Anxiety Counselling in Wombourne

Mark Thornthwaite
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
If you notice recurring patterns in anxiety, burnout, relationships, or self-pressure that no longer feel sustainable, therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
I offer thoughtful, collaborative therapy focused on understanding patterns rather than diagnosing or fixing you. Together we explore how coping strategies developed, what maintains current difficulties, and how insight can support meaningful change. My approach is calm, reflective, and grounded in taking your experience seriously.
If you notice recurring patterns in anxiety, burnout, relationships, or self-pressure that no longer feel sustainable, therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
I offer thoughtful, collaborative therapy focused on understanding patterns rather than diagnosing or fixing you. Together we explore how coping strategies developed, what maintains current difficulties, and how insight can support meaningful change. My approach is calm, reflective, and grounded in taking your experience seriously.
01902 943072 View 01902 943072
Turn The Tide Counselling with Karen Frances
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
My name is Karen and I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor. I imagine you are here because something in your life is troubling you, holding you back and preventing you from feeling secure, happy and fulfilled. Please be reassured that it is perfectly normal at certain points in our life to face difficulties that can leave us feeling distressed, out of control and overwhelmed, resulting in us suffering mentally, emotionally and physically. You may want to look at the past, work on the present or question what matters to you and decide on goals for the future. We often struggle alone with our problems but you don't have to....
My name is Karen and I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor. I imagine you are here because something in your life is troubling you, holding you back and preventing you from feeling secure, happy and fulfilled. Please be reassured that it is perfectly normal at certain points in our life to face difficulties that can leave us feeling distressed, out of control and overwhelmed, resulting in us suffering mentally, emotionally and physically. You may want to look at the past, work on the present or question what matters to you and decide on goals for the future. We often struggle alone with our problems but you don't have to....
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Katalin Schonffend
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Clients often come to me because they want to: Feel less overwhelmed by anxiety.
I believe every person has an innate capacity for growth, healing, and change. Sometimes life experiences, relationships, stress, or difficult circumstances can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. Therapy offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the values, strengths, and wisdom that have always been there, even if they feel difficult to access right now. My role is not to tell you who you should become. It is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and evidence-informed practice as you discover what meaningful change looks like for you.
Clients often come to me because they want to: Feel less overwhelmed by anxiety.
I believe every person has an innate capacity for growth, healing, and change. Sometimes life experiences, relationships, stress, or difficult circumstances can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. Therapy offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the values, strengths, and wisdom that have always been there, even if they feel difficult to access right now. My role is not to tell you who you should become. It is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and evidence-informed practice as you discover what meaningful change looks like for you.
01746 330902 View 01746 330902
Capella Counselling Services
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I can support you to manage anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, family worries, loss, self-harm and more.
As well as being a qualified person-centred therapist, I am a trained paediatric nurse. I have worked with children, young people and their families for over thirty years, which means I am able to draw on a range of skills and resources that can be tailored to suit your individual needs.
I can support you to manage anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, family worries, loss, self-harm and more.
As well as being a qualified person-centred therapist, I am a trained paediatric nurse. I have worked with children, young people and their families for over thirty years, which means I am able to draw on a range of skills and resources that can be tailored to suit your individual needs.
01746 330862 View 01746 330862
Ashley Mitchell Dainty
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
My areas of specialism include anxiety, trauma (including all forms of abuse), depression, relationship-related difficulties, (individually & working with couples) & supporting members of the LGBTQ + community.
My way of working involves a blend of various approaches to counselling meaning that I am able to meet the needs of each individual client that I work with. I strongly believe that every person’s experience of therapy should, like you, be unique.
My areas of specialism include anxiety, trauma (including all forms of abuse), depression, relationship-related difficulties, (individually & working with couples) & supporting members of the LGBTQ + community.
My way of working involves a blend of various approaches to counselling meaning that I am able to meet the needs of each individual client that I work with. I strongly believe that every person’s experience of therapy should, like you, be unique.
