is open to all seeking therapy regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or age and I have training and CPD working with GSRD, LGBTQA and Neurodivergent clients (ADHD, ASD & AuDHD).
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Helen Cawley
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Stroud GL5
I’m drawn to the notion that as well as having the potential to hurt, relationship (both with self and others) has the power to heal. Deeply rooted damaging and limiting expectations can be lifted, releasing suffocating feelings of shame, loneliness and despair. It is my experience that therapy can help in feeling safely connected, valued, and indeed, loveable.
I’m drawn to the notion that as well as having the potential to hurt, relationship (both with self and others) has the power to heal. Deeply rooted damaging and limiting expectations can be lifted, releasing suffocating feelings of shame, loneliness and despair. It is my experience that therapy can help in feeling safely connected, valued, and indeed, loveable.
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David Lewis Evans
Counsellor, MA, BACP
2 Endorsed
Stroud GL5
If you are seeking a therapist with shared lives experience, I can offer personal insights to clients who are seeking counselling for immune illnesses / bowel disease-related depression and anxiety.
I have particular experience in working with neurodiversity (autism, dyslexia, ODD) and continue training in the area as well as building on my background in art to offer creative approaches to therapy with a person-centered core.
If you are seeking a therapist with shared lives experience, I can offer personal insights to clients who are seeking counselling for immune illnesses / bowel disease-related depression and anxiety.
I have particular experience in working with neurodiversity (autism, dyslexia, ODD) and continue training in the area as well as building on my background in art to offer creative approaches to therapy with a person-centered core.
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Lara Piper
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Stroud GL5
Perhaps you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, overwhelm or depression.
I am a BACP accredited and experienced Psychodynamic and Embodied Counsellor. I run a trauma-informed private practice in Stroud, offering EMDR therapy as well as counselling. I have completed the full EMDR UK/Europe recommended training, have membership with EMDR UK and have regular supervision with an EMDR Europe consultant.
Perhaps you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, overwhelm or depression.
I am a BACP accredited and experienced Psychodynamic and Embodied Counsellor. I run a trauma-informed private practice in Stroud, offering EMDR therapy as well as counselling. I have completed the full EMDR UK/Europe recommended training, have membership with EMDR UK and have regular supervision with an EMDR Europe consultant.
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Dr Rachel Graham
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Stroud GL5
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, to support trauma recovery, manage anxiety and mood, and explore deeper emotional patterns.
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, to support trauma recovery, manage anxiety and mood, and explore deeper emotional patterns.
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
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Eve Andrea Scott
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At times, we all need a safe guide to carry the light to assist us on the path ahead towards finding balance within, caring for ourselves and healing the past. You don’t have to find your way alone. If you’re feeling detached, stressed out, depressed, a sense of low self-worth, experiencing poor sleep, having difficulties in relationships, or troubled by and avoiding past traumas, I am here to help you. With me, you’ll find a compassionate and holistic approach. I work to help people find their own innate abilities and strengths. Ultimately, I will guide you to heal and live from a place of inner care, respect, and love.
At times, we all need a safe guide to carry the light to assist us on the path ahead towards finding balance within, caring for ourselves and healing the past. You don’t have to find your way alone. If you’re feeling detached, stressed out, depressed, a sense of low self-worth, experiencing poor sleep, having difficulties in relationships, or troubled by and avoiding past traumas, I am here to help you. With me, you’ll find a compassionate and holistic approach. I work to help people find their own innate abilities and strengths. Ultimately, I will guide you to heal and live from a place of inner care, respect, and love.
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Dave Fussell
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Stroud GL5
I have worked with a wide range of issues including, depression, anxiety, stress, low-self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, addictions to name just a few.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel  can be found and with that  a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
I have worked with a wide range of issues including, depression, anxiety, stress, low-self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, addictions to name just a few.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel  can be found and with that  a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
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Tânia Gallindo
Counsellor, MBACP
Stroud GL5
My specialty focuses on healing trauma which symptoms often show as anxiety, ADHD, CPTSD, depression, DID, eating disorders & more.
I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor (PGDip degree level 7) and trauma informed bodywork therapist ( Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy & Shiatsu) with over 25 years of experience. My psychotherapeutic approach is creative which means, talking is just one of the ways we will explore your issues. Long lasting change requires your commitment and time, as what I offer is not a quick fix.
