Stress & Anxiety

 

Stress & Anxiety Counselling

Stress and anxiety can prevent you from living life to the fullest.  Most of us experience anxiety in our lives. It is a normal and natural response to the stressors of daily living. For most people stress/anxiety is mainly experienced at lower levels, occasionally rising at times. However, others experience consistently high levels of stress and anxiety. 

High stress/anxiety is detrimental to social well-being, mental health, emotional wellbeing, physical health and relationships. If left untreated high levels of stress and anxiety can lead to panic attacks, relationship breakdowns, social isolation, compulsions, addictions, obsessions, self-medication, serious health problems, low libido and job losses. Stress/anxiety can be managed through counselling, education, self-care, mindfulness, CBT and changes in lifestyle.

Contact us to take the first step towards controlling your stress/anxiety.


Symptoms of high stress & anxiety include:

  • Consistent tension

  • Fear and worry

  • Irritability

  • Social withdrawal

  • Over thinking things

  • Difficulties with concentration

  • Feeling overwhelmed

  • Sleep issues e.g.  broken sleep, nightmares, and difficulty falling asleep

  • Hypervigilance

  • Relationship problems

  • Difficulty concentrating and easily overwhelmed

  • Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, tiredness, headaches, migraines, heart palpitations, digestion issues.

  • Sexual problems

  • Compulsive and/or obsessive behaviour

  • Addictions

  • Feeling numb and dissociated.

  • Sexual issues. 

  • Alcohol and drug problems.