Anxiety Counselling in Wimborne Minster
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 17 years of Counselling experience and am employed as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also work privately/independently as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. All therapy is tailor made for you. Whether you prefer Zoom online counselling, telephone counselling or face to face 121 counselling, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 17 years of Counselling experience and am employed as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also work privately/independently as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. All therapy is tailor made for you. Whether you prefer Zoom online counselling, telephone counselling or face to face 121 counselling, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
I also offer EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) therapy, otherwise know as 'tapping' for treatment of a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, and trauma, by reducing stress, managing physical pain, and cravings.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy helps people learn new life skills alongside new ways of conceptualising and understanding oneself.
EFT is a growing and popular alternative psycotherapy combining acupressure and psychology.
I also offer EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) therapy, otherwise know as 'tapping' for treatment of a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, and trauma, by reducing stress, managing physical pain, and cravings.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy helps people learn new life skills alongside new ways of conceptualising and understanding oneself.
EFT is a growing and popular alternative psycotherapy combining acupressure and psychology.
Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life.
I offer a chance to change the way each person views the challenges in their every day life. I use the therapeutic relationship to look deeply into issues creating the ability understand the problem, move it and change it. I understand SEN issues and have training to work alongside young people and parents who need a different way to express themselves.
Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life.
I offer a chance to change the way each person views the challenges in their every day life. I use the therapeutic relationship to look deeply into issues creating the ability understand the problem, move it and change it. I understand SEN issues and have training to work alongside young people and parents who need a different way to express themselves.
They may be managing anxiety, stress, low mood, or the impact of past experiences while supporting children with emotional or neurodivergent needs.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-focused mental health nursing support for parents and families. My work focuses on emotional regulation, realtional parenting, understanding the impact of trauma, and building confidence and capacity in everyday life. I provide a contained, relational space grounded in clinical experience and compassion.
They may be managing anxiety, stress, low mood, or the impact of past experiences while supporting children with emotional or neurodivergent needs.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-focused mental health nursing support for parents and families. My work focuses on emotional regulation, realtional parenting, understanding the impact of trauma, and building confidence and capacity in everyday life. I provide a contained, relational space grounded in clinical experience and compassion.
I have a wealth of experience in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD and eating disorders to name but a few.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
I have a wealth of experience in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD and eating disorders to name but a few.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
From the experience I've had, I've noticed I work well with people who fear judgement or worry that their experiences might be dismissed.
My approach is simple: be honest, be real, and create a space where you can relax enough to explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to meet you exactly where you're at.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
From the experience I've had, I've noticed I work well with people who fear judgement or worry that their experiences might be dismissed.
My approach is simple: be honest, be real, and create a space where you can relax enough to explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to meet you exactly where you're at.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I can work with adults and older adolescents individually. I work with young people with their parents/carers. I can offer face to face or online appointments, or a combination of the two depending on your preference. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, DDP, CBT, ACT, DBT, and systemic psychotherapy.
If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I can work with adults and older adolescents individually. I work with young people with their parents/carers. I can offer face to face or online appointments, or a combination of the two depending on your preference. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, DDP, CBT, ACT, DBT, and systemic psychotherapy.
It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more.
I am in the helping profession for the last 16 years. I have been in parental role early on in life and have gone through various relationship dynamics in both individualist as well as collectivist cultures. Part of my Doctoral training included five years of personal therapy along with hundreds of clinical hours. So, I feel confident to help people in need.
It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more.
I am in the helping profession for the last 16 years. I have been in parental role early on in life and have gone through various relationship dynamics in both individualist as well as collectivist cultures. Part of my Doctoral training included five years of personal therapy along with hundreds of clinical hours. So, I feel confident to help people in need.
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Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, or trying to make sense of workplace challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you.
I’m deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges. My work is grounded in Transactional Analysis (TA), a powerful framework that helps us understand patterns in thinking, feeling, and relating. Alongside TA, I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities to create an approach that feels right for you.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, or trying to make sense of workplace challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you.
I’m deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges. My work is grounded in Transactional Analysis (TA), a powerful framework that helps us understand patterns in thinking, feeling, and relating. Alongside TA, I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities to create an approach that feels right for you.
Feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviour patterns?
It's normal to experience distress at times. Recovery is about learning to manage these experiences so they have less impact on you. Using a variety of evidence-based approaches (ACT, CBT, DBT), we'll collaboratively explore your experiences and find the best ways to help you feel better, manage any struggles you face, and thrive in the face of adversity.
Feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviour patterns?
It's normal to experience distress at times. Recovery is about learning to manage these experiences so they have less impact on you. Using a variety of evidence-based approaches (ACT, CBT, DBT), we'll collaboratively explore your experiences and find the best ways to help you feel better, manage any struggles you face, and thrive in the face of adversity.
Are you navigating a life transition, struggling with low self-esteem, navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, dyslexia), facing relationship challenges, seeking ways to reduce anxiety and stress, or feeling 'stuck' or unfulfilled?
