Anxiety Counselling in WC1N

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Dr Morvwen Duncan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and young people. This includes supporting those who are experiencing low mood, anxiety and challenges in forming or maintaining relationships. ​I specialise in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to understand a young person's learning strengths and areas of difficulty, and to identify general or specific learning difficulties, such as Dyslexia. I also provide assessment of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and young people. This includes supporting those who are experiencing low mood, anxiety and challenges in forming or maintaining relationships. ​I specialise in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to understand a young person's learning strengths and areas of difficulty, and to identify general or specific learning difficulties, such as Dyslexia. I also provide assessment of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Sona Kaur
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I am a Clinical Psychologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London. I also currently run my own private practice in London. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have experience working with a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) and complex trauma.
I am a Clinical Psychologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London. I also currently run my own private practice in London. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have experience working with a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) and complex trauma.
020 4538 8166 View 020 4538 8166
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Graham Johnston
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London WC1N  (Online Only)
I am trained in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, to offer you an approach specific to you and your needs, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety/depression, attachment-based therapy for those struggling in relationships, exposure therapy for panic and anxiety, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I offer evidence-based therapy and coaching. I will help you challenge the way you think about your life, and to behave in new ways. We won’t just talk about the causes of your problems, like a lot of therapy. I tend to work with successful people who on the surface are doing OK, but underneath are really struggling. I'm not the expert on how you should live your life; but I can help and guide you towards feeling better and living the life you want. I've co-written the book on what the evidence shows makes up the best therapy – A Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy. So, you can be reassured you're in good hands.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, to offer you an approach specific to you and your needs, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety/depression, attachment-based therapy for those struggling in relationships, exposure therapy for panic and anxiety, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I offer evidence-based therapy and coaching. I will help you challenge the way you think about your life, and to behave in new ways. We won’t just talk about the causes of your problems, like a lot of therapy. I tend to work with successful people who on the surface are doing OK, but underneath are really struggling. I'm not the expert on how you should live your life; but I can help and guide you towards feeling better and living the life you want. I've co-written the book on what the evidence shows makes up the best therapy – A Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy. So, you can be reassured you're in good hands.
020 3835 3668 View 020 3835 3668
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Michael Bloomfield
Psychiatrist, PhD
Verified Verified
London WC1N
Dr Bloomfield can help across a range of mental health problems including: Feeling low, problems sleeping, feeling very worried, feeling nervous around other people, having unwanted thoughts or images, doing things a particular way or over and over again until it “feels right”, panic attacks, being scared and avoiding certain situations, hearing voices, feeling like someone or something is trying to harm you, unwanted memories or bad dreams after a sad or bad event, bereavement and loss, low self esteem, or relationship problems including problems forming and maintaining stable relationships with other people.
Dr Bloomfield can help across a range of mental health problems including: Feeling low, problems sleeping, feeling very worried, feeling nervous around other people, having unwanted thoughts or images, doing things a particular way or over and over again until it “feels right”, panic attacks, being scared and avoiding certain situations, hearing voices, feeling like someone or something is trying to harm you, unwanted memories or bad dreams after a sad or bad event, bereavement and loss, low self esteem, or relationship problems including problems forming and maintaining stable relationships with other people.
020 4538 0554 View 020 4538 0554
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Simon Kasprowicz
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
London WC1N
In my time as a therapist I have helped my clients gain understanding of loss, bereavement, anger, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationships and personal development.
The challenges and choices we all face in our lives are as unique as we are. We all have our own paths, problems, opportunities and solutions. Whatever brought you here today, therapy can help you find the path that is right for you.
In my time as a therapist I have helped my clients gain understanding of loss, bereavement, anger, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationships and personal development.
The challenges and choices we all face in our lives are as unique as we are. We all have our own paths, problems, opportunities and solutions. Whatever brought you here today, therapy can help you find the path that is right for you.
020 3962 0871 View 020 3962 0871
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Xenia Watson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I cannot imagine an ideal client, each person is so unique. At the moment most of my clients suffer with anxiety or depression, a lack of confidence in themselves. But the needs are similar, a desire to become autonomous, to find a new direction and a self belief, to feel able and capable and change their outlook. To blend different therapies to suit individuals needs according to their personalities.
I cannot imagine an ideal client, each person is so unique. At the moment most of my clients suffer with anxiety or depression, a lack of confidence in themselves. But the needs are similar, a desire to become autonomous, to find a new direction and a self belief, to feel able and capable and change their outlook. To blend different therapies to suit individuals needs according to their personalities.
