Anxiety Counselling in Thornbury
I work with children and families and adults offering a diverse range of support for mental health needs, covering treatment from anxiety disorders to depression and more.
Hi I’m Ana, an accredited CBT Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I have worked in mental health for almost two decades. Are you feeling stuck, lost or finding things difficult to manage? This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD? Are you unsure on what direction to go next or what choices to make? I would encourage you to reach out and get in touch with me. I work with a range of mental health difficulties, and I will work with you to help adapt our work to focus on your own individual needs and experiences, supporting you to achieve your goals.
I work with children and families and adults offering a diverse range of support for mental health needs, covering treatment from anxiety disorders to depression and more.
Hi I’m Ana, an accredited CBT Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I have worked in mental health for almost two decades. Are you feeling stuck, lost or finding things difficult to manage? This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD? Are you unsure on what direction to go next or what choices to make? I would encourage you to reach out and get in touch with me. I work with a range of mental health difficulties, and I will work with you to help adapt our work to focus on your own individual needs and experiences, supporting you to achieve your goals.
Or maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or somehow stuck in life.
I am a BACP-registered counsellor with experience of working alongside adults. I have over 10 years' experience of working therapeutically with adults both in the voluntary sector and also privately. My core training is person-centred and I am currently working online using the Zoom platform.
Or maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or somehow stuck in life.
I am a BACP-registered counsellor with experience of working alongside adults. I have over 10 years' experience of working therapeutically with adults both in the voluntary sector and also privately. My core training is person-centred and I am currently working online using the Zoom platform.
I have experience with grief, anxiety, low mood, identity, relationships, neurodiversity and more.
I aim to give you an environment in which you can feel accepted and understood. Being truly heard, sometimes for the very first time, can be key in helping you feel better. Therapy with me provides a non-judgemental relationship in which you can gain insights that help you find a new way forward. I offer a safe space for you to truly be yourself.
I have experience with grief, anxiety, low mood, identity, relationships, neurodiversity and more.
I aim to give you an environment in which you can feel accepted and understood. Being truly heard, sometimes for the very first time, can be key in helping you feel better. Therapy with me provides a non-judgemental relationship in which you can gain insights that help you find a new way forward. I offer a safe space for you to truly be yourself.
I provide a safe, peaceful environment to explore the many issues clients bring. After you contact me, we will arrange a 50 minute face to face assessment. This gives us both an opportunity to assess if we are a ‘good fit’ and are happy to go ahead and work with each other. We will then find a suitable weekly time slot, and will start the process of weekly therapy, to be held at the same time every week. I am amenable to our sessions occasionally being conducted by video call if, for example, you have a job which requires travel away from the area. However, ideally this shouldn’t happen more than once every few months
I provide a safe, peaceful environment to explore the many issues clients bring. After you contact me, we will arrange a 50 minute face to face assessment. This gives us both an opportunity to assess if we are a ‘good fit’ and are happy to go ahead and work with each other. We will then find a suitable weekly time slot, and will start the process of weekly therapy, to be held at the same time every week. I am amenable to our sessions occasionally being conducted by video call if, for example, you have a job which requires travel away from the area. However, ideally this shouldn’t happen more than once every few months
I assist adults and older adults to reduce distress, improve awareness, connection, functioning and QoL through face-to-face and online counselling and psychological therapy. You can explore and address your concerns safely with session materials to take away for future reference. I offer evidenced approaches. Since 1998 I have worked with many people in their recovery from a range of emotional, behavioural, personality and mental health issues across various settings to Consultant level. Hopefully, I maybe of assistance to you also. Dr Maria Thompson BSc (Hons) MSc Post-MSc DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS. Desideratum P&C Services Ltd.
I assist adults and older adults to reduce distress, improve awareness, connection, functioning and QoL through face-to-face and online counselling and psychological therapy. You can explore and address your concerns safely with session materials to take away for future reference. I offer evidenced approaches. Since 1998 I have worked with many people in their recovery from a range of emotional, behavioural, personality and mental health issues across various settings to Consultant level. Hopefully, I maybe of assistance to you also. Dr Maria Thompson BSc (Hons) MSc Post-MSc DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS. Desideratum P&C Services Ltd.
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem.
