Anxiety Counselling in Yarm

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Corinna Jane Walker
Counsellor, MBACP
Yarm TS15
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are affecting their wellbeing or relationships.
My way of working is integrative and trauma-informed, with a strong foundation in person-centred therapy. We focus on what feels most important to you, rather than a fixed structure. Sessions offer a steady, supportive space where you can talk things through at your own pace and make sense of what feels difficult. I work with anxiety, low mood, self-worth,
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are affecting their wellbeing or relationships.
My way of working is integrative and trauma-informed, with a strong foundation in person-centred therapy. We focus on what feels most important to you, rather than a fixed structure. Sessions offer a steady, supportive space where you can talk things through at your own pace and make sense of what feels difficult. I work with anxiety, low mood, self-worth,
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Tees Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Yarm TS15
I specialise in OCD, trauma and relationship difficulties, and also support people struggling with anxiety, overthinking, low self esteem and the impact of difficult relationships - use my online diary for your first free face to face or online consultation.
I help adults overcome trauma, coercive control, OCD and relationship difficulties. Specialising in trauma, coercive control recovery, OCD and EMDR for adults seeking long-term change. I'm Lucy, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 15 years experience using CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR I help you break free from patterns that keep you stuck. Clients describe my style as calm, compassionate and focused-creating a safe space to explore painful experiences and building lasting change. I offer face to face and online therapy across Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm, Harrogate, Durham and Jesmond.
I specialise in OCD, trauma and relationship difficulties, and also support people struggling with anxiety, overthinking, low self esteem and the impact of difficult relationships - use my online diary for your first free face to face or online consultation.
I help adults overcome trauma, coercive control, OCD and relationship difficulties. Specialising in trauma, coercive control recovery, OCD and EMDR for adults seeking long-term change. I'm Lucy, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 15 years experience using CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR I help you break free from patterns that keep you stuck. Clients describe my style as calm, compassionate and focused-creating a safe space to explore painful experiences and building lasting change. I offer face to face and online therapy across Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm, Harrogate, Durham and Jesmond.
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Alan Jukes
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you are feeling anxious or stuck in life, I will sit with you to create a space where we can develop a journey of healing, insight and development.
I specialise in EMDR and integrative therapy, helping you process unresolved experiences and understand how your mind and body have adapted over time. Our work goes beyond coping, supporting you to shift patterns, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity, stability, and ease. I offer clinical supervision to other health professionals.
Whether you are feeling anxious or stuck in life, I will sit with you to create a space where we can develop a journey of healing, insight and development.
I specialise in EMDR and integrative therapy, helping you process unresolved experiences and understand how your mind and body have adapted over time. Our work goes beyond coping, supporting you to shift patterns, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity, stability, and ease. I offer clinical supervision to other health professionals.
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Nicola Jones Counselling and CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Often individuals will seek therapy because they feel unable to cope with the stresses of life or adjusting to a big change, not like 'their old self', isolated from others, worried or lost or just needing someone to listen.
I use evidence based therapy with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, panic, worry, low mood, low self esteem, relationship concerns, phobias, bereavements, stress, PTSD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety or OCD to name just a few. I am able to work in the short or longer term depending on your needs and wishes in person or online.
Often individuals will seek therapy because they feel unable to cope with the stresses of life or adjusting to a big change, not like 'their old self', isolated from others, worried or lost or just needing someone to listen.
I use evidence based therapy with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, panic, worry, low mood, low self esteem, relationship concerns, phobias, bereavements, stress, PTSD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety or OCD to name just a few. I am able to work in the short or longer term depending on your needs and wishes in person or online.
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Debra Baker-Heriot
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I offer support for many issues including feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, loss, trauma, depresssion, relationships, life transitions, or feeling empty in life.
A counselling relationship can develop personal growth. Therapy can help you to explore ‘here and now’ issues or things that have been troubling you for a long time. I offer both short & long term therapy and we can discuss together what feels right for you. I am also an experienced, trained, couples therapist who works with all relationship issues.
I offer support for many issues including feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, loss, trauma, depresssion, relationships, life transitions, or feeling empty in life.
A counselling relationship can develop personal growth. Therapy can help you to explore ‘here and now’ issues or things that have been troubling you for a long time. I offer both short & long term therapy and we can discuss together what feels right for you. I am also an experienced, trained, couples therapist who works with all relationship issues.
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Helen Eaves
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
These may be daily struggles with feelings of anxiety and low mood, or you may have experienced a significant life event that has left you with feelings of loss or grief, or trauma or panic.
A Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) I can offer you an integrated approach to therapy offering a safe and confidential space for you to talk about difficult things. Or you may prefer a more guided and solution focused approach to tackling more specific issues in your life. CBT can help you overcome challenges that impact your life.
These may be daily struggles with feelings of anxiety and low mood, or you may have experienced a significant life event that has left you with feelings of loss or grief, or trauma or panic.
A Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) I can offer you an integrated approach to therapy offering a safe and confidential space for you to talk about difficult things. Or you may prefer a more guided and solution focused approach to tackling more specific issues in your life. CBT can help you overcome challenges that impact your life.
