Find Peace from Anxiety Disorders
Empower your mind with expert coaching on anxiety recovery
Coaching individuals and groups in Charlbury, Oxford and London
About Ben Tams
Having suffered with anxiety in various forms for many years, I found the methodology to completely recover, and have coached others to do the same since 2018.
To learn recovery is to take the sting out of anxiety, to train the subconscious mind to reduce the fear sensation, and to live as yourself, in the moment, for good.
From psychology students to nurses, tv actors to finance managers, influencers to Olympic champions, I have passed on everything I have learned about recovery to over 300 clients.
I offer one-to-one, local group and company coaching.
Ben Tams MA, NCFE Level 4 Anxiety Recovery Coach, Director of Linden Anxiety Recovery, Wellbeing Champion, Project Manager and recipient of Award for Excellence from the University of Oxford
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a disorder of the sensation of fear, habitually generated by the mind perceiving a threat, and not receiving 'data' from the conscious mind and behavioural evidence that the sufferer is safe.
Anxiety is perpetuated by the sufferer perceiving a threat from the 'worst-case scenario' thoughts and physical responses to the sensation of fear, creating a 'fear-of-fear ' loop.
Anxiety can manifest in various ways.
Health Anxiety
Health Anxiety
Health Anxiety
Anxiety can cause 'worst-case scenario' health concerns that lead to obsessive checking, reassurance seeking and behavioural change.
OCD
Health Anxiety
Health Anxiety
The 'false fear' of anxiety can lead sufferers to seek out 'false safety', through obsessive behaviours such as checking, avoiding or ritualising.
Agoraphobia
Health Anxiety
Agoraphobia
Anxiety can lead sufferers to avoid daily life, or even the outside world, as the mind looks to protect sufferers from a non-existent threat.
Pure O
Pure O
Agoraphobia
Anxiety can manifest as intrusive 'worst-case scenario' thoughts on a particular theme, a protective mechanism that seems like a threat.
GAD
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PTSD
If not on a particular theme, anxious thoughts can seem to be about anything and everything, as the fear sensation makes the mind look for threats.
PTSD
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PTSD
If activated by a traumatic event, fear that has not subsided can make the mind generate 'flashbacks', in place of protective 'worst-case scenario' thoughts.
What is Recovery?
Recovery involves breaking the 'fear-of-fear' loop by the sufferer consciously perceiving safety, and reversing the responses and behaviour that perpetuate anxiety, until the subconscious gets habituated to not generating the fear sensation.
How Recovery Works
By learning the science of anxiety through a process called 'psychoeducation', you can understand how the anxiety has been perpetuated, and then adopt non-anxious responses and behaviour to 'unlearn' or 'reprogram' anxiety, and make it a thing of the past.
How to Access Coaching
You can access recovery through local group, one-to-one or in-house company coaching, which includes personal guidance, online resources and supporting materials.
Get in touch through the contact form above to set up a free consultation.
Reviews from my Clients
Rory Gibbs, Double World and 2024 Olympic Champion Rower
"Ben and this method is the way forward, I'm sure of it. It's science-based, factual and just works.
I had really bad health anxiety for a year (various causes, the Olympic games being one), but Ben showed me how to heal and heal quick. If you fully buy into the process with Ben, I'm sure it will work for you too. It just makes sense, and Ben is very clear with his delivery over the course. None of that wrist tapping stuff; this process leads to a genuine recovery, and I'm so glad I invested in it. Ben is very understanding, clear and truly wants to help; I hope you get in contact and work with Ben; you won't regret it.
P.S. Keep your head up. You might be in a tough place right now, but it is not permanent. You 100% can get fully over what's holding you down, and quickly. "
Sarah
Eva Roche
Sarah
" Ben is excellent. I am an NHS nurse who no longer has OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts & PTSD.
Life is very different for me now, it’s more fulfilling and I’m not afraid anymore. Bens guidance and desire to genuinely help me has allowed me to be completely recovered. "
Julia
Eva Roche
Sarah
" I found Ben thanks to a close friend who, similarly to me, was struggling with really bad anxiety. For context, I am a Psychology student in Oxford, and I have lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember, and it would impact every aspect of my life. Never would I have thought that something you've suffered with for so long, could be gone so quickly in such a simple way. Thank you so much! "
Eva Roche
Eva Roche
Eva Roche
" I started having panic attacks at 12 and continued having background anxiety for around 8 years With Ben's help and once I had learnt the methods and adapted my thinking it was a permanent change for the better. I would recommend Ben and this method to anyone suffering with anxiety who does not think there is a solution. "
Sam B
Joseph C
Eva Roche
"The programme has been invaluable to me. I am feeling much more on top of the anxiety that has been so consuming for many years. "
Linus
Joseph C
Joseph C
"Before I started working with Ben, I suffered from a variety of mental health issues. But thanks to the program and especially Ben's help, I was able to overcome these problems and can now enjoy life again. "
Joseph C
Joseph C
Joseph C
"I know longer fear my anxiety - it no longer has the grasp it once did. People in my life are all noticing the difference, I feel better at work, my relationship and in all areas of life."