01384 319196 View 01384 319196

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Kiran Mudhar
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
With over 5 years experience working with clients who have experienced significant trauma, I offer a compassionate and grounded approach to therapy. I understand how trauma can change our sense of self, relationships and everyday life. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where healing can begin at your own pace. I work in an integrative way with Adults and Young People. Creating a space where you will feel heard, respected and supported. My approach is always age appropriate, non judgemental, and rooted in empathy.
With over 5 years experience working with clients who have experienced significant trauma, I offer a compassionate and grounded approach to therapy. I understand how trauma can change our sense of self, relationships and everyday life. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where healing can begin at your own pace. I work in an integrative way with Adults and Young People. Creating a space where you will feel heard, respected and supported. My approach is always age appropriate, non judgemental, and rooted in empathy.
01684 215959 View 01684 215959
Debbie Coxon Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Bereavement or loss, trauma, anxiety and depression can all affect us in different ways.
I specialise in Early Relational Developmental trauma drawing on several counselling approaches tailoring methods to best help you. Please be assured you will be heard and received in a caring, empathic and valued way. You will lead the way with my support throughout and I will respect your autonomy about any decisions you make.
Bereavement or loss, trauma, anxiety and depression can all affect us in different ways.
I specialise in Early Relational Developmental trauma drawing on several counselling approaches tailoring methods to best help you. Please be assured you will be heard and received in a caring, empathic and valued way. You will lead the way with my support throughout and I will respect your autonomy about any decisions you make.
01332 410894 View 01332 410894
Sormeh Art Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship or attachment difficulties, or facing experiences that are difficult to put into words.
My approach is psychodynamic, relational and trauma-informed, adapting therapy to you, your experiences and individual needs. Alongside my Art Psychotherapy training, I have also trained in somatic and body-focused therapeutic approaches, including Guided Drawing and therapeutic work with clay and other sensory art materials.
Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship or attachment difficulties, or facing experiences that are difficult to put into words.
My approach is psychodynamic, relational and trauma-informed, adapting therapy to you, your experiences and individual needs. Alongside my Art Psychotherapy training, I have also trained in somatic and body-focused therapeutic approaches, including Guided Drawing and therapeutic work with clay and other sensory art materials.
01527 741752 View 01527 741752
George Sutton
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Starting therapy can be a daunting prospect. Whether you are going through a tough time, struggling to move on from your past, or simply looking to learn more about yourself, I offer a calm, safe space to explore your feelings.
Starting therapy can be a daunting prospect. Whether you are going through a tough time, struggling to move on from your past, or simply looking to learn more about yourself, I offer a calm, safe space to explore your feelings.
024 7542 9227 View 024 7542 9227
We Are Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Hi, I'm Michael. You can expect a warm, welcoming and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences safely and at your own pace. Together we consider what you would like the next chapter of your life to look and feel like. We explore, identify and seek to understand patterns, themes and psychological blocks that may affect you in your everyday life and in reaching your goals. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties or simply feeling stuck, counselling can help you make sense of your experiences and discover new ways to move forward.
Hi, I'm Michael. You can expect a warm, welcoming and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences safely and at your own pace. Together we consider what you would like the next chapter of your life to look and feel like. We explore, identify and seek to understand patterns, themes and psychological blocks that may affect you in your everyday life and in reaching your goals. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties or simply feeling stuck, counselling can help you make sense of your experiences and discover new ways to move forward.
01905 967970 View 01905 967970
TP Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Sam (she/her). I work with clients (18+) both in person at my private therapy practice in Hinckley, Leicestershire and online. I believe that people hold a basic need to feel accepted and I will strive to walk alongside you, supporting you in your therapeutic journey, helping you to work through your presenting issues and facilitating change. I offer my clients a genuine, authentic and highly empathetic relationship to enable them to feel heard, supported and safe. I hold the therapeutic relationship as paramount and value each client's uniqueness; supporting empowerment and self acceptance.
