Sleep Anxiety
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5.0
Based on 148 reviews
Duncan Spedding - Professional Anxiety Specialist
5.0
Oliver Burns
1732388382
Before reaching out to Duncan, I had spent many years suffering with a health based anxiety, which affected me both at work and more recently, had encroached into my personal life aswell. I knew I needed some professional help to try and regain some control over what I was thinking and how I was feeling, so after researching and finding Duncan online and then reading some of his reviews, I reached out to him via his website and I’m so very glad that I did.Duncan has been an enormous help to me. During the time I spent with him, he gave me a thorough understanding of what was going on in my head and then proceeded to get to the route of the problem very quickly. He empowered me with practical behavioural strategies, which have enabled me to completely free myself of any anxiety and no longer be beholden to those anxious thought’s which had pushed me around for so long.I can’t recommend him highly enough!
Sarah Lilly
1732024602
‘After several months of suffering with debilitating anxiety and being at an all time low, I found Duncan online, after desperately searching for some professional help. I can honestly say, I wish I had found him earlier. After seeing him for the very first time, he had completely changed my outlook and behaviour towards what I had been experiencing and given me the knowledge and tools to finally deal with my condition. Thank you Duncan, with your support and expertise, I now have the confidence to change my life’
James
1731446862
I contacted Duncan as I had been struggling with anxiety for some years. This had been mainly related to work, but was starting to impact on family and relaxation time. Duncan offered me an appointment very quickly. I really enjoyed meeting him, he is welcoming and puts you at ease immediately. He helped me to understand the roots of anxiety, and that a change in behaviour toward it is needed to overcome it. He showed me strategies to prevent anxiety taking hold, to regain control of things. We had a second appointment to review how things were going and consolidate strategies. Duncan has really helped me to manage my anxiety, since seeing him I have been in a number of situations which I would normally have really struggled with, but now have been able to get through without any problems. I would really recommend seeing him, I wish I had done it sooner!
Trace Jones
1731176289
I was out one night in a restaurant relaying to friends that I had been unable to sleep for nearly seven weeks when a man from the next table came over, apologised for listening to our conversation and went on to tell me he knew what I was going through and said I needed to make contact with Duncan Spedding.I was honestly at breaking point when I completed Duncan's contact form online and couldn't wait for him to reply. Duncan made contact within hours and later that week I was sat in front of him. At that point I did not recognise myself any more, I was an emotional wreck and honestly thought I was going mad.Duncan's first therapy session with me was like magic. He made me understand I didn't have a sleep problem first off but I had sleep anxiety. After an hour of sitting with Duncan he taught me techniques that were going to help me. Duncan has a warmth about him that just makes you trust him. He oozes understanding of what you are going through. I left with a big hug and a positive feeling for the first time in weeks.Within a few nights I slept, I was elated!. You have to really work at the techniques, I knew only I could fix this using Duncan's techniques. I worked hard at it. I saw Duncan two weeks later and I had slept 10 of those nights. I was a completely different person and feeling so much more like myself again. It takes time but I'm confident now I can get there and know what to do when those little messages come.I so wish I had found Duncan earlier, he has honestly been my saviour and would recommend him whole heartedly to anyone struggling with their sleep. I'm looking forward to my next appointment in three weeks when I'm sure I have had even more success.Thank you from the bottom of my heart Duncan.Trace
Katrina Gani
1731000166
Our son was experiencing anxiety and it had been going on for the best part of 18 months. Making the decision to speak to a professional is never easy on so many levels, so when Duncan was referred to me by a friend I got in contact. Duncan’s professionalism and empathy immediately put myself and my husband at ease, so we booked a session for our son. The first face to face meeting I didn’t think my son would get out of the car. Duncan met us outside and quickly gave my son the encouragement he needed. Prior to meeting with Duncan, our son had stopped wanting to go anywhere without us (apart from school). Getting a lift with another parent to football training, going to a birthday party or going to a holiday club, would send him into an anxious state (sometimes symptomatic of a panic attack) and he would refuse to go. As parents we navigated around this, not wanting to make him upset. But this wasn’t helping the situation. After the sessions with Duncan which were 6 months ago, today we find ourselves with an 11 year old who has now been to holiday clubs, goes to football training and I can’t remember the last time he has talked about feeling worried or anxious. If we have learned anything it’s to seek help in the early days. Thank you Duncan, for your excellent guidance and support.
Niall Ward
1730997178
I reached out to Duncan after a short stint of the worst anxiety I had ever experienced. Having previously experienced mild anxiety during university I felt that it would go away on its own like it used to. This was not the case and it began to affect my day to day life. This was when I decided to get help. After a short phone call, Duncan immediately recognised my issue and reassured me that we would resolve this quickly. Obviously passionate about his work, Duncan is very professional and super friendly and made me feel comfortable to talk about my issue from the off. He took me through all the necessary steps I needed to tackle my anxiety and showed me a completely different perspective on how to handle it and take immediate control of my emotions. I saw genuine improvement in my mood and feelings as quickly as the next day and now feel so much better. If you are thinking you might need help to tackle your anxiety, take the leap and see Duncan, you wont regret it.
Simon Deacon
1730649318
I couldn’t recommend Duncan enough for anyone suffering with OCD and associated anxiety.Duncan’s straight talking, no nonsense delivery is a breath of fresh air and he really seems to reach inside your brain and give it a proper nudge in the right direction.Don’t hesitate to reach out to get Duncan’s support. It is not just the appointments but all the support given outside of those times which makes this offer even more impressive.Thank you
Sue I
1730576119
I’d been experiencing anxiety attacks after a hugely stressful few months in both my working and personal life. All of a sudden, I started having issues with a racing heart. After ruling out any medical issues I needed to find a way of stopping these overwhelming feelings of panic taking over my life. So I googled and found Duncan.From the very first visit he put me at my ease, explained clearly what was going on and why it was happening—and then in that first session gave me a technique that changed everything. It took a bit of practice but within a couple of weeks I was 90% better—I was so relieved. So very grateful to Duncan for his help and support. He genuinely cares about the people he sees and is totally invested in giving you your life back.
