Anxiety Counselling in Winchester

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Helen McCall
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Are you someone who tries hard to work on yourself, who cares deeply and has spent years coping, yet still feels anxiety, depressed, or stuck in the same old patterns?
My work is relational and humanistic, but don't worry if those words don't mean much to you - the most important thing is you feeling safe in the counselling relationship itself. Together, we pay attention to your past experience and current relationships, to help you notice patterns that may once have helped, but now feel limiting.
Are you someone who tries hard to work on yourself, who cares deeply and has spent years coping, yet still feels anxiety, depressed, or stuck in the same old patterns?
My work is relational and humanistic, but don't worry if those words don't mean much to you - the most important thing is you feeling safe in the counselling relationship itself. Together, we pay attention to your past experience and current relationships, to help you notice patterns that may once have helped, but now feel limiting.
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Lucy Walthoe
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I would love to hear from you, whatever your worry.
Are you struggling emotionally? I offer a warm, dedicated relationship where you are safe to be vulnerable and find your way through. You may be recovering from trauma, loss or relationship difficulty and need support. Perhaps you have concerns about your mental health, mood and emotions that you would like to understand and overcome. Or maybe you feel burdened by distressing coping behaviours, or unresolved past hurts, that leave you feeling isolated and misunderstood. If this resonates, I invite you to reach out. As a Humanistic therapist I believe we can move past your distress together, restoring your natural capacity to thrive
I would love to hear from you, whatever your worry.
Are you struggling emotionally? I offer a warm, dedicated relationship where you are safe to be vulnerable and find your way through. You may be recovering from trauma, loss or relationship difficulty and need support. Perhaps you have concerns about your mental health, mood and emotions that you would like to understand and overcome. Or maybe you feel burdened by distressing coping behaviours, or unresolved past hurts, that leave you feeling isolated and misunderstood. If this resonates, I invite you to reach out. As a Humanistic therapist I believe we can move past your distress together, restoring your natural capacity to thrive
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Joan Jarrett
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Sometimes life can get tricky with unexpected changes or we can feel stuck. Perhaps experiences from your past are intruding in your daily life?
Sometimes life can get tricky with unexpected changes or we can feel stuck. Perhaps experiences from your past are intruding in your daily life?
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David Chidgey
Counsellor, MBACP
If you are experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, abuse, relationship issues or a lack of confidence, I offer counselling where together we can get to the bottom of your difficulties and help you to understand yourself more clearly.
I have experience counselling adults, older adults and young people suffering with anxiety and panic attacks, bereavement, abuse, loss, depression, personal development issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, self esteem issues, identity issues, men's issues, relationship issues, redundancy, stress, anger management and work related issues
If you are experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, abuse, relationship issues or a lack of confidence, I offer counselling where together we can get to the bottom of your difficulties and help you to understand yourself more clearly.
I have experience counselling adults, older adults and young people suffering with anxiety and panic attacks, bereavement, abuse, loss, depression, personal development issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, self esteem issues, identity issues, men's issues, relationship issues, redundancy, stress, anger management and work related issues
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Naomi Best
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Friendly, professional and effective counselling for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, bereavement and more.
I am a qualified, registered and insured counsellor working with adults and young people (16+). I offer face to face, video call and telephone sessions. I also provide outdoor sessions which can involve walking if appropriate or be adapted to suit however you can access a safe outside space.
Friendly, professional and effective counselling for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, bereavement and more.
I am a qualified, registered and insured counsellor working with adults and young people (16+). I offer face to face, video call and telephone sessions. I also provide outdoor sessions which can involve walking if appropriate or be adapted to suit however you can access a safe outside space.
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Kellie Stanness Witcher
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I specialise in treating anxiety, depression and unresolved trauma in a kind, compassionate manner.
Are you struggling with symptoms such as anxiety or low mood that have become impactful in day to day life. Perhaps there has been a life event that you are finding difficult. Whatever you are struggling with, I offer a calm, safe space for us to talk and work through issues together. The aim is to get you feeling better and to make a real difference!
I specialise in treating anxiety, depression and unresolved trauma in a kind, compassionate manner.
