With training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), we’re passionate about delivering the highest standard of care.
Institutional Backgrounds:
We’re Andrew and Ferne, fully qualified psychotherapists who specialize in helping a global audience overcome OCD, anxiety, and anxiety related disorders. With training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), we’re passionate about delivering the highest standard of care.
We’re Andrew and Ferne, fully qualified psychotherapists who specialize in helping a global audience overcome OCD, anxiety, and anxiety related disorders.
Institutional Backgrounds:
Our work is deeply personal because we’ve been where you are. Between us, we’ve faced challenges like OCD, agoraphobia, panic disorder, health anxiety, DPDR, and visual snow syndrome (to name just a few!). We know what it’s like to feel stuck, misunderstood, and overwhelmed. That’s why we created The Anxious Academy – a space where real understanding leads to real transformation.
We go beyond labels and diagnoses; you are so much more than your disorder. While you may come to us for support with anxiety or intrusive thoughts, we understand there may also be other challenges, such as stress, grief, past trauma, eating disorders, or relationship breakdowns. Whatever you’re navigating, we’re here to help you through it with care, empathy, and expertise.
At The Anxious Academy, we don’t just focus on why you feel anxious – we focus on how to move forward. Using gold-standard, evidence-based approaches like ERP, ACT, and MCT, we’ll help you:
Recovery isn’t about eliminating fear; it’s about learning to live fully despite it. We’ll guide you in doing the hard things – facing what once felt impossible – so you can rebuild your life on your terms.
We’re here to help you move from surviving to truly thriving. Whether you’re battling intrusive thoughts, visual disturbances, or overwhelming panic, you don’t have to face it alone. Recovery is possible, and it’s not just about “making it through the day” – it’s about living each moment in full colour. Let’s work together to help you access a life of meaning and joy, where you’re no longer stuck in survival mode but are genuinely happy – at last, a life worth living.
It’s time to say goodbye to endless coping skills that only scratch the surface. We’re here to help you implement real-life strategies so you can:
Let us help you reclaim your freedom. Together, we can turn fear into fuel and get you back to living boldly and authentically.
Ferne is a compassionate therapist and co-founder of The Anxious Academy, known for her warm, down-to-earth approach. Ferne cares deeply for all of her clients, a special quality that shines through in her work. She believes in instilling hope that a fulfilling life is well within reach, empowering clients to move beyond fear and build resilience.
Andrew, an empathic therapist and co-founder of The Anxious Academy, brings together professional expertise and personal experience to offer a warm, relatable approach. He supports clients in understanding their anxious brains, moving through discomfort, and building the confidence to live fully once again.
