Anxiety therapy · Northwich & online
Anxiety therapy in Northwich that gets to what is causing it
You have learned to live around your anxiety. You do not have to. I am Leanne Astbury, a CBT psychotherapist in Northwich. I help people understand what is really driving their anxiety, and change it at the root, rather than only learning to cope with it.
Does anxiety show up like this for you?
- Your mind races and will not switch off, especially at night.
- You overthink conversations and decisions long after they are done.
- There is a tightness in your chest, or a knot in your stomach, that will not quite shift.
- You feel on edge, quietly braced for something to go wrong.
- You have started avoiding the things that make you anxious, and your world has slowly shrunk.
- You are exhausted from carrying it all, but you cannot seem to put it down.
How anxiety therapy with me works
Most people come to me having already tried to manage their anxiety. The breathing techniques, the apps, the advice to just think positively. These can take the edge off, but if the anxiety keeps coming back, it is usually because the thing underneath it has never been addressed.
So we do something different. Using CBT, we look at how your anxiety works, what sets it off, and the thoughts and beliefs that keep it going. Then we go a step further, beneath the symptoms, to what your anxiety has been trying to protect you from in the first place. That is the part that tends to make the change last.
We work one to one, online or face to face in Northwich, Cheshire. Sessions are calm, warm and led entirely by you. There is no script and no rush.
The anxiety I help with
Anxiety takes many forms. Whichever of these sounds like you, we can work with it together.
- Constant worry and overthinking
- Health anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Panic, and the fear of panic itself
- Work stress and burnout
- The anxiety that comes with perfectionism and people pleasing
Starting anxiety therapy
Every session is £100 — online or face to face in Northwich.
Most people begin with a free phone consultation, so we can talk through what you are struggling with and make sure I am the right fit for you before you commit to anything. There is no referral needed, no waiting list, and no pressure either way.
You can also start in your own time with my CBT workbook, Awaken Your Worth, or read more about how I work.
Book a free consultation callSomeone qualified to help
I am a qualified CBT Psychotherapist and Coach, and the author of Awaken Your Worth, with over ten years of experience helping people with anxiety.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy — University of Salford, 2017
- BA (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology — Liverpool Hope University, 2005
- Over 1,000 people helped
★★★★★I've lived with anxiety all my life and spent 28 years on Prozac, but through Leanne's patience, understanding and steady guidance I've reached a place I never imagined. I'm now not taking any medication and stepping forward into a new life, with a clear understanding of where my anxiety began. — Paul, five star Google review
Common questions
Do you offer anxiety therapy in Northwich?
Yes. I see people face to face in Northwich, Cheshire, and I also work online with people across the UK, so we can meet whichever suits you best.
Is your anxiety therapy CBT?
Yes. I am a qualified CBT Psychotherapist and the work is grounded in evidence based CBT, combined with going beneath the symptoms to understand what is really driving your anxiety.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. You can contact me directly to arrange a free consultation call. There is no waiting list and no referral needed.
How much does anxiety therapy cost?
Sessions are £100 each, online or face to face in Northwich. Most people begin with a free consultation call so we can make sure I am the right fit before booking.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies from person to person, and we talk it through on the call. There is no lock in, and we review how things are going as we go.
Can I have therapy if I am taking medication for anxiety?
Yes. Therapy can work alongside medication. I will never advise you to change your medication, as that is between you and your GP, but many people find understanding the root of their anxiety is a valuable part of the picture.
You have spent long enough figuring this out on your own.
Booking a call is the hardest part. Everything after that, we do together, and you will not be doing it alone.
Book a free consultation call