Jake Lomas
1730109758
Before I went to see Duncan, I had been suffering with sleepless nights for just over a week and had no idea what was happening as I'd never had any issues before. It was effecting my life drastically as i wasnt only just tired during the day, i couldnt stop thinking about why i couldnt sleep and my mental health was on a downwards spiral. On first contact with Duncan, he was very reassuring and started to explain why I was struggling to sleep immediately, it was sleep anxiety. After meeting Duncan and learning more about my issue and learning Duncan's strategy to combat this, I immediately saw an improvement in my sleep. The first night after I slept great and after continuing working on the anxiety I was feeling it was only a few more days until I felt I was back to 'normal'. I couldn't recommend Duncan more if you are struggling with sleep anxiety!
Mark
1729538027
Our 16 year old son was suffering with crippling health anxiety, in which he was on a sharp downward spiral. Eighteen months earlier, he was a confident, happy teenager playing sports 7 days a week until an injury meant he had to have six weeks off to recover.Out of the blue, he suffered several panic attacks during the night, waking him up with a racing heart. He had chest pains and dizziness which his doctor attributed to the sudden change in activity levels and hormones. Having never experienced anything like this before, he was convinced he was going to have a heart attack and was terrified about going to bed at night time. With cognitive therapy, the panic attacks lessened, but the anxiety about health gradually worsened and we watched him changing into a shell of his former self, constantly worried and struggling to get through every day. As parents we were really worried about him and no-one could convince him that he was healthy and okay. We took him to see doctors, counsellors, a cognitive therapist and then six months of weekly sessions with a Clinical Psychologist, but his anxiety wasn’t improving, it was getting worse. The overwhelming anxiety caused more physical symptoms, chest pains and night terrors, which in themselves caused even more fear, which was spiralling out of control. Our son felt nobody he had seen really understood what he was going through and he wanted to speak to someone who had experienced it first hand.A google search brought up Duncans website and after reading all the positive and genuine reviews, we reached out to him. He called us back very quickly and after a reassuring chat we were confident in booking an appointment for our son to see him. We didn’t believe for one minute that he could improve in just a few sessions, but something just clicked with my son and he came out of his first appointment happier than we had seen him in 18 months and with positivity and a belief that he could take back control of his life. With Duncans help, he continued to improve and now 15 months on he has complete control over the anxiety and can deal with any doubts when they arise.The methods some therapists use seem to give respect to anxiety and provide techniques to try and cope and live with it. Duncans approach takes the control and power away from the anxiety and gives it back to the individual and it has had an incredible and profound effect on our son. I think it also helps immensely that Duncan has been there and lived it, he’s walked in the same shoes and has overcome it. He is also a very likeable, down to earth and decent bloke and we cannot thank him enough for helping our son get his life back on track.
G B
1729453626
Duncan was recommended to me by a friend. I’d had his number for some time but had been putting it off. Anxiety, endless worry and more frequent panic attackshave been burdening me recently. I knew I’d never call, so I sent an email enquiry detailing what was going on. Within a couple of hours a telephone appointment was scheduled. Our call was approximately 20 minutes and was very reassuring, discussing my initial enquiry. When my appointment came round, I was apprehensive and tense. Duncan was lovely, friendly, welcoming, easing my nervousness and very understanding. He explained everything clearly saying he’d give me strategies that would help me immediately. I hadn’t thought that would be possible.Duncan is engaging, happily going over the strategies and processes so that I would be confident to use them for myself. Notes were sent by text, so I didn’t have to worry I’d forget something. Check-ins are made after sessions, to see how I’m doing. A few days after my first session, I was going away on holiday. Normally I’d have found something - anything to worry about. Not this time, using the strategies I’d been taught, I was calmer, less anxious.I use what I’ve been taught during times of stress, doubt, worry. Ruminating thoughts can disturb my sleep but I work through the strategies and am able to get back to sleep! That would not have happened in the past. Previously, I’d spend hours awake, walking round the house, doing chores, anything to tire myself out. I feel like I have more head space, less worry, less rumination. When they do rock up, I now know what to do.During my sessions, we chat freely, I’m listened to and feel comfortable working through anything troubling me. I choose when I need sessions, Duncan is available for me to text, offering advice & words of encouragement/reassurance between sessions if I need it. Duncan is brilliant, down to earth, friendly, understanding and calming. I’ve had a couple of sessions and honestly feel so much better, thanks to Duncan (and my friend for their recommendation), I’m more in control of my spiralling thoughts and negative chatter.
Harri Payne
1728227180
I came to Duncan when I was at my lowest! I couldn’t get through a sentence without crying my eyes out. My self esteem and self worth were at the lowest point they have ever been and I had become anxious about almost everything. I’ve only had a few sessions with Duncan so far and I already feel completely different. My mood is elevated again, my self confidence and personality has returned, I’m managing my emotions really well and I’m in charge of any anxious thoughts. Im someone who gets naturally scared of men, but Duncan made me feel so comfortable and made me feel safe and secure enough to open up to him, which I usually find impossible. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
T E
1726848049
I contacted Duncan when I was feeling very low and suffering with awful health anxiety. He responded promptly to my initial enquiry and after my first session with him I had learnt some fantastic techniques to help when my negative thoughts took over. Duncan is so warm and easy to talk to and I found the sessions invaluable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of help, I wish I had contacted him sooner and he will be my first point of contact if I struggle in the future.