Conor Chitolie
Conor Chitolie
Conor Chitolie
" Ben is an excellent coach with great experience in anxiety recovery as well as an in-depth knowledge into why anxiety occurs and how to reset your fear response back to normal levels. He's also incredibly friendly and understanding, and I left every new session with more and more feelings of inspiration, clarity and confidence."
Kim
Conor Chitolie
Conor Chitolie
"Really starting to feel that Ben's got me on the right road to been anxiety free . "
Dave W
Conor Chitolie
Remmy Irungu
"Ben provided me with all the tools I need and I feel 100% confident that I will recover from my generalised anxiety condition. "
Remmy Irungu
Tobias Titchner
Remmy Irungu
" Ben has been unbelievable. I am super grateful for it all . "
Gianni
Tobias Titchner
Tobias Titchner
" I was going through a very hard time with my anxiety. Had all the symptoms you could imagine (extreme dp/dr, breathing issues, panic attacks, hypochondria, dizziness etc etc) . I decided to try out this method. It turned out to be a game changer. Healing is posible. "
Tobias Titchner
Tobias Titchner
Tobias Titchner
" Have had the pleasure of being coached by Ben for the last two months. Words can't describe how monumental he has been in helping me rid myself of anxiety. With Ben's coaching you will get your life back. "
George
Yiannis Somarakis
Yiannis Somarakis
"Ben has been a great help and is a lovely guy to work with. I would highly recommend him."
Yiannis Somarakis
Yiannis Somarakis
Yiannis Somarakis
"I assure you that what you are struggling with, no matter how real or important you may think it is, you will be able to relieve yourself of it, and Ben and this program can allow you to do so. "
Sam B
Yiannis Somarakis
Sam B
"The programme has been invaluable to me. I am feeling much more on top of the anxiety that has been so consuming for many years. "
Linus
Conor Chitolie
Sam B
"Before I started working with Ben, I suffered from a variety of mental health issues. But thanks to the program and especially Ben's help, I was able to overcome these problems and can now enjoy life again. "
Joseph C
Conor Chitolie
Conor Chitolie
"I know longer fear my anxiety - it no longer has the grasp it once did. People in my life are all noticing the difference, I feel better at work, my relationship and in all areas of life."
Conor Chitolie
Conor Chitolie
Conor Chitolie
" Ben is an excellent coach with great experience in anxiety recovery as well as an in-depth knowledge into why anxiety occurs and how to reset your fear response back to normal levels. He's also incredibly friendly and understanding, and I left every new session with more and more feelings of inspiration, clarity and confidence."
Kim
Remmy Irungu
Dave W
"Really starting to feel that Ben's got me on the right road to been anxiety free . "
Dave W
Remmy Irungu
Dave W
"Ben provided me with all the tools I need and I feel 100% confident that I will recover from my generalised anxiety condition. "
Remmy Irungu
Remmy Irungu
Remmy Irungu
" Ben has been unbelievable. I am super grateful for it all . "
Gianni
Tobias Titchner
Remmy Irungu
" I was going through a very hard time with my anxiety. Had all the symptoms you could imagine (extreme dp/dr, breathing issues, panic attacks, hypochondria, dizziness etc etc) . I decided to try out this method. It turned out to be a game changer. Healing is posible. "
Tobias Titchner
Tobias Titchner
Tobias Titchner
" Have had the pleasure of being coached by Ben for the last two months. Words can't describe how monumental he has been in helping me rid myself of anxiety. With Ben's coaching you will get your life back. "
Adelino
Adelino
Adelino
"This is the program I was looking for more than 10 years. This transformed my way of dealing with anxiety. "
George
Adelino
Adelino
" I’m have felt that this course has really helped my with my anxiety problems, I have gained a good understanding on how to properly deal with and and how to move on from it. Would highly recommend."
Georgia
Adelino
Georgia
"Working with Ben has been a transformative experience. Overall great gentleman who I’d recommend to all. "
Bess
Craig Scott
Georgia
"Within one session Ben has changed my life! We owe this man our family love and happiness.
Thank you so so so much Ben, you have given me a new meaning and lease on life!"
Craig Scott
Craig Scott
Craig Scott
"Within the first call with Ben he talked me through the program and it instantly became clear where I had been going wrong. Within the first session of working with Ben my OCD completely went away, something I had suffered severely with for around 15 years. "
Marcelina
Craig Scott
Craig Scott
"I am really happy I have met Ben. All the program it's amazing, easy to understand."
Kim
Dan Cole
Dan Cole
"I was struggling and Ben really has got me on the right path I can't thank him enough for the time and effort he's put in to getting me my life back."
