Psychologists for anxiety counselling in Brisbane
Understanding anxiety
Anxiety is normal response our body has to stress. At times this can be overwhelming. Where anxiety becomes difficult to manage it can result in excessive worry, restlessness, and physical symptoms. These physical symptoms include but are not limited to, feeling nauseous or loss of appetite, sweating, feeling weak or shaky, difficulties with falling and staying asleep, muscle pain, and headaches.
Common types of anxiety disorders include
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
What happens in a typical counselling session?
Initial sessions focus on understanding your experience of anxiety and its sources to assist with setting therapy goals. Your psychologist will provide a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings of anxiety. You will be supported to develop strategies to assist with managing and reducing your anxiety such as relaxation techniques and mindfulness.
Our therapeutic approaches
Our psychologists are experienced in a range of therapies and will tailor sessions to your particular needs. Common therapeutic approaches that may be utlised include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – which aims to assist with reframing unhelpful thoughts and develop positive responses
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – which encourages acceptance of emotions while moving towards implementation of meaningful actions
- Mindfulness Based Strategies – mindfulness is associated with improved awareness of both thoughts and emotions and reduced psychological distress
Building resilience
By engage with our psychologist you will be supported to learn practical techniques to manage stress and prevent overwhelming anxiety. Improved self-awareness and confidence will give you the ability to navigate stressful situations and regulate your own emotions in a more positive way. Small consistent steps can lead to lasting changes.
We can help
Seeking help can make a significant difference in your ability manage your anxiety. Our experience psychologists provide personalised care in Brisbane and online Australia wide. Take the first steps towards better mental health, get in touch with us today.