Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, and it can have a real impact on your daily life. If you are thinking about trying therapy or counselling, you have come to the right place! This is a list of anxiety support services in Hertfordshire. We have included a range of different services so you can decide which you think will suit you best. Most people find having the right support makes the world of difference when you have anxiety, and we hope you start feeling more like yourself soon.

Support for Carers/Loved Ones of People with Mental Health Issues

Service provided by: Guideposts Trust

Description:

Groups for the carers and relatives of people with mental ill health. Groups allow members to offer each other mutual support and share their experience as carers, as well as having some light-hearted fun. In some sessions a guest speaker is invited to give information and knowledge to help with the caring role.

The groups provide a chance for carers to connect and support each other in a friendly environment, creating a safe secure space in which to share concerns, challenges, coping techniques, experience and knowledge. Joining a group of people in a similar situation to you can help you to feel less isolated. Groups are held in Watford, South Oxhey, and Borehamwood, with some groups available online.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face, some groups are online too.
Phone: 01923 223554 
Email: LFellows@guideposts.org.uk
Address: Various locations in South-West Hertfordshire.
Opening hours: Contact for details.

One to One Support

Service provided by: Guideposts Trust

Description:

Guideposts Emotional Wellbeing Pathway (EWP) can help you come to terms with changes in your life, identify what’s not working, or things you want to achieve. Structured coaching can equip you with the skills and confidence you need to make changes and boost your mental health. This service is useful for those facing life changes such as becoming a carer, bereavement, and feelings of depression or anxiety.

EWP works with you to assess your emotional needs. One to one sessions with a wellbeing coach are available via phone, online, or face to face, depending on your needs. An action plan is designed with you to help you achieve this, and Guideposts can also advise you on other services that may help you.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face, online, and phone.
Phone: 0800 048 7035
Email: gis@guideposts.org.uk
Address: Based at 3-5 Estcourt Road, Watford, but support can be provided via phone/online.
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

Community Mental Health Services

Provided by: Guideposts Trust

Description:

Guideposts Trust is a charity with over 50 years experience in supporting people with mental health conditions. From their supportive community Hub in Watford, people facing mental ill health can receive expert support. Guideposts offer support in many different formats including group and social activities (art, football fan group, specialist women’s/men’s groups etc), physical activities, 1:1 support and crisis management, courses, outreach support, peer (client-led) support, and support for carers. Encompassing it all is a supportive community who will help you manage your mental health condition.

While the main hub is at Henry Smith House in Watford, there are also activities in Garston, Rickmansworth, Borehamwood, South Oxhey and Potters Bar. All support is carefully tailored to people’s individual needs and aspirations to enable you to manage your condition, reach recovery and build resilience. Guideposts uses the Star recovery model, where each individual sets goals jointly with their link worker during Star sessions.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer to some groups.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: 01923 223 554
Email: HSH@guideposts.org.uk
Address: 3-5 Estcourt Road, Watford, WD17 2PT
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

Peer Support for Mental Health

Service provided by: Guideposts Trust

Description:

Guideposts Community Support and Connect provides short to medium term support for people who experience mental health issues, in South-west Hertfordshire.

Speaking to someone who has lived with their own mental health issues can be very helpful. Guideposts provide one-to-one peer support and support groups, aiming to aid recovery through increasing self-confidence, reducing social isolation, and giving emotional and practical support.

You will be matched with a either volunteer or another service user, who will support you in your recovery journey. The exact nature of support will vary from person to person and depends on what will help you the most. You and your ‘buddy’ can meet up one a fortnight, have weekly phone calls, and engage in local activities together. Your buddy can also help you with shopping, appointments, and other practical things.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer, or your GP/CMHT can refer you if you prefer.
Support provided via: Face to face and phone.
Phone: 07803 175416
Email: jallen@guideposts.org.uk
Address: Based at 3-5 Estcourt Road, Watford, but community activities and phone calls take place too.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

OCD and Anxiety Counselling

Service provided by: Natalie Satur

Description:

An Integrative Counsellor with experience working with teens and adults. Supporting people with OCD and associated anxiety.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face and online.
Phone: 07384 957782
Email: nataliesatur@gmail.com
Address: Based in Bushey, contact for more details.
Opening hours: Contact for details.

