In-person anxiety therapy Spalding, Lincolnshire & online anxiety therapist worldwide
Looking for a therapist who's actually got proper training, not just a weekend certificate in crystal healing and good intentions? You're in the right place. I'm Vic, your Spalding-based anxiety specialist who believes in combining solid qualifications while actually getting it.
The Are We Actually A Good Fit? Bit
Looking for a qualified therapist in Spalding who won't make you chant affirmations or suggest essential oils for your anxiety? (Though if that your thing, no judgement - whatever floats your boat!)
Let's be honest - you're not really here to count my certificates, are you?
You're wondering if I can help you get unstuck when everything else has failed. (Though if you're the type who does count certificates, don't worry - I've got a delightfully boring list of them further down!)
You know what's funny about finding the right therapist? It's like trying to find the perfect gym buddy. They might be brilliant on paper, but if you're not in sync, you'll both end up exhausted and annoyed.
That's why I offer a free 15-minute "let's see if we click" chat. No pressure, no commitment - just a chance to make sure we're a good match. If we're not, I promise not to take it personally or send you sad emoji texts.
The "Are They Allowed To Even Do This?" Bit
Here's something that'll make your jaw drop - in the UK, literally anyone can wake up tomorrow and declare themselves a therapist. Mad, isn't it? Your local barista could decide they're now a 'life coach' between making flat whites. (Though at least they'd make excellent coffee while solving your existential crisis...)
Which means the therapy world is a bit like the Wild West, but with more scented candles and fewer shootouts. Some folks will try to convince you that all you need is to manifest your best life while chanting positive affirmations at the moon. (Spoiler alert: the moon doesn't care about your anxiety, Karen.)
That's why I went and got properly qualified in approaches that actually work - particularly Provocative Change Works (PCW).
Think of PCW as therapy with a backbone - and a sense of humor. Because let's face it, if you wanted someone to just nod sympathetically while passing you tissues, you could've asked your best friend. You're here because you want actual change, without the unicorns-and-rainbows approach.
Of course, this means you need to be a bit savvy about who you trust with your head. That's why I've spent years collecting proper training and qualifications from respected therapists (more on that impressive-sounding list below). Not because I love certificates (though they do hide the coffee stains on my office wall nicely), but because I believe in combining innovative approaches with rock-solid foundations.
My Therapy Toolkit For Anxiety Treatment In Lincolnshire And Online (it's like the TARDIS)
I've collected quite a few tricks up my sleeve, and yes, some of them look properly bizarre. But stick with me - there's method to the madness:
-
Cognitive Hypnotherapy (Quest Institute, London) - Fancy words for "helping your brain behave itself"
-
Provocative Change Works - Where I learned to be professionally provocative while helping you change
-
That Eye-Movement Thing (IEMT) - Like EMDR's cooler cousin. Great for zapping fears and phobias
-
The Freaky Hand Thing - Looks ridiculous, works brilliantly. Thanks, Bob Burns!
-
Strategic Coaching Conversations - For when you need to level up your entire life
-
Shamanic Practices - Sometimes we go proper woo-woo (but only if you're into that sort of thing)
If you're impressed by letters after names, I've got enough to make a small alphabet: DipCHyp, HPD, NLP(Prac.), BA, MSc, MFHT. I'm also trained in Kinetic Shift techniques, studied with the Mike Mandel Hypnotherapy Academy and completed the Newson Health "Confidence in Menopause" training (because hormones are sneaky little troublemakers).
The Famous-ish part In Lincolnshire & Beyond
Featured in: The Daily Telegraph (talking sense), Newsweek (twice, darling!), the "I" newspaper (yup) and the Daily Mail (sorry Mum, that was the sex one), and you might even have heard me on Radio Lincolnshire! I'm a go-to expert when journalists need someone to explain why humans are weird - especially when it comes to anxiety, stress, and all those fun mental gremlins.
Outside of minds, I'm also a soft tissue therapist and co-own State 11 in Spalding. Sometimes, your "anxiety" is actually just your body screaming for help. At State 11, Greg is pretty good at fixing the unfixable (or at least, making it bearable).
Let's sort this out
If you're still reading and haven't run away screaming, we might be a good match! Book a free 15 minute chat, and we'll see if we click. No hard sell, no pressure, just two humans figuring out if we can work together.
The money bit: £99 per session (90 - 120 minutes).
The plan: We'll start with two sessions and see where we go from there.
The goal: Maximum change, minimum faff.
P.S. If you're wondering why I use humour in therapy - it's because your problems hate it when you laugh at them. True story.
Let's Beat Anxiety Together
My Therapy Toolkit For Anxiety Treatment In Lincolnshire And Online (it's like the TARDIS)
I've collected quite a few tricks up my sleeve, and yes, some of them look properly bizarre. But stick with me - there's method to the madness:
-
Cognitive Hypnotherapy (Quest Institute, London) - Fancy words for "helping your brain behave itself"
-
Provocative Change Works - Where I learned to be professionally provocative while helping you change
-
That Eye-Movement Thing (IEMT) - Like EMDR's cooler cousin. Great for zapping fears and phobias
-
The Freaky Hand Thing - Looks ridiculous, works brilliantly. Thanks, Bob Burns!
-
Strategic Coaching Conversations - For when you need to level up your entire life
-
Shamanic Practices - Sometimes we go proper woo-woo (but only if you're into that sort of thing)
If you're impressed by letters after names, I've got enough to make a small alphabet: DipCHyp, HPD, NLP(Prac.), BA, MSc, MFHT. I'm also trained in Kinetic Shift techniques, studied with the Mike Mandel Hypnotherapy Academy and completed the Newson Health "Confidence in Menopause" training (because hormones are sneaky little troublemakers).
The Famous-ish part In Lincolnshire & Beyond
Featured in: The Daily Telegraph (talking sense), Newsweek (twice, darling!), the "I" newspaper (yup) and the Daily Mail (sorry Mum, that was the sex one), and you might even have heard me on Radio Lincolnshire! I'm a go-to expert when journalists need someone to explain why humans are weird - especially when it comes to anxiety, stress, and all those fun mental gremlins.
Outside of minds, I'm also a soft tissue therapist and co-own State 11 in Spalding. Sometimes, your "anxiety" is actually just your body screaming for help. At State 11, Greg is pretty good at fixing the unfixable (or at least, making it bearable).
How I'll Help You Feel Better
Warning: Side effects of PCW may include
-
Unexpected bursts of clarity
-
Sudden ability to see through your own nonsense
-
Persistent case of "actually feeling better"
-
Reduction in time spent overthinking everything
-
Severe decrease in tolerance for self-limited beliefs
Not recommended for those who prefer their therapy wrapped in cotton wool or served with a side order of wind chimes
No, I won't make you cluck like a chicken (unless that's what's secretly been holding you back...) Think of this as a mental sort-out - like finally organising that kitchen drawer (you know, the one with the takeaway menus from 2019 and mysterious keys to nothing).
Sometimes, we'll use eye movements that make you look like you're watching an invisible tennis match, but trust me - it's ridiculously effective at helping your brain sort itself out.
Tired of friends who respond to every problem with "Have you tried yoga?" or "Mercury must be in retrograde!"? Sometimes you just need someone who'll listen without:
-
One-upping your story with their own drama
-
Suggesting essential oils for your existential crisis
-
Telling you what their sister's best friend's cousin did
-
Reminding you it could be worse
"Anxiety’s like a rocking chair.
It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you very far."
- Jodi Picoult