I'm a member of the Human Givens Institute (MHGI), and trained previously in Brief Intervention therapy, Gestalt and Positive Psychology. It's important to find the right tools and approach for each person, as everyone's experience is unique. I offer, where appropriate, 'Guided imagery': working in a state of relaxation to make the changes YOU want, rapidly.
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem.
I'm a member of the Human Givens Institute (MHGI), and trained previously in Brief Intervention therapy, Gestalt and Positive Psychology. It's important to find the right tools and approach for each person, as everyone's experience is unique. I offer, where appropriate, 'Guided imagery': working in a state of relaxation to make the changes YOU want, rapidly.
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When one of life’s problems becomes overwhelming, you may be feeling anxious or distraught, it can make a real difference prioritising your needs and talking to a counsellor who can listen to you with compassion and without judgement.
I offer a professional, supportive, confidential and non-judgemental experience, allowing you to explore any issue you wish to bring to therapy. I am an approachable, open minded and down to earth person and I aim to make you feel safe, listened to, valued and understood so that you can build self-awareness, self-compassion and self-acceptance.
When one of life’s problems becomes overwhelming, you may be feeling anxious or distraught, it can make a real difference prioritising your needs and talking to a counsellor who can listen to you with compassion and without judgement.
I offer a professional, supportive, confidential and non-judgemental experience, allowing you to explore any issue you wish to bring to therapy. I am an approachable, open minded and down to earth person and I aim to make you feel safe, listened to, valued and understood so that you can build self-awareness, self-compassion and self-acceptance.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist. I work with both Young People and Adults. I have over 20 years experience and have worked in the voluntary and private sectors and in the NHS.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist. I work with both Young People and Adults. I have over 20 years experience and have worked in the voluntary and private sectors and in the NHS.
Being able to share what is going on for you with someone who knows how to listen can bring enormous relief. Together we can explore what has brought you here and uncover the way back to feeling better and brighter about your life.
Being able to share what is going on for you with someone who knows how to listen can bring enormous relief. Together we can explore what has brought you here and uncover the way back to feeling better and brighter about your life.
Things I can help with: Anxiety, Depression, Family Problems, Fear of Failure, Health Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Parenting, Addictions.
I understand that reaching out for help can feel really difficult. I have a wealth of life experience and have been through my own difficulties in the past. This gives me a down to earth, positive and nurturing approach with clients. I am neurodiversity-affirming and home education friendly.
Things I can help with: Anxiety, Depression, Family Problems, Fear of Failure, Health Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Parenting, Addictions.
I understand that reaching out for help can feel really difficult. I have a wealth of life experience and have been through my own difficulties in the past. This gives me a down to earth, positive and nurturing approach with clients. I am neurodiversity-affirming and home education friendly.
I work with clients that are feeling anxious, unlike themselves and have low self esteem.
Feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to? I can help.
I offer non-judgmental individual counselling to adults of all ages, from all backgrounds. I will be alongside you, offering you the space to talk about whatever’s on your mind, meeting you wherever you are.
I work with clients that are feeling anxious, unlike themselves and have low self esteem.
Feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to? I can help.
I offer non-judgmental individual counselling to adults of all ages, from all backgrounds. I will be alongside you, offering you the space to talk about whatever’s on your mind, meeting you wherever you are.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, phobias, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.
I place great emphasis on your goals and on working together to meet your needs. My work is informed by principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Systemic therapy. I am also a BABCP accredited CBT therapist.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, phobias, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.
I place great emphasis on your goals and on working together to meet your needs. My work is informed by principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Systemic therapy. I am also a BABCP accredited CBT therapist.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder?
I offer CBT grounded in over a decade of NHS experience, including specialist CAMHS and eating disorder services. I integrate ACT and compassion-focused techniques to help you untangle unhelpful patterns, develop self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels meaningful — not just symptom-free.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder?
I offer CBT grounded in over a decade of NHS experience, including specialist CAMHS and eating disorder services. I integrate ACT and compassion-focused techniques to help you untangle unhelpful patterns, develop self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels meaningful — not just symptom-free.
You may be facing personal challenges such as illness, stress, bereavement, phobia, anxiety, hopelessness, relationship difficulties, or the responsibility of supporting a child or adolescent through tough times.
Welcome and thank you. I’m so pleased you want to find out more about my practice.
My name is Julie and I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist with 7 years’ experience. I’m committed to co-creating a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. Together, we will build trust and empathy while being curious and transparent.
