Therapy for Anxiety
Understanding and managing anxiety through compassionate, integrative therapy tailored to your unique experience.
Get in TouchUnderstanding Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, yet it remains deeply misunderstood. It's more than just feeling worried or stressed—anxiety can manifest as a persistent sense of dread, physical symptoms like a racing heart or tight chest, and intrusive thoughts that won't quiet down.
At its core, anxiety is your body's natural response to perceived threats. It's part of the fight-or-flight system that once kept our ancestors safe. In modern life, that same system can become overactive, treating everyday situations—deadlines, social events, uncertainty about the future—as if they were immediate dangers.
If you're experiencing anxiety, you might find yourself avoiding situations, overthinking decisions, or feeling on edge without knowing why. These feelings can interfere with work, relationships, and your sense of self-worth.
The good news is that anxiety responds well to therapy. With the right support, you can develop a deeper understanding of what drives your anxiety and learn practical strategies to manage it effectively.
How Anxiety Shows Up
Anxiety affects the whole person. You may recognise some of these experiences in yourself.
Physical
Racing heart, tight chest, shallow breathing, trembling, sweating, dizziness, muscle tension, digestive upset, and difficulty sleeping.
Cognitive
Excessive worry, catastrophic thinking, rumination, difficulty concentrating, intrusive thoughts, and imagining worst-case scenarios.
Behavioural
Avoidance of situations, procrastination, restlessness, perfectionism, reassurance-seeking, or using substances to take the edge off.
Emotional
A persistent sense of dread, irritability, feeling overwhelmed, a lump in the throat, numbness, or tearfulness without clear cause.
When to Consider Professional Support
Some anxiety is a normal, even useful, part of being human. It's worth considering therapy when anxiety stops serving you—when it drives your choices instead of informing them.
- Anxious feelings have persisted for weeks or months
- Anxiety is interfering with work, relationships, or daily life
- You're avoiding places, people, or situations you used to manage
- Physical symptoms are affecting your quality of life
- You're using alcohol, food, or other substances to cope
If any of this resonates, you don't have to face it alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Types of Anxiety I Work With
Generalised Anxiety (GAD)
Persistent, excessive worry about various aspects of life—work, health, family, finances—that feels difficult to control and impacts daily functioning.
Social Anxiety
Intense fear of social situations, being judged, or embarrassing yourself. This can lead to avoidance of gatherings, public speaking, or everyday interactions.
Panic Attacks
Sudden, intense episodes of fear accompanied by physical symptoms like heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and a sense of losing control.
Health Anxiety
Excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness, often involving frequent body checking or seeking reassurance from doctors.
How I Work with Anxiety
My integrative approach combines several therapeutic traditions to create a treatment plan that works for you as an individual.
We'll work together to understand the root causes of your anxiety—whether they stem from past experiences, thought patterns, or current life circumstances.
I draw from humanistic, relational, and Gestalt therapy approaches, focusing on the present moment while understanding how your history shapes your current experience.
What You Can Expect
- A safe, non-judgmental space to explore your anxiety
- Understanding what triggers your anxiety and why
- Practical strategies for managing anxious moments
- Deeper exploration of underlying patterns
- Building long-term resilience and self-compassion
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Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you're considering therapy, get in touch to book an introductory session.
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