Alfie Van Allen
1724843432
I am in a very high-pressure job at a very young age and it had started to take its toll on me. I found myself overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. One Sunday afternoon, over a pint with my Dad, I opened up about how I was feeling and after listening to me, he immediately pointed me in the direction of Duncan and I’m so very glad that he did! From the moment I walked into my first session with Duncan, I felt at ease. His professionalism and expertise, combined with a warm and welcoming demeanor, immediately made me feel comfortable. Duncan assured me that he could help me take control of what I was thinking and how I was feeling and he was right. After just four sessions, I can confidently say that Duncan helped me turn things around. I now manage my stress extremely well and deal with any intrusive thoughts far better than I ever could before. The strategies he taught me and explanations he gave me made everything seem so simple and normal and he provided practical and simplistic behaviours to deal with all of these circumstances. If you’re struggling with any type of anxiety or stress, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Duncan. His approach is nothing short of a masterclass and I genuinely feel like a completely different person having worked with him. I can’t thank him enough!
Grace Pickett
1724693984
I started seeing Duncan a few months ago, after encountering an extremely difficult period of OCD and intrusive thoughts, that had started to completely occupy my life, to the point where I felt like I had lost control and therefore, needed some professional help. My OCD dictated every aspect of my life and often reared its head at the most inconvenient of times, meaning I wasn’t sleeping at night, as I became pestered and bombarded by unwanted thoughts and compulsions that kept me awake for hours. I had tried previous therapies / counsellors in the last couple of years, but nothing had made an impact on me, so I reached out to Duncan for support, as he specialised in exactly what I was going through.Throughout my time working with Duncan, he has taught me how to own and take charge of my obsessive and intrusive thoughts, so much so, that they don’t feature in my life any more, meaning there are little to no compulsions. I’m now sleeping really well again and any other fears that had crept in over time have also now diminished, as I was given the tools to overpower them! I’ve now finally got my freedom back from this and over these last few weeks have felt on top of the world! Working with Duncan has been so simple and easy, as he knows first hand what it’s like to endure and be beholden towards obsessive and unwanted thoughts, as he has been through exactly the same as me, which gave me both confidence and reassurance to reach out to him and I knew from our first conversation I’d found the right person to fix me.I will always be incredibly grateful to Duncan for helping me take control of my life again and for going above and beyond to release me from this really difficult period.
Jodie Bonsell
1721503107
I want to say a massive thank you to Duncan for the invaluable help he has given me. I was going through an extremely difficult anxious period, which seemed to come out of nowhere and although I have had anxiety for almost 20 years and had previously learned how to manage it, for some reason over the last few months, I wasn’t able to deal with it and ultimately, move past it. I was stuck in a situation where my anxiety was through the roof, all day every day and it was starting to have a massive interference in my life and worse still, it had started to disrupt me sleeping at night. I found Duncan by googling for help and even just after reading through his website and scrolling through some of the testimonials and Google reviews on his page, I felt relieved, as I knew he was the right person to help me. Being treated by an anxiety specialist, who has suffered with anxiety themself (which Duncan has) means he can sympathise and empathise with exactly with how you are feeling! After my very 1st session with Duncan, I instantly felt better and ready to implement the knowledge and strategies he taught me. I put everything we went through into practice, every day for the first few weeks and whenever any anxious thoughts reared their head, I was ready to take control of them……and I did! Fast forward a few weeks and Im now in a much better place and I cannot thank him enough for giving me back my quality of life. Duncan made a huge difference to my wellbeing, equipping me with the toolbox to take back control, regain my confidence and get back to normality quickly and I would highly recommend Duncan to anybody facing any difficulties with anxiety. I guarantee you will come out of his sessions feeling so much better.
Rebecca Civil
1721236165
I found myself in a situation where anxiety had creeped into my everyday life and preventing me from doing day to day activities. After trying other various other coping methods which were all unsuccessful I got in contact with Duncan. Duncan arranged a meeting with me very quickly and was confident he would be able to help. The sessions were delivered in such a way that I felt empowered to overcome my anxiety and began using the techniques the minute I walk out. I went from being completely consumed by anxiety to being able to overcome it and get back to my normal life so quickly, which I didn’t think was possible. I’m so grateful for all of Duncan’s help.
Marion Brown
1719846358
I struggled with sleep anxiety for around 2 years and thought that I would never sleep normally again. I dreaded going on holidays or weekends away as I just conceded to the fact that I wouldn't sleep. I tried every sleep remedy I could find on the internet, but nothing worked. I worried every day, all day that I wouldn't sleep and it ruined my life. I tried other forms of therapy and although it worked for a short while, everything came back again which resulted in me worrying all the time about not sleeping, which in turn again, resulted in no sleep! I began to think and accept that this is the life I now have to live, I felt absolutely desperate. I then scrolled through the internet desperate to find someone who could help me. I found Duncan, read his profile and reviews thoroughly and thought I've got to give this a try, I have nothing to lose. I can't believe how much he helped when we first met, in our very first session together. He made me see my anxiety in a completely different way and made me realise, that there was actually no sleep problem, it was the anxiety and fear that was stopping me sleeping. I was taught very clearly how to diminish and discredit the fear of not sleeping and ultimately I quickly realised that my behaviour towards the fear needed to change. I couldn’t believe that the same night after walking out of Duncan’s clinic, I actually slept. Duncan really understands how you are feeling and I can't thank him enough for helping me kick that anxiety out the window for good. If you are suffering as I did, I highly recommend you get in touch with Duncan, he is brilliant and such a lovely guy. Marian. Spratton.
