Anxiety Counselling in Woodbridge

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Felicity Pryor
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Life throws up challenges at any stage. Together we can give time to strengthen your emotional wellbeing and resilience for the future. This may involve reflecting on where the difficulties came from and how we can make changes. We will work at your pace in a compassionate space without judgement. I provide a professional, empathetic and confidential space for adults suffering from depression, low mood, overwhelm, stress, anxieties and unexpected changes.
Life throws up challenges at any stage. Together we can give time to strengthen your emotional wellbeing and resilience for the future. This may involve reflecting on where the difficulties came from and how we can make changes. We will work at your pace in a compassionate space without judgement. I provide a professional, empathetic and confidential space for adults suffering from depression, low mood, overwhelm, stress, anxieties and unexpected changes.
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Liz Cutting
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
We all experience life challenges that can cause us anxiety and depression.
Areas that I work with • Anxiety • Stress • Depression • Addiction • Bullying and abuse • Self-harm • Low self-esteem and lack of confidence • Trauma and PTSD • Relationship and family problems • Loss and Bereavement
We all experience life challenges that can cause us anxiety and depression.
Areas that I work with • Anxiety • Stress • Depression • Addiction • Bullying and abuse • Self-harm • Low self-esteem and lack of confidence • Trauma and PTSD • Relationship and family problems • Loss and Bereavement
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Dorelia Daisy Baird-Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Therapy is a place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings with someone who is trained to listen without judgement. It can be short term for a few sessions or long term and open ended, and is usually for one hour on the same day each week.
Therapy is a place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings with someone who is trained to listen without judgement. It can be short term for a few sessions or long term and open ended, and is usually for one hour on the same day each week.
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Judith Goldsmith
Counsellor, MHGI
I am a fully qualified Human Givens Therapist. I have over 20 year's experience working in health and social care settings with both individuals and families. My training in Human Givens psychotherapy enables me to help people with a range of conditions. I work to help clients feel better fast and in as few sessions as possible. I am passionate about listening to my clients, understanding the world from their perspective and helping them to build resilience and find solutions to life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the capacity to make changes and reach their full potential whatever their current difficulties.
I am a fully qualified Human Givens Therapist. I have over 20 year's experience working in health and social care settings with both individuals and families. My training in Human Givens psychotherapy enables me to help people with a range of conditions. I work to help clients feel better fast and in as few sessions as possible. I am passionate about listening to my clients, understanding the world from their perspective and helping them to build resilience and find solutions to life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the capacity to make changes and reach their full potential whatever their current difficulties.
01473 943603 View 01473 943603
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Ed Christmas
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Ed Christmas. I am a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist, having trained and practiced integratively since 2018. I offer both online and face-to-face therapy from my studio in Bentley, Suffolk, from the Stephenson Centre in Ipswich, and at the Natural Health Centre in Woodbridge, Suffolk. I have a particular interest in working with clients to help them recognise and address their conditioning and trauma. Often, it is the things that we learned or were told along the way that are problematic - about ourselves, others and the world - about our past, present and future - about our purpose and our identity.
Hi, I’m Ed Christmas. I am a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist, having trained and practiced integratively since 2018. I offer both online and face-to-face therapy from my studio in Bentley, Suffolk, from the Stephenson Centre in Ipswich, and at the Natural Health Centre in Woodbridge, Suffolk. I have a particular interest in working with clients to help them recognise and address their conditioning and trauma. Often, it is the things that we learned or were told along the way that are problematic - about ourselves, others and the world - about our past, present and future - about our purpose and our identity.
01206 489551 View 01206 489551
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Michael Patrick Buckley
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, etc
I believe the best person to understand and help deal with anxiety and trauma is someone who has experienced these, and I have. Over the last 25 years I have continually trained and have a Masters and BSc degree in Counselling and I use very effective Hypnotherapeutic techniques, Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques and most of all, how to listen to you.
Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, etc
I believe the best person to understand and help deal with anxiety and trauma is someone who has experienced these, and I have. Over the last 25 years I have continually trained and have a Masters and BSc degree in Counselling and I use very effective Hypnotherapeutic techniques, Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques and most of all, how to listen to you.
