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DB Counselling Service
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antrim BT41
I am highly skilled in working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified integrative counsellor providing a counselling service in the Mid-Ulster area. I have my own private facility which means I can offer a warm, safe, confidential environment where you can explore issues that are impacting on your life. my work is suited to your needs as therapy is individual to you, and what works best for you as an individual. Ensuring the best possible outcome. I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and find your own solutions to problems. I will listen and support you without judging or critizing.
I am highly skilled in working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified integrative counsellor providing a counselling service in the Mid-Ulster area. I have my own private facility which means I can offer a warm, safe, confidential environment where you can explore issues that are impacting on your life. my work is suited to your needs as therapy is individual to you, and what works best for you as an individual. Ensuring the best possible outcome. I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and find your own solutions to problems. I will listen and support you without judging or critizing.
07429 764073 View 07429 764073
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NI Counselling LTD
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Antrim BT41
We will listen to you and together we will seek to better understand your current difficulties; your fears and hopes, your disappointments and pain, your losses and hurts.
Hello! My name is Deborah, I am the manager of NI Counselling. We are a team of private therapists in Northern Ireland that consists of Counsellors, CBT therapists and Psychotherapists. We eliminate the struggle and frustration from trying to find the right therapist for YOU! We learn more about your individual needs and personally match you to a therapist on our team. Let us personally match you today www.nicounselling.co.uk
We will listen to you and together we will seek to better understand your current difficulties; your fears and hopes, your disappointments and pain, your losses and hurts.
Hello! My name is Deborah, I am the manager of NI Counselling. We are a team of private therapists in Northern Ireland that consists of Counsellors, CBT therapists and Psychotherapists. We eliminate the struggle and frustration from trying to find the right therapist for YOU! We learn more about your individual needs and personally match you to a therapist on our team. Let us personally match you today www.nicounselling.co.uk
028 9694 3431 View 028 9694 3431
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Lauren Gamble
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT14
Hello, my name is Lauren and I am an Integrative counsellor, which means I draw from different psychological approaches depending on your needs and goals. This is to offer you a unique and tailored experience through collaboration to facilitate your desired change. I offer a holistic, non-judgemental safe space allowing you to explore and gain greater insight into your thoughts, feelings, and fears with the aim to promote stress management, coping strategies, self-care, and healing. I have experience with CBT, anxiety, depression, stress, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum, bereavement, relationships, infidelity, trauma and PTSD.
Hello, my name is Lauren and I am an Integrative counsellor, which means I draw from different psychological approaches depending on your needs and goals. This is to offer you a unique and tailored experience through collaboration to facilitate your desired change. I offer a holistic, non-judgemental safe space allowing you to explore and gain greater insight into your thoughts, feelings, and fears with the aim to promote stress management, coping strategies, self-care, and healing. I have experience with CBT, anxiety, depression, stress, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum, bereavement, relationships, infidelity, trauma and PTSD.
028 9694 3441 View 028 9694 3441
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Roisin McKernan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
I have a wealth of experience in working with both adults and post primary school children/adolescents. I work with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including issues from childhood), bereavement, low self esteem, relationship issues and others. My role is to truly listen without judgment and with empathy and understanding. My priority is to build a trusting relationship with you to allow you to you feel relaxed and safe, in a place where you can explore your issues at your own pace. Everyone has the ability within themselves to find a sense of well-being, and with my support and expertise you can do that.
I have a wealth of experience in working with both adults and post primary school children/adolescents. I work with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including issues from childhood), bereavement, low self esteem, relationship issues and others. My role is to truly listen without judgment and with empathy and understanding. My priority is to build a trusting relationship with you to allow you to you feel relaxed and safe, in a place where you can explore your issues at your own pace. Everyone has the ability within themselves to find a sense of well-being, and with my support and expertise you can do that.
07480 790278 View 07480 790278
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Caroline Smyth
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Counselling is beneficial for many mental health concerns: grief, anxiety, depression, realtionships, low self esteem, trauma etc.
I am an Integrative Therapist who has been practicing in both private and community sectors since 2015. I am originally from South Australia and Belfast has been my home for 12 years now. I believe that self-awareness and happiness are not a destination and toxic positivity takes us further from who we are. We can become stuck in what has happened to us (depression) or fear what may happen to us (anxiety). Tabula Rasa means clean slate "Where there is nothing, there is the possibility of everything". That slate exists in the present moment and by exploring what your life means to you, you can create a meaningful life.
Counselling is beneficial for many mental health concerns: grief, anxiety, depression, realtionships, low self esteem, trauma etc.