Paul Simmons
1719658346
I first heard about Duncan back in December 2022 when I was suffering to sleep & to concentrate at work which made me extremely anxious & most of all I was struggling to cope with changes in my family life & being separated from my children due to a relationship breakdown.Having never experienced anything like this before I felt it would be good to talk to a specialist but as a man I was embarrassed to accept that I was struggling (but I was). Before I made the decision to see a professional about things I thought a holiday might get rid of the low moods, the constant over thinking & the self doubt that was always in my head so in January 2023 I booked a holiday abroad but instead of helping my anxiety heightened & I was literally a nervous wreck so out of desperation I made an enquiry via Duncan’s website. I had a very quick response from Duncan the very same afternoon & within minutes I knew I had to see him & get some help. Today marks 18 months of seeing Duncan & now we catch up once a month & work on what we learnt, positive thoughts only, self belief, confidence & self worth have taken over the constant negative thoughts, fears of failure & self doubt & I can’t thank Duncan enough for the time, effort help & guidance he has given me to be a better man & a better parent to my children. Never feel ashamed to ask for help !
Milly Stocker
1719333790
I had been desperately struggling with anxiety and depression for around seven months, before I was introduced to Duncan by a previous patient of his, who had recommended him to me.I am an 82 year old lady who has always had a good sense of humour and an enthusiastic view of life until suddenly, a dark ‘cloud’ came over me and I became a complete mess!On my very first meeting with Duncan, he made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable. It was more like a congenial conversation than the therapy meeting I was anticipating and once I began speaking with him, I immediately felt a sense of calm!He taught me how to behave differently towards the constant, negative, destructive thoughts I was encountering, allowing me to get my freedom back from them and focus my time and attention on the enjoyable areas of my life again.I have continued to work with Duncan and have now recovered back to the old, happy version of me and can’t thank him enough for the knowledge he gave me to understand more clearly what was happening to me, combined with the tools and strategies to be able to deal with it head on.I would highly recommend Duncan to anyone who is suffering as I was, as he has an extremely clever way of articulating exactly what’s required, to quickly put you back on the road to recovery!Julia Morris21st June 2024
Pete Ward
1719169150
“My daughter was in year 6 when she developed a phobia/fear of blood and anything gory. It started after a bad fall in the playground but got progressively worse culminating in her starting to worry about blood being talked about in any lesson at school so making her day full of anxiety. Having tried to get a referral to CHUMS unsuccessfully, I researched and found Duncan online. We spoke and the rest as you say is history! Very quickly after just one session our daughter was talking less about how her phobia had affected her day and focusing on things she enjoyed instead. We had just 3 sessions in total, Duncan very much lets you decide the pace and how frequent the visits were - results speak for themselves! Our daughter no longer gets anxious talking about blood or worrying what might happen. I loved the fact that Duncan was always happy to talk inbetween sessions if a little reset was needed. That was such a comfort for parents navigating how to help a child with anxiety. I highly recommend Duncan to help overcome your child’s fears.
sc18991
1718916142
I've suffered with both sleep and generalised anxiety for around a year now and I had tried everything for my sleep; sleep aids, meditation, exercise, changing my diet. You name it and I'd tried it. I can honestly say I was in the lowest place I'd ever been in my life and thought there was no good in my future. I reached out to Duncan based on reviews and it was an extremely smart decision! He was the first person who I really felt understood what I had been going through. After just 1 session he helped show me how to manage any intrusive thoughts, as well as realise just how much power I have over the way I feel. I still have a journey ahead of me but Duncan has empowered me to take every step with confidence and to allow myself to have a vision of a better and brighter future, sooner rather than later. I implore anyone suffering with similar problems to reach out to Duncan, he will impart knowledge to you that will assuredly help. - Shane, Bureau Manager
David Hood
1717799123
I was feeling pretty desperate after having succumbed to a spell of irrational and intrusive thinking, that was making me feel incredibly anxious, fearful and damn right miserable. The subject matter of the thoughts, I was experiencing were about unwanted scenarios and situations and were thoughts I wished not to think about and I’d reached a point where I couldn’t sleep, I was off work, I couldn’t eat and I was barely even functioning, just consistently dwelling and ruminating, all day long, over these consequential threatening thoughts.After contacting Duncan via his website, he messaged me back very promptly to arrange a call and this initial conversation, albeit I was still feeling extremely low, settled me down straight away and I knew I’d found the specialist who was going to fix me. Duncan is extremely calming, confident and reassuring and he accurately described via our opening conversation *exactly* how I was thinking and feeling and what was even more comforting, was to know that he had walked exactly the same path as me in his life, as someone who had suffered with exactly the same issue.Duncan wastes no time at all in getting straight into the detail. He gave me an instant understanding of why I was encountering these thoughts, why they continued to rear their ugly head and bully me, but crucially he taught me how to instantly bully them back, shut them down and take ownership of them. I instantly felt the worry start to ease and by the end of my first session with Duncan, I’d felt the best I’d felt in weeks. Within no time at all, my appetite had returned, I was socialising, sleeping well and the anxious thoughts had slowed right down, just as Duncan told me they would. I’m now five weeks down the line in working with Duncan and I’m now back to a brilliant version of myself! I’m in charge of what I think and how I feel, I can blow any anxious thoughts out the water and as Duncan told me I would be…..I’m now back to being the “boss” of me. Working with Duncan, has been life changing, a he really is a true miracle worker
Stacy Trewin
1717794239
Duncan was recommended to me by a colleague and I made contact with him to help me overcome a long standing fear of driving. I have had anxiety about driving for over 14 years and it had become increasingly worse, to the extent that I was reliant on family and friends to take me to appointments and even help with getting the children to clubs and hobbies. In 3 sessions Duncan had taught me his technique, which I started to put into practice straight away. The effects were immediate and 4 weeks after my final session I drove 3 hours to Manchester and back on the motorways.Every day I drive without fear, and getting stuck in traffic isn’t a problem anymore! This has completely changed my life. I have regained my freedom and I am free of the crippling anxiety I used to have whenever I was in my car. I am forever grateful!