My specialty focuses on healing trauma which symptoms often show as anxiety, ADHD, CPTSD, depression, DID, eating disorders & more.
I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor (PGDip degree level 7) and trauma informed bodywork therapist ( Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy & Shiatsu) with over 25 years of experience. My psychotherapeutic approach is creative which means, talking is just one of the ways we will explore your issues. Long lasting change requires your commitment and time, as what I offer is not a quick fix.
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Catherine Macer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Stroud GL5
Perhaps you want to free yourself from repetitive patterns of behaviour, depression, anxiety and self-limiting beliefs or the impact of trauma.
My approach is psychodynamic, so talk-based and relational, with a focus on your embodied experience. I work in a trauma-informed way to ensure that whatever arises is managed in a safe and appropriate way. If it feels right for you, we may also use movement, gesture, ritual and other creative forms. Where appropriate I of psycho-education and mindfulness.
Perhaps you want to free yourself from repetitive patterns of behaviour, depression, anxiety and self-limiting beliefs or the impact of trauma.
My approach is psychodynamic, so talk-based and relational, with a focus on your embodied experience. I work in a trauma-informed way to ensure that whatever arises is managed in a safe and appropriate way. If it feels right for you, we may also use movement, gesture, ritual and other creative forms. Where appropriate I of psycho-education and mindfulness.
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Dr Sophie Thomas
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Stroud GL5
Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
Many of us will have experiences of feeling stuck, lost or unsure of where to go next. I can work alongside you and your family to offer support when you’re finding it hard to identify a way forward. I do this through providing a safe, warm and non-judgemental therapeutic space and collaboratively identifying which psychological approach may be most helpful.
Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
Many of us will have experiences of feeling stuck, lost or unsure of where to go next. I can work alongside you and your family to offer support when you’re finding it hard to identify a way forward. I do this through providing a safe, warm and non-judgemental therapeutic space and collaboratively identifying which psychological approach may be most helpful.
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John Andrews
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Stroud GL5
Are you feeling low or anxious, consumed with worry?
I believe in fostering curiosity and understanding to help my clients navigate life's challenges. With a focus on creating a safe and accepting space, I aim to support you through difficult times and empower you to embrace your unique journey. Whilst my primary approach is person-centered, I also integrate approaches from other modalities.
Are you feeling low or anxious, consumed with worry?
I believe in fostering curiosity and understanding to help my clients navigate life's challenges. With a focus on creating a safe and accepting space, I aim to support you through difficult times and empower you to embrace your unique journey. Whilst my primary approach is person-centered, I also integrate approaches from other modalities.
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Sanjay Karia
Counsellor, BACP
Stroud GL6
Sometimes issues and experiences build up in life, or we somehow lose our way. Or something happens that is outside of our control and we get thrown by it. When we reach out and speak about what is bothering us it gives us the opportunity to 'get out from under the experience', to make sense of what we are feeling and why we might be feeling that. This brings the possibility of using our current and past experiences and states to explore what in all of that might be useful for us, to move and to grow and flourish.
Sometimes issues and experiences build up in life, or we somehow lose our way. Or something happens that is outside of our control and we get thrown by it. When we reach out and speak about what is bothering us it gives us the opportunity to 'get out from under the experience', to make sense of what we are feeling and why we might be feeling that. This brings the possibility of using our current and past experiences and states to explore what in all of that might be useful for us, to move and to grow and flourish.
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Kate Brady
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Online Only
I specialise in helping with anxiety, depression, trauma, lack of self esteem and relationship issues.
I've over thirty years experience as a therapist and offer friendly, flexible online therapy centred around you as a unique individual. With a wide range of therapeutic tools, including EMDR and IFS as well as traditional 'talk therapy', we can explore the approach that will best suit you, helping you to meet life's challenges. This might involve healing and releasing difficulties from the past, letting go negative beliefs that hold you back or bringing understanding and compassion to all aspects of your personality so you can discover new inner resources.
I specialise in helping with anxiety, depression, trauma, lack of self esteem and relationship issues.
I've over thirty years experience as a therapist and offer friendly, flexible online therapy centred around you as a unique individual. With a wide range of therapeutic tools, including EMDR and IFS as well as traditional 'talk therapy', we can explore the approach that will best suit you, helping you to meet life's challenges. This might involve healing and releasing difficulties from the past, letting go negative beliefs that hold you back or bringing understanding and compassion to all aspects of your personality so you can discover new inner resources.
