Anxiety Counselling in Bearsden
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Sandra has experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, gender dysphoria, addictions, phobias or any sadness, fear or pain you are struggling with.
Sandra wishes to motivate and guide you on a therapeutic journey of cognitive and behavioural transformation. This will self-empower recognition of emotional reactions which can lead to self-defeating behaviours. As a psychotherapist, she tailors treatment plans to meet each client's unique needs, combining CBT, ACT with compassionate focus approaches and mindfulness techniques. These promote self-awareness, emotional regulation and personal growth.
Sandra has experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, gender dysphoria, addictions, phobias or any sadness, fear or pain you are struggling with.
Sandra wishes to motivate and guide you on a therapeutic journey of cognitive and behavioural transformation. This will self-empower recognition of emotional reactions which can lead to self-defeating behaviours. As a psychotherapist, she tailors treatment plans to meet each client's unique needs, combining CBT, ACT with compassionate focus approaches and mindfulness techniques. These promote self-awareness, emotional regulation and personal growth.
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I offer a warm friendly space for you to speak openly about the difficulties that may be keeping you feeling stuck. Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, or maybe you are struggling with the impact of trauma, abuse or bereavement. I am here to listen and help you unravel the issues that are getting in the way of you living the life you desire. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a keen interest in compassion focused therapy and mindfulness practice, providing online, telephone and face to face counselling sessions.
I offer a warm friendly space for you to speak openly about the difficulties that may be keeping you feeling stuck. Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, or maybe you are struggling with the impact of trauma, abuse or bereavement. I am here to listen and help you unravel the issues that are getting in the way of you living the life you desire. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a keen interest in compassion focused therapy and mindfulness practice, providing online, telephone and face to face counselling sessions.
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I am an experienced counsellor working with individuals struggling with anxiety, relationships and depression. I also work with trauma and bereavement and have particular experience working with adults who have either been diagnosed or awaiting diagnosis for ADHD.
I am an experienced counsellor working with individuals struggling with anxiety, relationships and depression. I also work with trauma and bereavement and have particular experience working with adults who have either been diagnosed or awaiting diagnosis for ADHD.
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My name is Marion and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with a background in nursing. Considering therapy can feel extremely daunting especially if you are already feeling low mood, anxiety or out of sorts. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can collaboratively explore what's keeping your problems going. I am currently working as a psychotherapist in the third sector delivering therapy to clients with a wide range of psychological difficulties. I deliver predominantly CBT, however depending on your needs I will integrate other approaches, one being compassion focused therapy (CFT).
My name is Marion and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, with a background in nursing. Considering therapy can feel extremely daunting especially if you are already feeling low mood, anxiety or out of sorts. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can collaboratively explore what's keeping your problems going. I am currently working as a psychotherapist in the third sector delivering therapy to clients with a wide range of psychological difficulties. I deliver predominantly CBT, however depending on your needs I will integrate other approaches, one being compassion focused therapy (CFT).
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If you feel it is time to start therapy, I have experience in cases of depression, panic and anxiety.
People face several situations and problems throughout their lives that they cannot always solve without professional help. The first step is to recognise that we cannot face alone these issues that affects and alters our daily lives. If you are feeling anxious, sad, tired or depressed, you are suffering a loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy, you cannot control everyday situations or emotions, if you have trouble sleeping or sleep a lot or even if you are experiencing lack of appetite or overeat, get in touch.
If you feel it is time to start therapy, I have experience in cases of depression, panic and anxiety.
People face several situations and problems throughout their lives that they cannot always solve without professional help. The first step is to recognise that we cannot face alone these issues that affects and alters our daily lives. If you are feeling anxious, sad, tired or depressed, you are suffering a loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy, you cannot control everyday situations or emotions, if you have trouble sleeping or sleep a lot or even if you are experiencing lack of appetite or overeat, get in touch.
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I am an BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a EMDR Therapist. I am particularly experienced in working with people struggling with the effects of trauma from childhood or adulthood, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, substance use, anxiety disorders, stress, low self-esteem and depression.
