Help for Anxiety with CBT, Counselling, Hypnotherapy & EMDR Online and in Fareham, Southampton, Portsmouth & Winchester
Hypnotherapy, CBT, EMDR & Counselling for Anxiety in Fareham, Southampton, Portsmouth & Winchester Hampshire
HOW CAN THERAPY HELP WITH ANXIETY?
Anxiety is a natural human response to stress or perceived threats, often manifesting as feelings of apprehension, worry or fear. In general, it serves as a normal and healthy reaction, helping individuals to cope with challenging situations and alerting them to potential dangers. However, when anxiety becomes excessive, persistent or significantly disrupts daily life, it may indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety disorders encompass a variety of conditions characterised by intense, overwhelming, and persistent worry or fear in everyday situations. These conditions include Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Selective Mutism, specific phobias, and more.
WHAT ARE PANIC ATTACKS AND PANIC DISORDER?
Panic disorder is characterised by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear. This is often referred to as a panic attack. Panic attacks are often accompanied by feelings of being overwhelmed, chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.
In some cases, panic attacks can accompany generalised anxiety disorder or can be a sign of major depression. However, they can sometimes affect otherwise healthy individuals.
It is not unusual for a person with panic disorder to develop phobias about certain places or situations where panic attacks have occurred. The frequency of their panic attacks increases, therefore the person often begins to avoid situations where they fear another attack may occur or where help would not be immediately available. This avoidance may eventually develop into agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is described as an inability to go beyond known and safe surroundings because of intense fear and anxiety. Unfortunately, anxiety can build to become a deeply planted emotion that can affect all areas of your life. Our informative blog includes many articles on how we can help to treat anxiety.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY
Individuals with anxiety disorders often experience a range of symptoms, including:
Excessive Worry: Persistent, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life, often disproportionate to the actual threat or situation.
Physical Symptoms: Anxiety can manifest physically through increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, dizziness, muscle tension, and gastrointestinal issues.
Panic Attacks: Sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, or a sense of impending doom.
Avoidance Behaviours: Individuals may avoid situations or places that trigger their anxiety, leading to disruptions in daily activities or social interactions.
Difficulty Concentrating: Anxiety can impair concentration, making it challenging to focus on or complete tasks.
Sleep Disturbances: Many individuals struggle with falling or staying asleep due to racing thoughts or excessive worry.
Irritability: Anxiety can lead to increased irritability or restlessness, affecting mood and interactions with others.
HOW CAN HYPNOTHERAPY HELP TO TREAT ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACKS?
Hypnotherapy can be an effective tool for managing anxiety by helping individuals access a deeply relaxed state, where the subconscious mind is more open to positive suggestions. During hypnotherapy, a trained therapist guides the individual to identify and reframe negative thought patterns and reduce anxiety triggers. This process promotes a calmer mental state, encourages emotional balance, and helps individuals develop coping mechanisms for anxiety-inducing situations. By addressing the root causes of anxiety, hypnotherapy can help reduce physical symptoms such as tension and panic, providing long-term relief and empowering individuals to manage anxiety more effectively.
Promotes deep relaxation, reducing physical symptoms of anxiety like tension and restlessness.
Helps reframe negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety.
Addresses underlying causes of anxiety, such as past trauma or stress.
Improves emotional regulation and enhances coping strategies for anxiety triggers.
Encourages long-term relief by empowering individuals to manage anxiety more effectively.
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Transform all anxious thoughts into calm and present thoughts using relaxation and mindfulness techniques
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HOW CAN CBT HELP TO TREAT ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACKS?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is highly effective in treating anxiety by helping individuals to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to their anxiety. CBT focuses on breaking the cycle of anxious thoughts, physical symptoms and avoidance behaviours by teaching individuals how to challenge irrational fears and replace them with more realistic, balanced thinking. Through CBT, individuals also learn practical coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and problem-solving skills to manage anxiety in daily life. Over time, CBT empowers individuals to confront anxiety-provoking situations with confidence, reducing the overall intensity and frequency of anxiety symptoms.
Promotes deep relaxation, reducing physical symptoms like tension and restlessness.
Reframes negative thought patterns and addresses underlying causes of anxiety.
Enhances emotional regulation and coping strategies for anxiety triggers.
Combines Hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and belief-challenging techniques for effective anxiety relief.
Transforms anxious thoughts into calm, present thinking through relaxation and mindfulness.
Teaches individuals to live in the moment, breaking the cycle of worry and catastrophic thinking.
HOW CAN EMDR HELP TO TREAT ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACKS?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) can be highly effective in treating anxiety and panic attacks by helping individuals to process and resolve distressing memories and emotions. It works by reducing the emotional intensity of these experiences, allowing individuals to regain control over their reactions.
EMDR can help by:
Desensitising anxiety triggers and reducing their impact.
Reprocessing traumatic memories that contribute to anxiety and panic.
Reducing the intensity of physical symptoms during panic attacks.
Promoting emotional regulation and resilience to stress.
Helping individuals develop healthier, more adaptive coping mechanisms for anxiety-provoking situations.
How Can Hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and Counselling Help with Anxiety?
Therapies like Hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and Counselling effectively address various anxiety-related issues:
Physical Tension: Therapy helps reduce physical symptoms like rapid heart rate and muscle tension by addressing the emotional causes of anxiety and challenging negative beliefs.
Emotional Strain: Persistent anxiety can affect emotional well-being. These therapies provide tools to manage emotional strain and improve overall mental health.
Sleep Problems: Therapy helps alter anxious thought patterns, reducing insomnia and promoting deeper sleep.
Phobic Reactions: Therapy assists in overcoming phobias and staying calm in situations that typically provoke anxiety, such as driving or social interactions.
What Does Treatment For Anxiety Cost?
Therapy is a valuable investment because it fosters lasting personal growth and emotional well-being. By addressing deep-rooted issues, it helps individuals overcome challenges, improve relationships, and gain clarity. The skills and insights gained through therapy lead to positive, transformative changes, making it worth every penny for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
We offer a wide range of treatments for anxiety. These include:
During your initial telephone consultation, one of our therapists will direct you to the most appropriate treatment option for your symptoms. Please refer to our Fees page for up-todate session pricing.
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