Anxiety & Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Having some anxiety in our lives is healthy and indeed, useful, however, anxiety can become very overwhelming and can affect our ability to function, including our ability to concentrate, to regulate our emotions and to relax or sleep. For some, it can be a frightening experience. I have a special interest in working with the symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. 

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What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?

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Do you find yourself worrying about everything and anything (even the things that are least likely to happen)? It may feel like your worries are excessive and uncontrollable. Do you 'catastrophise' (your mind races to the worst case scenario)? Perhaps you really find it difficult to understand why you are worrying or you may even find yourself worrying about the act of worrying. For some, they feel that others struggle to understand their constant anxiety. Having a special interest in working with clients who experience the symptoms of GAD, means that I do understand how distressing constant worrying can be but also how it is absolutely possible to cope in more helpful ways and feel happier with the right support.

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How I can help?

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I will help you to make sense of your anxiety by gently exploring past experiences and finding out more about the 'worry thoughts' you have. We will also look at the ways in which you cope when you feel anxious and take time to allow you to talk about how this makes you feel. Most importantly, I can help you to understand why you worry so much and teach you how to reduce and manage your worries more effectively. You CAN feel better.

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NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) Guidelines recommends CBT as an effective form of treatment for Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

 

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