0115 647 0249 View 0115 647 0249
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Dr Jennifer Stock
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Is anxiety, procrastination or lack of confidence getting in the way of you living the life you want? Would you like to better understand your thoughts and emotions? Build on your coping skills? Improve your mood? Be more compassionate towards yourself and others? I work with people to help them gain an understanding of the difficulties they are facing and what will help. I use evidence based therapy approaches which I adapt to each individual and their needs. I am experienced in working with anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression and unusual experiences including hearing voices and hallucinations etc
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Is anxiety, procrastination or lack of confidence getting in the way of you living the life you want? Would you like to better understand your thoughts and emotions? Build on your coping skills? Improve your mood? Be more compassionate towards yourself and others? I work with people to help them gain an understanding of the difficulties they are facing and what will help. I use evidence based therapy approaches which I adapt to each individual and their needs. I am experienced in working with anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression and unusual experiences including hearing voices and hallucinations etc
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Kasia Cole
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London WC1N
It is for you, if you suffer with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, if you are curious about yourself, in life transitions, and most of all, if you feel over-sensitive and overstimulated - just by being alive.
Hi, Kasia Cole here - a practising psychotherapist and an academic for over a decade in London. I created the Balance Psychotherapy APP for those who can’t be in psychotherapy, it’s not a right time at the moment, or you are in psychotherapy and you would like to deepen your experience in-between sessions or possibly speed up your healing. It is a unique programme that developed from the need of my clients to work with affect in depth and to balance it in their every day life. This is its strength and uniqueness - it works directly with emotions! Of course - I can always meet you for sessions.
It is for you, if you suffer with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, if you are curious about yourself, in life transitions, and most of all, if you feel over-sensitive and overstimulated - just by being alive.
Hi, Kasia Cole here - a practising psychotherapist and an academic for over a decade in London. I created the Balance Psychotherapy APP for those who can’t be in psychotherapy, it’s not a right time at the moment, or you are in psychotherapy and you would like to deepen your experience in-between sessions or possibly speed up your healing. It is a unique programme that developed from the need of my clients to work with affect in depth and to balance it in their every day life. This is its strength and uniqueness - it works directly with emotions! Of course - I can always meet you for sessions.
020 3984 9152 View 020 3984 9152
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Natasha Sharma
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I offer a thoughtful and valuing presence, combined with expertise and experience to help you go beyond low mood, feeling stuck, anxiety, and trauma. With over 20 years experience in psychology I support people to create more loving relationships, align with their purpose, achieve career success, and experience greater inner peace and fulfilment. For clients open to spirituality, I offer an approach that integrates both psychology and spirituality. I provide a safe, supportive, confidential space to help us make sense of your situation, and bridge the gap between where you are and where you would like to be.
I offer a thoughtful and valuing presence, combined with expertise and experience to help you go beyond low mood, feeling stuck, anxiety, and trauma. With over 20 years experience in psychology I support people to create more loving relationships, align with their purpose, achieve career success, and experience greater inner peace and fulfilment. For clients open to spirituality, I offer an approach that integrates both psychology and spirituality. I provide a safe, supportive, confidential space to help us make sense of your situation, and bridge the gap between where you are and where you would like to be.
0118 214 8451 View 0118 214 8451
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CBT and EMDR for stress, anxiety, anger, trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
London WC1N
As an Accredited EMDR and CBT Therapist, my specialism is helping people rapidly build confidence, resilience, self esteem, skills, strengths and new strategies. I’m passionate about helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, OCD, stress, anger, struggles with relationships, communication, doubt, authenticity, identity, transitions, emotional regulation and wellbeing. My style is practical and encouraging, warm and down to earth. My evidence based approach is firmly rooted in what truly works to help people find lasting freedom. My emphasis is helping you make the changes that’ll make the biggest positive differences to your life.
As an Accredited EMDR and CBT Therapist, my specialism is helping people rapidly build confidence, resilience, self esteem, skills, strengths and new strategies. I’m passionate about helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, OCD, stress, anger, struggles with relationships, communication, doubt, authenticity, identity, transitions, emotional regulation and wellbeing. My style is practical and encouraging, warm and down to earth. My evidence based approach is firmly rooted in what truly works to help people find lasting freedom. My emphasis is helping you make the changes that’ll make the biggest positive differences to your life.
020 3823 6384 View 020 3823 6384
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Dr Suzanna Chojnacki
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I am a Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private practice. At the heart of my practice is cultivating a warm relationship with my clients that allows them to feel heard, validated & respected. I aim to help them develop a deep and practical understanding of their struggles & a focus on the steps needed to make change. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, burnout, health issues, bereavement & family strain. I additionally have a particular interest in exploring sex, sexual health and sexuality. I have worked extensively and affirmatively with LGBTQI+ communities.