I am an Integrative Therapist who has been practicing in both private and community sectors since 2015. I am originally from South Australia and Belfast has been my home for 12 years now. I believe that self-awareness and happiness are not a destination and toxic positivity takes us further from who we are. We can become stuck in what has happened to us (depression) or fear what may happen to us (anxiety). Tabula Rasa means clean slate "Where there is nothing, there is the possibility of everything". That slate exists in the present moment and by exploring what your life means to you, you can create a meaningful life.
028 9692 8248 View 028 9692 8248
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Dr Stacey Baraniuk
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
You may be struggling with anxiety that has arisen out of the uncertain situation we find ourselves in right now or you may be facing an issue that has affected you for a long time and you've not been able to talk to anyone about it. You may feel that others do not understand or you feel like a burden to family and friends. You want to be able to explore your thoughts and feelings in a space which feels safe, non-judgmental and reflective so you can move forward with your life and make lasting change. I'm here to help.
You may be struggling with anxiety that has arisen out of the uncertain situation we find ourselves in right now or you may be facing an issue that has affected you for a long time and you've not been able to talk to anyone about it. You may feel that others do not understand or you feel like a burden to family and friends. You want to be able to explore your thoughts and feelings in a space which feels safe, non-judgmental and reflective so you can move forward with your life and make lasting change. I'm here to help.
028 9590 8693 View 028 9590 8693
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Dr Declan Curtis
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a fully accredited Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years experience of working in mental health settings. I have extensive experience in a number of areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, bereavement and chronic health issues. As a result of seeing such a diverse range of individuals, I offer a range of various therapeutic interventions most suited to help each person reach their goals. Overall each individual can expect a professional and empathic approach to help them move forward with their lives.
I am a fully accredited Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years experience of working in mental health settings. I have extensive experience in a number of areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, bereavement and chronic health issues. As a result of seeing such a diverse range of individuals, I offer a range of various therapeutic interventions most suited to help each person reach their goals. Overall each individual can expect a professional and empathic approach to help them move forward with their lives.
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Laura Stoops
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
This means I am able to help people who are feeling anxious and juggling a lot of responsibilities.
I have supported people when things are feeling too much and are becoming overwhelming. Things we have to do can build up and up and it can feel like they are forming a brick wall that we need to find a way over. Do you feel this way? Is it a struggle to cope? Do you have racing thoughts, or thoughts that are so loud that you can't focus on anything else? Do you have so much to do that you don't know where to start and you just can't relax? Are you in a safe and supportive relationship now, and feel like hurtful or traumatic experiences from your past are getting in the way of day-to-day life or you fear conflict?
This means I am able to help people who are feeling anxious and juggling a lot of responsibilities.
I have supported people when things are feeling too much and are becoming overwhelming. Things we have to do can build up and up and it can feel like they are forming a brick wall that we need to find a way over. Do you feel this way? Is it a struggle to cope? Do you have racing thoughts, or thoughts that are so loud that you can't focus on anything else? Do you have so much to do that you don't know where to start and you just can't relax? Are you in a safe and supportive relationship now, and feel like hurtful or traumatic experiences from your past are getting in the way of day-to-day life or you fear conflict?
028 3829 4789 View 028 3829 4789
Photo of Irene E. McClements, Psychotherapist in Northern Ireland
Irene E. McClements
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Omagh BT78
Welcome. I hope my profile information will give you an insight to my work and how I might be of help to you. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, sad, lonely, angry or frustrated? Have you been bereaved or experienced a traumatic event. These are issues which we all deal with in our lives. Perhaps you want to feel more content, feel happier or less stressed. I aim to help people talk about their issues, what they want to change and how they can make those changes to reach their full potential. We all have the ability to be the best we can be; sometimes we just need to be guided and given the tools to help us begin the journey.
Welcome. I hope my profile information will give you an insight to my work and how I might be of help to you. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, sad, lonely, angry or frustrated? Have you been bereaved or experienced a traumatic event. These are issues which we all deal with in our lives. Perhaps you want to feel more content, feel happier or less stressed. I aim to help people talk about their issues, what they want to change and how they can make those changes to reach their full potential. We all have the ability to be the best we can be; sometimes we just need to be guided and given the tools to help us begin the journey.
07481 345084 View 07481 345084
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Gayle Vance Counselling And Supervision Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bangor BT19
I have worked with Adults, Young People and Children through a wide range of issues such as, abuse, addiction, anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, identity issues, low self esteem, panic attacks, relationship issues and many more.
Hi I'm Gayle, thanks viewing my profile. Most people feel nervous and apprehensive when considering counselling, that's why it's important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I'm committed to offering a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Sometimes in life we all experience difficulties and issues which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed. If you are experiencing overwhelming thoughts and emotions or finding it difficult to make sense of your life at this time, you may benefit from my support in helping you to find clarity, move forward, cope better and enjoy life fully again.
I have worked with Adults, Young People and Children through a wide range of issues such as, abuse, addiction, anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, identity issues, low self esteem, panic attacks, relationship issues and many more.
