Counselling for Anxiety

Anxiety affects millions of individuals worldwide, disrupting daily functioning and diminishing quality of life. Counselling is a great way to address various types of anxiety, including panic attacks, social anxiety, and specific phobias.

As an experienced psychotherapist in Oxfordshire, I offer specialized counselling for anxiety that provides personalized support, evidence-based coping mechanisms, and targeted therapeutic techniques to help you regain control and improve your mental well-being.

Person-Centered Therapy for Anxiety

Person-centered therapy creates a supportive environment where clients feel genuinely understood and accepted. This non-directive approach emphasizes unconditional positive regard, empathy, and authenticity from the therapist. For anxiety sufferers, this creates a safe space to explore feelings without judgment, allowing natural growth and self-discovery to reduce anxiety symptoms. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a catalyst for positive change.

My person-centered approach involves:

• Unconditional positive regard
• A non-judgmental environment
• Deep empathy and genuine understanding
• Support for natural emotional growth and self-discovery

Gestalt Therapy for Anxiety

Gestalt therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and personal responsibility. This experiential approach helps anxiety sufferers become more attuned to their immediate experiences, bodily sensations, and emotional responses. Through techniques like the empty chair dialogue and exaggeration exercises, clients gain insight into how anxiety manifests in their lives.

Gestalt therapy helps anxiety sufferers by:

• Focusing on immediate experiences
• Increasing bodily and emotional awareness
• Using experiential techniques
• Integrating fragmented aspects of self

Finding the Right Counselling Approach

The effectiveness of anxiety counselling depends largely on finding the right therapeutic approach for your specific needs. As an integrative counsellor, I combine multiple techniques to create personalized treatment plans.

Whether you're experiencing panic attacks, social anxiety, or specific phobias, we'll work together to develop strategies that empower you to live a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is crucial for effective anxiety management. As a dedicated psychotherapist serving Oxford and surrounding areas, I offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. Click here to arrange an initial free consultation.