Are you struggling with symptoms such as anxiety or low mood that have become impactful in day to day life. Perhaps there has been a life event that you are finding difficult. Whatever you are struggling with, I offer a calm, safe space for us to talk and work through issues together. The aim is to get you feeling better and to make a real difference!
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Sally Elizabeth Bailey
Counsellor, MBACP
I specialise in anxiety, psycho-sexual issues and repairing problems from your past that are troubling you in the present.
Hello, my name is Sally, and I am a BACP registered counsellor and GHR registered clinical hypnotherapist. Have you reached a point in your life where enough is enough and you want to make a change to enhance your sense of wellbeing and give yourself peace of mind? I offer a warm, non-judgemental and safe space to give you the opportunity to explore what is troubling you. Together, we will consider tools and strategies to help manage difficult feelings, working at a pace that is just right for you.
I specialise in anxiety, psycho-sexual issues and repairing problems from your past that are troubling you in the present.
Hello, my name is Sally, and I am a BACP registered counsellor and GHR registered clinical hypnotherapist. Have you reached a point in your life where enough is enough and you want to make a change to enhance your sense of wellbeing and give yourself peace of mind? I offer a warm, non-judgemental and safe space to give you the opportunity to explore what is troubling you. Together, we will consider tools and strategies to help manage difficult feelings, working at a pace that is just right for you.
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Suzanne McKenna
Counsellor, MBACP
Over the years, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and low self-esteem.
To help you decide if I’m the right counsellor for you, I offer a free 30-minute online or phone consultation. This is a gentle, no-pressure opportunity for us to talk through what’s bringing you to counselling, answer any questions you may have, and give you a feel for how we might work together.
Over the years, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and low self-esteem.
To help you decide if I’m the right counsellor for you, I offer a free 30-minute online or phone consultation. This is a gentle, no-pressure opportunity for us to talk through what’s bringing you to counselling, answer any questions you may have, and give you a feel for how we might work together.
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Viktoria Miller
Counsellor, MBACP
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.
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Samantha Elizabeth Barnes
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
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Kathleen Freeman
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
We all struggle with difficulties at times; and it can be a great relief to face them with the right help. I have 20 years’ experience as a counsellor and offer counselling to individuals in a quiet, secure space. My aim includes helping you come to a clearer understanding of what has brought you to counselling, and supporting you in finding the way forwards that feels right for you. Perhaps surprisingly, our difficulties can become a source of change and growth.
We all struggle with difficulties at times; and it can be a great relief to face them with the right help. I have 20 years’ experience as a counsellor and offer counselling to individuals in a quiet, secure space. My aim includes helping you come to a clearer understanding of what has brought you to counselling, and supporting you in finding the way forwards that feels right for you. Perhaps surprisingly, our difficulties can become a source of change and growth.
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RER Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
5 Endorsed
I work with anxiety, depression, life-changing illness or events, relationship problems, and loss.
My name is Rocio and I can help you overcome the emotional challenges that life sometimes brings. With trust, understanding, and no judgement, we can explore your mind together, so you can access the tools to build a better life. I work relationally, we will create changes together. That's why I offer a free introductory consultation, to decide if we are a good match.
I work with anxiety, depression, life-changing illness or events, relationship problems, and loss.
My name is Rocio and I can help you overcome the emotional challenges that life sometimes brings. With trust, understanding, and no judgement, we can explore your mind together, so you can access the tools to build a better life. I work relationally, we will create changes together. That's why I offer a free introductory consultation, to decide if we are a good match.
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Dr Danielle McLymont
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Offering therapy for children and adolescents with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, Functional Neurological Disorder and tic disorders.
These assessments cover skills in language, verbal reasoning, spatial awareness, non-verbal reasoning, processing speed, working memory, reading, writing, spelling and maths I am trained in a broad range of psychological therapies, including; Cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and systemic approaches.
Offering therapy for children and adolescents with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, Functional Neurological Disorder and tic disorders.
These assessments cover skills in language, verbal reasoning, spatial awareness, non-verbal reasoning, processing speed, working memory, reading, writing, spelling and maths I am trained in a broad range of psychological therapies, including; Cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and systemic approaches.
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Katharine Duchesne
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
As an experienced Integrative MBACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Therapist, I offer a confidential, warm and compassionate space to explore issues around anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, bereavement, trauma, obsessional behaviours and disordered eating.