Using my Humanistic Gestalt training I can utilise creative tools to encourage new perspectives and greater understanding. If you want a more solution focussed approach I can work with CBT towards a goal. The two different approaches allow me to work with flexibly in a way which is most appropriate for your and your wishes for counselling.
Are you navigating a life transition, struggling with low self-esteem, navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, dyslexia), facing relationship challenges, seeking ways to reduce anxiety and stress, or feeling 'stuck' or unfulfilled?
Using my Humanistic Gestalt training I can utilise creative tools to encourage new perspectives and greater understanding. If you want a more solution focussed approach I can work with CBT towards a goal. The two different approaches allow me to work with flexibly in a way which is most appropriate for your and your wishes for counselling.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy within a non-judgmental, confidential, genuine professional relationship where I strive to understand your world with warmth and empathy.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy within a non-judgmental, confidential, genuine professional relationship where I strive to understand your world with warmth and empathy.
I support clients struggling with a range of difficulties including; depression, OCD, social phobia, health anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, phobias, difficulties regulating emotions, PTSD, complex trauma, living with neurodiversity, and any difficulties relating to childhood or adverse life events.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, collaborative and inclusive therapeutic space for you to feel comfortable and heard. I love to work in a dynamic and person-centred way, understanding your unique perspective and establishing your needs and goals together. I am also skilled at delivering therapy in a culturally sensitive manner.
I support clients struggling with a range of difficulties including; depression, OCD, social phobia, health anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, phobias, difficulties regulating emotions, PTSD, complex trauma, living with neurodiversity, and any difficulties relating to childhood or adverse life events.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, collaborative and inclusive therapeutic space for you to feel comfortable and heard. I love to work in a dynamic and person-centred way, understanding your unique perspective and establishing your needs and goals together. I am also skilled at delivering therapy in a culturally sensitive manner.
Seeking support when life is presenting challenges can be quite daunting and you may have some worries about sharing your feelings.
As a professionally trained psychotherapist I can support your individual needs to help you gain new insight. I will help raise awareness to what is significant and important to you at present. Through listening and seeking to understand your experiences I will help support you to explore your feelings, make connections and address unresolved issues.
Seeking support when life is presenting challenges can be quite daunting and you may have some worries about sharing your feelings.
As a professionally trained psychotherapist I can support your individual needs to help you gain new insight. I will help raise awareness to what is significant and important to you at present. Through listening and seeking to understand your experiences I will help support you to explore your feelings, make connections and address unresolved issues.
My clients experience and bring a broad range of issues to therapy such as anxiety, identity issues, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma.
Talking to a qualified therapist can be profoundly insightful and in addition to my private practice I also work at ELOP (East London Out Project), a charity offering psychotherapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Prior to working at ELOP, I worked as an integrative psychotherapist in the NHS with a broad range of clients.
My clients experience and bring a broad range of issues to therapy such as anxiety, identity issues, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma.
Talking to a qualified therapist can be profoundly insightful and in addition to my private practice I also work at ELOP (East London Out Project), a charity offering psychotherapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Prior to working at ELOP, I worked as an integrative psychotherapist in the NHS with a broad range of clients.
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.
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.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed & noticing it’s starting to affect the things that matter most?
I work with people experiencing stress, overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, or struggles with self-worth and harsh self-criticism. I help clients feel supported while discovering balance, clarity, and choice and now might be the time to explore a new way to manage these feelings and regain control.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed & noticing it’s starting to affect the things that matter most?
I work with people experiencing stress, overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, or struggles with self-worth and harsh self-criticism. I help clients feel supported while discovering balance, clarity, and choice and now might be the time to explore a new way to manage these feelings and regain control.
Whether you’re coping with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, family issues, the end of a relationship, living with chronic pain, low self-confidence, or simply feeling lost and burned out, you don’t have to face it alone.
Central to my work is fostering self-acceptance and self-compassion, which I believe are essential for making lasting, meaningful changes in life. It is a change that comes not from harsh self-judgement, but from understanding patience, and the belief that you are worthy of growth. This shift opens the door to real transformation and inner peace.
Whether you’re coping with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, family issues, the end of a relationship, living with chronic pain, low self-confidence, or simply feeling lost and burned out, you don’t have to face it alone.
Central to my work is fostering self-acceptance and self-compassion, which I believe are essential for making lasting, meaningful changes in life. It is a change that comes not from harsh self-judgement, but from understanding patience, and the belief that you are worthy of growth. This shift opens the door to real transformation and inner peace.
If you feel as if people do not understand you, or no matter what you do you seem to find yourself in the same vicious circle, maybe it is time to talk...
I am a qualified Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) practitioner. CAT offers a relational approach to psychotherapy. It combines both cognitive and analytic traditions and due to its unique blend is able to help with a wide range of mental health struggles.
If you feel as if people do not understand you, or no matter what you do you seem to find yourself in the same vicious circle, maybe it is time to talk...
I am a qualified Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) practitioner. CAT offers a relational approach to psychotherapy. It combines both cognitive and analytic traditions and due to its unique blend is able to help with a wide range of mental health struggles.
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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.