Understanding and Easing Anxiety
Feeling anxious from time to time is a normal part of life. When worry, fear or tension becomes persistent, hard to control, or starts to get in the way of work, relationships and sleep, it may be time to seek support.
Anxiety can show up in many ways, including ongoing worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety and specific fears. Our psychologists provide evidence-based therapy to help you understand your anxiety, reduce its hold on your life and build lasting confidence.
Signs You May Benefit from Support
Anxiety looks different for everyone, but common signs include:
Persistent Worry: Finding it hard to switch off worrying thoughts or “what if” thinking, even when things are going well.
Physical Symptoms: A racing heart, tight chest, muscle tension, restlessness, stomach upset or feeling on edge.
Avoidance: Steering clear of places, people or situations because they make you feel anxious.
Sleep and Concentration Difficulties: Trouble falling asleep, or finding it hard to focus because your mind is busy.
Panic: Sudden waves of intense fear or physical sensations that feel overwhelming.
Anxiety is very common and very treatable. Reaching out is a positive first step.
How Therapy Can Help
Our psychologists draw on well-researched approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help you:
Understand Your Anxiety: Learn how anxiety works and what keeps it going for you.
Change Unhelpful Patterns: Identify and challenge anxious thinking and reduce avoidance and safety behaviours.
Face Fears Gradually: Build confidence through planned, supported steps at a pace that feels manageable.
Build Calm and Confidence: Develop practical skills for managing physical symptoms, worry and uncertainty.
Many people notice meaningful change once they have the right tools and support.
What to Expect
Therapy for anxiety is collaborative and paced around you. It usually involves:
A Thorough Assessment: We take time to understand your experience of anxiety, when it began, what triggers it and how it affects your life.
A Tailored Plan: Together we set clear goals and choose the approach that suits you best.
Practical Skills and Support: Between sessions you may try out new strategies, so the skills become part of everyday life.
Reviewing Progress: We regularly check in on how things are going and adjust the approach as needed, so therapy continues to fit your goals.
How to Access the Service
To begin therapy, please get in touch with our friendly administrative team via our contact page, phone, or email address and we will send you an intake form and our information sheet and consent form to start the intake process.
You do not need a referral to book an initial appointment, however you may want to discuss your needs with your general practitioner (GP) to determine if you qualify for Medicare funding, which can cover up to ten sessions with a Mental Health Care Plan. In such cases, you would need a referral. Additionally, private health insurance rebates may be available through your provider.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000. For 24/7 crisis support in Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.