Therapy for anxiety can be helpful in various ways. Often anxiety comes with a feeling that the world is not a safe place, and so the safety of the counselling space can be healing in itself. It can give you the opportunity to feel less burdened by sharing your anxious thoughts.

A helpful first step is to identify how anxiety is impacting your daily life and explore the underlying causes and triggers.

The physical symptoms, mentioned above, stem from our ‘fight or flight response,’ which is an automatic response to danger. In therapy we can gain an understanding of the role of the nervous system and how we can use this information to slow down the physical response that causes anxiety.

I also offer Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. This can help by identifying and working with the different parts of you that may be fuelling anxiety, such as an inner critic or a fearful part, so you can respond to life’s challenges from a calmer, more grounded place.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques can also help you break out of the cycle of negative thoughts.

We could also use strategies such as breathwork, grounding exercise, mindfulness and relaxation techniques.

My goal is to equip you with practical tools and insights that can help you reduce anxiety in your day-to-day life. Each session is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring that our work together helps you manage your anxiety more effectively.

I also offer culturally sensitive counselling for South Asian women and can help you explore how cultural pressures and expectations may contribute to your anxiety.