Anxiety
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Anxiety is incredibly common, but that doesn’t make it easy to live with
You might spend a lot of time overthinking conversations, decisions or things that haven’t even happened yet. Your mind might keep returning to the same worries, even when you know thinking about them more isn’t helping.
You may feel constantly on edge or become overwhelmed more easily than you used to. It can be difficult to concentrate, switch your brain off at night or get the sleep you need.
Anxiety can also be very physical. You might notice muscle tension, a racing heart, shortness of breath, trembling or changes in your stomach. Sometimes it creates such a strong urge to avoid whatever is making you anxious that you begin pulling away from situations, such as social events, that you might otherwise want to be part of.
Understanding where your anxiety comes from
Sometimes anxiety develops in response to something happening in your life. Your brain and body respond to a difficult or stressful situation, but then seem to become stuck in that state.
For other people, anxiety is part of a bigger picture.
It can be connected with past experiences or trauma, or it can develop as a secondary problem to the challenges of being neurodivergent. You might have spent years trying to manage your anxiety without really understanding why it developed in the first place.
This is something I’m interested in exploring with you.
Rather than only looking at how to make anxiety go away when it appears, therapy can also help you understand why it’s there in the first place, and whether there is something deeper that needs addressing.
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Helping your brain and body feel safe again
Therapy can help you find ways to slow things down when your mind is racing or your body feels constantly alert.
Part of this can involve helping your brain and body recognise that you are safe and that it’s okay to relax, rather than remaining prepared for something to go wrong.
As you begin to understand your anxiety and what contributes to it, you can also develop a better understanding of what you need.
The aim is for anxiety to feel less overwhelming and less in control of your life, so you can feel calmer, trust yourself more and have more space for the things that matter to you.
Thinking about starting therapy?
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch.
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You can ask any questions you have, learn a little more about my approach, or book an appointment if you feel ready to get started. If you’d prefer to speak first, you can also request a free 15-minute initial conversation to briefly talk about what you’re looking for and whether I might be the right therapist for you.