My therapeutic approach is designed to be supportive; I will endeavour to provide a space where you can talk openly and start to understand and resolve problems you have identified as troublesome, confusing or distressing.
Real connection and change are possible.
You may be facing personal challenges such as illness, stress, bereavement, phobia, anxiety, hopelessness, relationship difficulties, or the responsibility of supporting a child or adolescent through tough times.
Welcome and thank you. I’m so pleased you want to find out more about my practice.
My name is Julie and I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist with 7 years’ experience. I’m committed to co-creating a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. Together, we will build trust and empathy while being curious and transparent.
My therapeutic approach is designed to be supportive; I will endeavour to provide a space where you can talk openly and start to understand and resolve problems you have identified as troublesome, confusing or distressing.
Real connection and change are possible.
I see a lot of clients with relationship issues as well as depression, anxiety, sexual identity, suicide and trauma.
I work from a person-centred approach. I find the clients I work with find value in exploring their issues in the room and having someone to listen, to challenge them and to look for solutions together. There is no rush and I work at the clients pace.
I see a lot of clients with relationship issues as well as depression, anxiety, sexual identity, suicide and trauma.
I work from a person-centred approach. I find the clients I work with find value in exploring their issues in the room and having someone to listen, to challenge them and to look for solutions together. There is no rush and I work at the clients pace.
I have experience working with adults and young people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and find out more about my experience as a therapist. If you, or someone you care about, are struggling and finding things overwhelming, reaching out for help is an important first step. I understand that coming to therapy can feel like a daunting experience, however, I am dedicated to creating a safe space for you to talk through your difficulties and to help you identify your goals.
I have experience working with adults and young people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and find out more about my experience as a therapist. If you, or someone you care about, are struggling and finding things overwhelming, reaching out for help is an important first step. I understand that coming to therapy can feel like a daunting experience, however, I am dedicated to creating a safe space for you to talk through your difficulties and to help you identify your goals.
I am trained at delivering CBT and EMDR for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis.
My goal is always to understand individuals perspectives and work together to identify and achieve treatment goals.
Together we will help you to gain control of your difficulties and feel empowered and equipped to make and maintain positive changes.
I can adapt treatment models to work with children and young people, as well as those with Neurodiversity.
I am trained at delivering CBT and EMDR for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis.
My goal is always to understand individuals perspectives and work together to identify and achieve treatment goals.
Together we will help you to gain control of your difficulties and feel empowered and equipped to make and maintain positive changes.
I can adapt treatment models to work with children and young people, as well as those with Neurodiversity.
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.
I can help you with sadness, anxiety or if you have experienced trauma.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying something heavy that’s hard to put into words. Maybe you’re replaying conversations at night, feeling tense in your chest, or noticing patterns you can’t seem to shift — people‑pleasing, shutting down, overthinking, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Therapy offers a calm, steady space to explore what’s happening inside you, make sense of your experiences, and gently move toward feeling more grounded, more understood, and more able to choose what happens next.
I can help you with sadness, anxiety or if you have experienced trauma.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying something heavy that’s hard to put into words. Maybe you’re replaying conversations at night, feeling tense in your chest, or noticing patterns you can’t seem to shift — people‑pleasing, shutting down, overthinking, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Therapy offers a calm, steady space to explore what’s happening inside you, make sense of your experiences, and gently move toward feeling more grounded, more understood, and more able to choose what happens next.
Hi, I'm Riley. I work with individuals, couples and groups, offering a space where we can become curious about the emotional, thinking and behavioural patterns that shape your life. Together, we'll gently notice what happens moment by moment, especially when protective or critical parts of you take over. Rather than meeting these parts with judgement, we'll approach them with curiosity and compassion, creating a relationship where shame begins to loosen its grip. From there, therapy becomes a place to step outside familiar patterns and develop a more balanced, accepting relationship with yourself.
Hi, I'm Riley. I work with individuals, couples and groups, offering a space where we can become curious about the emotional, thinking and behavioural patterns that shape your life. Together, we'll gently notice what happens moment by moment, especially when protective or critical parts of you take over. Rather than meeting these parts with judgement, we'll approach them with curiosity and compassion, creating a relationship where shame begins to loosen its grip. From there, therapy becomes a place to step outside familiar patterns and develop a more balanced, accepting relationship with yourself.
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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.