Anxiety Counselling Melbourne
Anxiety Counselling
Some anxiety is a normal part of life - a natural reaction by the body in response to stress or danger. At times it can be helpful, keeping us alert and focused. However, a constant, overwhelming sense of unease that interferes with everyday life may be the sign of a disorder.
Do I need to seek anxiety counselling?
Irrational and excessive fear and worry are the primary symptoms. Other common ongoing symptoms that indicate that you may need to seek anxiety counselling include:-
Feelings of apprehension or dread
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Difficulty concentrating
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Feeling tenseness
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Jumpiness and restlessness
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Irritability
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Expecting the worst
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Watching for signs of danger
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Sweating
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Pounding heartbeat
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Frequently needing to urinate or diarrhoea
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Insomnia
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Muscle tension or twitches
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Stomach upset
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Dizziness and headaches
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Panic attacks
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Anti-social behaviour
Anxiety counselling can help you identify the difference between normal stress levels and a serious condition. New View Psychology has psychologists with extensive experience in anxiety counselling who can help you manage and overcome these symptoms.
Different disorders
There are a number of different types of disorders for which you may need to seek anxiety counselling:- Generalised - worrying almost every day, this stress can also have taxing physical symptoms, affecting concentration and sleeping habits
- Obsessive Compulsive - characterised by ongoing, intrusive thoughts and fears (obsessions) that result in compulsions that - in the short term only - help reduce distress
- Post Traumatic Stress - bursts of panic or distress brought on in the aftermath of a traumatic event
- Panic Disorder - chronic but less severe
- Cyclothymic - repeated, ongoing panic attacks
- Phobia - an exaggerated fear of an object of activity that in reality presents little to no danger; this includes issues such as social phobia
Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental disorder in Australia, with one in four people likely to experience one of the above conditions at some point in their lives. Through anxiety counselling, you can recover and prevent the illness from returning.
For more information on anxiety counselling, or to book an appointment with a psychologist, contact New View Psychology today online or on (03) 9351 0722.
5 good reasons you should call us!
- Quick appointments no matter where you live in Melbourne or regional Victoria.
- Minimal out of pocket expense (Medicare & Health fund Rebates).
- Registered Psychologists with a broad range of experience.
- Over 35 male and female Psychologists to choose from.
- Convenient locations around Melbourne and regional Victoria.
At New View Psychology, we are happy to accommodate the need for quick appointments.