Anne Swift Counselling

Mental Health

In my 25 years experience as a counsellor in Hitchin, I have had many referrals for counselling from local GPs. Below are some examples of the issues that I have helped people with.

Counselling is never about a one size fits all approach, so don't worry if your particular problem is not described here. Many of my clients have said that they felt at ease from the moment they made the first contact with me. Why not get in touch today to find out how I can help?

I'm finding it hard to cope with stress

Feeling as though you are under excessive stress is not a sign of weakness. Strong people can suffer from stress - it is caused by the factors around them.

Counselling can help you to learn new ways of responding to the factors that are causing your stress. It may also show you how you can change some of the things that are causing your stress. Not only will you find a way out of your current situation, you will also learn how to avoid being placed under excessive stress in the future.

In my 25 years experience as a counsellor in Hitchin, I have helped hundreds of people to cope with stress, both at work and at home. Why not contact me today to find out how I can help you?

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Anxiety is getting in the way

Short term anxiety can be helpful, especially when it is about something that is important to you, such as taking an exam. It enables us to focus on what we need to do.

Too much anxiety experienced over a longer period is not helpful and can make enjoying life difficult. If you think this might be you, then it is important to ask for help. Depending on your circumstances, you might want to speak to your GP, a member of your family, or to a counsellor.

There is some excellent information available, from organisations such as Mind, Anxiety UK and the NHS.

Talking therapy is often helpful for people with anxiety, either on its own or used as part of a treatment plan. In my 25 years experience as a counsellor in Hitchin, I have helped many people overcome anxiety. Why not talk to me today to find out how I can help you?

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I am depressed

You are not alone. Depression will affect one in three people at some time in their lives. If you are depressed, you might feel that there is nothing that will help you. This is untrue.

If you think this might be you, then it is important to ask for help. Depending on your circumstances, you might want to speak to your GP, a member of your family, or to a counsellor.

There is some excellent information available, from organisations such as Mind, Depression Alliance and the NHS.

Talking therapy is often helpful for people with depression, usually as part of a treatment plan with their GP. In my 25 years experience as a counsellor in Hitchin, I have helped many people with their depression. Why not talk to me today to find out how I can help you?

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