Counselling for Anxiety, Burnout and Panic Attacks

Online across the UK • In-person in Barry, South Wales

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Therapy for People Who Show Up for Everyone Else

You’re the person others rely on - but lately, it’s been hard to keep going.
You might be feeling anxious, stretched thin, emotionally numb, or bracing for the next panic attack. You’re functioning, but only just. And it’s exhausting.

I offer therapy for professionals, health and social care practitioners and leaders, and others working in high-pressure environments. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening, ease the weight you’re carrying, and help you start feeling more like yourself again.

Specialist Support for:

  • Anxiety, overthinking, and fear of losing control

  • Panic attacks and fear of panic returning

  • Health anxiety and constant symptom checking

  • Work-related stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue

  • Boundaries, people-pleasing, and self-criticism

  • Grief, loss, or feeling stuck in transition

How We Can Work Together

In-Person Therapy in Barry

Sessions take place in a quiet, comfortable room at Barry Counselling Services - a discreet, welcoming space in the centre of town.

📍 42a Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4HD

Ideal for those who prefer face-to-face support or want a regular space to step away and reflect.

Online Therapy Across the UK

Online sessions offer flexibility, privacy, and continuity - no travel, no time off work, no pressure. Many clients find it easier to open up from home or during the working day.

I use secure, easy-to-access video platforms to ensure a safe and confidential experience.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure what's wrong - therapy can help.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation to answer any questions, talk through what you’re looking for, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

 

Client Testimonials

  • Practice Nurse

    I knew what anxiety was from a clinical perspective, but it felt different when it was happening to me. I became fixated on symptoms - convinced something was wrong. Jolian helped me understand the cycle I was in without judgment. Therapy gave me practical tools and a lot of compassion. I feel more grounded now, and I trust myself again.

  • Ward Nurse, Acute Care

    I didn’t realise how much working through the pandemic had affected me until I started to burn out. I felt guilty for struggling when others seemed to cope. Jolian completely understood the emotional weight of the job. He helped me slow down, breathe again, and stop feeling like I had to be everything for everyone.

  • Team Leader, Social Care

    I had my first panic attack at work and thought I was dying. After that, I avoided everything - meetings, public transport, even supermarkets. Jolian helped me understand what was happening in my body and how to feel safe again. I haven’t had a panic attack in months, and I’m slowly reclaiming my life.

  • Senior NHS Manager

    I didn’t realise how burned out I was until I finally slowed down. I was constantly on the go - always performing, always coping. Therapy gave me a space to stop pretending I was fine. Jolian helped me understand why I felt so disconnected and how to start setting boundaries without guilt. I’m calmer now, and I feel more like myself again.

  • Leadership Consultant

    My mind was always jumping to the worst-case scenario, especially about my health. Even when doctors said I was fine, I couldn’t relax. Therapy helped me learn how to live with uncertainty and stop chasing constant reassurance. Jolian helped me build trust in myself again.

  • Social Worker

    I was always on edge, terrified that the next panic attack would hit out of nowhere. It ruled my life. Therapy gave me the tools to manage the fear and stop avoiding things I used to enjoy. Jolian is calm, supportive, and really gets what it feels like to live with panic.

  • Ward Nurse

    Before therapy with Jolian, I would get stressed and anxious at work and just carry it with me - it was making me ill! I always think now, “what would Jo say?” When I’m in a situation that causes me stress and anxiety. I feel so much more in control of my life and I understand myself much better. He’s helped me so much, I can’t recommend him enough.