Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects many people in England and across the world. It can be a normal reaction to stress, but for some individuals, it can become a chronic condition that interferes with their daily life. Understanding anxiety and seeking help is crucial in managing it effectively.

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Anxiety can manifest in different forms, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. Symptoms of anxiety can include excessive worry, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. If left untreated, anxiety can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. It is important to remember that everyone experiences anxiety differently and that it is not always necessary to have a specific diagnosis to receive help and support.

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If you are struggling with anxiety, it is important to know that are a range of treatments available to help you. One of the most effective approaches is counselling. There are many approaches and modalities that can be helpful for overcoming anxiety. I my experience as a psychotherapist and counsellor, I particularly find the person-centred counselling approach to be highly successful in assisting people to learn how to better manage anxiety and develop for themselves a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

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The person-centred approach recognises that everyone has the capacity to make changes and that the individual's experiences and feelings are the focus of the therapy sessions. The relationship between us is also crucial in person-centred counselling. If you choose to work with me, my aim is to be empathetic, genuine and non-judgmental with you, so as to create a safe and supportive environment, in whereby you can feel heard and understood.

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If you choose to work with me, my aim is to provide you a safe and supportive environment in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. We may together over a period of time, gradually make concious effective ways forward for you to adopt into your life. Through a joint exploration, exploring conscious and being also open to exploring unconscious material, we can also aim to understand your anxiety how it affects your daily life. Over the course of working together, we may identify how you can make positive changes and what coping strategies can be used to assist you in managing the phenomena of anxiety in the future.

 

In addition to person-centred counselling, there are other support options available for people who are struggling with anxiety. These include self-help resources, support groups, medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), jungian psychotherapy, gestalt therapy, and existential psychotherapy to name a few other helpful psychotherapeutic approaches. The type of support that is best for you will depend on your specific needs and circumstances.

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In conclusion, anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects many people of all ages and backgrounds from across the world. Anxiety is a natural emotion to stress; an automatic response that is key to our survival. However, when we experience symptoms and feelings of anxiety consistently and if it is negatively affecting how you are living your life, it is important to seek the support that is available to you. Personal counselling is a powerful way to explore the roots of your anxiety and can assist you with personal growth and transformation. With the right assistance, you can learn to manage your anxiety and live a happier and more fulfilling life.