Anxiety therapists in Elgin, Scotland
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Anxiety
Sara Aicart-Pendlebury
Art Therapist, Human Givens Practitioner (HG.Dip.P), Member of Human Givens Institute, IFS therapist Levels 1&2, Narm Practitioner
Anxiety can be crippling and obvious. Or it can subtly sabotage our plans. Contact me for a free consultation on recognizing your feelings of anxiety, and applying anxiety management techniques. You are not an anxious person: you are person more susceptible to anxiety – but you can learn to hand it. We all need to experience some degree of anxiety at times – it would be unnatural not to feel any of its symptoms, such as racing pulse, dry mouth, sweatiness and shallow breathing, just before a big speech or exam, for instance – as it helps get us motivated to act. But excessive anxiety causes problems. Excessive anxiety may develop gradually, starting, perhaps, with loneliness after the loss of a loved one; being too shy to make new friends when moving somewhere new; experiencing unwelcome life changes because of chronic illness and pain; or feeling loaded down with too much responsibility – all cases of unmet emotional needs.
When people worry excessively, it is in essence because important emotional needs, such as for safety, connection or status, are not being met. That’s why the human givens approach, which focuses on helping people in distress find healthy ways to meet their emotional needs, is so effective.
For some people, anxiety can develop suddenly, after they are caught up in some tragic disaster, such as a fire or a crash, or are the victims of violence, and their lives become ruled by fear. (This is known as post-traumatic stress.) Anxiety may also take the form of obsessions, compulsions, phobias or a nagging feeling of foreboding – all of which are attempts to ward off a sense of threat.
Yet, as we know, some people face such circumstances without becoming overly anxious, while others end up almost crippled by anxiety. How we explain the negative events that happen to us has a considerable bearing on whether we are likely to suffer from excessive anxiety. Three particular types of thinking are especially connected with its development and its close partner, depression: how personally people take events (they think everything is their fault or that they didn’t get the job because they weren’t good enough, rather than because the competition was particularly stiff); how pervasive they think the effects will be (if they lose their job, they think everything in their world is going wrong, even though their relationship is still strong and they have their health, good friends, etc); and how permanent(they will never get another job, partner, dream house like that one, etc).
People who suffer badly from anxiety also tend to have a lot of negative thoughts running through their minds that they don’t even notice (“I’ll never cope”; “it’s going to be awful”; “no one likes me”) and commonly catastrophise (“I’m going to be late. My boss will sack me!”) Changing negative self-talk and challenging catastrophic thinking help lower stress levels.
Another major cause of troublesome anxiety is negative over-imagination. Anxious people tend to spend a lot of time worrying “What if?”, coming up with a whole variety of dreadful outcomes for themselves or their loved ones. This keeps them in a constant state of high emotional arousal and can take the extreme forms of phobias or obsessive-compulsive disorders. Learning to use the imagination positively – by calmly rehearsing mentally tried and tested techniques (such as deep breathing and distracting thoughts) for dealing with feared or worrisome situations – is very effective. Calming ourselves down, when anxious, is extremely important because high emotional arousal makes us stupid. We literally can’t think straight and that makes the situation worse.
Human givens practitioners can show people how to relax, so that they can bring their own arousal and stress levels down, and how to use their imaginations positively, to rehearse successful outcomes instead of bad ones. They can also help people overcome phobias, panic attacks and traumatic memories quickly and painlessly. And, very importantly, they will encourage people to find ways to reduce their stress and also focus outwards on fulfilling activities (maybe involving the wellbeing of others as well as themselves) – excellent ways of getting their own needs met.
17 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland
Anxiety
Donna Collins
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc (hons), PGDip, SupervisionDip
I work in a unique way to help people experiencing anxiety and I have helped many people learn the tools and deep exploration to reduce and overcome symptoms.
11 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland
Anxiety
Adima Hawkes
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist, Spiritual Teacher, Gene Keys Guide, Trainer Tibetan Acupressure & Iridology
After several decades of working on myself and experimenting with methods, I find that it is true that Fear is safe! It may sound strange but you can let fear be your guidance. This implies meeting the inner shadows in openness. I've experienced that it works and it works for many of my clients. Analysis and other methods can support with softening overwhelm at the beginning, yet the real teacher is in opening to the experience of fear in the moment. It is safe! To experience this, I hold space for you, and your hand when possible.
30 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland
Anxiety
Lavinia May
Counsellor/Therapist, MNCPS (Acc.)
Hi, I'm Lavinia May, Psychotherapist & Life Coach | 14+ Years Experience.
I believe everyone has the potential to create meaningful change - sometimes you just need the right support to get there. With over a decade of experience helping individuals and couples heal, grow, and thrive, I offer a compassionate, results-driven approach tailored to your unique journey.
I specialise in:
Relationship therapy and couples counselling
Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
Personal growth and life transitions
Communication and conflict resolution
Healing from past trauma and emotional wounds
Building confidence and self-worth
Whether you're seeking deeper connection in your relationships, tools to overcome life's hurdles, or simply a safe space to be heard, I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
12 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland
Anxiety
Filipa Marques
Hypnotherapist
Step into a tailored journey towards liberation from anxiety and fears through my specialized transpersonal hypnotherapy practice. I employ a unique and effective approach rooted in the Emotional Lumen Protocol, specifically designed to illuminate the path towards emotional freedom. In our collaborative sessions, we delve into the subconscious realm, gently uncovering and addressing the roots of anxiety and fears. The Emotional Lumen Protocol serves as a guiding light, allowing us to navigate through these emotions, fostering release, and empowering you to embrace a life marked by resilience and serenity. Together, let's embark on a transformative exploration, navigating the intricate dimensions of your emotions to cultivate lasting relief and a profound sense of well-being.
4 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland (Online Only)
Anxiety therapists in Elgin, Scotland Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Elgin, Scotland average 14 years of experience and charge around ¤124 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (56%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤124
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Integrative Therapy |
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Somatic Therapy |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 55% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |