Anxiety is a basic and natural response, common amongst all humans when we anticipate a real or perceived threat/danger. A ‘fight/flight’ response is triggered to motivate us to act and protect us from a perceived threat/danger. However, from time to time we could misinterpret or miscalculate the threat/danger and experience increased anxiety, disproportionate to the actual events. If feelings of anxiety and stress become constant and overwhelming for a prolonged period of time, you may be suffering from ana anxiety disorder.
If you are experiencing anxiety symptoms constantly and you feel overwhelmed most of the time you might be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Most common anxiety symptoms include:
Physiological symptoms of anxiety
- A sense of dread
- Bladder urgency
- Blurred or tunnel vision
- Dry mouth
- Feeling tired, on edge, restless
- Headaches
- Hearing disturbance
- Jelly legs
- Pins and needles
- Racing heart
- Shortness of breath
- Sickness, dizziness, nausea
- Stomach aches
- Sweating excessively
- Tinnitus
- Trembling, shaking
- Trouble sleeping/insomnia
Psychological symptoms of anxiety
- Blanking out
- Difficulty concentrating
- Dissociation
- Foggy thoughts
- Hallucinations
- Indecisiveness
- Irritability
- Overthinking
- Racing thoughts
However, depending on the specific symptoms, you might experience anxiety can take a form of:
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Health Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Phobias
- Panic Disorder
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
My approach
I am a highly trained and experienced Psychologist with more than 10 years in clinical practice, offering evidence based psychological treatment tailored to your unique needs. My approach allows me to draw from different therapeutic models and skills to offer a thoughtful therapeutic service and the best psychological care.
My qualifications
I am a Chartered Psychologist HCPC, BPS and BACP registered with more 10 years of experience in the NHS, third sector and private practice. I am a highly trained and experienced practitioner psychologist providing evidence based psychological services to individuals and couples. I apply my clinical expertise in a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties offering a psychological service tailored to your unique needs. I aim to help you develop insight into your difficulties, acquire healthy coping strategies in order to lead a meaningful life and build meaningful relationships.