Hi I'm Gayle, thanks viewing my profile. Most people feel nervous and apprehensive when considering counselling, that's why it's important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I'm committed to offering a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Sometimes in life we all experience difficulties and issues which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed. If you are experiencing overwhelming thoughts and emotions or finding it difficult to make sense of your life at this time, you may benefit from my support in helping you to find clarity, move forward, cope better and enjoy life fully again.
07723 546301 View 07723 546301
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Steph McGall
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antrim BT41
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm an integrative counsellor and have experience working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, self-harm and relationship problems. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope, or maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process some things. I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step towards counselling, but I can speak personally of the benefits counselling has had in working through some difficult seasons in my own life and how empowering it can be to feel truly heard and understood.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm an integrative counsellor and have experience working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, self-harm and relationship problems. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope, or maybe you just need someone to talk to who can help you process some things. I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step towards counselling, but I can speak personally of the benefits counselling has had in working through some difficult seasons in my own life and how empowering it can be to feel truly heard and understood.
028 8944 9950 View 028 8944 9950
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Silverstream Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Newry BT35
As a professionally qualified counsellor, my aim is to provide emotional support to deal with and overcome the issues that are causing you anxiety or distress. I am a professionally qualified therapist, offering Intergrative/Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, anger management, panic attacks, social anxiety, low self-esteem, bullying and sleep issues. Counselling sessions are weekly to meet the client's needs, in either her counselling room in Cullyhanna Co Armagh or WIN Business Park Newry. I will provide a safe and confidential setting to help you work through your problems.
As a professionally qualified counsellor, my aim is to provide emotional support to deal with and overcome the issues that are causing you anxiety or distress. I am a professionally qualified therapist, offering Intergrative/Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, anger management, panic attacks, social anxiety, low self-esteem, bullying and sleep issues. Counselling sessions are weekly to meet the client's needs, in either her counselling room in Cullyhanna Co Armagh or WIN Business Park Newry. I will provide a safe and confidential setting to help you work through your problems.
028 9694 3048 View 028 9694 3048
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Valerie Best
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
I have experience of working with a variety of issues including anxiety and depression and I have worked in a GP surgery.
Life may be difficult or stressful for you at this time and you would like to talk to someone in a confidential and relaxed environment who is not a family member or friend. We can all face obstacles and challenges at different stages in our lives which may cause us to feel depressed, anxious or overwhelmed. I provide a safe and welcoming place where you can take the time to explore your concerns and work out how these may have affected your well being. Through building a mutually trusting relationship we can help bring about a positive outcome for your future.
I have experience of working with a variety of issues including anxiety and depression and I have worked in a GP surgery.
Life may be difficult or stressful for you at this time and you would like to talk to someone in a confidential and relaxed environment who is not a family member or friend. We can all face obstacles and challenges at different stages in our lives which may cause us to feel depressed, anxious or overwhelmed. I provide a safe and welcoming place where you can take the time to explore your concerns and work out how these may have affected your well being. Through building a mutually trusting relationship we can help bring about a positive outcome for your future.
028 9433 1962 View 028 9433 1962
Photo of Joanne Watt, Counsellor in Northern Ireland
Joanne Watt
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
I work with individuals who are facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties or those seeking support as they work through making difficult life choices and changes.
I offer a very private, comfortable and relaxed space, where you can have a safe place to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies, which can enable you to work through the feelings that are troubling you. This can help to deal with specific problems, cope with a crisis or bereavement, improve your relationships, reduce confusion, or develop better ways of living. My role is to listen, support and help you understand your feelings and behaviour better. whatever difficulties you are facing.
I work with individuals who are facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties or those seeking support as they work through making difficult life choices and changes.
I offer a very private, comfortable and relaxed space, where you can have a safe place to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies, which can enable you to work through the feelings that are troubling you. This can help to deal with specific problems, cope with a crisis or bereavement, improve your relationships, reduce confusion, or develop better ways of living. My role is to listen, support and help you understand your feelings and behaviour better. whatever difficulties you are facing.
07480 536605 View 07480 536605
Photo of Marian Rafferty, Counsellor in Northern Ireland
Marian Rafferty
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Have you been feeling anxious or depressed? Perhaps you have suffered a loss - a relationship, a bereavement, a job? Are events from the past still haunting you? Maybe you are not really sure why you are feeling so low? As an experienced counsellor, I can help you to explore your thoughts and feelings, manage your symptoms and decide what changes you want to make to your life. It is often difficult to talk to friends and family about our problems due to embarrassment or fear of being a burden. As a qualified counsellor, I have been trained to listen and support you through your darkest moments.
