Find Relief from Persistent Worry & Stress with Anxiety Psychotherapy

Dealing With Anxiety

With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, I have supported individuals from all walks of life in navigating the debilitating effects of persistent worry, stress, and overwhelm. Whether it's generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attacks, or social anxiety, psychotherapy provides a compassionate and structured pathway toward relief and renewed confidence. At my practice, Mind Mentor, I offer tailored, evidence-based therapy that supports both immediate symptom relief and long-term emotional resilience.

What is Anxiety? Understanding Symptoms, Triggers, and Causes

Anxiety is a natural response to perceived danger, but when it becomes chronic or excessive, it can disrupt daily life and well-being. Symptoms may include racing thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. People often experience anxiety without a clear trigger, which can lead to confusion and frustration.

There are various causes and contributing factors to anxiety, including childhood experiences, ongoing stress, personality traits, trauma, and neurobiological imbalances. In my work, I take a holistic approach to help clients understand their unique anxiety profile and identify patterns that may be maintaining their distress.

How Anxiety Counselling Helps: Talking Therapies and Coping Techniques

Anxiety counselling provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore fears, beliefs, and emotional responses. Talking therapy helps clients understand the underlying roots of anxiety and develop practical strategies to reduce its impact. I integrate several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and compassion-focused therapy depending on the client's needs.

Together, we work on identifying triggers, learning to tolerate uncertainty, managing intrusive thoughts, and building healthy coping mechanisms. Many clients find it empowering to understand the ‘why’ behind their anxiety and to learn they are not alone in their struggles.

Psychotherapy for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Attacks & Social Anxiety

Each form of anxiety presents differently and requires a nuanced therapeutic response. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) often involves ongoing worry across many areas of life. Panic attacks, by contrast, may arise suddenly and feel intensely overwhelming. Social anxiety can be isolating, with persistent fears of judgment or humiliation in social settings.

As an experienced trauma therapist, I have found EMDR particularly helpful in addressing the roots of anxiety where past experiences are unresolved. Whether you're feeling ‘on edge’ all the time, avoiding social interaction, or fearing the return of panic, therapy offers a roadmap to better emotional regulation and internal calm.

Life Coaching for Anxiety Management: Building Confidence and Resilience

For clients seeking additional structure or motivation in their personal or professional life, life coaching can be a complementary approach. Coaching focuses on forward-thinking goals and builds resilience, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills.

Through coaching, we work together to identify limiting beliefs, improve decision-making skills, enhance emotional intelligence, and foster long-term behavioural change. This is especially useful for those managing high-functioning anxiety, where the outward appearance of success masks internal distress.

Start Your Journey to Calm:

Online and In-Person Therapy Options Available

Whether you're newly struggling with anxiety or have been managing symptoms for years, therapy or life coaching can help you break the cycle of worry and restore a sense of ease. I offer both online and in-person sessions to suit your preferences and lifestyle.

Book a consultation with me to learn more about my therapeutic and coaching approach and book your first consultation. You don’t have to manage anxiety alone. Healing is possible—and it can start today.