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?

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?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.