Stress therapists in Great Sankey, England ENG, United Kingdom UK
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Georgina Lloyd
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
I provide evidence-based support for individuals experiencing stress related to work, relationships, health concerns, or life transitions. My approach helps clients better understand stress responses, develop effective coping strategies, and restore balance, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Great Sankey, ENG
Online in Great Sankey, ENG England
Stress
Gordon Wax BA HONS MBACP
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
In therapy you will understand that stress is normal and how to cope. We are conditioned to feel successful when booked and busy. The body and mind may disagree.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Great Sankey, ENG
Online in Great Sankey, ENG England
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Lavinia May
Counsellor/Therapist, MNCPS (Acc.)
Hi, I'm Lavinia and I am a Psychotherapist, working with both individuals and couples. Part of LGBTQ+ Community. I have worked in Mental Heath services for over nine years , helping people manage their emotional health and wellbeing. I offer a safe non judgemental therapeutic environment for you to process your thoughts and feelings. Our sessions will be empowering, liberating and can even be life changing, giving you the opportunity to gain the confidence to make positive changes to uncover your full potential.
My therapy style is warm and interactive and the pace will always be set by you. I am passionate about delivering exceptional care and the promotion of emotional wellbeing, with extensive experience of working in a range of various settings including NHS, Corporate, and Private Practice.
I understand each person is unique&I tailor-make sessions for each individual I am working with.I work using both time limited sessions or open ended, allowing us to work as flexibly as you require. I want to acknowledge that beginning therapy is often a supreme act of courage,strength,and self-care. I’m so glad you’re here. Please feel welcome to reach out
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Great Sankey, ENG
Online in Great Sankey, ENG England
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Liz Frings
Counsellor/Therapist, PG Diploma Person-Centred Psychotherapy. EMDR Accredited
How Therapy Can Help with Stress -
We all experience stress—it's a normal part of life. But when stress becomes chronic or overwhelming, it stops being a motivator and starts taking a serious toll on your mental and physical health. If you're feeling constantly on edge, exhausted, or like you're barely keeping your head above water, therapy can help you find your way back to balance.
What Chronic Stress Looks Like
Stress isn't just feeling busy or having a lot on your plate. Chronic stress can show up as:
Constant worry or racing thoughts
Difficulty sleeping or always feeling tired
Physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, or stomach issues
Irritability or mood swings
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks
Loss of enjoyment in things you used to love
Using unhealthy coping mechanisms (overworking, overeating, drinking, withdrawing)
When stress becomes your baseline, it's easy to forget what calm actually feels like.
How Therapy Helps
Understanding Your Stress Triggers
Therapy helps you identify what's actually driving your stress. Sometimes it's obvious—work deadlines, financial pressure, relationship problems. Other times, stress comes from deeper sources like perfectionism, fear of failure, unresolved trauma, or difficulty saying no. Understanding the root causes is the first step toward managing them.
Learning Practical Coping Skills
Your therapist can teach you concrete techniques for managing stress in the moment, such as:
Breathing exercises and grounding techniques
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness and meditation practices
Time management and prioritization strategies
Healthy ways to decompress and recharge
These aren't just abstract ideas—they're tools you can use right away when stress starts building.
Challenging Unhelpful Thought Patterns
Stress often comes with distorted thinking: catastrophizing ("everything's going to fall apart"), all-or-nothing thinking ("I have to be perfect or I'm a failure"), or mind-reading ("everyone thinks I'm incompetent"). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you recognize these patterns and develop more balanced, realistic perspectives that reduce stress.
Setting Boundaries and Saying No
Many people experience chronic stress because they've taken on too much—at work, in relationships, or with family obligations. Therapy helps you examine why you struggle to set limits, practice saying no without guilt, and establish boundaries that protect your wellbeing.
Processing Underlying Issues
Sometimes stress is a symptom of deeper issues—unresolved trauma, unprocessed grief, relationship problems, or major life transitions. Therapy provides space to address these underlying concerns, which can significantly reduce your overall stress levels.
Breaking the Stress Cycle
Stress often creates a vicious cycle: you're stressed, so you sleep poorly, which makes you more irritable, which strains your relationships, which increases your stress. Therapy helps you identify where you can interrupt this cycle and develop healthier patterns.
15 Years Experience
Online in Great Sankey, ENG England
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Uri Bookman
Counsellor/Therapist, Trauma-Informed Relationship Counsellor, Therapeutic coach
Hi, I’m Uri Bookman — a counsellor, coach, and therapist (PACFA 30041). Stress can leave you feeling wired, exhausted, or unable to slow down. Over time, it can affect health, relationships, and your sense of self.
I help individuals and couples identify the roots of stress, learn nervous system regulation tools, and create more balance and resilience in daily life. Our work is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your circumstances.
If you’re ready to find more clarity and calm, let’s connect.
8 Years Experience
Online in Great Sankey, ENG England (Online Only)
Stress therapists in Great Sankey, England, United Kingdom Statistics
Stress therapists in Great Sankey, England, United Kingdom average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤111 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (64%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (52%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤111
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Integrative Therapy |
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 40% | Christian |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |