Anxiety, at one time or another, is a fact of life. Many people experience feelings of anxiousness when facing stressful situations or important decisions. An Anxiety disorder, however, is a serious mental illness and can interrupt a person’s ability to lead a normal life. For people with anxiety disorders, irrational worry and fear are overpowering and relentless. There are several different anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social phobia.
The symptoms for these disorders vary, but all generally include some type of extreme, irrational fear and feelings of dread. Many people with an anxiety disorders also have physical symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, tension headaches, nausea, or muscle weakness. Anxiety disorders (characterized by at least six months of symptoms) are fairly common, affecting about 18% of the population. A mental health professional can be helpful in dealing with normal feelings of anxiety as well as specific anxiety disorders.
Therapists specialising in Anxiety
Amanda Copeland
About
I am a qualified mental health clinician since 1995 and a cognitive analytic therapist and psychotherapist (since 2010) and work as a Psychotherapist in the NHS. I have a wide range of experience in NHS Mental Health Services and I am experienced with both adults and children, adolescents, couple...
Background
NHS Mental Health Services for 25+ years in nursing or therapist roles. I have worked in children & adolescent mental health, eating disorders, severe and enduring mental health, HIV and primary care.
Therapy Type
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)Emotionally FocusedHumanisticIntegrativeNarrative
Chris Molyneux
About
I have been working as a Therapist for nearly 10 years and feel very privileged to be able to do the work that I do. I have worked with a wide range of issues and ages throughout the years in many different contexts. I work as a Person-centred Counsellor and Supervisor which in its simplest form,...
Background
I moved to Brighton about 2 years ago and before that lived in my hometown of Preston, Lancashire working as a Therapist, Teacher, Supervisor and Group Facilitator. I have worked in a number of different contexts including the NHS, education, large businesses, social care and private practice. I wor...
Therapy Type
Humanistic
Lorri Craig
About
I work with adults and children of all ages, helping them deal with almost all the issues that we humans face in our lifetimes. I value the power of a warm and accepting therapeutic relationship, sprinkled with a little humour. Although I use a variety of approaches, I am most interested in clearing...
Background
I'm an Australian trained, British Registered Psychologist. I have been practicing psychology in a clinical setting for 35 years. in government organisations, including universities, colleges, the NHS, and private practices.
Therapy Type
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Behavioural TherapyEclecticEnergy PsychologyGestalt TherapyHolisticIntegrativeMindfulnessSolution Focused Brief TherapyTransactional Analysis (TA)
Dr Clarissa Bartlett
About
My name is Dr Clarissa Bartlett, and I am a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist (Reg No. PYL31856) based in Brighton and Hove. Over the past 10 years, I have experience of working in primary and secondary mental health care, as well as inpatient services within the NHS. Currently, I work for Su...
Background
On a more personal note, I was born in Burma (Myanmar) and moved to the U.K. when I was a young child. Growing up in two cultures has given me an appreciation of people from different backgrounds and identities, understand the challenges this can pose and helps me bring a grounded and practical appr...
Therapy Type
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive and Behavioural TherapiesIntegrativeMindfulnessPsychodynamic Therapy
Duncan Long
Background
As a result of working therapeutically through the challenges faced in my life, I developed a deep desire and discovered my calling to support others through their pain, trauma and addictions. I went on to train in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy – an integrative and humanistic approach to healing w...
Therapy Type
Addiction TherapyHumanisticImago Relationship TherapyIntegral TherapyMindfulnessPsychosynthesisTranspersonal Psychology
Emma Russell
About
I am a qualified humanistic integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I follow the BACP’s Ethical Framework for Counselling Professionals, am fully insured and have regular supervision. I have a gentle and warm manner, am...
Therapy Type
Behavioural TherapyExistentialGestalt TherapyHolisticHumanisticIntegrativeMindfulnessSand TrayTransactional Analysis (TA)
Harry Barnett
About
I create a safe and confidential space for you to talk through any difficulties that may be worrying you. My approach is person-centred, to enable a comfortable and non-judgemental environment where you can experience your feelings, and find a way past concerns to move forward with life.
