Duncan Spedding - Professional Anxiety Specialist Medical services in Northampton

Reviews

1. Amy Weston ★★★★★

   I honestly don’t know where I’d be without my therapist (Duncan). When I first started seeing him, I was in a really bad place — completely lost in irrational thoughts and convinced I was going mad. He brought me back to reality and helped me see that I wasn’t losing my mind at all — it was just intrusive and anxious thoughts trying to take control. He made me realise that I am the boss, not my thoughts or feelings. He was there for me every step of the way, even in the toughest moments. He gave me coping strategies and practical tools that truly changed my life. Whenever I needed reassurance, he was always there — and never once made me feel like I was a bother. He encouraged me to face my anxiety and intrusive thoughts head-on, and the relief I felt after doing so was incredible. What meant the most was that no “what if” thought was ever too silly or judged. I always felt completely comfortable, supported, and safe speaking to him. I can genuinely say that I wouldn’t have been able to cope without his help. I’m so grateful I met him, and I’ll continue to see him because he has been such an important part of my recovery and my peace of mind.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Kyle Baxter ★★★★★

   Where do I start with my experience of meeting Duncan. I found Duncan’s website and reached out to him one Sunday afternoon in a sheer act of desperation. My anxiety and panic attacks were at a point where I could not see a reason to go on anymore. Duncan contacted me the following day and invited me to spend some time with him. Man am I so glad I did! From our first session I knew I was working with the real deal, I won’t divulge the things we discussed but he certainly opened my eyes and with a gentle nudge, he convinced me to try something I was frightened of. As a result, I have not had a single panic attack since and my anxiety is 80% less than it was. If you’re struggling and apprehensive about reaching out. What’s the worst that could happen. Thank you to my friend Duncan for helping me get my life back.

   almost 10 months ago
3. Helen Mellor ★★★★★

   When I first contacted Duncan I was in a mess. I was too scared to drive anywhere, I hated leaving my home, and I was having panic attacks when I did try and go out. I was pretty desperate. Duncan was recommended by a friend. After my first meeting with Duncan I knew straight away he was going to fix me. He was so kind and made me feel ' normal ' - I hadn't felt normal for a long while. The second appointment was transformative. Duncan is very skilled at helping you breakdown your anxieties and learning how to overcome them. It helped very quickly, and with ongoing practise, I am getting so much better. I heartedly recommend Duncan; he absolutely helps you get back in charge of your mind and helps you to start living your life again. He offers a safe and kind space to share your problems too. Thank you Duncan!

   almost 10 months ago

1. Scott Ramsay ★★★★★

   Prior to seeing Duncan, I was suffering from what I can only describe as fairly severe anxiety. I was experiencing panic attacks almost daily, and was constantly concerned about my health or something bad happening to me. Although I have experienced anxiety over the years, this time round I was really struggling. I found Duncan online and sent him my information and he contacted me almost instantly. We had an initial meeting booked the following week. After having 2 sessions with Duncan, all I can say is there was a vast improvement from the situation I was in. He helped me rationalise the anxiety, he helped me understand how it works and most importantly provided me with some tools to push back against it, which have been Invaluable. After only 4 sessions, I feel there has been a 90% improvement overall. I am now able to control the anxiety and the panic attacks have essentially stopped. On the odd occasion I feel the panic setting in, Duncan has taught me how to stop these dead in their tracks! To say Duncan "helped me" is an understatement, he has changed my life by helping me get out of the deep hole that many of us can find ourselves in from time to time. Especially as anxiety can be all consuming and something you think about all day long. Duncan has given me the tools to take back control and I am extremely grateful for his help! Thank you Duncan!

   almost 10 months ago
2. Joshua Hedges ★★★★★

   I reached out to Duncan because I was really struggling with health anxiety and constant catastrophic ‘what if’ thoughts about there being something seriously wrong with me. From the first moment we met, Duncan was incredibly friendly, down-to-earth, and easy to talk too. Within minutes of our first appointment together and explaining what I was going through, he was able to clearly explain and define what it all meant and why I was feeling the way I was. What I found fascinating in my time working with him, was how quickly Duncan was able to get to the root of the problem and then provide me with practical tools and strategies to start managing and belittling those irrational thoughts. After just one session with him, I felt more in control and my mood quickly elevated and in our proceeding sessions, I continued to feel much much better. If you’re dealing with anxiety or those relentless ‘what if’ spirals, I highly recommend seeing Duncan. He’s the best at what he does and knows how to put you back in control of your life!

