Fareham Counselling Centre · Hampshire

Counselling & Hypnotherapy for Stress & Anxiety in Fareham, Southampton & Portsmouth

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

When everything feels like too much

A bit of pressure can be useful. But when the demands keep coming and there is never a gap, stress stops being helpful. You feel wired and exhausted at the same time, you snap at the people you love, and you cannot switch off even when you finally sit down.

Stress is not a weakness, and you do not have to wait until you are burnt out to get help. Counselling, CBT and hypnotherapy for stress in Fareham, or online, help you take the pressure down, work out what has to change, and build ways of coping that actually last.

Book a free, confidential call Or call free on 0800 970 4776
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You are not coping badly. You are carrying a lot.

How stress shows up

People from Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport tell us about some of these, often after months of pushing through.

A mind that will not switch off Short temper Tense shoulders and headaches Trouble sleeping Tired all the time Struggling to concentrate Dreading Monday Drinking more than you used to Feeling nothing much at all Tearful without warning

When stress goes on for months, it can tip into burnout: exhaustion, cynicism about work, and a sense that nothing you do makes any difference. Burnout is common, and it responds well to support.

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Your stress bucket

Think of your stress as water in a bucket. Everything you are carrying pours in. The taps at the bottom are the things that let some of it out. When more goes in than comes out, it overflows. Tap what is in your life and see what happens.

What is pouring in

Tap anything that is true for you

Half full

What lets it out

Tap anything you manage to do

Most people try to cope by opening more taps. Sometimes the real answer is to take something out of the bucket, and therapy can help you work out which.

Stress, or anxiety?

They overlap, and many people have both, but they are not quite the same thing.

Stress

  • Usually has a cause you can name
  • Tends to ease when the pressure lifts
  • Often feels like too much to do and not enough time
  • Shows up in the body: tension, headaches, poor sleep

Anxiety

  • Can carry on after the pressure has gone
  • Often focuses on what might happen
  • Brings worry, dread and avoiding things
  • See our anxiety page for more

Looking after yourself while you wait

If stress is affecting your body, such as chest pain, ongoing headaches or stomach problems, please see your GP so they can check what is going on. They can also talk to you about time off work if you need it. If you ever feel you cannot cope, Samaritans are free to call on 116 123, any time of day or night.

How therapy helps with stress

We start with what is actually on your plate, not with generic advice to relax more.

Empty some of the bucket

Look honestly at what you are carrying, and what could change, be shared or be let go.

Calm the body

Relaxation, breathing and hypnotherapy to bring your body out of constant alert.

Shift the pressure you add

Work on perfectionism, people pleasing and the belief that everything rests on you.

Protect your time

Practise boundaries at work and at home, so the bucket has a chance to empty.

Stress counselling in Fareham and online

On your free call we will help you choose the right approach, and the right therapist for you.

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Counselling

Space to say it all out loud, and work out what needs to change at work or at home.

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CBT

Practical tools for pressure, perfectionism and the thoughts that keep you wound up.

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Hypnotherapy

Deep relaxation that gives your body a genuine break, and helps you switch off at home.

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Mindfulness

Simple ways to step out of the whirl and be somewhere other than your to do list.

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You may also find our pages on anxiety, insomnia, low mood and anger helpful.

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★★★★★

“Friendly and understanding. The empathy and enthusiasm in helping me reach my aims made it so much easier and achievable. Thoroughly recommend!”

Clive, Fareham
Evenings availableWeekdays until 9.30pm, and weekends
From £72Counselling. CBT and hypnotherapy £90
In person or onlineFareham, Hampshire, or by video
Ages 7 and upAdults, children and teenagers

Questions about stress counselling

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Is my stress bad enough for counselling?
You do not need to be at breaking point. Plenty of people come while they are still managing, because they can feel it building. Coming early often means fewer sessions, not more.
What is burnout?
Burnout is what can happen after long periods of unrelieved stress, usually linked to work or caring. It brings deep exhaustion, feeling detached or cynical, and a sense of getting nowhere. Rest alone often is not enough, and therapy can help you recover and make changes that stick.
Can therapy help if the stress is my job?
Yes. Therapy cannot change your workload for you, but it can help you think clearly about your options, set boundaries, have difficult conversations, and stop the pressure following you home.
Can you see me outside working hours?
Yes. We have appointments in the evenings during the week and at weekends, in Fareham or online, so you do not have to add a day off to the list of things to arrange.
Does hypnotherapy help with stress?
Many people find it gives their body a proper rest, which is hard to reach when you are wound up. It is often combined with CBT so you have practical tools as well as deep relaxation.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what is going on. Some people want a short, focused piece of work on one pressure, while others use counselling for longer. Your therapist will talk it through with you and review as you go.
How much does it cost, and can I have sessions online?
Counselling starts from £72 a session, and CBT and hypnotherapy are £90 for 50 minutes. Sessions can be in person in Fareham or online by secure video, at the same price. Your first 15 minute call is free. See all our prices.
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Let some of it out

A free, confidential 15 minute call, at a time that suits you. Tell us what is on your plate, and we will find the right therapist for you.

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