Hi, I'm Sam (she/her). I work with clients (18+) both in person at my private therapy practice in Hinckley, Leicestershire and online. I believe that people hold a basic need to feel accepted and I will strive to walk alongside you, supporting you in your therapeutic journey, helping you to work through your presenting issues and facilitating change. I offer my clients a genuine, authentic and highly empathetic relationship to enable them to feel heard, supported and safe. I hold the therapeutic relationship as paramount and value each client's uniqueness; supporting empowerment and self acceptance.
01455 241841 View 01455 241841
Grace-Anne Sharpe-Young
Psychotherapist, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Perhaps you're overthinking, experiencing anxiety or low mood, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling with a sense that you don't quite know what's wrong.
I am an Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist & a Clinical Hypnotherapist, offering online one-to-one therapy for adults and young people throughout the UK. My core approach integrates Person-Centred Therapy, CBT and Attachment Theory, allowing us to tailor our work to you rather than expecting you to fit one particular model. I also draw on mindfulness and
Perhaps you're overthinking, experiencing anxiety or low mood, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling with a sense that you don't quite know what's wrong.
I am an Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist & a Clinical Hypnotherapist, offering online one-to-one therapy for adults and young people throughout the UK. My core approach integrates Person-Centred Therapy, CBT and Attachment Theory, allowing us to tailor our work to you rather than expecting you to fit one particular model. I also draw on mindfulness and
01509 323260 View 01509 323260
Katie Simpson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
I'm Katie, a dual accredited CBT therapist and counsellor in King's Heath, Birmingham — specialising in anxiety, life transitions, and psychological support for people using GLP-1 weight loss medications (Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic).
I offer a flexible, hybrid approach to therapy that meets you where you are—literally. We can talk online, in-person, or take our sessions outdoors into the fresh air of Birmingham’s parks for walk-and-talk therapy, to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. I can get out of the office with you to help confront anxiety.
I'm Katie, a dual accredited CBT therapist and counsellor in King's Heath, Birmingham — specialising in anxiety, life transitions, and psychological support for people using GLP-1 weight loss medications (Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic).
I offer a flexible, hybrid approach to therapy that meets you where you are—literally. We can talk online, in-person, or take our sessions outdoors into the fresh air of Birmingham’s parks for walk-and-talk therapy, to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. I can get out of the office with you to help confront anxiety.
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Dr Edwin Ashong-Boateng
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My approach involves working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families and teams to develop a shared understanding of the patterns they want to change or enhance. This often involves identifying existing strengths and supporting clients to increase their confidence in them. This can be helpful when difficult and often traumatic experiences have eroded people's confidence in their own adeptness. This includes significant experience of supporting clients with neurodiversity.
I am a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My approach involves working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families and teams to develop a shared understanding of the patterns they want to change or enhance. This often involves identifying existing strengths and supporting clients to increase their confidence in them. This can be helpful when difficult and often traumatic experiences have eroded people's confidence in their own adeptness. This includes significant experience of supporting clients with neurodiversity.
01489 357224 View 01489 357224
Sabah Khalid
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As an integrative psychotherapist I am here to go on a journey of self-discovery with you with any difficulties that may arise on the journey. Whether you’re seeking a simple improvement or healing from deep wounds, within yourself and/or with others, I can help. I understand that at times your family/friends may be part of the problem, this is where I come into your situation with fresh eyes, an open heart, and much experience and strength to help you regain your sense of who you are.
As an integrative psychotherapist I am here to go on a journey of self-discovery with you with any difficulties that may arise on the journey. Whether you’re seeking a simple improvement or healing from deep wounds, within yourself and/or with others, I can help. I understand that at times your family/friends may be part of the problem, this is where I come into your situation with fresh eyes, an open heart, and much experience and strength to help you regain your sense of who you are.
0121 728 6545 View 0121 728 6545
Lara Page
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns of self-criticism, shame, or overthinking.
I am a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counsellor offering both short-term support and longer-term relational therapy. I help you understand patterns, develop emotional regulation, and feel less overwhelmed. Together, we work at a pace that feels safe, building clarity, self-compassion, and lasting change.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns of self-criticism, shame, or overthinking.
