What Counselling Is Best for Anxiety?
Your guide to the most effective therapy options for managing anxiety
Understanding Anxiety and the Need for Support
Anxiety is something many of us experience—but when it starts affecting daily life, relationships, or your ability to cope, it might be time to get some extra support.
Therapy can be a powerful way to manage anxiety, but with so many approaches available, it’s natural to wonder: *what kind of counselling actually works for anxiety?*
Let’s take a look at the most effective and well-known therapies for anxiety, and how they might help you.
Is CBT Good for Anxiety?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most well-researched and effective treatments for anxiety. It helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected, and how to change the patterns that keep anxiety going.
CBT is especially helpful if you:
– Constantly worry or overthink
– Avoid certain situations due to fear
– Experience panic attacks
– Have health anxiety or social anxiety
CBT gives you practical tools and coping strategies, often in a structured, short-term format. It’s a great starting point if you’re looking for something focused and solution-based.
We offer CBT [online and across Kent](https://cbtandcounsellingkent.co.uk/book-appointment-now/) with qualified, experienced therapists.
Talking Therapy for Anxiety: Can Counselling Help?
Not everyone wants a structured therapy like CBT, and that’s okay. **Talking therapies** such as **person-centred counselling** provide a more open space to explore how you’re feeling.
This approach can be especially helpful if your anxiety feels tangled up with stress, low self-esteem, or big life changes. It’s less about techniques and more about having a safe, confidential place to talk through what’s going on.
Sometimes, simply being heard and supported by the right therapist is enough to start easing anxiety.
Integrative Counselling for Anxiety Relief
If you’re not sure what type of therapy you need, or you’re dealing with a mix of issues, integrative counselling** might be a good fit.
This flexible approach blends different techniques, such as CBT, person-centred counselling, and mindfulness-based strategies. It allows your therapist to tailor sessions to your unique experience of anxiety.
Many of our clients at CBT and Counselling Kent benefit from this balanced, personalised support.
EMDR Therapy for Anxiety Related to Trauma
For anxiety that’s linked to specific experiences, ike accidents, bullying, or medical trauma EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) can be a powerful option.
This therapy helps your brain reprocess and release stuck memories, reducing the emotional charge and anxiety that come with them.
EMDR is especially useful for:
– Trauma-related anxiety
– Phobias or intense fears
– Childhood or relational trauma
Our EMDR sessions are carried out online via Zoom with with our EMDR specialist (https://cbtandcounsellingkent.co.uk/book-appointment-now/)
How Do I Choose the Right Therapy for Anxiety?
The best therapy for anxiety depends on:
– Your symptoms and what’s triggering them
– How structured or open you’d like the sessions to be
– Whether your anxiety is linked to trauma or specific events
– Your personal preferences and comfort level
If you’re unsure, we’re happy to help guide you. We take the time to understand your needs and match you with a therapist who’s a good fit—someone you feel safe with, and who has the right experience to support you.
Ready to Start Anxiety Counselling in Kent or Online?
You don’t have to manage anxiety on your own.
At CBT and Counselling Kent we offer counselling for anxiety both online and face-to-face, with a team of friendly, qualified therapists. Whether you’re looking for CBT, talking therapy, or EMDR, we’ll help you find a way forward that works for *you*.
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