Anxiety Counselling in London

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Sorcha Cable Jones
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
London NW3
Welcome, lovely unique person I’d like to meet! I admire your decision to seek support- it takes courage. I provide compassionate support tailored to spectrum of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties and ADHD- but you don’t have to have it to benefit from my approach. Your individual needs are the key to what you’ll want from sessions. You may want to change some behaviours, so we focus on your feelings and needs that may be driving them. Focussing on them, can help develop understanding, leading to natural evolving change- enhanced if needed, by solution based psychological approaches.
Welcome, lovely unique person I’d like to meet! I admire your decision to seek support- it takes courage. I provide compassionate support tailored to spectrum of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties and ADHD- but you don’t have to have it to benefit from my approach. Your individual needs are the key to what you’ll want from sessions. You may want to change some behaviours, so we focus on your feelings and needs that may be driving them. Focussing on them, can help develop understanding, leading to natural evolving change- enhanced if needed, by solution based psychological approaches.
020 3835 3902 View 020 3835 3902
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Dr Max Eames
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W1G
By recognising and managing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other struggles, we create a foundation for genuine and lasting success.
Success is often depicted as a series of milestones achieved through talent, hard work, and perseverance. Yet, there’s a hidden dimension to success that goes beyond external accomplishments. The "secret language of success" includes understanding and overcoming personal emotional challenges that can impede our progress. Every successful individual has faced various personal challenges. Typically, the impact of such challenges goes unnoticed for quite some time. Anxiety can make it hard for us to focus and perform. Depression can cast a shadow over our aspirations. Low self-esteem and self-doubt can inhibit our confidence.
By recognising and managing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other struggles, we create a foundation for genuine and lasting success.
Success is often depicted as a series of milestones achieved through talent, hard work, and perseverance. Yet, there’s a hidden dimension to success that goes beyond external accomplishments. The "secret language of success" includes understanding and overcoming personal emotional challenges that can impede our progress. Every successful individual has faced various personal challenges. Typically, the impact of such challenges goes unnoticed for quite some time. Anxiety can make it hard for us to focus and perform. Depression can cast a shadow over our aspirations. Low self-esteem and self-doubt can inhibit our confidence.
020 4538 6722 View 020 4538 6722
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Louise Champion
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W5
These might include feelings of anxiety or depression; loss and bereavement; difficulties and/or confusion with current relationships; understanding and managing traumatic events, looking for meaning in life such as identity, studies/work, addiction and parenting.
I am a registered Integrative psychotherapist with UKCP in the final year of my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Metanoia and Middlesex University. I work both long and short-term in a one-to-one setting with adults from diverse backgrounds, faced with a wide range of life challenges and experiences. I offer a safe confidential environment to collaboratively explore any issues and difficulties you may be experiencing.
These might include feelings of anxiety or depression; loss and bereavement; difficulties and/or confusion with current relationships; understanding and managing traumatic events, looking for meaning in life such as identity, studies/work, addiction and parenting.
I am a registered Integrative psychotherapist with UKCP in the final year of my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Metanoia and Middlesex University. I work both long and short-term in a one-to-one setting with adults from diverse backgrounds, faced with a wide range of life challenges and experiences. I offer a safe confidential environment to collaboratively explore any issues and difficulties you may be experiencing.
020 3984 9998 View 020 3984 9998
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Tom Relevitch
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW4
Reaching out can feel daunting - I offer empathy and a safe, supportive, environment in which we can explore issues and identify: your strengths, values, goals, alternative perspectives and potential changes. Many clients present with anxiety, depression, stress or lacking meaning/joy - we can address the issues that may feel overwhelming and disentangle them. We can either work on longer-term deeper changes or employ short-term strategies. Personal histories can impact on people and you have the option to address yours and change your lived experience. I work with diverse clients of all ethnicities/genders/sexualities/body shapes.
