Common counselling issues presenting as anxiety or stress include such concerns as, health concerns and illness, work and college stress, bereavement, marriage and co- habitation, divorce, pregnancy, infertility and miscarriage, adoption, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, bullying, trust issues, redundancy or fear of redundancy, ageing challenges and issues with caring for others. I appreciate that many people have no experience of counselling and may feel anxious of what to expect or unsure if they are ready to take that step.
I am happy to speak with you to answer any questions you may have to help ease your concerns and to arrange a counselling assessment appointment.
Anxiety affects people in different ways. Many have different psychological and physical side effects that may interfere with their life such as difficulty controlling worry, sleep problems, heart palpitations, headaches and more. Our anxiety counselling in brighton, hove and lewes can help with a range of anxiety disorders, such as: generalised anxiety disorder (gad) post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) social anxiety if anxiety is affecting your day-to-day life, you may benefit from anxiety counselling in brighton. We offer cognitive therapies such as cbt through to open-ended analytical psychotherapy depending on your needs and preference. Once you have a sense of some control over your anxiety, we will gently start to help you explore what may be causing the anxiety which is often the result of deeper feelings that have not been acknowledged or processed, such as sadness, grief or other uncomfortable feelings.
How to get therapy
19:38 29 jan 23
i had 1-1 a reiki session with nadine and it exceeded expectations.
Parking for the wellness centre on nearby streets was easy, it's easy to find and the therapy rooms are beautiful. I couldn't recommend it enough and will 100% be returning!
jo jenkins
12:37 19 jan 23
well kept, warm and welcoming rooms. Hot and soft drinks available. It makes therapy sessions a little easier
fi hennessy
08:11 16 mar 22
i was looking for a pregnancy massage near me and i found laura at the wellness centre on abbeydale road. I was in quite a lot of pain with my pelvis and back and really in need of a relaxing massage.
You will know when your anxiety and stress are getting out of control and you may be considering hypnotherapy to help. When you are so stressed out and anxious that symptoms start to affect your mood, your work, your health, or your relationships, it's time to take that step back so that you can get things back in control. Solution-focused hypnotherapy is a very popular and effective method for managing anxiety and stress so that you can cope better with life's ups and downs. The treatment i offer is a combination of psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy. Following discussion to understand the root causes of your anxiety and stress, we will work together to reduce your physical and emotional symptoms.
Stress and anxiety management skills
It is important for you to recognise the signs if your stress levels are becoming unmanageable and reach out for help as soon as possible. Below are some of the most common symptoms of stress. If you suffer from any of these, you may benefit from stress treatment with priory: insomnia low self-esteem indigestion or weight loss/gain leaving stress untreated allows it to worsen over time, causing various unpleasant, persistent symptoms. These can escalate to impact your long-term physical and emotional health, developing into mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. At priory, we will address the specific triggers which cause and worsen your stress, strengthening the coping skills which will improve your ability to manage daily life.
Anxiety, at one time or another, is a fact of life. Many people experience feelings of anxiousness when facing stressful situations or important decisions. An anxiety disorder, however, is a serious mental illness and can interrupt a person’s ability to lead a normal life. For people with anxiety disorders, irrational worry and fear are overpowering and relentless. There are several different anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social phobia. The symptoms for these disorders vary, but all generally include some type of extreme, irrational fear and feelings of dread. Many people with an anxiety disorders also have physical symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, tension headaches, nausea, or muscle weakness.
Anxiety results from the body's natural reaction to dangerous, threatening and stressful situations. The body prepares itself to fight or run away, known as the 'fight or flight' response. Your heart rate will increase and you may get sweaty palms as well as a number of other symptoms. It may be that your body is responding to physical harm such as an approaching car, or something stressful such as exams, a job interview or meeting new people. While these responses are absolutely normal in the short term to protect you from harm, feelings of anxiety can sometimes go on for a long time – long after the harm has gone away.