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Mike Freeman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Virginia Water GU25
I tend to specialise working with men on issues like: Midlife crisis, relationships, being ‘stuck between two generations’, anxiety and anger.
I work with adult men and women of all ages anywhere in the UK offering online video and telephone counselling. Quite a lot of us, at some stage in our lives, have been in a situation where we have nobody around us we can talk to. Even though you may have family and friends who care about you, you can still feel alone and isolated or feel that you do not want to ‘bother’ or ‘burden’ them with your feelings.
I tend to specialise working with men on issues like: Midlife crisis, relationships, being ‘stuck between two generations’, anxiety and anger.
I work with adult men and women of all ages anywhere in the UK offering online video and telephone counselling. Quite a lot of us, at some stage in our lives, have been in a situation where we have nobody around us we can talk to. Even though you may have family and friends who care about you, you can still feel alone and isolated or feel that you do not want to ‘bother’ or ‘burden’ them with your feelings.
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Nic Perrins
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Woking GU22
Are you feeling anxiety, depression, or panic attacks? Struggling with grief or feeling lost? It's okay to seek help, and I'm here to support you on your journey to wellness. My name is Nic, and I am a highly qualified integrative therapist with extensive experience in helping clients work through emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Taking that first step can be daunting, but I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings. Contact me for a free introductory call, and let's navigate your path to wellness together.
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Daniel James Thomas-Wallis
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Weybridge KT13
Welcome, my name is Daniel, I specialise in working with anxiety, depression or Complex Mental Health Difficulties. Despair and turmoil is often a result of difficulties with love, loss and complex personal relationships. I offer a place to talk about it, where suffering and turmoil can lead to insight, empowerment, problem solving, self-acceptance and a freedom to choose your own path and constructively manage your life experiences. Book your free Mental Health Assessment and take the first step towards developing a positive self- image, healthy relationships and a more gratifying life.
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Andrew Byrne
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Frimley Green GU16
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Paul Henry
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Iver SL0
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Tony Orrell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
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Jack Reardon
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Hounslow TW6
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
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Ian John Stevenson
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Bagshot GU19
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Daniel Avital
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
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Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weybridge KT13
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Verified Verified
Windsor SL4
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Lee Martin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
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Lee Martin Mbacp(Sen Accred) Emdr(Accred) Ma Ba(Hons) Pg-Dip
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Warren James Stiles
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Warren Vinciguerra
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
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Dr Aris Tarabi
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uxbridge UB8  (Online Only)
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Anxiety Counsellors

What are the most common treatments 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.

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.

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.