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Anita Jane Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you explore your worries, fears and difficulties so that you may feel equipped to face life with renewed energy and self-compassion.
I have lots of life experience and professional experience - I have a BA in Integrative Counselling (1st) and am BACP Accredited. 'One size does not fit all' in therapy - it is not prescriptive and therefore I aim to understand you and in doing so I can then draw upon different styles of therapy to help you overcome the difficulties that you may be facing.
I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you explore your worries, fears and difficulties so that you may feel equipped to face life with renewed energy and self-compassion.
I have lots of life experience and professional experience - I have a BA in Integrative Counselling (1st) and am BACP Accredited. 'One size does not fit all' in therapy - it is not prescriptive and therefore I aim to understand you and in doing so I can then draw upon different styles of therapy to help you overcome the difficulties that you may be facing.
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Carolyn Turner Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I can support you to feel less anxious - nurturing an understanding of what is happening, and giving you self-regulation tools to help bring the anxiety down.
I help people find their way to feeling happier, more confident and comfortable in their own skin. Clients come to me because something isn’t working for them, and they want to change that. I'm warm and approachable, and can help if you want to feel more connected with yourself, or to improve your relationships - be they romantic, sexual, platonic or familial. Having a space to explore what’s happening for you and to look at things from new angles can enable you to understand yourself and others better, leading to improved communication and relationships and greater trust in yourself, your judgement and your abilities.
I can support you to feel less anxious - nurturing an understanding of what is happening, and giving you self-regulation tools to help bring the anxiety down.
I help people find their way to feeling happier, more confident and comfortable in their own skin. Clients come to me because something isn’t working for them, and they want to change that. I'm warm and approachable, and can help if you want to feel more connected with yourself, or to improve your relationships - be they romantic, sexual, platonic or familial. Having a space to explore what’s happening for you and to look at things from new angles can enable you to understand yourself and others better, leading to improved communication and relationships and greater trust in yourself, your judgement and your abilities.
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Edward Silver Ba (Hons)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
With over 15 years experience I am able to support the following; Childhood Abuse & Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Loss & Bereavement, Separation & Divorce, Affairs & Betrayal, Issues around Adoption, Infertility, Addiction(s), PTSD, , Stress, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Low Self Esteem, Long Term Illness, Dissociation, Bereavement, Sexual Identity, Spirituality
As a qualified BACP integrative therapist, I work holistically by integrating different therapy models into my practice in order to provide a service which will suit your individual needs, which includes; psychodynamic talking therapies, attachment focused therapy, trauma therapy, Nature based Stress reduction, somatic embodiment, creative art & movement
With over 15 years experience I am able to support the following; Childhood Abuse & Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Loss & Bereavement, Separation & Divorce, Affairs & Betrayal, Issues around Adoption, Infertility, Addiction(s), PTSD, , Stress, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Low Self Esteem, Long Term Illness, Dissociation, Bereavement, Sexual Identity, Spirituality
As a qualified BACP integrative therapist, I work holistically by integrating different therapy models into my practice in order to provide a service which will suit your individual needs, which includes; psychodynamic talking therapies, attachment focused therapy, trauma therapy, Nature based Stress reduction, somatic embodiment, creative art & movement
01283 248695 View 01283 248695
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Denise Moreton International Online
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I have a welcoming and down to earth approach and will work with you and help you explore and untangle your fears or worries.
I have a BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling degree and I use a relational and integrative approach incorporating psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive-behavioural therapy models. The premises are easily accessible by car; there is free parking and wheelchair access.
I have a welcoming and down to earth approach and will work with you and help you explore and untangle your fears or worries.
I have a BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling degree and I use a relational and integrative approach incorporating psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive-behavioural therapy models. The premises are easily accessible by car; there is free parking and wheelchair access.
01205 334540 View 01205 334540
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Sam Jeffery
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have worked with a huge range of issues which is not limited to anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships,domestic abuse and suicide.
Hi, I'm Sam. Are you feeling lost, hopeless, overwhelmed, angry or fed up with repeating the same destructive patterns over and over again. Having the opportunity to share difficult events and process confusing emotions can alleviate distress and give you the space to find more satisfying and rewarding ways of living.
I have worked with a huge range of issues which is not limited to anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships,domestic abuse and suicide.