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Fiona Grant
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I am an affordable, Pluralistic Counsellor. I believe everyone is unique, people learn and communicate in different ways. Therefore, I will adapt the style of counselling to suit your needs. My aim is to help you develop skills which can be used outside of the counselling session, this can also be beneficial to deal with any future problems you may face.
I am an affordable, Pluralistic Counsellor. I believe everyone is unique, people learn and communicate in different ways. Therefore, I will adapt the style of counselling to suit your needs. My aim is to help you develop skills which can be used outside of the counselling session, this can also be beneficial to deal with any future problems you may face.
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Sarah Moran
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Using an integrative method - I am experienced in supporting people deal with a number of diverse issues including relationship issues, family issues, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, communication and marital problems.
Therapy can be helpful if you’re feeling painful emotions or facing difficult decisions, if you want to improve or change your relationships, or if you’d like to develop a better understanding of yourself or others. You may want help coping with anxiety or stress or perhaps bereavement or divorce.
Using an integrative method - I am experienced in supporting people deal with a number of diverse issues including relationship issues, family issues, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, communication and marital problems.
Therapy can be helpful if you’re feeling painful emotions or facing difficult decisions, if you want to improve or change your relationships, or if you’d like to develop a better understanding of yourself or others. You may want help coping with anxiety or stress or perhaps bereavement or divorce.
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Katherine Banner
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, experience anxiety, or feel unheard.
Working collaboratively through counselling and psychotherapy can help reduce confusion and ease feelings of overwhelm and anxiety. I support you in making space to build awareness of yourself — including the part that stays strong, the part that hides emotions or deflects, and the resourceful part that helps you get through the day.
I support individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, experience anxiety, or feel unheard.
Working collaboratively through counselling and psychotherapy can help reduce confusion and ease feelings of overwhelm and anxiety. I support you in making space to build awareness of yourself — including the part that stays strong, the part that hides emotions or deflects, and the resourceful part that helps you get through the day.
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Jenny Marshall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Yarm TS15
These difficulties may manifest themselves in high levels of self criticism, low self esteem, poor self worth linked with low mood or anxiety amongst other issues.
I will work with you to build a trusting therapeutic relationship and through this we will develop a shared understanding of the areas you want to work on in therapy. Using a relational model, we will think about current problems in the here and now alongside how these developed historically.
These difficulties may manifest themselves in high levels of self criticism, low self esteem, poor self worth linked with low mood or anxiety amongst other issues.
I will work with you to build a trusting therapeutic relationship and through this we will develop a shared understanding of the areas you want to work on in therapy. Using a relational model, we will think about current problems in the here and now alongside how these developed historically.
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Dr Abi Tarran-Jones
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Yarm TS15
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy in a cosy log cabin, whilst walking through woodland, or sitting together on a hillside with far reaching views. I offer therapy in natural settings because many people find that being outdoors helps them feel calmer, think more clearly, and connect more openly. Research demonstrates that spending time in green spaces can support emotional regulation, restore attention, calm the nervous system, and promote a greater sense of connection. Therapy in nature can offer a welcome pause from the pace and pressures of modern life.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy in a cosy log cabin, whilst walking through woodland, or sitting together on a hillside with far reaching views. I offer therapy in natural settings because many people find that being outdoors helps them feel calmer, think more clearly, and connect more openly. Research demonstrates that spending time in green spaces can support emotional regulation, restore attention, calm the nervous system, and promote a greater sense of connection. Therapy in nature can offer a welcome pause from the pace and pressures of modern life.
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Dr Coleen Mercer-Quinn
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Yarm TS15
Do you look back on your life and feel sad, (what if & if only) then look forward and then feel anxious or afraid?
I am a Chartered Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an HCPC Registered Psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience. Under the terms of the Royal Charter, I uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism promoting ethical behaviour to ensure a dignified and respectful greeting to individuals, groups and corporate clients across the social and cultural spectrum. I work with children, adults, professionals, couples, groups, charities, and corporate clients.
Do you look back on your life and feel sad, (what if & if only) then look forward and then feel anxious or afraid?
I am a Chartered Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an HCPC Registered Psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience. Under the terms of the Royal Charter, I uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism promoting ethical behaviour to ensure a dignified and respectful greeting to individuals, groups and corporate clients across the social and cultural spectrum. I work with children, adults, professionals, couples, groups, charities, and corporate clients.
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Eirini Vasilaki
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Yarm TS15
As a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the NHS, I am deeply committed to supporting adults facing anxiety, relational difficulties, depression, dissociation and trauma symptoms shaped by life challenges and traumatic events.
I work integratively and I specialise in a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), and EMDR. My aim is to create a safe space for healing and each session is thoughtfully tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you feel heard and supported throughout our work together.
As a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the NHS, I am deeply committed to supporting adults facing anxiety, relational difficulties, depression, dissociation and trauma symptoms shaped by life challenges and traumatic events.
I work integratively and I specialise in a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), and EMDR. My aim is to create a safe space for healing and each session is thoughtfully tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you feel heard and supported throughout our work together.
