Stress vs anxiety: What's the difference?
Stress usually has a clear cause – a deadline, a difficult conversation, a life change. Anxiety often lingers even when there's no obvious reason. Both are valid, and both deserve attention.
Counsellors who may be able to help
Psychotherapist
I’m a Person-Centred Therapist working with Adults, Children and Young People. I believe deeply that healing begins in relationship, in feeling safe enough to…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abuse, addiction and more
Works with:DyslexiaDrug addictionPanic attacksLow self-confidenceAdoption counselling for childrenDepression and anxiety in children
Psychotherapist
Online & In-personGoogle Meet
I’m Victoria, a BACP-registered integrative somatic therapist. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abortion, abuse and more
- Offers online and in-person sessions
- Based in Hampshire
Works with:BullyingSeparation anxietyPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Sexual abuseChronic illnessCancer
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Online & In-personGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsPhone
Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Is it all getting too much at times? Do you feel stuck but don’t know how to change? It can help to have someone impartial…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abortion, affairs and betrayals and more
- Offers online and in-person sessions
- Has 4 client testimonials
Works with:Separation anxietySocial anxietyAnxietyObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)StressBinge-eating disorder
Judy Whiteheadshe/her
Professional Counsellor
Online & In-personPhoneZoom
I am Judy Whitehead, a counsellor offering Hypnotherapy sound and guided meditation. I offer a safe, compassionate space for healing, self-undertanding, and…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abortion, abuse and more
- Offers online and in-person sessions
- Based in Kent (+8 areas)
Works with:ARFIDDyslexiaRacismGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD)SpiritualityBurnout
Louise Knoxshe/her
Professional Counsellor
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhoneZoom
I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abuse, affairs and betrayals and more
- Offers online and in-person sessions
- Based in Renfrewshire (+3 areas)
Works with:GamblingPanic attacksSeparation anxietyMoneySeparation and divorceBereavement
Other
OnlineSkypeZoom
Accredited EMDR Therapist & Trauma-Informed Coach — UK-Wide Online Support. If you’re carrying trauma, anxiety, panic, burnout, or that “I’m functioning but…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abortion, abuse and more
- Offers online sessions
- Has client testimonial
Works with:AlcoholismPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)PerfectionismCareer counsellingSexual assaultTrauma
Experiences that may feel familiar
As a Uni student I struggle with anxiety and have a dysfunctional family. Working with Kam helped me to understand my triggers, defences and attachment issues. I was able to work on my fears and...
"I had driving anxiety for a combination of reasons, and it was completely debilitating. A woman at the doctor’s surgery recommended Sian. I’d never tried hypnotherapy before, but after our welcome...
After years of struggling with health anxiety & having tried various forms of treatment with no luck, I had a consultation with Tony to explore Hypnotherapy. I was apprehensive, but Tony made me feel...
