Counselling is often used to explore issues in depth and to allow for a focus on feelings associated with anxiety. Often, the cause of your anxiety can also be explored through counselling sessions.
The most common form of counselling is known as “Person Centred Counselling”. This type of therapy seeks to explore the main issues from your unique perspective. Counselling can often last for longer than the standard 12 sessions offered with other therapies such as CBT. However, this is dependent upon the individual. Each session will usually last around 50 minutes and will typically be held on a weekly basis.
Counselling is available through Anxiety UK face to face, via the telephone or via webcam. In the unlikely event that Anxiety UK is unable to help you, we would recommend accessing therapy through referral to an NHS service via your GP. For more information on counselling, you may wish to contact the governing body for counsellors – the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (www.bacp.co.uk).
hi hope u could get in touch with me as i have been suffering from anxiety for a couple of years now and feel its time i need some proffessional and mediacal help. Thankyou.
Hi Rakhee,
You should call out helpline on 08444 775 774 to arrange an appointment with a counsellor.
Best wishes
Cat (Anxiety UK)
Hi, how much are the counselling sessions?
Hi. I am a qualified person-centred counsellor who has experience in telephone counselling. How could I get involved with helping your service users?
Regards, Liz
HI LIz,
WHy don’t you drop me a line on services@anxietyuk.org.uk and I will be able to direct you around the site.
Best wishes
Cat (Anxiety UK)
i am a pensioner of 62 yrs old so i dont get much money
i have a few phobias and get panic attacks who do i see and what would it cost?
Hi Jennifier
Sorry for the late reply. Is it a state pension that you are receiving? do you also receive any income support or means tested benefits? Please speak to one of our helpline volunteers on 08444 775 774.
Andy
hi i need help i have had panic attacks for a few years now,its got that bad i cant go out the thought of going out makes me sick,i cant even go to the doctors ,i have just moved near all my family thinking that would help,my sisters lives over the rd from me ,i have tryed going to her house and as soon as i get ther i have to come back home were am safe,i feel such a fool no one unstands what am going though , some people say its all in my head,i just want to cry how do you try and tell people what its like to make them understand i just want my life back,please help me
Hi I have a long time suffer of skin picking, would you be assist?
Hi Simon
Counselling is one of the effective therapies for treating Anxiety. The counsellor uses non-directive approach to explore your issues with you and provide a safe space for you to talk about your feelings and emotions. If you feel that your anxiety is caused by some unpleasant experience or something that you have been bottled up for a long time, counselling might be appropriate for you. You can ring us on 08444 775 774 and speak to one of us for more details.
Best wishes
Shirley