Anxiety Therapies
What is anxiety, and how can you deal with it?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and to situations that may negatively impact us or those we love. We all feel anxious from time to time, but when this feeling starts to become intrusive and troubles us seemingly without a break, it’s time to seek help.
It’s perfectly normal to feel some degree of anxiety, sometimes. We might worry about our finances, about our jobs, our health, our parents or our children. It’s when these moments of anxiety become more than moments and our worries start to encroach upon our enjoyment of daily life, to sneak into our working day, to spoil our interactions with those we love and care about, that anxiety can be identified as a problem. Anxiety is rarely something you can deal with alone. It’s a problem that takes a team to solve. For over a decade I have successfully treated many men, women and children suffering from anxiety, and I can help you, too.
What does anxiety feel like?
When we feel anxiety, it’s not solely in our mind, there is often also a range of physical symptoms. A surge of anxiety can cause our heart rate to speed up; we can feel shaky, unable to focus and even short of breath. If we are living with constant, low-grade anxiety this can cause us to feel extremely tired and impact our ability to concentrate.
Our mind often races with worst case thoughts that repeat and repeat on a loop of catastrophising. While it’s easy to tell ourselves we’re being silly, this doesn’t stop it happening, which only adds to the feelings of anxiety.
These are signals you need to re-set and take some time for self-care.
Don’t be embarrassed you feel this way. It’s a part of our ancient ‘fight or flight’ response, which in some people is naturally more pronounced than in others. It’s natural, not self-inflicted, or selfish, or silly.
There’s a saying, borrowed from the safety briefing we all hear before a flight departs: ‘fix your own oxygen mask in place first’. In short: be kind to yourself; it’s okay to feel this way – it’s actually not unusual. Admitting you are struggling is the first step to resolution. By acknowledging your anxiety, you are acknowledging you need support. And it’s always okay to take time for yourself to manage your mental health.
Treating Anxiety
When it comes to treating anxiety there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. Every one of us is different and so every one of my clients receives their own, bespoke, treatment plan.
I have trained in a wide range of different treatment forms that I mix and blend to create a bespoke approach for each of my patients.
I do not wave a magic wand, but what I can do is teach you techniques and strategies to help you dial down those feelings of anxiety and start to feel more accepting of the situation you are living with.
I will teach you how to have much more control over those destructive negative thoughts. I have had considerable success with Brainworking Recursive Therapy, a treatment that works while you remain in an awake state – no hypnosis required. To this I can add techniques drawn from Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Thought Field Therapy (or ‘tapping’) and other effective techniques.
Working together we can help you put overwhelming or unhelpful levels of anxiety behind you and open the door to a brighter, calmer way of living,
I offer a free 20 minute consultation to learn more about you and let you know how I can help.
Contact me today on 0161 374 0227. It’s time to take back control.
Anxiety and Treatment Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is anxiety - and when does it become more than “normal worry”?
A: Anxiety is a natural reaction to uncertainty or stressful events. When it becomes persistent, overwhelming and starts interfering with daily life — such as work, relationships, sleep or enjoyment – that’s when it may be time to seek support.
Q2: What kind of symptoms might show that I’m dealing with anxiety?
A: Anxiety isn’t only about thoughts – it often shows through the body too. Physical symptoms can include racing heart, shakiness, difficulty breathing or concentrating, tiredness, and a constant loop of negative or catastrophic thoughts.
Q3: Can hypnotherapy (or other therapies) really help with anxiety?
A: Yes – hypnotherapy and associated therapies can help. By working with your subconscious mind, these methods aim to reduce negative thought-patterns and re-train the brain’s response to stress, helping you feel calmer and more in control.
Q4: What kind of approach does therapy with Mind Solutions use - is it one-size-fits-all?
A: No – there’s no “one-size-fits-all.” Each person is different, so the therapist blends various evidence-based approaches (e.g. awake-state therapies like Brainworking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®), techniques from NLP, “tapping”/Thought Field Therapy, and traditional hypnotherapy) to create a bespoke healing plan.
Q5: What happens if I book a session - do I have to relive traumatic memories or talk about everything?
A: Not necessarily. Some therapies, like BWRT®, don’t require you to relive painful memories or talk through every detail. The focus is on shifting the way your brain responds and building new mental habits, with respect for your comfort and pace.
Getting help couldn’t be easier. Either fill in the form below, telephone 0161 374 0227, or email sally@mindsolutions.co.uk to arrange for your free initial consultation.
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