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Anxiety Counselling
Anxiety is a normal if unpleasant, part of life, and it can affect us all in different ways and at various times. Sometimes we know what causes our anxiety, such as a traumatic experience or significant life event (moving house; getting divorced; having surgery). However, sometimes we don’t have an identifiable cause for our anxiety and it can result in us feeling very distressed. If you’re experiencing this, then anxiety counselling might be the solution for you.
Each of us can experience anxiety at some point in our lives. It is a normal part of being human and is your body’s reaction to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or worry about what’s to come that causes increased alertness and physical signs. Rapid heart rate; muscle tightness; sweating; shaking, and dry mouth are all common symptoms of anxiety. ‘Catastrophizing’, ‘expecting the worst’, and experiencing an ‘impending doom’ are also signs of anxiety. Everyone is different, so it is important to avoid comparing life experiences. There are many different factors that contribute to how anxiety can develop such as: physical and mental health problems, use of substances (drugs and medication), current life situation, feeling conflicted, past life experiences, and suppressed anger.
Why Choose Horizon Counselling for Anxiety Support?
Experienced Therapists
Our way of working is underpinned by neuroscience. We have over 14 years of clinical experience supporting individuals living with anxiety using evidence-based approaches alongside a compassionate and relational approach. There has been sufficient evidence within neuroscience to show that neurons demonstrate growth and changes in reaction to new experiences and learning. We help our clients using psychoeducation to better understand the relationship between the body and the brain, enhance self-awareness, and uncover the underlying causes for anxiety.
Personalised Anxiety Therapy
We recognise that anxiety affects everyone differently. Our personalised approach will be specific to your unique situation and circumstances to help you understand the nature of your anxiety, and what causes it. Our approach to anxiety therapy is designed to arm you with the specific tools to help calm your mind and remain grounded when life changes. Our aim is to help you cultivate longer-term self-care techniques to use beyond therapy and throughout your life.
Safe and Confidential Environment
Through a safe and confidential space where you can openly discuss and explore the nature of your anxiety, we will use a step-by-step approach to gradually challenge your fears and rebuild your toolbox of skills to feel more confident in challenging negative thinking patterns. A safe environment can help reduce feelings of anxiety and apprehension as well as promote an opportunity for self-discovery and healing.
Benefits of Anxiety Counselling
Improved Emotional Wellbeing: We believe mental health and wellbeing is about having influence in your life, so that when confronted by things that negatively impact you, you have both the choice and the ability to decide how to respond. Our goal is to empower you so you can take charge of your wellbeing.
Supportive Environment: When we feel supported, we are more likely to feel safe to express ourselves and share vulnerability. We become more able to listen to what is being said, and less likely to misinterpret communications. This enhances our ability to connect on an emotional level. The benefits of a supportive environment extend beyond the counselling sessions, as people who feel supported are more likely to continue using the strategies and skills developed. This leads to longer-term, sustained progress.
Effective Coping Strategies: Develop a set of skills to handle anxiety-inducing situations. Learn stress reduction techniques to cut down the physical side effects of anxiety or panic. With constructive, healthy, long-term solutions you will be in a better position to re-direct unhealthy coping strategies.
Enhanced Quality of Life: Within the therapeutic relationship, you will cultivate the skills, mindfulness practice, and mindset that shifts to integrate a healthy lifestyle that prioritises your mental health and wellbeing. With a variety of strategies to help you notice and manage situations that activate anxiety, you will be able to catch and correct anxious thinking, lessen the impact of anxiety on your daily life and relationships.