I am an BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a EMDR Therapist. I am particularly experienced in working with people struggling with the effects of trauma from childhood or adulthood, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, substance use, anxiety disorders, stress, low self-esteem and depression.
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I am an experienced Psychotherapist and over many years I have helped numerous people work through a wide range of issues including Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Work Related Stress.
Sometimes life throws us a curved ball and we can face difficult and challenging situations which at first may seem daunting even overwhelming. I genuinely believe however that we all have the capacity to face these situations and with the right kind of help can eventually come to terms with them. If you are reading this then I'm guessing you are probably looking to change or resolve a situation in your life that's troubling you.I believe that the first step to making a change is to acknowledge that you are ready to seek help, if this describes how you're feeling then please read on.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and over many years I have helped numerous people work through a wide range of issues including Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Work Related Stress.
Sometimes life throws us a curved ball and we can face difficult and challenging situations which at first may seem daunting even overwhelming. I genuinely believe however that we all have the capacity to face these situations and with the right kind of help can eventually come to terms with them. If you are reading this then I'm guessing you are probably looking to change or resolve a situation in your life that's troubling you.I believe that the first step to making a change is to acknowledge that you are ready to seek help, if this describes how you're feeling then please read on.
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Do you feel stuck? Struggle with addiction, anxiety, shame or overwhelm? Have experiences of abuse, sexual violence or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Do your past experiences impact on your wellbeing today? Do you need support establishing boundaries and healthy coping mechanisms? Counselling can help with all of these issues; I offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Therapy helps to process and integrate the unresolved and unconscious aspects of yourself, so you can return to a sense of wholeness and wellbeing. It increases the control you have over your emotions and a sense of freedom in your own life.
Do you feel stuck? Struggle with addiction, anxiety, shame or overwhelm? Have experiences of abuse, sexual violence or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Do your past experiences impact on your wellbeing today? Do you need support establishing boundaries and healthy coping mechanisms? Counselling can help with all of these issues; I offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Therapy helps to process and integrate the unresolved and unconscious aspects of yourself, so you can return to a sense of wholeness and wellbeing. It increases the control you have over your emotions and a sense of freedom in your own life.
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A warm welcome to you. Challenges that you might be facing right now, may seem small on the outside but can actually be very big on the inside which may be stopping you from enjoying and living life to the full. You can't change the past but you can change the influence that the past is having on you. I aim to offer you a safe, private and peaceful space to talk about the difficulties you are facing, to reflect on past experiences that may have left you anxious or depressed, and to work alongside you in making the changes that you feel you need. I am an member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
A warm welcome to you. Challenges that you might be facing right now, may seem small on the outside but can actually be very big on the inside which may be stopping you from enjoying and living life to the full. You can't change the past but you can change the influence that the past is having on you. I aim to offer you a safe, private and peaceful space to talk about the difficulties you are facing, to reflect on past experiences that may have left you anxious or depressed, and to work alongside you in making the changes that you feel you need. I am an member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
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Hello and thank you for visiting. I am a fully qualified person-centred and EMDR therapist, offering a warm, empathic approach to help my clients safely explore and heal whatever is bringing them to counselling. I am originally from the US and have had the privilege to work with diverse populations. I utilise a culturally sensitive approach and consider it an honour to work with each client, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. Particular areas of experience include trauma, depression, anxiety/panic attacks, attachment, identity and self-esteem.
Hello and thank you for visiting. I am a fully qualified person-centred and EMDR therapist, offering a warm, empathic approach to help my clients safely explore and heal whatever is bringing them to counselling. I am originally from the US and have had the privilege to work with diverse populations. I utilise a culturally sensitive approach and consider it an honour to work with each client, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. Particular areas of experience include trauma, depression, anxiety/panic attacks, attachment, identity and self-esteem.
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Prospective Counselling William Shreenan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bearsden G61 (Online Only)
Some issues I have helped clients with include Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Child related issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Loss, Men's issues, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work.
About me and my therapy MBACP (Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) I (William) am here to listen. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a combined approach to psychotherapy, bringing together various elements of specific therapies... Tailoring therapy to my clients and not my clients to the therapy. I offer down-to-earth, warm, empathic and non-judgmental counselling thus, giving you the opportunity to talk about any issues which may be affecting you. Everyone has their own unique story and I am here to listen to yours. I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor.
