Anxiety Therapy in London

Anxiety can show up in so many ways. You might feel constantly on edge, trapped in cycles of worry, or overwhelmed by thoughts you cannot switch off. Sometimes anxiety is clear and specific. Other times it feels like a constant hum beneath the surface, colouring everything you do.

Working with an anxiety therapist in London offers a confidential space to explore what lies beneath the tension. Therapy is not about forcing calm or erasing anxiety, but about understanding how it works, what it protects you from, and how you can begin to relate to it differently. Over time, you can start to loosen anxiety’s grip and reconnect with a greater sense of steadiness and self-trust.

What Is Anxiety Therapy?

Anxiety therapy is a process of exploring how fear, stress and uncertainty affect your thoughts, body and relationships. It helps you recognise the patterns that keep anxiety in place and discover new ways of responding to them.

As an anxiety therapist in London, I draw on psychodynamic, humanistic and mindfulness-based approaches to help you understand not just the symptoms of anxiety, but also the deeper emotional dynamics that sustain it.

Together we might look at:

• The triggers that spark anxious thoughts or sensations

• The beliefs or experiences that underpin those feelings

• The ways anxiety tries to protect you from threat or disappointment

• How your body holds and communicates stress

Rather than trying to silence anxiety, therapy helps you listen to what it is telling you and respond with compassion instead of fear.

Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy

You might be considering therapy if you feel constantly tense or find that worry has begun to limit your life.

You may notice that you:

• Struggle to relax or switch off

• Experience racing thoughts or constant “what if” scenarios

• Feel restless, dizzy, short of breath or unable to sleep

• Avoid situations that make you anxious

• Find yourself overthinking or seeking reassurance

• Feel overwhelmed by responsibility or fear of failure

Anxiety therapy provides a space where you can bring these experiences without judgment. Together, we can begin to understand why they have taken hold and how to move toward greater calm and confidence.

How Anxiety Therapy in London Works

Therapy begins with creating a space where you can talk freely about what anxiety feels like for you. For many people, simply naming these experiences can bring relief.

In our sessions, we will look at what triggers your anxiety, how you respond to it, and what it might be protecting you from. Sometimes we will work with mindfulness and grounding techniques to help you find steadiness in the moment. Other times we will explore the deeper emotions and experiences that fuel anxiety, such as fear of rejection, control, or uncertainty.

Over time, therapy can help you develop a kinder relationship with your inner world. You may start to feel less ruled by anxiety and more able to face challenges with trust and resilience.

My Expertise and Approach

I trained at the Minster Centre, one of the UK’s leading psychotherapy training centres. My work as an anxiety therapist in London is integrative, meaning I draw from a range of psychodynamic, humanistic and mindfulness-based approaches to suit your individual needs.

I have supported clients struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, trauma and low self-esteem. My role is not to offer quick fixes but to help you understand how anxiety functions in your life and what it might be asking of you.

Working together, we can create the conditions for anxiety to soften naturally, allowing space for calm, clarity and connection.

The Benefits of Therapy for Anxiety

Therapy offers a gentle and consistent space to understand your anxiety, rather than fight it. Over time, many people notice subtle but meaningful changes such as:

• Feeling calmer and more grounded in daily life

• Understanding triggers and patterns of worry

• Building confidence in coping with uncertainty

• Sleeping and resting more easily

• Developing a more compassionate relationship with themselves

• Experiencing greater presence and focus

Progress in therapy is gradual. Some weeks may feel easier than others, but over time, these moments of awareness add up to a deeper sense of ease and resilience.

Why Contact Me?

✓ Trained at the Minster Centre, one of the UK’s leading psychotherapy institutions

✓ Experienced in supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, stress and burnout

✓ Over two years working in a bereavement service, alongside specialist work

✓ An integrative therapist, drawing from different traditions to tailor therapy to each person

✓ A background in working with activists, changemakers, leaders and ex-boarders

✓ Committed to creating a safe, empathic and collaborative therapeutic space

Start Your Therapy Journey Today

If you'd like an introductory session, please email me or message me using the details below or the contact form.

Phone

+44 7356 082880

Email

andrew.tobert@gmail.com

Location

231 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PJ or Online

FAQs About Therapy for Anxiety in London

What happens in sessions?

We will begin by talking about what brings you to therapy and how anxiety shows up for you. Together we will explore both the immediate triggers and the underlying emotional patterns that feed it. Therapy moves at your pace, and you are always in control of what you share.

How long does anxiety therapy take?

There is no fixed length. Some people notice changes after a few months, while others find longer-term work allows deeper understanding and lasting transformation. We will review progress together as we go.

Do you use specific techniques for anxiety?

We may draw on mindfulness and grounding exercises to support calm in the moment, alongside deeper explorations of what drives anxiety beneath the surface. My approach is integrative, meaning we adapt the work to what feels most helpful for you.

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. Everything we discuss in sessions is confidential, creating a space where you can speak freely and safely.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. Alongside in-person sessions in Hackney, East London, I offer online therapy via secure video call. This can be especially helpful if you prefer flexibility or live outside London.

How do I get started?

You are welcome to arrange an introductory session. It is a chance to meet, ask questions and see if working together feels right. There is no obligation to continue – simply an opportunity to begin.