Wellbeing Talking Therapy

Service provided by: Herts Partnership Foundation Trust

Description:

The Wellbeing Service offers free and confidential talking therapy and practical support for Hertfordshire residents experiencing a wide range of mental health problems such as: worry, low mood, insomnia and stress.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provide via: Face to face, phone.
Phone: 01727 804700
Email: hpft.spa@nhs
Address: 99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Older People’s Mental Health Support

Service provided by: Herts Partnership Foundation Trust

Description:

The Older People’s Mental Health Service recognises that some illnesses, such as dementia, are more common in this age group. This service takes the unique needs of older people into account, and provides community, crisis, and inpatient care. It can help people aged 65+. Most referrals are made by a GP, but you can also self-refer by contacting 0800 6444 101.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer, or your GP can refer you.
Support provided via: Face to face, phone.
Phone: 0800 6444 101
Email: ENHerts.SMHTOP@nhs.net
Address: Locations vary, contact for details.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Counselling for Depression

Service provided by: Sean Heneghan Counselling

Description:

One to one counselling for people experiencing anxiety, facilitated by an experienced counsellor using effective tools such as CBT.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face, phone.
Phone: 07717 515013
Email: sean@seanheneghan.com
Address: Berkhamsted Chiropractic Clinic, 69 High Street, HP4 2DE
Opening hours: Mon: 10am-8pm. Tues: 10am-7pm. Wed/Thu/Fri: 10am-6pm

Young People’s Support (aged 12-15)

Service provided by: Herts County Council

Description:

If you’re aged 12-15 and struggling with anxiety or low-mood, the Services for Young People North Herts Wellbeing project could be just what you are looking for. The project is free and runs during school term time and each term you can cover a variety of subjects and activities which will help you through the challenges and pressures you are facing in your life. You can learn how look after your own emotional and mental wellbeing and improve your self-esteem and confidence levels.

You can get involved in a range of great activities, including sports and arts & crafts, and learn more about coping strategies and new life-skills. Ultimately, the project will help you to feel better about your life and your future.

The activities and topical discussions are run by supportive, qualified and experienced Services for Young People youth workers. The project is open to everyone aged 12–15 in North Herts who would like support with their emotional well-being.

If this sounds good to you, please call, email or text.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face
Phone: Tel: 01438 843340 / Text: 07860 065178
Email: sfyp.northherts@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address: Hitchin Young People’s Centre, SG5 1SD
Opening hours: Tues, 6-8pm

Cheshunt Youth Support: Mood and Confidence (aged 11-17)

Service provided by: Herts County Council

Description:

These free two-hour sessions run every week over one term and offer a safe environment where you will get support from youth workers to boost your emotional well-being, confidence and self-esteem. Ultimately the project will help you to feel better about your life and your future. It will help you through any challenges and pressures you are facing in your life and discuss how you can look after your own emotional and mental wellbeing. For ages 11-17. Call, text or email to join.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: Tel: 01992 588220 / Text: 07860 065173
Email: sfyp.broxbourne@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address: Cheshunt Young People’s Centre, EN8 8JY
Opening hours: Tues, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Dacorum Youth Support: Mood and Confidence (aged 11-17)

Service provided by: Herts County Council

Description:

‘Supporting You’ is a group programme of seven weekly sessions where you learn strategies to help you to reduce stress, anxiety and low mood in a fun and safe environment. The programme gives you the tools to build resilience and maintain positive emotional wellbeing. It is for ages 11-17 and there is no cost.

You will also have opportunities to work towards sectional certificates of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. All the activities are run by supportive youth workers. You can get involved in discussions on a variety of subjects and the project will help you to increase your self-esteem, assertiveness and confidence and enable you to have a safe space to work through issues and barriers. Get in touch for venue details.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: Tel: 01442 454060 / Text: 07860 065195
Email: sfyp.dacorum@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address: Get in touch for venue details.
Opening hours: Tuesdays, 6-8pm

Hertsmere Youth Emotional Wellbeing (aged 12-16)

Service provided by: Herts County Council

Description:

If you want to feel happier and more confident, come along to this Services for Young People emotional wellbeing project. It’s for all 12-16 year olds in the Hertsmere area. Each term you can cover a variety of subjects and activities which will help you through the challenges and pressures you are facing in your life, and discuss how you can look after your own emotional and mental wellbeing.

You can get involved in a range of enjoyable activities, including sports, cookery, arts and crafts, and have the opportunity to make new friends. You will also learn coping strategies for dealing with anxiety, stress and low mood, and gain new life skills at the same time. The emotional wellbeing project offers a safe environment where you can access support to help you feel better about your life and future.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: Tel: 01442 454060 / Text: 07860 065185
Email: sfyp.hertsmere@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address: Borehamwood Young People’s Centre, WD6 1EB
Opening hours: Tuesdays, 5pm-7pm

St Albans Youth Emotional Wellbeing (aged 11-17)

Service provided by: Herts County Council

Description:

‘Supporting You’ is a group programme of seven weekly sessions where you learn strategies to help you to reduce stress, anxiety and low mood in a fun and safe environment. The programme gives you the tools to build resilience and maintain positive emotional wellbeing.

All the activities are run by supportive Services for Young People youth workers. It is for ages 11-17.