Reaching out can feel daunting - I offer empathy and a safe, supportive, environment in which we can explore issues and identify: your strengths, values, goals, alternative perspectives and potential changes. Many clients present with anxiety, depression, stress or lacking meaning/joy - we can address the issues that may feel overwhelming and disentangle them. We can either work on longer-term deeper changes or employ short-term strategies. Personal histories can impact on people and you have the option to address yours and change your lived experience. I work with diverse clients of all ethnicities/genders/sexualities/body shapes.
020 4538 2906 View 020 4538 2906
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Dragana Djukic
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London SW14
With 30 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, I am dedicated to helping individuals lead fulfilling lives and build meaningful relationships. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore your experiences, gain clarity, and make lasting positive changes. I specialise in stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, grief, and relationship issues. With extensive experience, I provide effective strategies to support you through challenges, foster healing and encourage personal growth.
With 30 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, I am dedicated to helping individuals lead fulfilling lives and build meaningful relationships. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore your experiences, gain clarity, and make lasting positive changes. I specialise in stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, grief, and relationship issues. With extensive experience, I provide effective strategies to support you through challenges, foster healing and encourage personal growth.
07908 890336 View 07908 890336
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Alejandra Lozada Andrade
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W8
I am an integrative psychotherapist with experience in relational psychoanalysis. My aim is to help individuals understand the root causes of their difficulties to transform their lives in meaningful ways. I work with clients on a wide range of issues, including: dealing with anxiety and/or depression, difficulties with pregnancy, postpartum depression, pregnancy loss, abuse (past and/or present), addiction, bereavement, and trauma, among other concerns. I appreciate how past experiences can impact present relationships and contribute to feelings of low mood, anxiety and disconnection.
I am an integrative psychotherapist with experience in relational psychoanalysis. My aim is to help individuals understand the root causes of their difficulties to transform their lives in meaningful ways. I work with clients on a wide range of issues, including: dealing with anxiety and/or depression, difficulties with pregnancy, postpartum depression, pregnancy loss, abuse (past and/or present), addiction, bereavement, and trauma, among other concerns. I appreciate how past experiences can impact present relationships and contribute to feelings of low mood, anxiety and disconnection.
020 4538 8960 View 020 4538 8960
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Ailén Mahmoud - EMDR
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London NW10
Ailén is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, specialising in complex trauma, eating disorders, body image issues, and attachment difficulties. She is deeply passionate about supporting individuals in managing anxiety and overcoming challenges related to ADHD. With extensive experience, Ailén works collaboratively with clients, using an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). She tailors each treatment plan to meet the unique needs, values, and goals of every individual.
Ailén is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, specialising in complex trauma, eating disorders, body image issues, and attachment difficulties. She is deeply passionate about supporting individuals in managing anxiety and overcoming challenges related to ADHD. With extensive experience, Ailén works collaboratively with clients, using an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). She tailors each treatment plan to meet the unique needs, values, and goals of every individual.
020 3879 4367 View 020 3879 4367
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Jolita Gaskin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW6
I provide both short and long-term psychodynamic therapy for adults with a wide range of issues like anxiety, depression, work related issues, relationship issues, anger management, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, abortion and trauma, postnatal depression and loneliness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or traumatised by what is happening in your life? It can be very helpful to express and explore your worries with someone who can listen to you non-judgmentally. I believe in the healing qualities of therapeutic relationship. My aim is to create a restorative and reflective environment that recognises your personal experiences and develops new perspectives to help facilitate any changes that you wish to make.
I provide both short and long-term psychodynamic therapy for adults with a wide range of issues like anxiety, depression, work related issues, relationship issues, anger management, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, abortion and trauma, postnatal depression and loneliness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or traumatised by what is happening in your life? It can be very helpful to express and explore your worries with someone who can listen to you non-judgmentally. I believe in the healing qualities of therapeutic relationship. My aim is to create a restorative and reflective environment that recognises your personal experiences and develops new perspectives to help facilitate any changes that you wish to make.
020 3640 7894 View 020 3640 7894
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Noemi Lercara
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW11
I work with difficulties such as : bereavement, trauma, loss, childhood trauma,low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, substances abuse and addictions, sexual abuse, self harm, suicide, eating disorders, illnesses, divorce, post natal depression, abortion, sexual identity, cultural identity and much more.