   1 year ago
3. Philip Spall ★★★★★

   Duncan has been a tremendous support for me over the last few weeks, as I have been in unfamiliar territory, feeling incredibly anxious about certain situations via irrational thoughts, leaving me unable to sleep normally, function in my usual way & generally not feeling myself for reasons I felt were totally out of my control. After many visits to the GP & other medical professionals, my partner stumbled across Duncan, who happened to operate his clinic just around the corner from where we lived. Duncan has been very straight talking, understanding, empathetic & an all round support in helping me get back on top of these irrational thoughts very quickly, which has completely diminished away any anxiety. Sleep and my enjoyment of life has gone back to normal, something I just didn’t think possible six weeks ago and all these irrational thoughts have stopped! Overall, I cannot thank Duncan for changing things around for me so rapidly and I continue to work with him on other areas of my life, which are already beginning to hugely benefit me, my well-being and my family.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Shivam Kumar ★★★★★

   I have been working with Duncan for just over a year now, however before contacting him, I was apprehensive to ask for help, as I had never talked to an Anxiety Professional before and I felt that by me reaching out for help, this was actually me admitting that I had a problem. Before finding and meeting Duncan, I had worked with a different type of therapist, but this didn’t really work for me and I felt that nothing major had really changed and there weren’t any real improvements with my anxiety and how I was feeling. After my very first meeting with Duncan, I felt an enormous shift in my mood and was not only shown exactly how to handle my anxiety, but he gave me the underpinning knowledge to better understand the “why”. His level of professionalism, expertise and knowledge in this field is second to none and he knew exactly what I was going through, but more importantly, how to fix it. Duncan made me feel extremely comfortable and very quickly put me back in charge of what I was thinking and how I was feeling and it’s safe to say I’m now enjoying my life again. I know he will always be there for me, if I ever need him again, which is a great comfort!

   almost 3 years ago
2. J McD ★★★★★

   For a number of years I struggled in social situations and would be very anxious that I would say or had said something awful. After a rather bad spell of worrying I decided to speak to a professional. I'd never reached out to speak to anyone before and always assumed that seeing someone would be a long drawn out process of questioning and analysing, where as what I wanted was someone to tell me straight. What it was I was worrying about and how to fix it. I found Duncan online and from reading the testimonials felt like he was the right person to help me overcome my fears. Knowing that he has been through his own personal struggles makes you see there is a strategy out there that works. Duncan's presentation of the strategy is great he gives you the information you need in such a simple, enthusiastic and memorable way that the plan sticks and sinks in. After my first session with Duncan I left with a spring in my step feeling well armed to beat my fears and I implemented the strategy straight away. I've followed the plan for the past month and I am already feeling like my old self again. I've advised others to see him as he's transformed my mindset and I feel well equipped to handle any future issues by implementing his simple strategy. Thanks Duncan.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Claire ★★★★★

   My daughter started seeing Duncan around 3 months ago after suffering some anxiety related issues linked to school. Prior to this, we had been seeing another Therapist for over 12 weeks and I was beginning to think, will I ever get my daughter back. As well as suffering with Anxiety, she finds it very hard to open up to people, especially strangers and people she doesn’t know. When we found Duncan, after my daughters very first session with him, I could see a significant change in her, she was a different girl, smiling and singing again and back to her old self. He has done wonders with her and continues to work his magic on her. She has even managed to sit all of her mock exams and that was one of her main fears and she’s conquered it. I am so very proud of her and all she has achieved since working with Duncan. Duncan is so patient and caring and my daughter refers to him as "Her Favourite Teacher". I'm a single mum and can I tell you, Duncan is worth every penny and more. He has changed my daughter’s life and my life and I cant thank him enough. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ definitely a 5* rating and more.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Sandra Jolliffe-Grimes ★★★★★

   I contacted Duncan in the Summer of 2021, in which both myself and my 18 year old son (Finny) were in a desperate place. Finny was really low, overwhelmed with anxiety and telling me he didn’t want to go on, which is the worst possible thing to hear from your own children. He needed immediate help. Duncan responded to me very quickly when I approached him and it was clear in our initial chat via his compassion and his positivity, that he was the person to help my son. Fast forward 12 months and Finny is in a much better place. He has matured into a fantastic young man, is in a better position with his mental health and has the knowledge and understanding of how to manage his emotions. He sees Duncan every two to three weeks and not only looks forward to the sessions, but comes out afterwards “buzzing”. He trusts Duncan, has fully opened up to him and feels completely comfortable in the sessions. But most importantly……Duncan supports Finny outside of the sessions. He is always at the end of the phone, if my son needs him and the two of them communicate if ever Finny is having any difficulties, which is hugely reassuring for me. We are in a really fortunate position to be able to pay privately for Finny to see Duncan and it goes without saying, that we will be continuing this relationship, as the benefit to Finny is invaluable. I would be more than happy to share my thoughts and feelings with other people who have a loved one, going through the same. A great professional, who really cares about his patients!

   almost 3 years ago

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