Anxiety, panic and fears

How can it be experienced?

Anxiety may be experienced as constant alertness, intense physical symptoms or persistent worry about health. Panic attacks may include palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or fear of losing control.

Common concerns

• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Health anxiety
• Social anxiety
• Specific phobias (for example fear of flying, animals, needles/blood, enclosed spaces, heights or driving)
• Exam anxiety
• Obsessions, compulsions and avoidance related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

How can it be addressed in therapy?

In the first sessions, we explore when anxiety occurs, which situations intensify it, and the thoughts and bodily responses that accompany it. Therapy can address triggers, avoidance cycles and underlying experiences.