I am a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming counsellor offering both short-term support and longer-term relational therapy. I help you understand patterns, develop emotional regulation, and feel less overwhelmed. Together, we work at a pace that feels safe, building clarity, self-compassion, and lasting change.
01527 919155 View 01527 919155
Oliver North Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Working together means moving towards real, everyday changes: saying no without a wave of guilt, waking up without a tight knot of anxiety, and understanding yourself better.
I believe everyone deserves the chance to explore their true potential, to work towards their aspirations, and to live a happy life, as free from pain and hurt as possible. We're all unique, with very different ways of experiencing the world, and with even more unique minds and internal worlds. This means we respond to things in totally different ways to how even the closest people to us do. My approach offers a confidential space where there's no judgment, somewhere to say the things you're not able to with others, and a place to gain a deeper insight into why you feel the way you do, and how to manage it.
Working together means moving towards real, everyday changes: saying no without a wave of guilt, waking up without a tight knot of anxiety, and understanding yourself better.
I believe everyone deserves the chance to explore their true potential, to work towards their aspirations, and to live a happy life, as free from pain and hurt as possible. We're all unique, with very different ways of experiencing the world, and with even more unique minds and internal worlds. This means we respond to things in totally different ways to how even the closest people to us do. My approach offers a confidential space where there's no judgment, somewhere to say the things you're not able to with others, and a place to gain a deeper insight into why you feel the way you do, and how to manage it.
0161 570 1207 View 0161 570 1207
Tomasz Molski
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Broseley TF12
I am a trainee body psychotherapist of Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre preparing for application for registration with UKCP. I am currently in the fourth year of my Diploma in Body Psychotherapy and have begun my clinical practice alongside my studies. Body Psychotherapy, also known as Somatic Psychotherapy, recognises that life experiences are carried not only in the mind but also in the body. Through this approach, clients are supported to explore these patterns and create space for change that feels real, grounded, and lasting.
I am a trainee body psychotherapist of Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre preparing for application for registration with UKCP. I am currently in the fourth year of my Diploma in Body Psychotherapy and have begun my clinical practice alongside my studies. Body Psychotherapy, also known as Somatic Psychotherapy, recognises that life experiences are carried not only in the mind but also in the body. Through this approach, clients are supported to explore these patterns and create space for change that feels real, grounded, and lasting.
01952 458254 View 01952 458254
Nicola Lloyd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
If you’re dealing with emotional challenges, life transitions, or simply looking to understand yourself better, I offer a supportive and compassionate environment where you can feel understood and encouraged. My aim is to create a space for you to explore your experiences and work toward the changes that matter most to you. I provide integrative counselling and psychotherapy, drawing on Gestalt, psychodynamic approaches, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). By blending these methods, I can adapt the work to each person’s needs and goals, supporting them in ways that are meaningful to their situation.
If you’re dealing with emotional challenges, life transitions, or simply looking to understand yourself better, I offer a supportive and compassionate environment where you can feel understood and encouraged. My aim is to create a space for you to explore your experiences and work toward the changes that matter most to you. I provide integrative counselling and psychotherapy, drawing on Gestalt, psychodynamic approaches, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). By blending these methods, I can adapt the work to each person’s needs and goals, supporting them in ways that are meaningful to their situation.
01564 335089 View 01564 335089
Billy Gray Play Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
This may include anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, loss, neurodiversity such as autism or ADHD, or challenges linked to family and school life.
I specialise in play therapy, offering a safe space where children communicate through play. This helps them express thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words. My child-centred approach focuses on safety, trust, and understanding, supporting children to explore and make sense of their inner world at their own pace.
This may include anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, loss, neurodiversity such as autism or ADHD, or challenges linked to family and school life.
I specialise in play therapy, offering a safe space where children communicate through play. This helps them express thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words. My child-centred approach focuses on safety, trust, and understanding, supporting children to explore and make sense of their inner world at their own pace.
0121 816 1645 View 0121 816 1645
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.