Hi, I'm Sam. Are you feeling lost, hopeless, overwhelmed, angry or fed up with repeating the same destructive patterns over and over again. Having the opportunity to share difficult events and process confusing emotions can alleviate distress and give you the space to find more satisfying and rewarding ways of living.
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David Charles Smyth
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I am a BACP Accredited Person-Centred Practitioner and Supervisor with more than 20 years experience and 20,000 hours of clinical practice. When we are thinking about accessing counselling therapy, it can be tricky to know how to proceed especially if we have had a poor prior experience or if this is a new venture. Practitioners need to be mindful that each person is an individual snd need to feel valued as such if they are to find - through therapy - what it is they would like to achieve for themselves. It can be difficult to know what we may want from this process but, often having such a want is enough to spur us on.
I am a BACP Accredited Person-Centred Practitioner and Supervisor with more than 20 years experience and 20,000 hours of clinical practice. When we are thinking about accessing counselling therapy, it can be tricky to know how to proceed especially if we have had a poor prior experience or if this is a new venture. Practitioners need to be mindful that each person is an individual snd need to feel valued as such if they are to find - through therapy - what it is they would like to achieve for themselves. It can be difficult to know what we may want from this process but, often having such a want is enough to spur us on.
01473 943230 View 01473 943230
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Annie Broadbent
Counsellor, BACP
My primary training is in a holistic and transpersonal model of therapy, which means I work with the whole person - mind, body, feelings and hold the perspective that the problems we face also hold potential for something new to emerge. I use an integrative and relational approach and believe therapy should adapt to meet each client’s needs. This means our sessions might sometimes involve deep discussions on concepts and theories, while at other times, we may focus more on emotions, or imagery, or something which feels more ‘coach-like’ in style.
My primary training is in a holistic and transpersonal model of therapy, which means I work with the whole person - mind, body, feelings and hold the perspective that the problems we face also hold potential for something new to emerge. I use an integrative and relational approach and believe therapy should adapt to meet each client’s needs. This means our sessions might sometimes involve deep discussions on concepts and theories, while at other times, we may focus more on emotions, or imagery, or something which feels more ‘coach-like’ in style.
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Ewan Stickley
Counsellor, MBACP
I specialise in: substance abuse disorders; addiction; PTSD and childhood trauma; men's well-being; workplace stress and anxiety.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Usually, they've tried to deal with their issues and problems by themselves and managed to get by or cope. Sometimes, these burdens feel too much to bear and what used to work no longer does. If you are feeling stuck, powerless, and exhausted maybe counselling can help. "You can not heal what has not been revealed" as the saying goes - so being in an environment where you can express your thoughts and feelings without humiliation, shame, or guilt is the first step in ridding yourself of the burdens that are holding you back.
I specialise in: substance abuse disorders; addiction; PTSD and childhood trauma; men's well-being; workplace stress and anxiety.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Usually, they've tried to deal with their issues and problems by themselves and managed to get by or cope. Sometimes, these burdens feel too much to bear and what used to work no longer does. If you are feeling stuck, powerless, and exhausted maybe counselling can help. "You can not heal what has not been revealed" as the saying goes - so being in an environment where you can express your thoughts and feelings without humiliation, shame, or guilt is the first step in ridding yourself of the burdens that are holding you back.
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Martin Wilks
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Typically, this approach can be powerfully effective in dealing with the pervasive problems of stress, anxiety and depression and other chronic issues where rigid patterns of avoidant behaviour have developed.
I specialise in mindfulness informed approaches to therapy - specifically acceptance and commitment therapy, ACT. My earlier training background was humanistic and this has integrated seamlessly into this cutting edge behaviour change therapy.
Typically, this approach can be powerfully effective in dealing with the pervasive problems of stress, anxiety and depression and other chronic issues where rigid patterns of avoidant behaviour have developed.
I specialise in mindfulness informed approaches to therapy - specifically acceptance and commitment therapy, ACT. My earlier training background was humanistic and this has integrated seamlessly into this cutting edge behaviour change therapy.
07723 472754 View 07723 472754
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Becky Saxby
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I support clients to release stress, overwhelm and anxiety, uncover the deeper root cause of their issues, and to take steps forward from a stronger, more authentic place.