Tammy Scrivens
1716462021
My experience with Duncan has been life changing. I contacted Duncan after I hit rock bottom, my marriage had ended after my partner had finally reached their limit with dealing with my health anxiety and the drama of constant hospital visits and negative behaviour. I have suffered with health anxiety and intrusive thoughts for the majority of my adult life. I managed to hold down a stressful career, family and marriage whilst keeping ‘a lid’ on how I was really feeling inside to a point of functioning. The anxiety and intrusive thoughts controlled my waking day and even affected my sleep where I would be awoken with terrible night terrors and panic attacks. I was actually crumbling inside, on the outside I looked terrible, lost weight had severe stomach pain and was walking around like a functioning zombie. I reached out to Duncan as I thought he was my last chance as I couldn’t comprehend the rest of my life like I was. I was initially sceptical as I had seen therapists in the past who deep dived into my past and it never helped. I spoke with Duncan and arranged a session. I remember sitting in his consultation room like a rabbit caught in headlights and I poured my heart out between tears. Duncan has lived what you are living, he immediately understood which made me feel less crazy than I thought I was. He gave me the tools to manage these thoughts and it was so simple yet brilliant. The coming days were like a cloud lifted, I continued to implement what he taught me and I can honestly say this past 4 weeks have been the best I have felt in my own skin for 20 years, the peace is palpable. I have joined a gym, and reached out to old friends. The time with my children is not stolen by wasted thoughts. I wish I discovered him sooner, it may have saved my marriage. I know I can never go back to that dark place again as I now understand this anxiety/fear and how to tackle it. I will be forever grateful to Duncan. Don’t leave it as long as I did, reach out to him now….Tammy, Police Detective
Rob
1716415968
RobMy 15yo son started to really struggle with anxiety October last year. Going to school became a real problem for him, he seemed to be completely overwhelmed and exhausted with worry. This also extended into other parts of his life, not going out with mates and missing playing football.This is when I contacted Duncan, I initially spoke to him on the phone and knew from that conversation he would be able to help. He sent my son a really positive message which put him at ease about going to see Duncan. After only a few sessions you could see a change in him, his outlook was more positive and his confidence was coming back with each session.I watched my son go into school last week to sit his exams, something only a few months back seemed very unlikely.I can't thank Duncan enough for everything he has done.
Nikki Reynolds
1714655023
I hadn’t been feeling right for a while, I was teary most days, suffered with low mood, low self esteem and became more and more anxious everyday in all sorts of situations. Whilst talking to my friend about how I was feeling, she recommended I go and see Duncan, as her Mum had been to see him a few weeks previously and he had changed her life. I however, was a little sceptical at first, as thought it was something that would go away on its own and I could sort it myself. However, after little or no improvement, I contacted Duncan and I’m so very glad that I did. After sending him a message, he replied really quickly and just like that, I started my road to recovery. From my very first session with Duncan I was equipped with the knowledge, toolbox, strategies and a brand new mindset to deal with and diminish away any anxious thoughts. Duncan is a very friendly and approachable guy who puts you at ease straightway. He helped me see situations in a completely different light and how to tackle them head on, before they escalated out of control, I also had many laughs with him along the way! If you are reading this and are struggling in any way, I would highly recommend going to see Duncan, who will immediately help you to start living your life again and not let anxiety rule you or take over. I am sure there will be periods in my life where anxiety will try and creep in again, but I don’t care, as I now have the techniques to deal with it and shut it down!For the first time in a very long time, I am now looking forward and enjoying my life again.
Tom Alderson
1714566026
I couldnt recommend Duncan anymore to anyone suffering with or dealing with any form of anxiety or irrational fear.I struggled with anxiety at work, in group settings, public speaking etc, in which I would catastrophise the worst case scenario happening to me! However, after working with Duncan over a number of weeks, he has completely changed my mindset and behaviour in these types of scenarios and situations, which has in turn hugely helped me, not just in my work environment, but in my day to day life aswell.He made me feel so comfortable from the get go and really gets to know you as a person, which I really appreciated and which allowed me to express myself in our sessions together. I was always someone dubious about speaking to someone in a ‘therapy’ setting, but this is really not the case with Duncan, as he is super professional.I am now feeling really good and in a much better place, so a massive thank you to Duncan for helping me to make such a positive change in my life!
Phillipa Williams
1714507550
I first met Duncan March of this year.I had been feeling very low and depressed for several months.I seemed to be anxious about everything and this led to feeling that I had heath issues which became a vicious circle.I had no interest or enthusiasm in anything.I was in a black hole and couldn’t get out.After my first session with Duncan I felt a bit overwhelmed but after a few days l began to push those negative thoughts away just as Duncan had talked about.I have seen Duncan three times now and I am pleased to say I am feeling so much more positive.I am in control. I Would recommend Duncan to anyone with anxiety or worries.He is truly amazing.
Rebecca Final
1714473251
We are very grateful for the positive impact Duncan has had on our son. Initially struggling with adolescence and his grandfather's illness and subsequent passing, our 13-year-old found solace and guidance in Duncan's sessions.From the outset, Duncan's warmth and professionalism created a safe space for our son to explore his emotions and challenges. Under his guidance, our son has undergone significant growth, particularly in his ability to express himself confidently and manage his emotions constructively.Duncan's approach has not only equipped our son with practical tools for handling difficult situations but has also instilled in him a newfound resilience and self-assurance. His patient guidance has helped our son navigate the complexities of adolescence with grace and maturity.When asked what Duncan has helped him with, our son highlighted his improved communication skills, understanding of emotions, and ability to seek support when needed. We wholeheartedly recommend Duncan to any parent seeking compassionate and effective guidance for their child.