I am a Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private practice. At the heart of my practice is cultivating a warm relationship with my clients that allows them to feel heard, validated & respected. I aim to help them develop a deep and practical understanding of their struggles & a focus on the steps needed to make change. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, burnout, health issues, bereavement & family strain. I additionally have a particular interest in exploring sex, sexual health and sexuality. I have worked extensively and affirmatively with LGBTQI+ communities.
020 3974 2713 View 020 3974 2713
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Jonathan Hugo Edwards
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
London WC1N
With over 25 years of experience, ranging from addiction through to sexual and emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, anger and numbness, I'd like to support you. In recent years I have moved my work focus to integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I find this way of working empowering to the client, engaging and highly effective. It may be you hear a loud critical voice inside or joy and fun may be fleeting or missing, you might like to access them again (or for the first time!). If your goal is a compassionate, connected, creative Self then maybe Internal Family systems be what you are looking for in therapy.
With over 25 years of experience, ranging from addiction through to sexual and emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, anger and numbness, I'd like to support you. In recent years I have moved my work focus to integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I find this way of working empowering to the client, engaging and highly effective. It may be you hear a loud critical voice inside or joy and fun may be fleeting or missing, you might like to access them again (or for the first time!). If your goal is a compassionate, connected, creative Self then maybe Internal Family systems be what you are looking for in therapy.
07989 444563 View 07989 444563
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Erica Eassom
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I can help if you're struggling in your relationship to yourself or those around you. This might include feeling repeatedly let down, rejected, abandoned; feeling depressed, anxious, ashamed as well as self-critical; lacking in intimacy and trust or even fearing others. I can also help if you have been affected by past trauma. You might struggle with food and eating, self-harming or experience unstable emotions as well as substance abuse. You might have difficulty asserting yourself or consistently finding yourself in vulnerable situations and problematic relationships and have difficulty establishing long-term relationships.
I can help if you're struggling in your relationship to yourself or those around you. This might include feeling repeatedly let down, rejected, abandoned; feeling depressed, anxious, ashamed as well as self-critical; lacking in intimacy and trust or even fearing others. I can also help if you have been affected by past trauma. You might struggle with food and eating, self-harming or experience unstable emotions as well as substance abuse. You might have difficulty asserting yourself or consistently finding yourself in vulnerable situations and problematic relationships and have difficulty establishing long-term relationships.
020 8051 7910 View 020 8051 7910
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Sal Jefferies Performance Coaching
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I now help others become free - free from anxiety; to be authentic; to not worry of what others think of you.
Feeling stuck, stressed and exhausted is bad for you, your health and your work. But it doesn’t have to be like this. These feelings are signals that it's time to change. With the right guidance and support, you can think and feel differently about yourself and life. It all starts in the mind. I integrate psychology, human behaviour, body intelligence to create the conditions for change. I work with people who think deeply and feel deeply and ready to change. If you'd like to learn more about how I could help you, please reach out . You can also listen to my podcast - search Apple or Spotify for 'Mindset, Mood & Movement'.
I now help others become free - free from anxiety; to be authentic; to not worry of what others think of you.
Feeling stuck, stressed and exhausted is bad for you, your health and your work. But it doesn’t have to be like this. These feelings are signals that it's time to change. With the right guidance and support, you can think and feel differently about yourself and life. It all starts in the mind. I integrate psychology, human behaviour, body intelligence to create the conditions for change. I work with people who think deeply and feel deeply and ready to change. If you'd like to learn more about how I could help you, please reach out . You can also listen to my podcast - search Apple or Spotify for 'Mindset, Mood & Movement'.
01273 092394 View 01273 092394
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CBT & Couples Therapy at LCAP
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London WC1N
We offer help informed by the most recent research, to relieve distress, improve your life, and achieve your potential. We are trained in a range of therapies, to offer you an evidence-based approach, tailored to your needs. We set up the London Centre for Applied Psychology because we believe that getting help when you feel overwhelmed should be as normal as going to your GP when you have a persistent cough, or unexplained pain. Therapy and coaching work: the overall effect size for therapy is larger than the success rate for flu vaccines; and 75 percent of people who come to therapy are better off than those who don’t.