Dan Cole
Dan Cole
Dan Cole
" I would never have thought 3 months ago that i would be free of anxiety but now i am out of the tunnel and getting on with my life. Thanks Ben "
Sim
Dan Cole
David
"Through calming and sensible logic, Ben has helped me identify the real me underneath my anxiety. I have noticed a massive difference in how I cope with my anxiety which is something I never thought would go away. "
David
Benjamin
David
" Ben has really helped me through my anxiety and letting me know of effective ways to address it, i’m a lot happier and more confident within myself now. I highly recommend ! "
Nick
Benjamin
Benjamin
" I 100% recommend this program with Ben. Definitely the road to go if you want to feel more like the real you. "
Benjamin
Benjamin
Benjamin
" The guidance and insights within the programme have been the key to escaping the tyranny of my anxiety disorder. I would highly recommend him as a guide through your process of recovery and liberation. "
JH
Ashley
Ashley
"Ben has been extremely helpful and understanding, he is guiding me through a difficult period in my life. I have no hesitation in recommending Ben. "
Ashley
Ashley
Ashley
"Ben has helped me so much already. When he describes how anxiety works something just clicks and makes me see things differently. I am looking forward to my future sessions with Ben and becoming completely anxiety free. "
Karen
Ashley
Sherry
"Ben has been a great coach offering guidance. He is extremely personable and would recommend to anyone who could use his services. "
Sherry
Paris Elliot
Sherry
"I suffered with anxiety to the point where I struggled to go outdoors because of fear taking over me. Ben was so helpful, made me feel very comfortable and easy to talk to. I can’t believe how much has changed in such a few months and when I look back it is such a distant memory. "
Paris Elliot
Paris Elliot
Paris Elliot
"For some context I’m a psychology student and I thought I had anxiety my whole life. Ben and psycheducational therapy teaches you that once you take the reigns, symptoms will go away. Completely. "
Eugenia
Paris Elliot
Paris Elliot
"I'm currently an undergraduate Psychology student. I’m honestly shocked to say that after struggling almost all my life with anxiety, I have been completely healed. I have recommended this journey to everyone and I will keep doing so! "
XH
Yiannis Somarakis
Yiannis Somarakis
" It has been so striking under the therapy with Ben. I am a scientist at the University of Oxford at present. With his talking therapy, my anxiety decreased significantly within two months. "
Yiannis Somarakis
Yiannis Somarakis
Yiannis Somarakis
"I assure you that what you are struggling with, no matter how real or important you may think it is, you will be able to relieve yourself of it, and Ben and this program can allow you to do so. "
Natalie
Yiannis Somarakis
Natalie
" Ben helped me understand all the reasons behind my anxiety and built my confidence up so much! The whole process was very friendly, logical and explained super well :) "
George
Patrick
Natalie
"Ben has been a great help and is a lovely guy to work with. I would highly recommend him."
Patrick
Patrick
Patrick
" It is great working with Ben he explains the process really well and helps make it enjoyable. "
Sophie
Sophie
Sophie
"Ben was amazing to work with! He explained how the program worked so well and was very thorough with making sure I understood everything."
Marina
Sophie
Sophie
"Ben helped me to understand what was happening when I was feeling anxious and gave me tools to help me unlearn a lifetime of anxious thinking and reactions. "
Tori
Sophie
Holly
"Ben is great. He helped me to see my condition in a whole new light which completely simplified it and helped to overcome it. "
Holly
Stacey Clark
Holly
"Working with Ben has life changing. He helped me with the science of PTSD related anxiety and how to work on it. I’ve been able to tackle the things I’ve spent a lifetime struggling with, and do the things enjoyable things I’ve always wanted to do. I truly cannot speak highly enough of his services."
Niall
Stacey Clark
Stacey Clark
"Working with Ben was extremely enlightening. Brilliant experience and would highly recommend."
Stacey Clark
Stacey Clark
Stacey Clark
" Ben has been a great support with showing me the steps on how to overcome anxiety."
Casey Malish
James A Edwards
James A Edwards
" Had a great experience and would highly recommend Ben. "
James A Edwards
James A Edwards
James A Edwards
" Working with Ben Tams on this method has been incredibly helpful and life changing. I started out with very high anxiety by the time I had finished this meathod with Ben I can safely and confidently say I no longer have anxiety and I'm now doing all the things the anxiety had prevented me doing. "
Nelson Carter
James A Edwards
Nelson Carter
" Really good at explaining the causes and physical symptoms of my health anxiety. Helped me get back to normal after a massive anxiety spike ."
D.A.
D.A.
Nelson Carter
"Ben provided me with all the tools I need and I feel 100% confident that I will recover from my generalised anxiety condition. "
Dino
D.A.
Dino
" Following a severe high anxiety disorder, I’m happy to report my anxiety went from crippling levels to being recovered within a month or so."
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