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Matthew Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Stroud GL5
Life can be hard at times, and you may find yourself struggling with painful emotions, anxiety, or a difficult relationship with yourself.
I aim to offer a space where you feel heard and understood, without judgement or pressure to be any particular way. From there, we can begin to notice patterns in your emotions and relationships, helping new understanding and more supportive ways of relating to yourself gradually take shape.
Life can be hard at times, and you may find yourself struggling with painful emotions, anxiety, or a difficult relationship with yourself.
I aim to offer a space where you feel heard and understood, without judgement or pressure to be any particular way. From there, we can begin to notice patterns in your emotions and relationships, helping new understanding and more supportive ways of relating to yourself gradually take shape.
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Sue Bearder
Counsellor, MBACP
Stroud GL5
Are you looking for an experienced counsellor for yourself, a child or young person? If so I can offer a supportive space in central Cirencester or Stroud to work through issues that are keeping you stuck and help you to move forward.
Are you looking for an experienced counsellor for yourself, a child or young person? If so I can offer a supportive space in central Cirencester or Stroud to work through issues that are keeping you stuck and help you to move forward.
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Essential Space
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Stroud GL5
Low-cost (sliding scale depending on circumstances) counselling service that supports adults, children, and young people living in Gloucestershire. We provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that considers your circumstances on a sliding scale between £20.00-£60.00. No waiting time as we are a big team of self employed counsellors who have reduced cost spaces available. When you get in touch, we will reach out and have a chat with you about the service you are seeking, how we can support you, and we will then match you up with the right practitioner in our team.
Low-cost (sliding scale depending on circumstances) counselling service that supports adults, children, and young people living in Gloucestershire. We provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that considers your circumstances on a sliding scale between £20.00-£60.00. No waiting time as we are a big team of self employed counsellors who have reduced cost spaces available. When you get in touch, we will reach out and have a chat with you about the service you are seeking, how we can support you, and we will then match you up with the right practitioner in our team.
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Sam Southey
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BPC
Stroud GL5
Waitlist for new clients
It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems.
I'm a qualified, experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults, primarily online. I work with people facing emotional difficulties, like sadness, anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear and with people who have experienced difficult and / or abusive relationships. I offer weekly sessions where we work at your pace.
It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems.
I'm a qualified, experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults, primarily online. I work with people facing emotional difficulties, like sadness, anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear and with people who have experienced difficult and / or abusive relationships. I offer weekly sessions where we work at your pace.
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Luke Brownlee-Williams
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Stroud GL5
Stress and anxiety are often present, though they rarely arrive with those labels.
I work psychodynamically and relationally, which means we look beneath the surface — at patterns, history, and the relationship you have with yourself. Most of what brings people to therapy traces back to that. I specialise in anxiety and work with individuals and couples My approach is integrative and collaborative. Rather than offering quick fixes, we ta
Stress and anxiety are often present, though they rarely arrive with those labels.
I work psychodynamically and relationally, which means we look beneath the surface — at patterns, history, and the relationship you have with yourself. Most of what brings people to therapy traces back to that. I specialise in anxiety and work with individuals and couples My approach is integrative and collaborative. Rather than offering quick fixes, we ta
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Exhale Therapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Stroud GL5
I specialise in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, addiction and abuse.
Hello, my name is Gina. I’m a qualified, trauma informed, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where trust can develop and where you can feel heard and deeply valued. I provide both online counselling to UK based and international clients as well as face-to-face therapy sessions in Nailsworth & Stroud. My therapeutic support extends to a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and is a welcoming space to people from all walks of life!
I specialise in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, addiction and abuse.
Hello, my name is Gina. I’m a qualified, trauma informed, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where trust can develop and where you can feel heard and deeply valued. I provide both online counselling to UK based and international clients as well as face-to-face therapy sessions in Nailsworth & Stroud. My therapeutic support extends to a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and is a welcoming space to people from all walks of life!
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Libbet Paravicini
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone.
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor. I have experience of working with all ages and have done a great deal of teenage work. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to tailor make the therapy to suit every unique individual and their specific needs.
Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone.
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor. I have experience of working with all ages and have done a great deal of teenage work. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to tailor make the therapy to suit every unique individual and their specific needs.
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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.