We offer help informed by the most recent research, to relieve distress, improve your life, and achieve your potential. We are trained in a range of therapies, to offer you an evidence-based approach, tailored to your needs. We set up the London Centre for Applied Psychology because we believe that getting help when you feel overwhelmed should be as normal as going to your GP when you have a persistent cough, or unexplained pain. Therapy and coaching work: the overall effect size for therapy is larger than the success rate for flu vaccines; and 75 percent of people who come to therapy are better off than those who don’t.
020 3835 2589 View 020 3835 2589
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Dr Roxanne Barrett
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
London WC1N  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to cope after a significant life event or change? This could be a change in physical health, a trauma or a transition such as a pregnancy or the menopause. If so I may be able to help. I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working within psychological services in the NHS and private practice. I have an interest in working with individuals who are struggling with long term physical health conditions, as well as issues relating to pregnancy. My overriding goal is to support clients to move their lives in the direction they personally feel is most meaningful and rewarding.
Are you struggling to cope after a significant life event or change? This could be a change in physical health, a trauma or a transition such as a pregnancy or the menopause. If so I may be able to help. I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working within psychological services in the NHS and private practice. I have an interest in working with individuals who are struggling with long term physical health conditions, as well as issues relating to pregnancy. My overriding goal is to support clients to move their lives in the direction they personally feel is most meaningful and rewarding.
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Wanderley Santos
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
London WC1N
In some moments in our lives, we need professional help when we can’t deal with difficult feelings alone. In these situations, it doesn’t matter if you are not feeling ready to start therapy. The most important thing is to be with someone you feel comfortable enough to express your concerns and feelings.​ I am here to work with you regardless of your emotional difficulties. I specialise in working with various emotional issues as well as considering how various elements, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, culture, nationality, disability, religion, age and others, can affect a person’s wellbeing.
In some moments in our lives, we need professional help when we can’t deal with difficult feelings alone. In these situations, it doesn’t matter if you are not feeling ready to start therapy. The most important thing is to be with someone you feel comfortable enough to express your concerns and feelings.​ I am here to work with you regardless of your emotional difficulties. I specialise in working with various emotional issues as well as considering how various elements, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, culture, nationality, disability, religion, age and others, can affect a person’s wellbeing.
020 8103 8586 View 020 8103 8586
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Dr Gary Burgess
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children, adolescents, young adults and families. When emotional problems arise it can be difficult to acknowledge them and know where to turn. Your search for help, for yourself or for your child, may have begun with difficulties in relationships or feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed or frustrated. I seek to understand these feelings and understand them as signposts to underlying challenges. I work at multiple levels to affect change and aim to help you have an increased sense of freedom and enjoyment in individual and/or family life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children, adolescents, young adults and families. When emotional problems arise it can be difficult to acknowledge them and know where to turn. Your search for help, for yourself or for your child, may have begun with difficulties in relationships or feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed or frustrated. I seek to understand these feelings and understand them as signposts to underlying challenges. I work at multiple levels to affect change and aim to help you have an increased sense of freedom and enjoyment in individual and/or family life.
020 8106 5348 View 020 8106 5348
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The Spectrum Clinic
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
The Spectrum Clinic has been established to provide a person-centred approach to assess for Autism and ADHD without compromising on quality and reliability of our assessments. Our patients are at the centre of what we do and every assessment starts with hearing about their journey. We use the gold standard tools for our assessments and follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines when offering our services. This means that our assessments are evidence-based and that our clinicians adhere to the highest standards of practice set in the UK.
The Spectrum Clinic has been established to provide a person-centred approach to assess for Autism and ADHD without compromising on quality and reliability of our assessments. Our patients are at the centre of what we do and every assessment starts with hearing about their journey. We use the gold standard tools for our assessments and follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines when offering our services. This means that our assessments are evidence-based and that our clinicians adhere to the highest standards of practice set in the UK.
020 3667 9039 View 020 3667 9039
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Attuned Psychology and Psychiatry
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in a national specialist CAMHS trauma service. My work within this team, specialist inpatient and outpatient CAMHS, as well as in adult mental health services, has given me experience in supporting adults, children, and young people with severe and complex mental health difficulties. Through my training I have developed high-level knowledge of the theory and practice of both CBT including CFT, ACT, DBT and trauma-focussed CBT, and systemic approaches. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in a national specialist CAMHS trauma service. My work within this team, specialist inpatient and outpatient CAMHS, as well as in adult mental health services, has given me experience in supporting adults, children, and young people with severe and complex mental health difficulties. Through my training I have developed high-level knowledge of the theory and practice of both CBT including CFT, ACT, DBT and trauma-focussed CBT, and systemic approaches. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
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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.