Anna Worthington
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About me
Anxiety stops you living life. It can get in the way of going out, having fun, making decisions, forming relationships, getting ahead at work, sleeping, or just enjoying every day life. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming, taking over not just your mind, but your body too. Anxiety can range from feeling worried, uncomfortable or nervous, to a full blown panic attack with pains in your chest and feeling unable to breathe. Whether your anxiety is mild or severe, or has been with a long time, or has recently developed, I hope I can help.
Using my experience as a counsellor and advanced EFT practitioner, along with recent research on how our brains and nervous system work, I have developed an approach to help those with anxiety.
Whether the session is online or in person, I offer a safe and supportive atmosphere where you can explore is going on for you right now, how this feels, and why you are feeling it. I am relaxed and friendly, and will encourage you through the process, supporting and challenging whenever it is helpful to you.
Together we will explore your current triggers for anxiety and what is going on for you, as well as develop tools to help you in the every day.
Anxiety often has it's roots in the past, and during the sessions you will be given the space to explore further where the root of your anxiety may lie. This may be be related to your childhood, past relationships, or any kind of trauma.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT - tapping) is a tool we use during the sessions to help the therapeutic process. EFT is used to acknowledge and process the difficult emotions you are facing or have experienced in the past, allowing you to feel calmer, lighter and have clearer thoughts.
EFT involves tapping on acupressure points whilst focusing on a difficult emotion or memory. All tapping is done on yourself, and all the points are collarbone height and above. EFT can be used both online and in person.
During our sessions, I will
- Give you a safe space to explore what is really going on for you
- Introduce the Emotional Freedom Technique for use both in session and to calm anxiety every day
- Share relevant knowledge about neuroscience, and how what is going on in our nervous system and the brain's biology and how these affect how we feel - and what we can do to change this
- Explore ways to maintain wellness both between and beyond our sessions
To find out more, please visit my website www.efttherapist.co.uk
I offer a special discounted rate for therapists in need of maintaining their wellness. Please enquire for more details.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Professional Diploma in Counselling Theory and Therapeutic Practice, Exeter College
- Level 1, 2 & 3 EFT training, EFT Training & Coaching
- Working with Complex Grief, BACP
- Working with Complex PTSD, Mind Body Breakthrough, NCS
- The basic neuroscience of autism, Mind Body Breakthrough
- Working with Complex Trauma, Iron Mill College
- Transactional Analysis 101, Berne Institute
- Sexual Abuse Awareness Workshop, Margret Jackson Centre
- Working with Shame, Margret Jackson Centre
- Tackling domestic violence and abuse, Against domestic and violent abuse in Devon
- Working with Shame, Iron Mill College
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute online or phone chat to find out a bit more you and what you are struggling with. I also take the opportunity to explain a bit more about how I work, and you are free to ask any questions you may have.
Sessions last 50 minutes.
If you wish to book a session my fees are
£60 single session
£300 for 6 sessions booked, and £50 for any session thereafter
A £10 surcharge is in place for any in-person session.
Health professionals are entitled to a discounted rate. Please enquire for further details
When I work
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Further information
I am a Person-centred counsellor, which means I offer a safe and confidential space in which I can help you to explore what is going on. By asking questions, and listening attentively, I can help you gain a clearer perspective on your life, unstick what is stuck, help you to understand your strengths and find a way forward.
I can show you ways to help process emotions and challenge negative thoughts, gaining control of what you think and how you feel.
If you've never been to counselling before, I understand what a difficult step it can be. I will make your first steps as easy as possible - providing a supportive and friendly atmosphere, respecting who you are, and where you are at, and all that you bring.
I have the benefit of a wide variety of experiences and people in life. I am open, honest and friendly. I continue my knowledge and understanding of counselling through reading and continued professional development. I am always happy to recommend books which clients might find helpful.
I practice at The Rose & Crown Clinic, South Molton, North Devon. I also have some availability for online counselling. I offer weekly counselling, on an open-ended basis - so you can come for as short or long time as you wish.
In the free introductory session, I will ask you for a brief outline of what you are struggling with, and what your goals for counselling are. I will explain how I work, and it gives you a chance to check that you feel comfortable working with me.
If you choose to work with me, I will work with you to the best ability to achieve your aims. We will have regular reviews to check that you are happy with the work we are doing, and whether you are getting from the sessions what you want and need.
If you would like to know more, contact me for a free initial session.