Some issues I have helped clients with include Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Child related issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Loss, Men's issues, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work.
About me and my therapy MBACP (Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) I (William) am here to listen. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a combined approach to psychotherapy, bringing together various elements of specific therapies... Tailoring therapy to my clients and not my clients to the therapy. I offer down-to-earth, warm, empathic and non-judgmental counselling thus, giving you the opportunity to talk about any issues which may be affecting you. Everyone has their own unique story and I am here to listen to yours. I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor.
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My clients reduce their anxious thoughts, and feel in control when they do happen; improve their mood so they can be more present and enjoy family life; and learn to set boundaries to improve relationships.
Practical, compassionate therapy, without the fluff. I'll speak to you like a human, to build a relationship where it feels easy to talk. Managing your mental health can be exhausting. It’s always there, but it’s never the priority - the responsibilities of life take over. It’s impacting on work, relationships, your kids, your health. It’s been going on too long, and isn’t getting better – and you need to get on top of it. You want be able to look after those you love, feel you can cope with the demands of work, enjoy time with family and friends, without stress, anxiety, eruptions of emotion. You want to feel like a person again.
My clients reduce their anxious thoughts, and feel in control when they do happen; improve their mood so they can be more present and enjoy family life; and learn to set boundaries to improve relationships.
Practical, compassionate therapy, without the fluff. I'll speak to you like a human, to build a relationship where it feels easy to talk. Managing your mental health can be exhausting. It’s always there, but it’s never the priority - the responsibilities of life take over. It’s impacting on work, relationships, your kids, your health. It’s been going on too long, and isn’t getting better – and you need to get on top of it. You want be able to look after those you love, feel you can cope with the demands of work, enjoy time with family and friends, without stress, anxiety, eruptions of emotion. You want to feel like a person again.
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Therapy requires bravery, vulnerability, and self-love. Sometimes it is the hardest thing you will ever do in your life, but it can be the most rewarding. As a Cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I help people understand how the stories they have created about themselves impact their lives today, and what they can do to create a new story. The overall aim of therapy is to support you to explore your difficulties in a safe space and achieve the goals that you identify. My practice is centred on trust, empathy and empowerment.
Therapy requires bravery, vulnerability, and self-love. Sometimes it is the hardest thing you will ever do in your life, but it can be the most rewarding. As a Cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I help people understand how the stories they have created about themselves impact their lives today, and what they can do to create a new story. The overall aim of therapy is to support you to explore your difficulties in a safe space and achieve the goals that you identify. My practice is centred on trust, empathy and empowerment.
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I work with most psychological difficulties and aim to provide a safe space to explore your individual experiences and challenges. I aim to develop a shared understanding of your experience to help us establish goals for therapy and beyond. These might include processing difficult experiences and gaining insights into patterns of thinking or behaving that are contributing to current difficulties. These insights can help us to identify and support the development of sustainable skills and strategies that will help you to reach your goals and manage difficult experiences and strong emotions.
I work with most psychological difficulties and aim to provide a safe space to explore your individual experiences and challenges. I aim to develop a shared understanding of your experience to help us establish goals for therapy and beyond. These might include processing difficult experiences and gaining insights into patterns of thinking or behaving that are contributing to current difficulties. These insights can help us to identify and support the development of sustainable skills and strategies that will help you to reach your goals and manage difficult experiences and strong emotions.
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Having gone through some of my own personal struggles, I know how important it is to have someone listen. To be able to vocalise your thoughts without any fear of judgment. Sometimes it can feel like the end of the road with no-where else to turn. It can feel like there is no hope left. Negative thoughts seem to go round and round in your head. This is the time to reach out and let someone help you. I aim to provide a safe and confidential space to work through issues and will use other evidenced based therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs, such as compassion focused therapy and mindfulness.