You can get involved in discussions on a variety of subjects and the project will help you to increase your self-esteem, assertiveness and confidence. It provides a safe space to work through any issues or barriers you are facing. Get in touch for venue details.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Phone: Tel: 01442 454060 / Text: 07860 065195
Email: sfyp.stalbans@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address: Contact for venue details.
Opening hours: Thursdays, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Stevenage Youth Emotional Wellbeing (aged 12-15)

Service provided by: Herts County Council

Description:

Join this free project to take part in a series of focused activities which will help you manage your emotional and mental wellbeing.

The 2-hour sessions run every week over one term and will help you develop skills to improve your confidence and self esteem. You’ll also learn a method for planning how to achieve goals. The sessions are designed to be effective and fun. For ages 12-15.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: Tel: 01438 843340 / Text: 07860 065178
Email: sfyp.stevenage@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address: Bowes Lyon Young People’s Centre, SG1 1XY
Opening hours: Mondays, 6pm-8pm

Watford Youth Emotional Wellbeing (aged 12-16)

Service provided by: Herts County Council

Description:

At the Services for Young People Emotional Wellbeing Project at Watford Young People’s Centre, you can cover a variety of subjects and do many activities each term, including sports, music and cooking.

They will help you through any challenges and pressures you are facing in your life and discuss how you can look after your own emotional and mental wellbeing. This service is great for people seeking support with emotional wellbeing, confidence, and self-esteem. It is for ages 12-16.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: Tel: 01442 454060 / Text: 07860 065185
Email: sfyp.watford@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address: Watford Young People’s Centre, WD17 2EL
Opening times: Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm.

Welwyn Youth Emotional Wellbeing (aged 11-17)

Service provided by: Herts County Council

Description:

Young people can get involved with all sorts of great activities, including cooking, art, crafts, sports and much more. The sessions are run by supportive Services for Young People youth workers and designed to help boost your self-esteem, confidence and sense of wellbeing. Each term you can cover a variety of subjects and activities which will help you through the challenges and pressures you are facing in your life, and discuss how you can look after your own emotional and mental wellbeing.

You can get involved in a range of enjoyable activities, including sports, cookery, arts and crafts, and have the opportunity to make new friends. You will also learn coping strategies for dealing with anxiety, stress and low mood, and gain new life skills at the same time. The Emotional Wellbeing Project offers a safe environment where you can access support to help you feel better about your life and future.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: Tel: 01992 588220 / Text: 07860 065173
Email: sfyp.welwynhatfield@hertfordshire.gov.uk,
Address: Hatfield Young People’s Centre, AL10 8TP
Opening hours: Tuesday, 3.15pm-5.15pm

Therapy for Depression, Stress, and Anxiety

Service provided by: IN:THERAPY

Description:

If you are dealing with Anxiety and Depression or just working through a difficult time and are seeking recovery, then this program could help.

It can help with issues such as high levels of stress, paranoia, avoidment, sleep, anxiety, lack of self-care and self-love, lack of interest in life, reduced confidence, and more. The program provides expert advice and support to help you get through it with expert help from accredited therapists who can help you with your mental health and a whole lot more.

The online consultation can provide you with instant results on both depression & anxiety levels. The test is free so well worth taking to understand a little more about where you are at with your mental health.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Online
Phone: 0203 9557702
Email: hello@weareintherapy.com
Opening hours: Sessions fit around your day and are not during working hours. Contact for details.

Therapy for Anxiety (for individuals and couples)

Service provided by: Herts Therapy

Description:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety. With a free consultation to help you identify what would work best for you. Led by Daniel Roe, an accredited CBT Therapist with over 10 years of experience.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer. Suitable for individuals as well as couples.
Support provided via: Face to face, phone, and online.
Phone: 07791 047433
Email: daniel@herts-therapy.com
Address: 10 Marshgate Drive, Hertford, SG13 7JY
Opening hours: Sessions fit around your schedule. Contact for more details.

Counselling for Self-Harm, Teens and Adults

Service provided by: Natalie Satur

Description:

Many people facing anxiety also struggle with self-harm. Natalie is an Integrative Counsellor and Physiotherapist with experience working with teens and adults. Supporting people to overcome self-harm and depression.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face, online.
Phone: 07384 957782
Email: nataliesatur@gmail.com
Address: Based in Bushey, contact for details.
Opening hours: Contact for details.

Counselling for Anxiety

Service provided by: Cedar Counselling

Description:

Chris is a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor, BACP and WPF Certified. We all have times in our lives when things are difficult or something is causing distress and worry. It can help to talk, in confidence, to someone professional and experienced who won’t make judgements, but will accept you for who you are, hear you, and understand. Chris offers a safe, secure space to look at what is causing you concern and to help you find your way through to a better space.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: 07770 971994
Email: counselling@aurore.org.uk
Address: 28 Common Rise, Hitchin, SG4 0HN
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm