Duncan Spedding - Professional Anxiety Specialist - Northampton

Andy G.

After struggling with anxiety for many years, I had finally reached a point where enough was enough, as how I was feeling and what I was thinking had completely taken over my life. Over the years leading up to this point, I had previously seen a variety of mental health professionals, in an attempt to manage my irrational thoughts and feelings, but nothing seemed to help me….until I met Duncan!
When I first came to see him, I was in a really bad place, lacking any kind of confidence and feeling at an all-time low. I clicked with Duncan immediately and felt completely relaxed in his company. He is fair and honest in what he tells you and teaches you, but assertive in the way he delivers it and it’s clear once you meet him, that his intentions are to put you back in charge of whatever is going on in your life, as quickly as possible. Duncan helped me make sense of my anxiety in a way that was so refreshing and he taught me how to unlock my mind, liberate myself from everything that was holding me back and crucially, he taught me a clever and unforgettable way to take ownership of any anxious thoughts. I’m so pleased that I made the decision to go and see him and I’m so grateful for the person he has enabled me to be. Every time I see him, I feel refreshed, recharged, full of confidence and fully equipped to manage anything that life throws at me. I can’t thank Duncan enough for his fantastic support! If you’re struggling, I highly recommend going to see him—you won’t regret it.
– Andy

Richard B.

My son T has been really struggling with anxiety since he went to secondary school 3 years ago. He was nervous of teachers other pupils, he actually described himself as allergic to the school. In year 9 the anxiety got much worse and his attendance started to drop quite considerably. The school did what they could to support, but in reality he was just terrified of school. We contacted Duncan for help. Straight away he was able empathise with what he was going through and how it was effecting the family as well. For his first appointment with Duncan, T was, pardon the expression, bricking it. We struggled to get him in the car and he begged me continuously to turn around. When we got there, we were welcomed by Duncan. He was warm, calm and immediately put me at ease that we had the right person to help T. Tom went in, an hour later T was fist bumping him. He got in the car and said he is possibly the nicest man he has met and was looking forward to the next session. I fully expected the counselling to take time to have an effect, but pretty much immediately, T has gained confidence. He is back in school regularly, and nothing seems to phase him now. It's quite remarkable. All we can say is thank you Duncan. I would thoroughly recommend him to any parent who is worried sick about their child's anxiety and mental health. He has made a massive difference to T,s life. Brilliant thank you! RB

Laura C.

I found Duncan online after searching for help for several months for my 10-year-old son who was suffering from anxiety. My son has always been shy and a worrier, but he had rapidly progressed to suffering with severe anxiety which was preventing him from attending all the activities he had previously enjoyed in life, not wanting to attend school or even spend time with friends. He was very low and it was making him feel ill.

After just one session with Duncan, we could see an improvement as he worked on applying the techniques Duncan had taught him and now after just 3 sessions, he has had a complete turn around and is confident, is tackling new situations really well and is happy.

H&S C. E. L.

When Duncan started working with my son he was depressed, had no confidence and did not see a future for himself.
Fast forward 3 months and my son is doing so much better, he has a plan, he comes out of his sessions with Duncan feeling fantastic with renewed confidence, like he can take over the world.
Duncan has been literally a life saver he jumped in quickly when things where at rock bottom and I didn’t now where else to turn. Even from the first meeting with my son, things started to improve.
Duncan…. I can’t thank you enough for helping my little boy become a man.

Hannah J.

They say timing is everything and without sounding too cheesy, I feel like Duncan came into my life at the exact moment in time when I needed him.
I was in a spiral of anxiety that although situational, really had been a storm waiting to happen for a long time. It was affecting every element of my life. After a quick chat with Duncan (which by the way was 15 minutes I will remember for the rest of my life), I knew that I was going to be ok and that I was in expert hands.
I’ve been seeing Duncan regularly for 4 months and three of those have been a surprise. The speed at which I regrouped, came out of a pretty dark place and reconnected with my life was pretty startling looking back on it – within a month I had all the tools I needed to deal with crippling health anxiety. The following three months of support I have received have actually catapulted me forward in both my professional and personal life in a way I don’t think anyone could have expected. Everything happens for a reason!

Alex Y.

I don’t just highly recommend you go and see Duncan, I urge you too, because you, your children or any loved ones going through a difficult time, will learn, very quickly, how to deal with any troubles, fears and anxieties in the most effective and quickest way possible.
I have gone from a state of complete despair, locked into a spiral of chronic health anxiety and seeing countless therapists who just didn’t have their finger on the pulse with what I was going through. I’d almost given up, but then my family found Duncan online and after reading his phenomenal reviews and his expertise, I reached out to him for some help and fast forward to now, I am compelled to write this review, outlining how grateful I am and to thank him for changing my life. Duncan is the best of the best! The strategies, toolbox and behaviours he taught me and equipped me with where clever, simple and almost effortless at times, but they changed my life so much, that in a matter of days and weeks I was back to my old, fun loving self. My family couldn’t believe it and neither could I. Duncan isn’t just a mental health specialist, he is an all round unbelievable guy, who has the ability to impact and improve every single aspect of your life.
One in a million, doesn’t even come close to describing what he’s done for me.

Marie

I cannot express enough gratitude for the experience I had with Duncan. I was struggling with anxiety that felt overwhelming and paralyzing at times, affecting both my personal and professional life.
Through a combination of practical strategies and insightful discussions, he helped me to unravel the patterns of negative thinking that were fuelling my anxiety. Duncan equipped me with actionable tools to tackle my anxiety. He taught me effective techniques for challenging my thoughts and reframing my perspectives. This not only helped reduce my anxiety in the moment but also gave me a sense of empowerment that I now carry with me daily. I am now able to navigate life’s challenges with a greater sense of calm and resilience. Thanks to Duncan, I have developed a healthier mindset and a toolbox of coping strategies that I can rely on whenever anxiety creeps in.
I wholeheartedly recommend Duncan to anyone seeking support for anxiety and am incredibly thankful for the positive impact he has had on my life.

Bethany J.

I came across Duncan’s website whilst looking for help with my anxiety and everything on there I could relate to.
I enquired on the website and Duncan responded very promptly and after an initial telephone call, he was able to get an appointment booked that week to see me.
I have suffered at the hands of anxiety for years and years and it’s completely controlled my life and limited everything I’ve done until now.
It took just a 1 hour session with Duncan to completely change my mindset and he helped me to introduce simple strategies which have honestly changed my life!
2 weeks later and I now control my life not the irrational anxiety controlling it.
Duncan is quite literally a miracle worker and put me at ease instantly!
If you suffer with any kind of anxiety, get in touch with Duncan and follow his strategies and you will see huge improvements within days/weeks.
Thank you so much Duncan 😊