Anxiety Counselling
Anxiety
Anxiety is not always recognised. Often, it appears in ways such as not being able to sleep, not being able to wind down, brooding, overthinking and fear that effects our getting on with life.
In counselling, we can talk through the roots of the anxiety and clarify what is really going on. Counselling can also be a place to work out ways to move forward despite the anxiety, effectively calm down the mind/body and effectively process scattered thoughts. The methods used in anxiety counselling are normally a mixture of cognitive techniques (how to effectively process), education on how to calm the body/heart rate down as well as looking at the roots of anxieties and processing these stories.
When to Seek Anxiety Counselling: What You Should Know
We all deal with stress in our day-to-day lives. We all have worries. Indeed, anxiety, stress and fear are all linked to our ‘fight or flight’ instinct, which can be vital to keeping us safe and alive. Too much of anything can be dangerous, though, anxiety is no exception. For this reason, seeking out counselling for stress and anxiety can have a positive impact on your quality of life.
How to Prepare for Your Visit to Deakin psychology
If you are interested in pursuing anxiety counselling in Canberra, keep these tips in mind to help you prepare for an appointment at Deakin Psychology:
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether or not what you are experiencing is ‘normal’ should not be your first concern. If you feel that anxiety, worry and stress negatively impact your life, you can reach out for help! Even just exploring the options available to you may be a positive step forward.
Make a list of what you are experiencing. Sit down and write out a sort of ‘anxiety journal,’ recounting how anxiety tends to impact your life. Do you have trouble sleeping because you are stressed or worried about work the next day? Do you have panic attacks regularly? Do you avoid making plans with friends or family because you are anxious about leaving your house? Having a thorough understanding of the triggers, contexts and preceeding factors of anxiety can be helpful in the process of therapy for it.
Know what to expect. One of the most popular approaches to counselling for anxiety is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT looks at replacing negative patterns of thinking with more positive or helpful patterns, as well as addressing the triggers and core beliefs that brought the anxiety about. I also draw from psycho-education, grounding techniques and Emotion Focused Therapy. If you want to learn more about how this process works, there are plenty of resources out there that you can read. I’d also be happy to discuss any concerns or questions about anxiety counselling with you ahead of a formal appointment.
About Deakin Psychology
Before putting down roots to offer anxiety counselling in Deakin ACT, Paul, worked as a volunteer counsellor in the Philippines. His work in these settings involved counselling for the homeless, and victims of natural disasters. Since moving into private practice, Paul has not only worked with anxiety clients but also in couples counselling, anger management, trauma therapy and more. To learn more about counselling for anxiety or to schedule an appointment for anxiety counselling, contact us today.