Anxiety Counselling in Wotton-under-Edge
Laura Taylored Therapy - therapy to fit around you
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Wotton-under-Edge GL12
Do you feel like you're wearing a mask and only those close to you, see the real 'you'? You find yourself constantly apologising and wondering what people think of you. Do you spend a lot of time preparing what to say in social situations or replaying an event over and over, considering how you came across? You now say "no" to things you want to do. You might also be neurodivergent and struggle to know if the feelings you experience are due to ADHD, autism or something else. All of this makes you feel low. You want things to change but you’re not sure where to begin and now your relationships, work, education are being affected.
Do you feel like you're wearing a mask and only those close to you, see the real 'you'? You find yourself constantly apologising and wondering what people think of you. Do you spend a lot of time preparing what to say in social situations or replaying an event over and over, considering how you came across? You now say "no" to things you want to do. You might also be neurodivergent and struggle to know if the feelings you experience are due to ADHD, autism or something else. All of this makes you feel low. You want things to change but you’re not sure where to begin and now your relationships, work, education are being affected.
Do you feel anxious but dont know how to control the symptoms
As your counsellor I am there to see your struggles from your point of view and provide a safe, non-judgmental space which will enable you to feel at ease and accepted. This will allow you to explore and utilise your own strengths and personal identity.
Do you feel anxious but dont know how to control the symptoms
As your counsellor I am there to see your struggles from your point of view and provide a safe, non-judgmental space which will enable you to feel at ease and accepted. This will allow you to explore and utilise your own strengths and personal identity.
I have worked with a wide range of issues including, depression, anxiety, stress, low-self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, addictions to name just a few.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel can be found and with that a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
I have worked with a wide range of issues including, depression, anxiety, stress, low-self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, addictions to name just a few.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel can be found and with that a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem.
I'm a member of the Human Givens Institute (MHGI), and trained previously in Brief Intervention therapy, Gestalt and Positive Psychology. It's important to find the right tools and approach for each person, as everyone's experience is unique. I offer, where appropriate, 'Guided imagery': working in a state of relaxation to make the changes YOU want, rapidly.
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem.
I'm a member of the Human Givens Institute (MHGI), and trained previously in Brief Intervention therapy, Gestalt and Positive Psychology. It's important to find the right tools and approach for each person, as everyone's experience is unique. I offer, where appropriate, 'Guided imagery': working in a state of relaxation to make the changes YOU want, rapidly.
This may result in feelings of anxiety and depression, and working out what the core issues are can be difficult.
I have been counselling for many years, both in a residential rehab setting and with my local GP surgery. I work in an integrative way, using a person-centred and CBT approach and interweave timelines and mindfulness. I work in a trauma-informed way, offering psycho-educational work and value goal setting as a means for people to practice and progress.
This may result in feelings of anxiety and depression, and working out what the core issues are can be difficult.
I have been counselling for many years, both in a residential rehab setting and with my local GP surgery. I work in an integrative way, using a person-centred and CBT approach and interweave timelines and mindfulness. I work in a trauma-informed way, offering psycho-educational work and value goal setting as a means for people to practice and progress.
Through Integrative, Person‑Centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, and SFBT methods, I help you make sense of patterns holding you back—whether that’s anxiety, identity concerns, relationship stress, loss, or life transitions.
I’m an MBACP‑accredited counsellor with nine years of experience, based in Wotton‑under‑Edge. I became a counsellor because I believe that healing happens when we feel truly heard—my own journey taught me this. I work best in a calm, empathetic, and occasionally gently experimental way, always tailoring to each individual's needs.
Through Integrative, Person‑Centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, and SFBT methods, I help you make sense of patterns holding you back—whether that’s anxiety, identity concerns, relationship stress, loss, or life transitions.
I’m an MBACP‑accredited counsellor with nine years of experience, based in Wotton‑under‑Edge. I became a counsellor because I believe that healing happens when we feel truly heard—my own journey taught me this. I work best in a calm, empathetic, and occasionally gently experimental way, always tailoring to each individual's needs.
Person centred counselling focuses on what you would like to change in your life and if you experiencing difficulties with your mental health, such as depression or anxiety.
I offer online, face-to-face counselling in Bristol at Vessel counselling Park street and in Gloucester at confidential person-centred counselling. I use many different tools, such as Interactively, meaning that I can use many techniques and approaches, depending on each client's individual needs. I also work with couples who are having a difficult time. I have experience of working both short and long term opened counselling. Together we can explore what brings you to therapy and decide on the most appropriate way forward. I am hear to lister, support and what ever the issue counselling can help you through a difficult time.
