What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal response to stress, but when it becomes persistent or overwhelming it can affect your daily life. Common forms include generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder and specific phobias.
When to seek help
Consider reaching out to a professional if anxiety is:
- Interfering with your work, relationships or daily activities
- Causing persistent physical symptoms such as sleep problems, muscle tension or digestive issues
- Leading to avoidance of situations you would normally engage with
- Lasting for weeks rather than days
How therapy can help
Evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) have strong track records for treating anxiety. A good therapist will help you understand your anxiety patterns and develop practical strategies for managing them.
Types of practitioners
Both therapists and counsellors can help with anxiety. The right choice depends on the severity of your symptoms and your preferences for how you want to work.
Ready to find support for anxiety?
Tell us what you are looking for and we will connect you with someone who specialises in anxiety support.
- I can't switch off my worries
- My heart races and I don't know why
- Work has been overwhelming me
- I had a panic attack recently