In life we can often encounter difficult times that might feel unbearable; even a real sense of struggle in getting through them. The loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, an illness, a traumatic experience, a struggle in our own sense of identity and self-esteem, plus many more life changing experiences. These are all changes that can deeply impact our lives, and are reasons for which deciding to seek counselling support is a very courageous choice to make. Often the process in seeking a counsellor can be a really overwhelming experience, as talking about our own feelings and emotions can be distressing and painful.
I work with difficulties such as : bereavement, trauma, loss, childhood trauma,low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, substances abuse and addictions, sexual abuse, self harm, suicide, eating disorders, illnesses, divorce, post natal depression, abortion, sexual identity, cultural identity and much more.
In life we can often encounter difficult times that might feel unbearable; even a real sense of struggle in getting through them. The loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, an illness, a traumatic experience, a struggle in our own sense of identity and self-esteem, plus many more life changing experiences. These are all changes that can deeply impact our lives, and are reasons for which deciding to seek counselling support is a very courageous choice to make. Often the process in seeking a counsellor can be a really overwhelming experience, as talking about our own feelings and emotions can be distressing and painful.
020 3917 4604 View 020 3917 4604
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Sem Dogan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW4
At depth, I have experience working with relationships (communication barriers, infidelity, emotional reactivity), trauma, complex child-hood trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and communication issues, as well as in other areas.
I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgemental, caring and professional relationship that holds the needs of my client as central. With a willingness to journey your experience alongside you, together we can identify, better understand and actively address your difficulties. You may sense something’s not right in your life, you may feel anxious or want to explore events in your personal relationships or from your childhood. Whatever it is, we can find ways to ease your distress and heal what's hurting.
At depth, I have experience working with relationships (communication barriers, infidelity, emotional reactivity), trauma, complex child-hood trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and communication issues, as well as in other areas.
I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgemental, caring and professional relationship that holds the needs of my client as central. With a willingness to journey your experience alongside you, together we can identify, better understand and actively address your difficulties. You may sense something’s not right in your life, you may feel anxious or want to explore events in your personal relationships or from your childhood. Whatever it is, we can find ways to ease your distress and heal what's hurting.
020 4538 7241 View 020 4538 7241
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Olapeju ( Paige) Fowora
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
London SW8
Are you feeling lost, anxious or lonely. Or you may feel deep sadness due to the loss of a loved one? These feelings can be overwhelming and cause you to become stuck. As we navigate through unprecedented times your feelings may be heightened and cause you to feel triggered, isolated, or scared. These feelings are perfectly normal and often having a safe confidential space to explore these emotions can provide much needed relief for you as the carrier. I understand your experience of the world is unique as an individual, and I will build my relationship with you based on your individual needs
Are you feeling lost, anxious or lonely. Or you may feel deep sadness due to the loss of a loved one? These feelings can be overwhelming and cause you to become stuck. As we navigate through unprecedented times your feelings may be heightened and cause you to feel triggered, isolated, or scared. These feelings are perfectly normal and often having a safe confidential space to explore these emotions can provide much needed relief for you as the carrier. I understand your experience of the world is unique as an individual, and I will build my relationship with you based on your individual needs
020 3974 2366 View 020 3974 2366
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Miranda Jackson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1K
The aim is an authentic meeting of two human beings, working together to face and transcend fear and anxiety.
The ideal client is of course anyone ready to make real change in their lives, but I work with many seeking to reach that point. Clients see me asking “Why do I feel like this?” Once we have worked through why you do, the next goal is to see how you can change your mindset, rewrite the script so that your attitude to certain situations no longer causes you distress.
The aim is an authentic meeting of two human beings, working together to face and transcend fear and anxiety.
The ideal client is of course anyone ready to make real change in their lives, but I work with many seeking to reach that point. Clients see me asking “Why do I feel like this?” Once we have worked through why you do, the next goal is to see how you can change your mindset, rewrite the script so that your attitude to certain situations no longer causes you distress.
