Anxiety

Diagnosis and Treatment

Are you struggling with Anxiety?

Do you need therapeutic support to manage Anxiety symptoms?

Therapy is one of the most effective ways to manage anxiety. Working with an experienced psychologist, you can learn to identify and manage your symptoms, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve your overall wellbeing.

Getting Started is Simple

1. Make an Appointment

Discuss your challenges with a psychologist. Together, you will develop a personalised treatment plan to achieve your goals.

2. Commence Therapy

CBT Therapy with an experienced Psychologist is one of the most effective evidence-based methods to manage anxiety.

3. Experience the Benefits

Experience the benefits of therapy for anxiety, including enhanced understanding, coping skills, and long-term wellbeing.

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Free Anxiety Self-Assessment

Take our confidential Anxiety and Depression Test (K10) to help you understand whether your feelings of anxiety are transient and likely to resolve independently, or whether it would be advisable to seek professional support.

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How Treatment Can Help You

An anxiety assessment ensures an accurate diagnosis, aiding the development of tailored treatment plans, educational strategies and interventions to help individuals reach their full potential.

A wide range of psychological treatments for anxiety are available, including CBT Therapy, which can help you change the way you think and cope with life’s challenges, as well as prevent anxiety relapse in future.

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How Anxiety Can Affect You

Psychologically

Psychologically you can experience a state of apprehension or uneasiness and sometimes unhelpful thoughts about the situation and your ability to cope.
Behaviourally

Behavioural anxiety can affect your ability to enter or stay in situations, express yourself or deal with everyday situations.
Physiologically

Physiologically, you may experience symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, dry mouth, sweating, muscle tension, and a feeling of queasiness.

About Anxiety

What is Anxiety?

It is normal to experience anxiety from time to time. However, for some people, anxious feelings don’t go away and are out of proportion to the situation. High levels of anxiety can affect your ability to concentrate, sleep and carry out ordinary tasks. Treatment with an experienced anxiety psychologist can help.

What are the symptoms of Anxiety?

Anxiety symptoms may not be obvious, and the experience will vary from person to person. For instance, the symptoms are very intense in a panic attack situation. Some common symptoms of anxiety include:

Obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviour
Avoidance behaviour and social isolation
Restlessness
Irritability
Hot and cold flashes/sweating
Faintness/dizziness
Racing heart
Muscle tension
Difficulty breathing
Tightening of the chest
Upset stomach or nausea.

What are the most common types of Anxiety?

Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Excessive worry about work, relationships and other life situations.
Social Anxiety: Excessive fear of being judged in social situations or being embarrassed, judged or criticised.
Panic Attacks: Sudden intense episodes of fear and worry.
Agoraphobia: Can cause avoidance in certain situations due to fear of having a panic attack.
Specific Phobias: Intense fear of a situation or object, such as small spaces, animals, insects or people.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD: Characterised by unwanted thoughts and impulses or obsessions that cause repetitive behaviours as a coping mechanism.

What does Anxiety treatment with a psychologist look like?

Therapy is one of the most effective ways to manage anxiety and stress. Working with an experienced anxiety psychologist, you can learn to identify and manage your emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve your overall mental health and wellbeing.

An anxiety psychologist can help you recover and prevent relapse using treatments and evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or CBT Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT Therapy, and Schema Therapy.

Talking about your problem with someone you trust is also an excellent place to start when seeking help and information. You may also wish to consult your General Practitioner (GP) to discuss your symptoms and treatment options.

What are the benefits of treating Anxiety?

Psychological therapy has numerous benefits when it comes to managing anxiety. Therapy with an experienced anxiety psychologist provides a safe and supportive environment to explore your feelings and emotions. It can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and the root causes of your anxiety and stress, as well as develop effective coping strategies to manage them.
Another benefit of therapy is that it can help you improve your communication skills. Many people who struggle with anxiety can find it difficult to express their emotions and communicate their needs effectively. Working with an anxiety psychologist can help you develop the skills to communicate more effectively with others, which can help reduce stress and anxiety in your daily life.
Therapy can also help you develop a stronger sense of self-awareness. By exploring your thoughts and emotions with a trained professional, you can gain a better understanding of your strengths and weaknesses and develop a greater sense of self-confidence and resilience.

Finding the Right Psychologist to Help You with Anxiety

Anxiety therapy is available and offered by a number of qualified psychologists in private practice. Find a Psychologist >

Anxiety treatment is generally delivered through individual counselling sessions and can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Many psychologists who offer treatment for anxiety also have experience working with a range of anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, phobias and fears, OCD and depression.

You can find an Anxiety psychologist online and call or send them an online booking request to learn about their experience, fees and availability. You can also ask for a referral from your GP or psychiatrist. It is essential to ensure that the psychologist you choose is trained and experienced in treating Anxiety and understands the condition well.

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Anxiety

Are you struggling with Anxiety?

Getting Started is Simple

1. Make an Appointment

2. Commence Therapy

3. Experience the Benefits

Free Anxiety Self-Assessment

How Treatment Can Help You

How Anxiety Can Affect You

About Anxiety

What is Anxiety?

What are the symptoms of Anxiety?

What are the most common types of Anxiety?

What does Anxiety treatment with a psychologist look like?

What are the benefits of treating Anxiety?

Finding the Right Psychologist to Help You with Anxiety

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

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