Anxiety & Panic
Approximately 14% of Australians will be affected by an anxiety disorder each year. You are not alone, and support is available.
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural human response to stress and uncertainty. But when worry becomes persistent, overwhelming, or starts to hold you back from living your life fully, it can significantly impact your wellbeing, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.
Anxiety can show up in many forms, from a nagging background worry to sudden, intense panic attacks. Understanding the type of anxiety you're experiencing is an important first step toward finding the right support.
Types of Anxiety We Support
Generalised Anxiety
Excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, including work, relationships, health, and everyday situations, that is difficult to control and interferes with daily functioning.
Panic Disorder
Sudden episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, and feelings of impending doom. Multiple panic attacks constitute panic disorder.
Social Anxiety
An overwhelming sense of worry or fear around social situations and interactions with others. The fear can be so intense that people avoid social situations entirely, reinforcing the anxiety over time.
Specific Phobias
An overwhelming and consuming fear of a specific thing or situation, such as spiders, heights, flying, or medical settings, that significantly impacts daily functioning.
Obsessions & Compulsions
Recurring distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. These patterns can interfere significantly with daily life.
Common Symptoms
- Excessive worry or racing thoughts
- Restlessness or feeling “on edge”
- Difficulty sleeping
- Muscle tension or physical discomfort
- Panic attacks
- Dizziness or shortness of breath
- Hot or cold sweats
- Avoidance of situations or places
How It Can Affect You
Anxiety can make ordinary situations feel threatening or overwhelming. You might find yourself overthinking decisions, withdrawing from social situations, or constantly anticipating worst-case outcomes.
Over time, avoidance can narrow your world and reinforce the anxiety cycle, making it harder to engage with the life you want to live.
How We Support You
Our counsellors help you understand how anxiety works in your mind and body, then build practical skills for managing it. We draw on:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness and nervous system regulation
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Grounding and somatic techniques
- Exposure-based approaches (where appropriate)
Ready to take the first step?
If you’re struggling with anxiety, we’re here to help. No referral needed. Reach out today.