Thomas
1714321224
Feeling low in myself after multiple doctors appointments and hospital trips I reached a point of breakdown down due to intrusive thoughts and health anxiety. I was at a point where I was unable to go to work as I believed this would have a detrimental effect on my health. My wife decided to reach out to Duncan, who has not only supported myself in sessions but has also been their for my wife. I can not thank him enough for allowing me to have some form of normality, I am still under Duncan and feel confident I have the skills and mindset to overcome this. Without Duncan and his excellent professionalism and caring nature I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel.I urge anyone reading this to contact Duncan and allow him in to start your recovery journey, you will be forever grateful of this man.Trust DuncanTrust the processThis will be life changing
Matthew
1714148660
It is rare that in life you come across an individual such as Duncan. I am very glad to have contacted him and feel completely comfortable in his presence. Duncan has an uncanny ability to provide advice which is both practicable and impactful for improving your life. He is honest, transparent and has the most comfortable environment to talk. Duncan is not your typical coach or therapist and I highly recommend working with him.
Mike Chapman
1714050664
Duncan has been an invaluable asset in my life journey since seeing him in the summer of 2023.During a particularly challenging period, his guidance and support were instrumental in helping me navigate through obstacles with clarity and confidence. His empathetic approach, insightful advice, and unwavering encouragement have continually uplifted me, providing me with the strength and tools to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. I highly recommend Duncan to anyone seeking a dedicated and compassionate specialist
Susie L
1714050468
I went to see Duncan just before Christmas 2023. I had suffered from anxiety on and off for many years, but over the previous 12 months the anxiety was getting worse. I found Duncan through a relative who had had positive results after seeing him.After the first session, I came away with lots of ‘tools’ to help, and I also began to understand how anxiety worked and what it was doing to me. I did wonder ‘what am I going to think about if I’m not constant thinking about problems!!’. I found my life changed so much, I was able to look to the future, planning many new things and feeling so much more relaxed.I have seen Duncan on three occasions now, and each session has been invaluable in building on the method he teaches. I have also found a new sense of self worth, I now set boundaries and am more positive and self motivated than before.I would definitely recommend seeing Duncan if you need help with your anxiety.
Jack
1713981519
I will forever be grateful for Duncan and his support, I went to Duncan before a holiday of mine that was a once in a life time for me my partner and kids, I was struggling with health anxiety that came on a few weeks before this holiday fearing that I was going to ruin the holiday by becoming Ill with many different illnesses, none of these came true! Duncan managed to fit me in very quickly and was fantastic and reassuring! from the first moment I met him I knew this was the right place to be, I’ve done talking therapy before, but this was completely different and like nothing I expected when walking in! It was so comforting to no that someone understood what I was feeling and actually described exactly how I felt before I said it! I had a few sessions with Duncan before my holiday and after to check in.I honestly feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and that is thanks to Duncan and his fantastic tools he has to help!Please reach out to Duncan for help he was brilliant for me and I highly recommend him!Thank you!Jack
Stewart P
1710279782
I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and guidance Duncan has provided to our son during a challenging time. Now in in his early 20’s, our son typically struggles with change. He faced acute anxiety when presented with a fantastic opportunity to change jobs and embark on a new career path. Duncan's patience, respect, and unwavering support were instrumental in helping our son navigate through this period of transition.Duncan's expertise and compassionate approach empowered our son with invaluable tools to apply perspective to change. With Duncan's guidance, our son not only found the strength to overcome his anxiety but also witnessed a remarkable growth in confidence. We firmly believe that without Duncan's dedicated support, our son wouldn't have been able to weather this storm and emerge stronger on the other side.We wholeheartedly recommend Duncan to anyone seeking a therapist who not only listens but also provides the necessary tools for personal growth and resilience. Thank you, Duncan, for making such a profound difference in our son's life
Tim Melay
1707334548
Duncan is incredible! Right from my very first session, he had a remarkable ability to make me feel like he totally understood me and where my anxiety came from. He played a crucial role in helping me overcome a very traumatic experience, which brought about an unexpected stay in two hospitals overseas. Following my return to the UK, I felt unable to leave my home, or be left alone. I wasn’t eating, sleeping, socialising, barely functioning in fact and just couldn’t get past what had happened to me. Following my first session with Duncan, I immediately felt better and more in control of my thoughts and after a series of further sessions, I am back to feeling like my old self again. The strategies and behaviours that he taught me on my first visit and the positivity he exudes, is such, that you can’t help but pick it up and carry it with you. I walked away from my first session and was already looking forward to the next one, which is not bad for someone that was too afraid to leave the house. I can confidently say that my thought process and specific behaviours have been positively transformed under his guidance. Duncan's expertise and support are truly amazing and I am forever grateful for the positive impact he has had on my life.
Maja Cichon
1707164672
For many months I had been stuck in a vicious circle of anxiety, which one minute would pick on something catastrophic occurring with my health and would then change course and present me with an irrational or intrusive thought about something consequential occurring in my everyday life. No matter what and how I tried to combat these persistent thoughts, they became unimaginably hard to deal with, so I decided to try and find a mental health professional to help me try and understand what I was experiencing and then deal with what I was going through. I found Duncan online and after reading through his reviews and testimonials and resonating with almost every one of them, I knew he was the right person to reach out too and I’m so very glad that I did. Within 60 minutes of sitting in front of Duncan for the first time, I was given a clear understanding of why I was encountering these thoughts and most importantly a very clever way of not only dealing with them, but shutting them down. Before seeing Duncan I felt lonely, scared and frightened and was convinced I was the only one going through this, so I was obviously very surprised to hear that so many people go through exactly the same. A couple of sessions later and here I am, in a much much better place and in complete control of what I’m thinking and if ever those threats of consequence make an appearance, I can deal with them in seconds, which feels great. I really appreciate everything he has done for me and I continue to see him on a regular basis, as I feel so good after every session. I only wish I had found him sooner.