Background
I have offered counselling support in the UK and Australia for clients of all ages, living with emotional and mental health issues. I support clients to work through challenges around depression, anxiety, separation, LGBTQ, loss and bereavement. I managed a community counselling service for young pe...
Therapy Type
Emotionally FocusedHolisticIntegrativeMindfulnessNarrative
Alex Macfarlane
Therapy Type
Addiction TherapyExistentialExperientialExpressive Art TherapyHumanisticIntegrativeMindfulness
Claire Scott
About
I am an experienced, fully qualified counsellor working in private practice in Church Road in Hove and also in West Hove. I use an integrative approach, drawing upon my psychodynamic training along with CBT and other approaches where appropriate to the individual client. The sessions are client focu...
Background
I am a BACP registered, fully qualified counsellor/psychotherapist. I have undertaken courses in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Couples Counselling since qualification. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in education; teaching young people, training adults and providing consultancy, so I val...
Therapy Type
Psychodynamic Therapy
Jake Yearsley
About
I am a qualified Psychosynthesis Counsellor (pgDip), registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am committed to my on-going personal and professional development and I am in regular supervision for my client work. I am currently in my final year training...
Background
My background and experience is very eclectic from many years working in the media and creative industries, to working as a gardener which I still do part time. I also work in a secondary school 1 day a week as a facilitator for an emotional intelligence program for 'at risk' youth and teach gender...
Therapy Type
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Addiction TherapyAnger ManagementBehavioural TherapyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Compassion-Focused TherapyDepth TherapyEclecticEmotionally FocusedEnergy PsychologyExistentialExperientialGestalt TherapyHolisticHumanisticImago Relationship TherapyIntegrativeMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyPsychosexual TherapyPsychosynthesisSomatic Therapy (Body Centered)Transpersonal Psychology
Kate McGuire
About
I am a qualified EMDR practitioner who specialises in working with trauma, attachment disruptions, loss and abuse in adults and adolescents. As an advanced trainee in Psychosexual Therapy, I also help individuals and couples struggling with sexual and relationship issues. I practice in a fully incl...
Background
I have 10 years of clinical experience working within a variety of settings including the NHS, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, the social care sector and a London based private therapy clinic. My practice is culturally enriched by my experiences working in Canada, the United States and ...
Therapy Type
Art Therapy / PsychotherapyEclecticEMDRExpressive Art TherapyImago Relationship TherapyIntegrativeMindfulnessPsychosexual Therapy
Keren Ghitis
About
I have been offering mindfulness based psychotherapy sessions to clients of all ages, experiences and walks of life . Having trained at the Karuna Institute and Middlesex University, I am finalising my MA in Core Process Psychotherapy, a contemplative practice drawing on Buddhist principles and west...
Therapy Type
Addiction TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyDepth TherapyEmotionally FocusedExistentialExistential TherapyExperientialHolisticHumanisticIntegral TherapyIntegrativeMindfulnessSomatic Therapy (Body Centered)
Gavin Beard
Therapy Type
Addiction TherapyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)EMDRExistentialExistential TherapyFamily TherapyGestalt TherapyIntegrativeMindfulnessPsychodynamic TherapyTransactional Analysis (TA)
Lukas Dressler
About
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and a Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I believe that childhood and adolescence should be characterised by carefreeness and happiness. High quality therapy and living a good life goes beyond overcoming challeng...
Background
I am a psychology graduate and prior to training as a psychotherapist I worked as a Healthcare Assistant and Assistant Psychologist within the NHS in both Adult and Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
Therapy Type
Behavioural TherapyCognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)IntegrativeMindfulnessMotivational Interviewing
Mick Green
About
Mick is a BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and FDAP (Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals) registered counsellor. Police checked (DBS) counsellor and counselling supervisor. His qualifications include a BA Honours degree in Counselling Psychology, a Foundation degre...
