Anxiety and panic attacks
Psychotherapy for anxiety and panic attacks
Support for persistent anxiety, panic attacks and avoidance patterns that restrict everyday life, relationships or your sense of safety.
Understand patterns
triggers and responses
Work gradually
within an agreed plan
In person or online
when appropriate
When anxiety begins to organise your choices
Therapy may be relevant when worry feels constant, physical symptoms are frightening, panic attacks recur, or avoidance makes work, travel, social life or everyday activities increasingly difficult.
Persistent worry
Thoughts that are hard to disengage from and affect sleep or concentration.
Panic symptoms
Sudden intense fear accompanied by distressing physical sensations.
Avoidance
Places, activities or situations gradually becoming harder to face.
Treatment is shaped around the person, not a generic promise
The professional explores symptoms, context and impact, discusses goals and explains the proposed therapeutic approach. When physical symptoms are new or concerning, medical assessment may also be recommended.
Common questions
Does a panic attack mean something dangerous is happening?
Panic symptoms can feel frightening. New, severe or unexplained physical symptoms should be assessed medically. Psychotherapy can then help with panic, fear and avoidance where appropriate.
How quickly will I feel better?
No responsible service can guarantee a timeline. Progress depends on the person, the difficulty, the agreed goals and the therapeutic process.
You do not have to wait until anxiety controls everything
This is not an emergency service. In immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.