Candice Hall
1707163393
Before finding and working with Duncan I had encountered years of what I thought was insomnia or some kind of sleep disorder, which as an athlete, was totally sabotaging my ability to perform at a peak level in both training and competitions. Although attempting to sort the issues via various other means, the problem continued to persist, to the point where I had resigned myself to the fact that it would always be there and I would just have to endure it and live with it. Then we found Duncan and everything changed. Unbeknown to me, I had been suffering with a type of performance related anxiety, which quite simply was a fear of the consequences of not sleeping, otherwise known as sleep anxiety, which Duncan himself as an ex-professional footballer had suffered from. It all made complete sense, as I feared the early morning training sessions, I feared not getting enough sleep to perform at my best in the competitions and I feared that this problem would stop me reaching my full potential. So all Duncan had to teach me was how to deal with the fear of not sleeping and he did so in a very clever and fascinating way, which I’m now pleased to say I’m the boss of, which therefore means, it can’t be the boss of me anymore. Sleep Anxiety now doesn’t exist in my world, but I know if it ever rears its head, it can’t rule me anymore like it used too, as I have the knowledge and toolbox of how to disarm it quickly. Working with Duncan has been life changing for me and I know he is only a message away if I ever need him again in the future. I can’t thank him enough!
Emma Cordner
1707048063
I contacted Duncan after he was recommended to me by a friend, whose daughter he had helped. My teenage daughter was suffering anxiety over some of her GCSE lessons and it had reached a point where it was almost starting to take over her life, as all she could focus on were the lessons that were causing her the anxiety.Duncan contacted me within a couple of hours of me submitting an enquiry form and from the minute I first spoke to him I knew I had made the right decision and that he would be able to help my daughter as he understood exactly what she was going through.My daughter can be quite reserved with meeting new people and she also felt embarrassed by her anxiety but Duncan spoke to her over the phone before the first session, and she felt comfortable telling him about her issues.The difference in my daughter after just one face to face session with Duncan was unbelievable - she felt so much better, more positive and able to deal with her anxiety. Duncan gave my daughter the tools and techniques to deal with her anxious thoughts and I knew he was there for her if she needed support between sessions.My daughter is so much happier now and if she starts to feel anxious about anything she uses the techniques that Duncan taught her. I cannot recommend Duncan highly enough - if you are suffering from anxiety then he can help you get your life back.
Sky Blue
1706980241
After having a really torrid time due to bullying throughout her secondary school years 7-11, our 17yo daughter also found it hard at a different school in her sixth form, having had her self-confidence and self-worth almost completely destroyed at her previous school. Her new school in sixth-form; a high-achieving selective state school, only increased her levels of anxiety that she wasn’t good enough, and she was not coping - really she had gone into a self-destructive tailspin. She had a few external counselling sessions provided via her school, but these made no tangible difference at all.By the November of her upper sixth year we knew we urgently needed to find some professional support for her.Finding the right person wasn’t at all easy, so we are so incredibly grateful to have found Duncan. He immediately developed a really good and close rapport with our daughter (he has daughters of a similar age which I’m sure helped) and has guided and supported our daughter to re-find herself with strategies and “tools” that work. She has re-discovered an inner strength and resilience, is coping with exams much better than before, and is once again the bubbly, funny, lovely human being that we know and adore.I asked our daughter what difference Duncan had made. She said “HUGE! He’s so easy to talk to and he just completely understands what it’s like; he “gets” it. It’s not just theory to him, he’s lived it too”.I would say this to any worried parent with a teenage girl with anxiety issues and a lack of confidence and self-worth; Duncan has been a godsend for our daughter. In only a couple of months, she is coping with school and life in general in a way we could not have thought possible only a few weeks ago.
Hannah Deane
1706912277
Having suffered with anxiety since my early teens and trying every medication, talking therapy and relaxation technique under the sun, I had accepted that anxiety was something I’d have to live with forever. I stumbled across Duncan’s website after a particularly acute period of anxiety and although I didn’t expect any better results than I had gained from previous treatment, I was desperate and if the testimonials were to be believed, it had to be worth a try….And it was!Duncan gave me control over my anxiety, for the first time in my adult life. Over the course of several months, I became less anxious, happier, more motivated, my concentration improved as I was no longer constantly battling with my anxious brain.I can’t thank Duncan enough for the difference he has made to my well-being and I would absolutely recommend him to anybody who suffers from intrusive anxious thoughts - he’ll change your life!
Vicky Parker
1706911338
Our teenage son was suffering severe anxiety which was affecting him in all aspects of his life, he wasn’t sleeping well and was often catastrophising and was having physical symptoms, this left him feeling exhausted with an extremely low mood and was constantly anxious. We came across Duncan after researching on line for help as we felt we had ran out of options. From first contact with Duncan we felt reassured that he could help, he listened to us and understood our situation and concerns, offering an appointment within days.Duncan has had a hugely positive impact on all of our lives, after the first session we noticed a marked improvement in our sons out look and self esteem which has continued to grow over the sessions. We can’t thank Duncan enough for his kindness, understanding and support to our son in what was an extremely difficult time for all of us.
Margaret Black Pitt
1706895461
My teenage daughter was suffering from generalised anxiety and sleep anxiety (fear of not sleeping) and we were desperate to get her some help, as it was having such an impact on her life. We came across Duncan’s services and reached out to him straight away and over the course of the next few weeks he changed things dramatically for our daughter. She now has all the tools she needs to not only manage, but diminish away any anxiety and sleeps extremely well! Our daughter trusted him from the outset and she followed everything that he taught her and sure enough, she’s now back to the best version of herself. It’s the most successful mental health treatment I have ever experienced and we are so grateful to have found him and the magic he has worked for our daughter!