Person centred counselling focuses on what you would like to change in your life and if you experiencing difficulties with your mental health, such as depression or anxiety.
I offer online, face-to-face counselling in Bristol at Vessel counselling Park street and in Gloucester at confidential person-centred counselling. I use many different tools, such as Interactively, meaning that I can use many techniques and approaches, depending on each client's individual needs. I also work with couples who are having a difficult time. I have experience of working both short and long term opened counselling. Together we can explore what brings you to therapy and decide on the most appropriate way forward. I am hear to lister, support and what ever the issue counselling can help you through a difficult time.
Many of my clients come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, feeling stuck or unseen.
As a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, I focus on developing a therapeutic relationship that supports your personal growth. Through attentive listening and deep understanding, I help you gain insight into your life experiences, key events, and relationships. Guiding you with empathy and compassion toward greater clarity and meaningful change.
Many of my clients come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, feeling stuck or unseen.
As a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, I focus on developing a therapeutic relationship that supports your personal growth. Through attentive listening and deep understanding, I help you gain insight into your life experiences, key events, and relationships. Guiding you with empathy and compassion toward greater clarity and meaningful change.
If you are concerned about yourself or a young person navigating challenges, worries, or distress it can be hard to know who to turn to.
I’m an Integrative Therapist who offers counselling for Adults and Children (aged 9 years +) teenagers and young people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas with face-to-face or online sessions available. I understand how unsettling starting counselling can feel, but also a chance to unburden, move on and flourish. A place to experience care, compassion and connection where you’ll be able to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns without judgment, criticism or consequence. A private space just for you to gain clarity or explore changes for the future.
If you are concerned about yourself or a young person navigating challenges, worries, or distress it can be hard to know who to turn to.
I’m an Integrative Therapist who offers counselling for Adults and Children (aged 9 years +) teenagers and young people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas with face-to-face or online sessions available. I understand how unsettling starting counselling can feel, but also a chance to unburden, move on and flourish. A place to experience care, compassion and connection where you’ll be able to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns without judgment, criticism or consequence. A private space just for you to gain clarity or explore changes for the future.
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As a clinical psychologist, I specialise in offering therapy for relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with anger.
"Dianne helped my husband and I bridge seemingly impossible gaps in our understanding of each other and ability to communicate despite considerable differences. Dianne took us from a place where we encountered apparently unresolvable emotional blockages daily, from a place of frustration and chronic misunderstanding to a place where we were able to appreciate each other's feelings and show love to one another increasingly unreservedly. She was skilfully professional, without ever faltering in compassion or humanity. She has given us the tools we needed to succeed in our marriage and we are hugely grateful for her help. " Annon
As a clinical psychologist, I specialise in offering therapy for relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with anger.
"Dianne helped my husband and I bridge seemingly impossible gaps in our understanding of each other and ability to communicate despite considerable differences. Dianne took us from a place where we encountered apparently unresolvable emotional blockages daily, from a place of frustration and chronic misunderstanding to a place where we were able to appreciate each other's feelings and show love to one another increasingly unreservedly. She was skilfully professional, without ever faltering in compassion or humanity. She has given us the tools we needed to succeed in our marriage and we are hugely grateful for her help. " Annon
Addictions - gambling, alcohol, pornography
Anger management
Anxiety
Bereavement
Career issues
Depression
Family issdues
Low self-esteem low self-confidence
Panic Attacks
PTSD
Redundancy
Separation and divorce
Spirituality
Stress - work related and personal
I have many years of experience of working with teenagers, adults, senior citizens and couples to help them explore, understand and , hopefully, resolve the issues that have caused them to seek counselling support.
I offer an initial 30 minute introductory session
Addictions - gambling, alcohol, pornography
Anger management
Anxiety
Bereavement
Career issues
Depression
Family issdues
Low self-esteem low self-confidence
Panic Attacks
PTSD
Redundancy
Separation and divorce
Spirituality
Stress - work related and personal
I have many years of experience of working with teenagers, adults, senior citizens and couples to help them explore, understand and , hopefully, resolve the issues that have caused them to seek counselling support.
I offer an initial 30 minute introductory session
The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason.
I specialise in the long-term impact of childhood on adult life — the anxiety, relationship patterns, and quiet disconnection that persist despite circumstances being objectively fine. After 30 years I've stopped being attached to any single method. I use what your situation actually needs.
The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason.
I specialise in the long-term impact of childhood on adult life — the anxiety, relationship patterns, and quiet disconnection that persist despite circumstances being objectively fine. After 30 years I've stopped being attached to any single method. I use what your situation actually needs.