Have you been feeling anxious or depressed? Perhaps you have suffered a loss - a relationship, a bereavement, a job? Are events from the past still haunting you? Maybe you are not really sure why you are feeling so low? As an experienced counsellor, I can help you to explore your thoughts and feelings, manage your symptoms and decide what changes you want to make to your life. It is often difficult to talk to friends and family about our problems due to embarrassment or fear of being a burden. As a qualified counsellor, I have been trained to listen and support you through your darkest moments.
028 9692 8153 View 028 9692 8153
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Rosa Stevens
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Hi my name is Rosa and I love to tailor a therapy for my clients, my holistic approach does not merely focus exclusively on your thinking style. Working with me will allow you to reconnect your mind body and soul so it becomes easier to understand unhelpful thinking styles which may be triggering anxiety and in turn lower your physical and emotional well-being.
Hi my name is Rosa and I love to tailor a therapy for my clients, my holistic approach does not merely focus exclusively on your thinking style. Working with me will allow you to reconnect your mind body and soul so it becomes easier to understand unhelpful thinking styles which may be triggering anxiety and in turn lower your physical and emotional well-being.
028 9692 8101 View 028 9692 8101
Photo of Dr Caroline Devine, Psychologist in Northern Ireland
Dr Caroline Devine
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I am a HCPC registered and BPS Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 30 years NHS experience working with adults who have developed a wide range of mental health difficulties. The issues I work with include anxiety, panic, OCD, depression and childhood and adult trauma. I use a range of evidenced based therapies including Schema Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT and Psychodynamic Therapy to develop a therapy plan specifically tailored to you.
I am a HCPC registered and BPS Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 30 years NHS experience working with adults who have developed a wide range of mental health difficulties. The issues I work with include anxiety, panic, OCD, depression and childhood and adult trauma. I use a range of evidenced based therapies including Schema Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT and Psychodynamic Therapy to develop a therapy plan specifically tailored to you.
028 3829 8581 View 028 3829 8581
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Maryrose McCracken
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of expertise include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, attachment disorders and family discord.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Counsellor working in the Mid Ulster area. I also have a Bsc (Hons) Applied Psychology and have spent many years working in the field of Behavioural Neuroscience and research, a GP medical practice and schools. My approach is warm, direct, and engaging with an emphasis on building trust and using the therapeutic relationship as a medium for change. I strive to create a space to explore patterns in relationships, emotional expression, and practising new ways of thinking, feeling and being. My private counselling service is founded on clinical excellence informed by up to date research.
My areas of expertise include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, attachment disorders and family discord.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Counsellor working in the Mid Ulster area. I also have a Bsc (Hons) Applied Psychology and have spent many years working in the field of Behavioural Neuroscience and research, a GP medical practice and schools. My approach is warm, direct, and engaging with an emphasis on building trust and using the therapeutic relationship as a medium for change. I strive to create a space to explore patterns in relationships, emotional expression, and practising new ways of thinking, feeling and being. My private counselling service is founded on clinical excellence informed by up to date research.
07449 480607 View 07449 480607
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Charlie McDonald
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist who cares deeply about helping my clients to find their way towards stability. My experience to date has involved working with people who have recognised they no longer want to continue to feel anxious, overwhelmed, stressed and stuck. The stories that we tell to ourselves about ourselves can be our greatest undoing. The shame and pain that is contained in those stories can be suffocating. In therapy I offer a non-judgemental and compassionate space to begin untangling and understanding the roots of these feelings.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist who cares deeply about helping my clients to find their way towards stability. My experience to date has involved working with people who have recognised they no longer want to continue to feel anxious, overwhelmed, stressed and stuck. The stories that we tell to ourselves about ourselves can be our greatest undoing. The shame and pain that is contained in those stories can be suffocating. In therapy I offer a non-judgemental and compassionate space to begin untangling and understanding the roots of these feelings.
028 9694 3695 View 028 9694 3695
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Caitriona Mulligan / Mind Revitalise
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hello, I’m Caitriona and I work with people experiencing many different issues and problems including anxiety, overthinking, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re looking for help because you find yourself lying awake at night feeling worried and anxious. Perhaps you would like to make changes in your life, but you don’t know where to begin, or you’re afraid to get started because you don’t want to get it wrong. Or maybe it feels as if everything is just too much and your worries and concerns are affecting the way you live your life and your relationships.
Hello, I’m Caitriona and I work with people experiencing many different issues and problems including anxiety, overthinking, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re looking for help because you find yourself lying awake at night feeling worried and anxious. Perhaps you would like to make changes in your life, but you don’t know where to begin, or you’re afraid to get started because you don’t want to get it wrong. Or maybe it feels as if everything is just too much and your worries and concerns are affecting the way you live your life and your relationships.
028 9694 3468 View 028 9694 3468

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Anxiety Counsellors

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.