Anxiety has a way of creeping into everything. Maybe it's a racing heart before work, a phobia you've organised your life around, or panic that turns up out of nowhere.
It affects how you think, how you feel and what you're willing to do. A lot of people put up with it for years before they ask for help, often because they've tried to push through on their own. You don't have to keep doing that.
In my East Melbourne clinic I use clinical hypnotherapy, NLP and counselling together, shaped around what's going on for you.
What anxiety can look like
People who come to see me describe things like:
- Physical symptoms: a fast heartbeat, shallow breathing, sweating, feeling shaky, an upset stomach, nausea or dizziness, and changes in appetite or weight
- A mind that won't switch off
- Panic attacks
- Trouble getting to sleep, or lying awake worrying about sleep
- Feeling on edge around new people or in crowds
- Phobias, such as needles, spiders, water or dogs
- Worry about relationships
- Stress at work or school
What we work on
We set goals together at the start. Often that means feeling calmer day to day, having a few practical ways to handle anxious thoughts, and knowing what to do when panic starts to build. Better sleep usually comes up too.
Good to know
Everyone responds differently, so I can't promise a particular result. Hypnotherapy and counselling don't replace medical care, and they sit comfortably alongside your GP or other health professionals.