I draw on different theoretical approaches such as Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic, Relational, Jungian, CBT and DBT modalities. I offer sessions on a long or short term basis.
As an experienced Integrative MBACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Therapist, I offer a confidential, warm and compassionate space to explore issues around anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, bereavement, trauma, obsessional behaviours and disordered eating.
I draw on different theoretical approaches such as Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic, Relational, Jungian, CBT and DBT modalities. I offer sessions on a long or short term basis.
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Photo of Lucy Stacey - Thrive Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision, Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
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Ivan Hall
Counsellor, MBACP
Maybe you struggle with anxiety, self-worth, boundaries, or communication—and deep down, you know these patterns stem from old experiences.
I can help you break free from unhealthy patterns using Transactional Analysis. Together, we'll uncover your unconscious 'life scripts' that cause relationship struggles, self-doubt, or emotional reactions. Through new awareness, you'll learn to communicate authentically, set boundaries with confidence, and rewrite old stories holding you back.
Maybe you struggle with anxiety, self-worth, boundaries, or communication—and deep down, you know these patterns stem from old experiences.
I can help you break free from unhealthy patterns using Transactional Analysis. Together, we'll uncover your unconscious 'life scripts' that cause relationship struggles, self-doubt, or emotional reactions. Through new awareness, you'll learn to communicate authentically, set boundaries with confidence, and rewrite old stories holding you back.
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Megan Hill
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, I offer a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
I have many years’ experience supporting adults with emotional and relational difficulties through cancer care, hospice, and higher education counselling. In my private practice in Winchester, I offer weekly, open ended sessions for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and other challenges.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, I offer a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
I have many years’ experience supporting adults with emotional and relational difficulties through cancer care, hospice, and higher education counselling. In my private practice in Winchester, I offer weekly, open ended sessions for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and other challenges.
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Lin Siddorn
Counsellor, MBACP
Waitlist for new clients
My work is focused on, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, bereavement and traumatic loss, relationship and family conflict, childhood trauma, infertility and IVF (BICA member), miscarriage, and menopause.
My style is calm and collaborative. I'll listen to you, following where you want to go in our sessions, whether that's the present, past or the future. Bringing understanding to the patterns that are sustaining you and those habits that are holding you back. I believe we all have the potential to change and grow and to be able to live a more fulfilled life.
My work is focused on, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, bereavement and traumatic loss, relationship and family conflict, childhood trauma, infertility and IVF (BICA member), miscarriage, and menopause.
My style is calm and collaborative. I'll listen to you, following where you want to go in our sessions, whether that's the present, past or the future. Bringing understanding to the patterns that are sustaining you and those habits that are holding you back. I believe we all have the potential to change and grow and to be able to live a more fulfilled life.
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Andy Wareham
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I support people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, neurodivergence & other challenges to find clarity, heal, and grow into more confident, fulfilled versions of themselves.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that greater self-awareness leads to meaningful change. I work collaboratively with you to uncover what’s beneath your current discomfort,whether in your thoughts, emotions or past experiences and help you move toward clarity, balance and emotional wellbeing. I use a range of therapeutic techniques to suit your needs
I support people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, neurodivergence & other challenges to find clarity, heal, and grow into more confident, fulfilled versions of themselves.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that greater self-awareness leads to meaningful change. I work collaboratively with you to uncover what’s beneath your current discomfort,whether in your thoughts, emotions or past experiences and help you move toward clarity, balance and emotional wellbeing. I use a range of therapeutic techniques to suit your needs
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Ellie Strange
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
An integrative approach can be used to treat any number of psychological problems and disorders, including abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Ellie has completed a 4-year master’s degree in art psychotherapy; a professional method of treatment which may be used alongside the integrative approach. Ellie has worked with physical and learning disabilities, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and acute mental health diagnosis using these techniques.
An integrative approach can be used to treat any number of psychological problems and disorders, including abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Ellie has completed a 4-year master’s degree in art psychotherapy; a professional method of treatment which may be used alongside the integrative approach. Ellie has worked with physical and learning disabilities, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and acute mental health diagnosis using these techniques.
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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.