Anxiety therapy in London, at a pace that feels safe
Worry that won’t switch off, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, or a constant background hum of dread. Anxiety is exhausting, and it tends to shrink your life a little at a time.
Written and reviewed by Ben White, MBACP (Accred) · Last reviewed
£80 · 50 minHackney, Peckham, East Dulwich or onlineMBACP (Accred)
BACP accreditedMBACP (Accred) · no. 401198Anxiety therapy in London: quick facts
- What it is
- Integrative counselling for anxiety, for adults aged 18 and over.
- Approaches
- Cognitive behavioural therapy, Person‑centred therapy
- Where
- Hackney E8, Peckham SE15, East Dulwich SE22, or online across the UK
- Cost
- £80 per 50-minute session. Free 20-minute intro call first.
- Therapist
- Ben White, MBACP (Accred), BACP no. 401198
- How to start
- Book a free intro call online, call or text 07498 520 911, or send a message.
What it can feel like
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people come to therapy, and one of the most treatable. It often starts as a sensible attempt to stay safe: thinking ahead, checking, avoiding what feels risky. Over time those same strategies can keep the anxiety going, so it takes up more and more room.
You might notice it most in your body, with a racing heart, tight chest or churning stomach. You might notice it in your thinking, as a stream of “what ifs” that never quite resolves. Or you might notice it in what you’ve stopped doing: the invitations you turn down, the journeys you avoid, the emails you can’t bring yourself to open.
I work with generalised anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety and the kind of low‑level dread that doesn’t have an obvious label. You don’t need a diagnosis to start.
- Racing thoughts
- Constant “what ifs”
- Avoiding situations
- Panic attacks
- Physical tension
- Trouble sleeping
- Checking and reassurance
- Irritability
You don’t need a diagnosis, or to have it all worked out, to start.
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I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques and concepts into any anxiety therapy I do. This gives us a clear map of what keeps your anxiety going: the thoughts, the physical feelings and the things you do to cope. Once we can see the cycle, we can find practical places to interrupt it.
We work on the thinking patterns and, gently and with your agreement, on the avoidance, so that the world gets bigger again. Nothing is forced. Alongside the structure, there is always space to talk about what is going on in your life and how it feels.
In the free 20‑minute intro call you can tell me a little about what the anxiety is like for you, and I’ll explain how we might work on it together.
Anxiety therapy in Hackney, Peckham and East Dulwich
Three private therapy rooms across East and South East London, with online sessions available anywhere in the UK.
How long does therapy for anxiety take?
It varies. Many people find a focused piece of work of around 8 to 16 weekly sessions helpful, while others prefer longer, more open‑ended therapy. We review together regularly so you are never locked in.
Will I have to face my fears straight away?
No. Any work on avoidance is planned together, in small steps you agree to. You stay in control of the pace throughout.
Can therapy help with panic attacks?
Yes. Understanding what happens in your body and mind during panic, and what keeps the fear of panic going, is a core part of therapy for anxiety.
How much does anxiety therapy cost in London?
Sessions with Ben White are £80 for 50 minutes, in person in Hackney, Peckham or East Dulwich, or online. The first step is a free 20-minute intro call, with no obligation.
Where can I have anxiety therapy in London?
In private therapy rooms in Hackney (E8), Peckham (SE15) and East Dulwich (SE22), or by secure video anywhere in the UK. Weekday daytime and evening appointments are available.