Having gone through some of my own personal struggles, I know how important it is to have someone listen. To be able to vocalise your thoughts without any fear of judgment. Sometimes it can feel like the end of the road with no-where else to turn. It can feel like there is no hope left. Negative thoughts seem to go round and round in your head. This is the time to reach out and let someone help you. I aim to provide a safe and confidential space to work through issues and will use other evidenced based therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs, such as compassion focused therapy and mindfulness.
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Psychotherapy is a rare invitation to truth - a place to explore your self and your story, make sense of why you feel the way you do and ask how you might meet life's challenges in a more authentic, meaningful and fulfilling way. My approach is integrative, creative and embodied. It considers who you are and what happened to you, as well as what your heart desires. As a relational therapist, I also put your experience with me in therapy at the heart of our work together.
Psychotherapy is a rare invitation to truth - a place to explore your self and your story, make sense of why you feel the way you do and ask how you might meet life's challenges in a more authentic, meaningful and fulfilling way. My approach is integrative, creative and embodied. It considers who you are and what happened to you, as well as what your heart desires. As a relational therapist, I also put your experience with me in therapy at the heart of our work together.
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Feeling low in confidence, a lack of direction or motivation? I'm Dr Luke and I'm a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist. I help those who want more from life and overall greater self esteem. You may be adjusting to a big life event or going through a personal transition, such as in your health, work or relationships. I often work with high achievers who are most critical to themselves and want to realign their life with their values. With experience in NHS and private sectors, I aim to create a comfortable and safe space for you to explore your issues. I offer a free video or phone chat to discuss this further.
Feeling low in confidence, a lack of direction or motivation? I'm Dr Luke and I'm a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist. I help those who want more from life and overall greater self esteem. You may be adjusting to a big life event or going through a personal transition, such as in your health, work or relationships. I often work with high achievers who are most critical to themselves and want to realign their life with their values. With experience in NHS and private sectors, I aim to create a comfortable and safe space for you to explore your issues. I offer a free video or phone chat to discuss this further.
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Do you feel you would like your relationship to be in a better place? Perhaps you're going through a life transition, such as becoming parents, or you're raising a family and you would love to find that spark between you as a couple again. Have you noticed a distance between you, and that you miss the closeness and intimacy you once shared? Maybe your relationship has reached a crisis point such as an affair and you're looking to help your relationship heal. Or maybe communication has become an issue, leaving you feeling that your true needs are not being met and you would like to understand each other better.
Do you feel you would like your relationship to be in a better place? Perhaps you're going through a life transition, such as becoming parents, or you're raising a family and you would love to find that spark between you as a couple again. Have you noticed a distance between you, and that you miss the closeness and intimacy you once shared? Maybe your relationship has reached a crisis point such as an affair and you're looking to help your relationship heal. Or maybe communication has become an issue, leaving you feeling that your true needs are not being met and you would like to understand each other better.
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We will work together to build trust and to find the inner resources that you need to live the life that you would like. I can offer you a consistent, confidential and accepting relationship. Once we know each other well enough, I will also challenge you and ask you to take ownership of your life choices. In the hope that we can find a balance between your need for healthy intimate relationships and the need for autonomy, independence and freedom.
We will work together to build trust and to find the inner resources that you need to live the life that you would like. I can offer you a consistent, confidential and accepting relationship. Once we know each other well enough, I will also challenge you and ask you to take ownership of your life choices. In the hope that we can find a balance between your need for healthy intimate relationships and the need for autonomy, independence and freedom.
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Hi my name is Martin and my key belief is that the outdoor environment is healing and can add real depth to counselling sessions.I specialise in providing counselling sessions in the natural world. Our daily lives are often so busy that we don’t have a moment too think of the bigger picture. Counselling does not provide any magic wands. What counselling can do is offer a safe space in the storm where you can pause and really take stock of what is happening.
Hi my name is Martin and my key belief is that the outdoor environment is healing and can add real depth to counselling sessions.I specialise in providing counselling sessions in the natural world. Our daily lives are often so busy that we don’t have a moment too think of the bigger picture. Counselling does not provide any magic wands. What counselling can do is offer a safe space in the storm where you can pause and really take stock of what is happening.
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Anxiety Counsellors
What are the most common treatments 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.
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.
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.