020 3962 1735 View 020 3962 1735
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Marybeth Mendenhall
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W4
I help clients as they seek to overcome depression, anxiety, fear, stress, and stuck patterns of behaviour that affect life satisfaction.
Welcome! My clients say that I am warm and supportive counsellor who is also very practical. I work with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulties with life, or relationship issues or facing new challenges when it seems old solutions are no longer effective. I am always optimistic that it is never too late to make changes and live life more fully. My commitment to you is to listen deeply with respect and understanding and to enable you to reach your goals and to live a rewarding life, full of meaning, connection and happiness.
I help clients as they seek to overcome depression, anxiety, fear, stress, and stuck patterns of behaviour that affect life satisfaction.
Welcome! My clients say that I am warm and supportive counsellor who is also very practical. I work with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulties with life, or relationship issues or facing new challenges when it seems old solutions are no longer effective. I am always optimistic that it is never too late to make changes and live life more fully. My commitment to you is to listen deeply with respect and understanding and to enable you to reach your goals and to live a rewarding life, full of meaning, connection and happiness.
01748 901261 View 01748 901261
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Marek Sarnecki
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London EC4N
I provide a non-judgmental and empathic environment for sharing your concerns, fears, feelings and thoughts.
My name is Marek and I am a Psychotherapist and a Sex and Relationship Therapist who works in a private practice and in a higher education institution in London. I believe therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. I strongly believe that we simply repeat what we don't repair. I have a heart and a passion for the work I do in creating effective change. My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
I provide a non-judgmental and empathic environment for sharing your concerns, fears, feelings and thoughts.
My name is Marek and I am a Psychotherapist and a Sex and Relationship Therapist who works in a private practice and in a higher education institution in London. I believe therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. I strongly believe that we simply repeat what we don't repair. I have a heart and a passion for the work I do in creating effective change. My clinical experience includes working for: NHS, a community counselling services, and a suicidal respite centre.
020 3962 2243 View 020 3962 2243
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Cameron Ayres
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London WC1H
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel like a big one. So, congratulations on making the decision to come here and look for help. I can help you take the next steps towards a better future. You might be coming to therapy for help with a specific problem, such as coping with anxiety or depression or an earlier traumatic experience. Maybe something in your life has changed: a relationship has broken down or you are facing a loss, and you need help to process it and get through this difficult phase. Or you might be feeling lonely or lost yourself, or simply stuck in life, and need help finding where to go now.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel like a big one. So, congratulations on making the decision to come here and look for help. I can help you take the next steps towards a better future. You might be coming to therapy for help with a specific problem, such as coping with anxiety or depression or an earlier traumatic experience. Maybe something in your life has changed: a relationship has broken down or you are facing a loss, and you need help to process it and get through this difficult phase. Or you might be feeling lonely or lost yourself, or simply stuck in life, and need help finding where to go now.
020 3667 9233 View 020 3667 9233
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Anna Maratos
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London NW10
I am lucky to be working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds with all sorts of issues. I see people on a 1-1 and if indicated, in my analytic group; mostly helping people with inter-personal issues which are often at the root of their depression, anxiety, loneliness. Clients report life-changing improvements in close relationships, self-awareness, self-confidence and feelings of belonging and significance. These foundational shifts occur through conversation: making links between past and present, noticing patterns and getting to the root cause.
I am lucky to be working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds with all sorts of issues. I see people on a 1-1 and if indicated, in my analytic group; mostly helping people with inter-personal issues which are often at the root of their depression, anxiety, loneliness. Clients report life-changing improvements in close relationships, self-awareness, self-confidence and feelings of belonging and significance. These foundational shifts occur through conversation: making links between past and present, noticing patterns and getting to the root cause.
020 4538 2735 View 020 4538 2735
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Helen Straupmanis
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London SW1E
It is natural to be anxious if you have not seen a therapist before.
