Anxiety counselling in York

Most of my clients are feeling anxious when they start counselling. This anxiety can often be linked to current relationships, family issues work and  study but often has deeper roots in their upbringing and self-perception.  

 

Anxiety is a natural primitive response to threat. We all experience it and, at times, it can be a life saver. However when it is sustained and not related to obvious outside stress, it can significantly impact our quality of life. Anxiety can show up in our body, mind and behaviours in multiple ways that are unhelpful to us and can cause additional stress. 

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There is no one, simple quick fix to anxiety. If there was someone would be making a lot of money! However, counselling can help with anxiety by making you more aware of how you experience anxiety,  understand the origins of your anxiety and identify important feelings anxiety may be masking such as sadness, hurt, frustration and anger.  Counselling can also help you identify ways to break the familiar cycle of anxiety.  

 

I work with people who experience anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks and stress. 

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