Jon Kelly
1706867639
Having suffered with anxiety/panic attacks and dealing with grief after the loss of my father in 2012 I was at complete rock bottom with my mental health. Reaching out to Duncan was the best thing I could have done, he’s has helped me navigate through a very difficult period in my life. I’m now not only a lot better but really enjoying life and have excitement back and achieving goals that I wouldn’t have done before. I would highly recommend seeing Duncan.
Amanda Tibbles
1701432018
I’ve suffered with anxiety most of my life and I have tried many different techniques, self help books and medications, to help it over the years, but none have ever had a lasting effect, so I have continued my search to try and find a specialist, who could empower me to take charge of this once and for all. I was recommended to go and see Duncan, by a close family member, who themselves had been to see him a few years ago in which he had changed their life, so was really excited to see if he could do the same for me and therefore reached out to him via his website. From our first contact, Duncan immediately made me feel welcome and safe. His no nonsense approach in dealing with anxious thoughts, was something I had never come across before and what he teaches you is delivered in such a memorable and engaging way. The techniques and strategies I was taught are so simple, but incredibly effective. He has changed my way of thinking completely and my behaviour towards these thoughts, or ‘threats’ as Duncan calls them, is now completely different. For the first time in many years, I feel calm and most importantly, in control. So thank you Duncan. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Imogen Louise
1701418484
I got in contact with Duncan as I was suffering with Social Anxiety, as it was affecting my interactions with my friends and my confidence to go out and about, as I had a constant looming sense of fear and dread. Duncan has been fantastic - when getting the ball rolling he instantly offered reassurance, validated my feelings and created a relaxed environment to open up and get to the foundations of my anxiety. After a few sessions he has equipped me with the knowledge and some very clever mechanisms to ease my anxious thoughts and physical symptoms whenever they rear their head. This in itself has made me less fearful of doing the things I used to dread, especially in social settings. I found the thought of therapy & counselling really daunting and put it off for years, however, I walk away from each of my sessions with a sense of desire and empowerment as the advice and demeanour of Duncan's professionalism and personality, creates a safe space to be vulnerable. I personally couldn't thank Duncan enough for his support, from sharing his own stories and battles with anxiety, to the time he dedicates to helping me rise above those anxious thoughts, is truly life changing. Although I still have some progress to make with my journey, I have come so far since my first session with Duncan and he never hesitates to celebrate the wins (no matter how small they feel to you).
Mark Lawrence
1701294279
I remember driving to my first meeting with Duncan feeling with what felt like at the time, the weight of the world on my shoulders, but I left the meeting feeling on cloud 9, fully equipped with the knowledge and the tools of how to deal with the anxiety that I had been plagued with for the previous 18 months. I still use everything that he taught me whenever I need too, but I also make sure I continue to meet regularly with Duncan to not only keep me on track, but to also discuss life, business and any issues or problems I may be faced with. I find all of my meetings with him super helpful and the feeling at the end of every session with him, is exactly the same as it was after the very first meeting. I have recommended a number of people to go and see Duncan, all of which have found him to be extremely helpful and often life changing for many and I’m so glad he is an integral part of my life.
Rebecca Everitt
1699992200
When your child is suffering with anxiety symptoms and having panic attacks it is difficult to know who to turn to. We are so pleased we found Duncan. He called me straight away after I contacted him online and put my mind at rest that he could help my son. He also called my son and spoke to him directly before his first appointment. He has given my son the tools to cope with his anxiety and I am pleased to say he hasn’t had a panic attack since. I highly recommend him to anyone!
Scott Mctaggart
1699980013
I felt like nothing was ever going to work for my anxiety before I met Duncan, after 1 session I felt more positive and different about myself, he taught me a very clever strategy and excellent techniques to use to beat it and my anxiety is slowly fading and sleeping a lot better now, would highly recommend, fantastic guy
We all know the value of getting a good night’s sleep and that energised, refreshed feeling that comes about as a result of quality sleep, which sets us up for the day and enables us to face the challenges of everyday life.
However, at the other end of the spectrum, most of us have also experienced the feeling that comes about as a result of sleep deprivation and the fatigue, poor concentration and irritability that often surfaces when we don’t get the right amount of sleep we require.
One of my biggest areas of expertise, links to one of the most common issues associated with sleep interference or sleep deprivation, which is Sleep Anxiety or a “Fear“ of the consequences of not sleeping! This type of Anxiety or Fear is created when we worry about sleep or we fear not getting enough sleep, which ultimately then prevents us from relaxing and sleeping normally, as the Anxiety and Fear keeps us awake.
This then has a knock on effect to how we feel the next day, but worse still, it can then manifest into an unnecessary Anxiety issue, as the desire to sleep better the next night, creates the Anxiety all over again, causing a vicious cycle and therefore has a huge interference in our life!
This type of Anxiety is extremely distressing, as not only can it ruin what should be the most relaxing part of our lives when we are trying to rest, but it also becomes a constant worry throughout the day, as sufferers can often experience Anxiety all day long, by ruminating and dwelling on whether they will sleep better the following night and fearing the same thing will happen again, causing them to feel even more anxious, tired and distressed than they already do.
As a Sleep Anxiety Specialist, I have helped hundreds of people overcome their sleep problems, by firstly giving them an understanding of what the issue is they are suffering from, but most importantly, giving them the solutions on how to fix the problem, eliminating the interference, so that they are able to sleep normally again!
Sleep is just as important as good nutrition and exercise and positively contributes to our physical and mental wellbeing, so if you encounter any difficulties or issues surrounding sleep, I can help you fully overcome these and get this vital part of your life back on track!
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