I am an Attachment Psychotherapist which means that I help you explore your past and present experiences that may have affected you in some way. Sometimes our experiences can leave us feeling insecure or lacking in confidence, making it difficult to form or sustain healthy relationships or cope with everyday life. Talking this through with a psychotherapist can help you to understand and value yourself more. It is not the job of a psychotherapist to tell you what to do but to offer you different perspectives and a different experience of relating.
It is natural to be anxious if you have not seen a therapist before.
I am an Attachment Psychotherapist which means that I help you explore your past and present experiences that may have affected you in some way. Sometimes our experiences can leave us feeling insecure or lacking in confidence, making it difficult to form or sustain healthy relationships or cope with everyday life. Talking this through with a psychotherapist can help you to understand and value yourself more. It is not the job of a psychotherapist to tell you what to do but to offer you different perspectives and a different experience of relating.
020 3856 3547 View 020 3856 3547
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Michael Hewson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW4
It may be you find yourself feeling anxious or depressed, experienced a grief or loss of a relationship. You may be struggling with something that has come up in your personal life or find yourself still affected by something that may have happened a long time ago. On top of all my training and client work I have had a lot of life experience and I bring this all into our sessions so I can see and hear you fully. It may be that you feel so overwhelmed you don't know really where to start, or that the words just don't come so easily. In whatever place you find yourself I am ready and able to meet you wherever you are emotionally.
It may be you find yourself feeling anxious or depressed, experienced a grief or loss of a relationship. You may be struggling with something that has come up in your personal life or find yourself still affected by something that may have happened a long time ago. On top of all my training and client work I have had a lot of life experience and I bring this all into our sessions so I can see and hear you fully. It may be that you feel so overwhelmed you don't know really where to start, or that the words just don't come so easily. In whatever place you find yourself I am ready and able to meet you wherever you are emotionally.
020 7123 8565 View 020 7123 8565
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Dr Marilyn Allen
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1G
I work with: Esteem Issues, Existential Crisis, Trauma, Self harm, Addictions, Anger, Loss/Bereavement, Relationship Issues, Isolation, Social Media Crisis, Substance Abuse, Adolescent & Trust Issues, Anxiety & Stress Issues, Depression, Bullying, Feeling alone Problems with food, Feelings of being unable to cope, Abuse, Academic & Career Issues, and Trauma.
Therapeutic Counselling using the Arts, encompasses therapy and developmental psychology which enables me to work with and support clients to develop skills, to understand their personal circumstances better. Such skills are then internalised over time which helps their situation to be more manageable. l offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment to support our work, which brings skills of heightened empathy, observational skills and counter-transference into the clinical work, & broadens the experience for the client. I strongly believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and its impact on our work.
I work with: Esteem Issues, Existential Crisis, Trauma, Self harm, Addictions, Anger, Loss/Bereavement, Relationship Issues, Isolation, Social Media Crisis, Substance Abuse, Adolescent & Trust Issues, Anxiety & Stress Issues, Depression, Bullying, Feeling alone Problems with food, Feelings of being unable to cope, Abuse, Academic & Career Issues, and Trauma.
Therapeutic Counselling using the Arts, encompasses therapy and developmental psychology which enables me to work with and support clients to develop skills, to understand their personal circumstances better. Such skills are then internalised over time which helps their situation to be more manageable. l offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment to support our work, which brings skills of heightened empathy, observational skills and counter-transference into the clinical work, & broadens the experience for the client. I strongly believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and its impact on our work.
020 3962 2187 View 020 3962 2187
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Astrid Montuire
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
London SW1V
Are you struggling emotionally in your day-to-day life? Are you in a period where you need to find a sense of well-being, meaning in your life? Are you feeling low? anxious? isolated? and you would like to understand more yourself and/ or explore what is affecting you. There are many different moments and reasons in life which require to take some time and reflect in order to feel better.
Are you struggling emotionally in your day-to-day life? Are you in a period where you need to find a sense of well-being, meaning in your life? Are you feeling low? anxious? isolated? and you would like to understand more yourself and/ or explore what is affecting you. There are many different moments and reasons in life which require to take some time and reflect in order to feel better.
020 3917 4063 View 020 3917 4063
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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.