How anxiety feels

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Anxiety and fears can be normal responses to situations in our daily lives; they alert us to dangers.  This can become problematic when our response is out of proportion to what is causing us anxiety, or when we lose control over our responses, or perhaps our enjoyment of life is affected, for example by avoiding certain situations. Panic attacks involve a build up of overwhelming sensations (pounding heart, feeling faint, nausea, feeling you might die).

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How Central Psychology and Hypnotherapy can help you

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I will offer you a range of approaches.  You will:

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• Learn relaxation techniques to manage physiological/body responses

• Rehearsal of new ways of managing the anxiety

• Address thoughts that cause or maintain your anxiety

• Learn self hypnosis for better coping

• Begin to relax and enjoy life again

 

The best treatment approach

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Cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy is one of the most successful treatment for anxiety.  This involves evidence based cognitive behavioural approaches, combined with hypnosis.  The BMJ, a respected medical publication, concluded that there is ‘good evidence’ that hypnosis and relaxation techniques can reduce anxiety and that hypnosis is effective in treating panic attack.  My approach to addressing anxiety will draw from this knowledge to ensure you receive the best service.

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