Therapy Type
Addiction TherapyAnger ManagementHumanisticPlay Therapy
Nicola Turner
About
I am an accredited psychotherapist and NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback trainer. I have trained in numerous psychotherapeutic approaches so now work integratively meaning I can tailor my approach to suit your evolving needs over the course of therapy. Read more here: www.positiveperspectives.co.uk
Background
Psychology and Psychotherapy studies to MSc level working within the NHS and privately with adults and children.
Therapy Type
BrainspottingCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Emotionally FocusedGestalt TherapyHolisticIntegral TherapyIntegrativeMindfulnessNeurofeedbackPsychodynamic TherapySand TraySchema TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)
Peter Hutt
About
I am a Person Centred Counsellor. This means that our therapy sessions aren't about me or my opinions. They are about you. I want to help you understand yourself more and help you recognise repetitive behaviour or cycles in your life that prevent you from moving forward. Working with me in counselli...
Background
I am a full time professional counsellor in private practice. As well as my qualifications and training, I have personal experience of mental health and addiction issues. This helps me to genuinely understand the recovery process. My work has included training and working for Breakeven gambling ...
Therapy Type
Addiction TherapyAnger ManagementBehavioural TherapyCollaborative Couple TherapyEmotionally FocusedHumanisticMindfulnessNarrative
Stephanie Fortescue
About
The way I work is based on the notion that the past can effect your experiences and feelings in the present, along with the idea that important relationships, perhaps from early childhood, may create a pattern for how you respond to people later on in life.
Background
I’m a BACP registered fully-qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working within Brighton and Hove. I completed my post-graduate psychotherapeutic training at Brighton University, during which time I worked within the LGBTQ community. Prior to this I worked providing rape victim support, as well ...
Therapy Type
Anger ManagementCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)IntegrativeMindfulnessPsychodynamic TherapyTransactional Analysis (TA)
Sarah Bailes
About
I am a humanistic counsellor, which means I work in a non- directive collaborative way. There are no specific techniques as such but I am happy to work with you on any issues you want to bring to therapy. I will endeavour to provide a safe and accepting space where you feel supported and respected. ...
Background
I trained as a a humanistic counsellor at Brighton University. As well working through the Brighton & Hove Therapy Hub, I work as a loss counsellor at Alternatives. I have also worked along side my therapy dog Ben in schools and care homes.
Therapy Type
Humanistic
Serena Roche
About
I am an experienced mindfulness based psychotherapist offering brief therapy and counselling or longer term depth work. Having trained at the Karuna Institute, I have an MA in Core Process Psychotherapy, a contemplative practice drawing on Buddhist principles and western psychology theory.
Background
Training, Qualifications & Experience MA Core Process Psychotherapy ReVision Couples in Search of Soul Cert in Couples Counselling PODS Child Sexual Abuse and a Trauma Training Mindfulness practitioner Volunteer Counsellor at The Awareness Centre Mental Health Placement at Care Co-...
Therapy Type
Collaborative Couple TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyDepth TherapyEmotionally FocusedExistentialMindfulnessPlay TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)
Tim Park
About
Are you carrying on with something that has become a problem but feel like you can’t stop? I understand your dilemma and have helped lots of people to free themselves from the self-destructive behaviours they struggle with. An addiction often makes no sense to the addicted person let alone their f...
Therapy Type
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Addiction TherapyBehavioural TherapyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)EclecticIntegrativeMotivational InterviewingNarrativeReality TherapySolution Focused Brief Therapy
Will Geffin
About
I offer a free, no-obligation introduction call, where I can tell you about how we can work with your problems. So please don't hesitate to call me, I'm really happy to chat.
Therapy Type
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Anger ManagementBehavioural TherapyCognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Compassion-Focused TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)DramatherapyEMDRHumanisticIntegrativeMindfulnessSchema TherapySolution Focused Brief TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)
Zoe Boylan
About
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor in Brighton. I seek to provide a warm and accepting, non-judgemental confidential and therapeutic space for clients to understand themselves more fully. Ultimately leading to a more rewarding experience of life.
Background
I hold a BSc and MSc in Psychology. After 16 years of working in Clinical Research in both pharmaceutical companies and charities, working in the UK and Switzerland I qualified in 2020 with a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling.