About Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in a variety of ways, such as excessive worrying, panic attacks, and phobias, and can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Fortunately, counselling can be an effective treatment option for those struggling with anxiety.
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How Can Counselling Help with Anxiety?
Anxiety counselling can help individuals struggling with anxiety to understand the root cause of their anxiety. By exploring the underlying factors, people can develop a better understanding of their triggers and how to manage them. This can be achieved through various counselling techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns. Several kinds of therapy (in addition to CBT) provide clients with tools to manage their anxiety. Research has shown that counselling can lead to improved sleep quality, better relationships, and increased feelings of self-worth.
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Counselling can help individuals with anxiety develop effective coping strategies to manage their symptoms. Coping strategies can include relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness, and self-care. Counselling can also help individuals develop problem-solving skills to better manage stressors in their lives.
Anxiety counselling provides emotional support. Talking to a trained therapist can be helpful for those experiencing feelings of isolation, shame, or guilt. Exploring your anxiety with a therapist gives you a safe and non-judgemental space to express feelings and work through difficult emotions.
Anxiety therapy can really improve people’s quality of life and functioning.
Sources:
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (2021). How Therapy Can Help Anxiety. Retrieved from https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/therapy
National Institute of Mental Health (2021). Psychotherapies. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies/index.shtml
American Psychological Association (2017). Understanding psychotherapy and how it works. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/understanding-psychotherapy
Mayo Clinic (2021). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610