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Dr Charlotte Smith
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Yarm TS15
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems or weight? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you've been diagnosed with a new condition or can't get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don't have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems or weight? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you've been diagnosed with a new condition or can't get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don't have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
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Amanda Wharton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal clients are adults who appear to be coping on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck internally.
I specialise in EMDR therapy to help process trauma, reduce anxiety, and shift patterns that feel stuck. As an EMDR Consultant with 16 years’ experience, I offer a structured, evidence-based approach alongside a calm, collaborative space to support meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal clients are adults who appear to be coping on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck internally.
I specialise in EMDR therapy to help process trauma, reduce anxiety, and shift patterns that feel stuck. As an EMDR Consultant with 16 years’ experience, I offer a structured, evidence-based approach alongside a calm, collaborative space to support meaningful, lasting change.
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Lisa Anne Tomlinson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I treat people with a wide variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety (all types), relational difficulties, trauma, eating disorders, & addictions.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients with a range of difficulties. However, I practically find it meaningful to work with early childhood trauma and to help clients be able to heal from those early emotional wounds that have impacted on their lives in a variety of ways, I find that many issues link to early childhood, even when clients describe their childhood as a good one with healthy relationships. However, I am open to working with clients in the way that feels most comfortable to them, and can be flexible and listen to their feedback on this.
I treat people with a wide variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety (all types), relational difficulties, trauma, eating disorders, & addictions.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients with a range of difficulties. However, I practically find it meaningful to work with early childhood trauma and to help clients be able to heal from those early emotional wounds that have impacted on their lives in a variety of ways, I find that many issues link to early childhood, even when clients describe their childhood as a good one with healthy relationships. However, I am open to working with clients in the way that feels most comfortable to them, and can be flexible and listen to their feedback on this.
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Michael Blades
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
This may present as anxiety, low mood, over-responsibility, burnout, or a sense that coping strategies are no longer sufficient.
I offer a depth-oriented, relational approach that creates space to think clearly and work at a meaningful pace. Together we explore emotional experience, personal history and relational patterns so that difficulties can be understood rather than managed on the surface. The work is steady, reflective and grounded.
This may present as anxiety, low mood, over-responsibility, burnout, or a sense that coping strategies are no longer sufficient.
I offer a depth-oriented, relational approach that creates space to think clearly and work at a meaningful pace. Together we explore emotional experience, personal history and relational patterns so that difficulties can be understood rather than managed on the surface. The work is steady, reflective and grounded.
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Cheryl Parkes
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic, low self‑esteem, bereavement, family difficulties, or challenges related to illness or end‑of‑life care, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer short‑ and long‑term counselling tailored to your needs, specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, panic, low self‑esteem, bereavement, family issues, trauma, oncology and end‑of‑life support. I use a Person‑Centred approach, integrating Rewind Therapy and CBT elements to support your wellbeing.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic, low self‑esteem, bereavement, family difficulties, or challenges related to illness or end‑of‑life care, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer short‑ and long‑term counselling tailored to your needs, specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, panic, low self‑esteem, bereavement, family issues, trauma, oncology and end‑of‑life support. I use a Person‑Centred approach, integrating Rewind Therapy and CBT elements to support your wellbeing.
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Becki - Neurodivergent & Self-Esteem Specialist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Always doubting yourself can lead to anxiety, overthinking, rejection sensitivity, low motivation, overwhelm, eating issues & OCD.
In video, telephone or text CBT sessions, you'll learn flexible techniques & tools adapted to you. We'll work as a team to navigate your low self-confidence & figure out where it came from. Combining my professional knowledge with your knowledge of yourself will lead to the confidence to accept your neurodivergence & embrace you for you.
Always doubting yourself can lead to anxiety, overthinking, rejection sensitivity, low motivation, overwhelm, eating issues & OCD.
In video, telephone or text CBT sessions, you'll learn flexible techniques & tools adapted to you. We'll work as a team to navigate your low self-confidence & figure out where it came from. Combining my professional knowledge with your knowledge of yourself will lead to the confidence to accept your neurodivergence & embrace you for you.
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Jan Reeve
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Jan…welcome! As an experienced Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor with a background in business, I've helped many people over the years with a wide range of issues, whether in your personal, work or business life. I am pleased to offer sessions Online, wherever you may live, or In-Person. "I saw Jan for 6 months and cannot recommend her enough. She is incredibly supportive, professional, and non-judgmental. Jan enabled me to learn about myself and action the changes needed with reduced fear and anxiety. I am very grateful to have worked with Jan, I felt truly seen, heard and safe with her."
Hello, I’m Jan…welcome! As an experienced Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor with a background in business, I've helped many people over the years with a wide range of issues, whether in your personal, work or business life. I am pleased to offer sessions Online, wherever you may live, or In-Person. "I saw Jan for 6 months and cannot recommend her enough. She is incredibly supportive, professional, and non-judgmental. Jan enabled me to learn about myself and action the changes needed with reduced fear and anxiety. I am very grateful to have worked with Jan, I felt truly seen, heard and safe with her."
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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.