I provide evidence-based psychological interventions for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
I am particularly passionate about trauma-informed care with a strong interest in how early life experiences shape subsequent emotional development and perspective. My aim is to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment where you or your child can feel seen, heard, understood and psychologically secure.
I provide evidence-based psychological interventions for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
I am particularly passionate about trauma-informed care with a strong interest in how early life experiences shape subsequent emotional development and perspective. My aim is to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment where you or your child can feel seen, heard, understood and psychologically secure.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
I offer support for a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and have worked with clients through a variety of issues including Anxiety & Stress, Abuse, Addiction, Depression, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Relationship Challenges, Life Transitions, Illness, Trauma, General Emotional Distress, Post Natal Depression, Infertility.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I predominantly work using a person centred approach, providing a safe, non judgemental, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I believe you are the expert on your own life and through our work together I aim to support you in gaining greater clarity, self understanding and confidence to move forward in ways that feel right for you.
Based in Cheltenham, I offer counselling to individuals either face to face or online.
I offer support for a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and have worked with clients through a variety of issues including Anxiety & Stress, Abuse, Addiction, Depression, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem Issues, Relationship Challenges, Life Transitions, Illness, Trauma, General Emotional Distress, Post Natal Depression, Infertility.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I predominantly work using a person centred approach, providing a safe, non judgemental, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I believe you are the expert on your own life and through our work together I aim to support you in gaining greater clarity, self understanding and confidence to move forward in ways that feel right for you.
Based in Cheltenham, I offer counselling to individuals either face to face or online.
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As an integrative counsellor I work with individual adults using a range of approaches to suit the particular needs of a client. I specialise in working with an IFS (Internal Family Systems) approach. This is a highly respectful yet powerful way to explore issues such as self-confidence, anxiety or stress.
All of us need to find resilience at times of stress, or just to deal with day to day issues that may cause us anxiety and impact on the quality of our lives.
As an integrative counsellor I work with individual adults using a range of approaches to suit the particular needs of a client. I specialise in working with an IFS (Internal Family Systems) approach. This is a highly respectful yet powerful way to explore issues such as self-confidence, anxiety or stress.
My approach is rooted in empathy and genuine understanding, whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, or life transitions.
Having knowledge and certificates in different modalities I adapt the way I work to suit each client, as every client is unique, and everyone works well with different approaches. I do this by integrating therapies to best suit the individual needs of each client.
My approach is rooted in empathy and genuine understanding, whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, or life transitions.
Having knowledge and certificates in different modalities I adapt the way I work to suit each client, as every client is unique, and everyone works well with different approaches. I do this by integrating therapies to best suit the individual needs of each client.
Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I prefer to practice in an integrative way, meaning that I use evidence-based therapies flexibly to support you. I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT. Please ask if you would like any more information.
Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I prefer to practice in an integrative way, meaning that I use evidence-based therapies flexibly to support you. I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT. Please ask if you would like any more information.
anxiety and depression, I will support you as we look together at what's troubling you, and what you want to change.
You may be seeking counselling to make sense of thoughts or feelings, or look at relationships. Perhaps you're struggling with choices, feeling stuck or noticing an unhelpful pattern or past trauma? Above all, you may want something to change. I get how tough it can be to open up. With experience of working with people from a range of ethnic and class backgrounds, faiths, ages and sexualities I aim to build a relationship of trust. Welcoming and getting curious about all parts of you - such as a vulnerable, critical or rebellious part - can build connection to a more whole and vital sense of your Self, opening up more possibilities.
anxiety and depression, I will support you as we look together at what's troubling you, and what you want to change.
You may be seeking counselling to make sense of thoughts or feelings, or look at relationships. Perhaps you're struggling with choices, feeling stuck or noticing an unhelpful pattern or past trauma? Above all, you may want something to change. I get how tough it can be to open up. With experience of working with people from a range of ethnic and class backgrounds, faiths, ages and sexualities I aim to build a relationship of trust. Welcoming and getting curious about all parts of you - such as a vulnerable, critical or rebellious part - can build connection to a more whole and vital sense of your Self, opening up more possibilities.
My counselling approach is collaborative, which can help individuals with a wide range of issues such as, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, lack of confidence and other related conditions.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
I work in a calm, relaxed and non-judgemental environment and I use a variety of approaches to suit your needs.
My counselling approach is collaborative, which can help individuals with a wide range of issues such as, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, lack of confidence and other related conditions.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
I work in a calm, relaxed and non-judgemental environment and I use a variety of approaches to suit your needs.
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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.