Fareham Counselling Centre · Hampshire

Counselling, CBT & Hypnotherapy for Anxiety & Stress Hampshire

Steady, practical support to quiet the worry and feel more like yourself again — in Fareham or online.

When worry starts to run the show

Everyone feels anxious sometimes. But when worry is there most of the time, when your mind races ahead to every "what if", or your body stays on high alert even when nothing is wrong, it can wear you down and start to shrink your life.

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people come to us, and one of the most treatable. With a therapist in Fareham, or online, you can understand what is driving your anxiety, learn practical ways to calm it, and feel more like you are back in charge.

Book a free 15 minute call Or call free on 0800 970 4776
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Anxiety is very treatable. Many people feel a real difference within a few sessions.

Where anxiety shows up

Anxiety is not just in your head. It can show up all over your body. Tap each point to see how.

Your mind

Racing thoughts

  • Constant worrying and "what ifs"
  • Finding it hard to concentrate
  • Expecting the worst

Why it happens: your brain is scanning for danger, trying to keep you safe, even when there is nothing to fear.

These are signs of your body's alarm system working too hard. Therapy helps it learn to settle again.

If you ever have chest pain and are not sure why, please get medical help first by calling 111, or 999 in an emergency.

The many faces of anxiety

Anxiety can take different forms. People come to us from Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport with all of these.

Everyday worry Panic attacks Social anxiety Health anxiety Fears and phobias Fear of being sick OCD PTSD Stress Sleep problems Children's anxiety

Try this now: the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 exercise

When anxiety rises, gently notice around you:

  1. 5things you can see
  2. 4things you can touch
  3. 3things you can hear
  4. 2things you can smell
  5. 1thing you can taste
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How therapy can help with anxiety

You do not need to know which therapy is right for you. On a free call we will help you choose.

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CBT

Recommended by NICE for anxiety. Practical tools to break the cycle of worry and avoidance.

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Counselling

Space to explore what sits underneath your anxiety, and to feel steadier in yourself.

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Hypnotherapy

Deep relaxation to calm your body's alarm and change automatic anxious responses.

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Online sessions

If leaving the house feels hard, you can start from home by secure video.

About online therapy
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You stay aware and in control

Hypnotherapy for anxiety in Fareham

Calm the alarm, not just the thoughts

Much of anxiety happens automatically, below the level of conscious thought. That is why simply telling yourself to calm down rarely works. Hypnotherapy works with that automatic part of you, helping your body and mind learn a calmer response.

Deep relaxationYou learn what calm really feels like in your body, and how to get back there when anxiety rises.
New automatic responsesPositive suggestions help replace old anxious reactions with steadier, more confident ones.
Skills you keepMany clients are given self-hypnosis or a recording to use between sessions, so the calm goes home with you.

Hypnotherapy can be used on its own, or combined with CBT as Hypno-CBT, which blends practical thinking tools with deep relaxation.

About hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy from £90 a session, in Fareham or online
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★★★★★

“She has really helped me overcome my battle with anxiety and Emetophobia that I have been suffering with for 15+ years! … If you are sceptical, take my word for it, and book in for a session, you will not regret it!”

Toby, Eastleigh
From £72Counselling. CBT and hypnotherapy from £90
HypnotherapyPlus CBT and counselling, all under one roof
In person or onlineFareham, Hampshire, or by video
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Questions about anxiety therapy

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Can anxiety really be treated?
Yes. Anxiety is one of the most treatable mental health difficulties. Most people learn to manage it well, and many find it fades into the background of their life.
Which therapy is best for anxiety?
CBT is recommended by NICE for many kinds of anxiety and is practical and structured, and it can be combined with hypnotherapy as Hypno-CBT. Counselling suits people who want to explore what lies underneath, and hypnotherapy can help calm the body's alarm. We will help you choose on your free call.
Can hypnotherapy help with anxiety?
Yes, many people find it very helpful. Hypnotherapy uses deep relaxation and focused attention to calm the body's alarm and change automatic anxious responses. You stay aware and in control throughout. It can be used on its own or combined with CBT. About hypnotherapy.
How many sessions will I need?
Many people notice a difference within a few sessions, and a course of 6 to 12 is common. Your therapist will review your progress with you as you go.
Do I need a diagnosis or a GP referral?
No. You can contact us directly, and you do not need a diagnosis. Just tell us how you are feeling.
I take medication for anxiety. Can I still have therapy?
Yes. Therapy works well alongside medication. Please do not change or stop any medication without talking to your GP first.
Can I have therapy for anxiety online?
Yes. Every therapy we offer is available by secure video at the same price, which many people with anxiety find an easier way to start. About online therapy.
How much does it cost?
Counselling starts from £72 a session, and CBT and hypnotherapy from £90. Your first 15 minute call is free and confidential. See all our prices.
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Feel calmer, one step at a time

Start with a free, confidential 15 minute call. We will listen and match you with the right therapist, in Fareham or online.

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