I’m an Integrative Therapist, which means I combine different models to suit you as a unique human. Alongside regular talking therapy, I also bring in elements of mindfulness and inner child work to help you process difficult emotions and traumatic experiences that are keeping you stuck.
I support clients to release stress, overwhelm and anxiety, uncover the deeper root cause of their issues, and to take steps forward from a stronger, more authentic place.
I’m an Integrative Therapist, which means I combine different models to suit you as a unique human. Alongside regular talking therapy, I also bring in elements of mindfulness and inner child work to help you process difficult emotions and traumatic experiences that are keeping you stuck.
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Samantha Watts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. I’m Sam. My training is grounded in the psychodynamic approach, which means I believe therapy is not just about addressing current issues but also about understanding how past experiences may be influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviours today. By exploring connections between the past and present, we can gain deeper insight and develop more effective ways to approach life’s challenges. I believe in the power of therapy and the positive changes it can help to bring about so whatever you are facing right now, there is a way forward.
Hello. I’m Sam. My training is grounded in the psychodynamic approach, which means I believe therapy is not just about addressing current issues but also about understanding how past experiences may be influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviours today. By exploring connections between the past and present, we can gain deeper insight and develop more effective ways to approach life’s challenges. I believe in the power of therapy and the positive changes it can help to bring about so whatever you are facing right now, there is a way forward.
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Please give me a call if you think I can help with any concerns you are having, including relationship and family difficulties, low self-confidence, anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, affairs and betrayals, the emotional impact of menopause, as well as grief, trauma and experiences of abuse.
If it feels hard or impossible to share your problems with family and friends or are perhaps feeling isolated because of the issues in your life, counselling offers a safe place to explore your difficulties and helps to make positive changes.
Please give me a call if you think I can help with any concerns you are having, including relationship and family difficulties, low self-confidence, anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, affairs and betrayals, the emotional impact of menopause, as well as grief, trauma and experiences of abuse.
If it feels hard or impossible to share your problems with family and friends or are perhaps feeling isolated because of the issues in your life, counselling offers a safe place to explore your difficulties and helps to make positive changes.
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Sue Gray
Psychotherapist, MSc, MHGI
Human Givens erapy aims to restore that control in the shortest time possible by working with effective tools and modern knowledge to resolve most difficulties, whether expressed as trauma, anxiety, phobia, depression, addiction, or other obstacles to well-being.
I will focus totally on what you want to achieve by coming to see me. If you are not sure we can work that out together. We can talk about things in your past if you wish and how they are holding you back now. If you have experience a traumatic event or are experiencing a phobia I can offer you the Rewind or Fast Phobia cure treatment.
Human Givens erapy aims to restore that control in the shortest time possible by working with effective tools and modern knowledge to resolve most difficulties, whether expressed as trauma, anxiety, phobia, depression, addiction, or other obstacles to well-being.
I will focus totally on what you want to achieve by coming to see me. If you are not sure we can work that out together. We can talk about things in your past if you wish and how they are holding you back now. If you have experience a traumatic event or are experiencing a phobia I can offer you the Rewind or Fast Phobia cure treatment.
07481 360643 View 07481 360643
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Teri Beaumont
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience in and work with many issues including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Confidence, Relationship Issues, Stress, Life Transitions, Loss and Bereavement.
Finding the right therapist can be a difficult task and choosing to put yourself first and take the first steps to seeking support can be daunting. Having experienced many changes in my life, I know how hard it can be to open up to someone you don’t know. But once you do, it can provide clarity and help you move forward in life. Our work together is collaborative and our relationship underpins the work we do together. I am committed to supporting you as you work towards the changes you want to make.
I have experience in and work with many issues including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Confidence, Relationship Issues, Stress, Life Transitions, Loss and Bereavement.
Finding the right therapist can be a difficult task and choosing to put yourself first and take the first steps to seeking support can be daunting. Having experienced many changes in my life, I know how hard it can be to open up to someone you don’t know. But once you do, it can provide clarity and help you move forward in life. Our work together is collaborative and our relationship underpins the work we do together. I am committed to supporting you as you work towards the changes you want to make.
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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.