Find Your Peace of Mind with Anxiety Counselling in Melbourne
Feel heard, supported and empowered to manage anxiety with understanding and experienced psychologists.
- Evidence-based treatments for all types of anxiety.
- Compassionate psychologists who truly listen.
- Safe and inclusive spaces in Carlton North and Coburg.
Engage in Anxiety Counselling in Melbourne To Help Manage Anxiety Disorders
At Solace Psychology, our anxiety counselling in Melbourne offers support for various kinds of anxiety disorders.
We are skilled mental health professionals who bring understanding and a targeted anxiety treatment plan to each session.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a common emotion that most people feel regularly and is considered a normal response to a perceived threat or danger.
Nearly everyone can feel fear from time to time. However, for people with an anxiety disorder, the persistent and intense fear can become an overwhelming feeling that disrupts their daily lives.
Our team at Solace Psychology are here to work with you to combat anxious thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Our experienced team use evidence-based therapies to help manage your anxiety and feel able to enjoy life more.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
This mental health condition is characterised by uncontrollable and excessive worrying about everyday life events to the point where your day-to-day life is frequently disrupted.
Panic Disorder
This disorder may cause an individual to experience frequent episodes of extreme fear and anxiety that seem to come out of nowhere. These are often referred to as panic attacks.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Specific Phobias
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
This disorder is characterised by intrusive and uncontrollable obsessions that generate anxiety and compulsive behaviours.
The Impact of Anxiety Disorders
What Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders can occur from a multitude of factors. These can include:
A genetic predisposition or family history of anxiety.
Exposure to a traumatic incident.
A major emotional incident such as a bereavement or relationship issues.
Emotional and Physical Effects
The impact of anxiety on a person can be disruptive or even debilitating. When left untreated, symptoms can severely increase over time. Symptoms and their effects can manifest differently depending on the person. Common symptoms of anxiety disorders include recurring negative thoughts and behavioural changes such as withdrawal and avoidance.
Along with the emotional effects like shame and low self-esteem, individuals can also experience physical symptoms. These can be present in various forms:
Nausea
Shaking, sweating and dizziness
Chest pain and heart palpitations
Feeling butterflies in the stomach
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Anxiety Treatment Options
One-On-One Counselling for Anxiety Treatment
Our experienced psychologists in Melbourne provide a safe and supportive environment for clients seeking counselling services with one-on-one sessions.
You can visit us at our Carlton North or Coburg practice and experience a calming space, designed to make you feel as comfortable as possible.
Online Anxiety Therapy Sessions
Many of our experienced team members provide telehealth services to help manage anxiety symptoms.
We understand that an in-person appointment does not suit every schedule.
A telehealth appointment can also be a more appealing option for those suffering from agoraphobia or an increase in anxiety when being outside the safety of home.
You can view which of our psychologists offer telehealth appointments via their profile or contact us directly.
Get in Touch To Organise Your First Appointment
Our Approach to Anxiety Counselling
Assessment and Diagnosis
Our clinical psychologists take an integrative approach to the treatment of anxiety, combining evidence-based therapies with a personalised approach.
We recognise that each individual is unique. No one-size-fits-all method exists when it comes to anxiety and stress management.
We will work together to unearth what may be causing your anxiety disorder and the best way to move forward for an unrestricted life.
Building a Therapeutic Relationship
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
Overcoming Anxiety with Our Experienced Psychologists
Building Resilience and Confidence
An experienced psychologist aims to help you overcome anxiety and improve your overall mental well-being. For some clients, this only requires a few sessions.
For others, they need continued sessions over longer periods. There’s no singular ‘right way’ to approach your treatment. We are always about designing strategies that suit your unique needs.
Receiving treatment from the right therapist can allow you to build your confidence when encountering situations or environments that cause anxious emotions and behaviours. We work to help mitigate your anxiety and improve your overall quality of life through our sessions.
Getting Started with Anxiety Treatment in Melbourne
If you feel you need support in dealing with anxiety, our team are here to help.
Many clients tell us they believe their anxiety was simply part of their personality.
Feeling fear or worry is extremely common, but the persistent difficulties anxiety causes can greatly affect your life. These can be overcome with the right help.
Our clinic in Melbourne provides a safe and supportive environment for clients seeking counselling for anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health difficulties.
Meet Our Team
Our compassionate team of clinical psychologists and counselling psychologists work exclusively in evidence-based therapies.
We offer a space to help you grow and improve your emotional well-being. If anxiety is disrupting your daily life, the best approach is to seek support.
Nazli Kayhan
Masters of Clinical Psychology
Beverley Tyrrell
Masters of Clinical Psychology
Libby Perkins
Masters of Counselling
Psychology
Luke Bamford
Masters of Clinical Psychology
FAQs
What is the best anxiety treatment?
Why am I feeling anxious?
Most people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. Still, people with certain personality types or a familial history of mental health issues can be more predisposed to experiencing anxiety.
There is no straightforward answer to why everyone experiences anxious feelings. For some people, it can be due to environmental or genetic factors, or a combination of both.
How to manage anxiety without a therapist?
You may only need a few sessions before you feel comfortable in your daily life. At Solace Psychology, our job is to provide you with the right coping strategies to help alleviate your anxiety and manage symptaoms on your own.
You can also use great online resources that can assist you in managing anxiety, like Beyond Blue, Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria and Headspace.
Use the contact form below to get started with our compassionate and experienced team for anxiety counselling in Melbourne.
Contact Us
Start Your Journey of Self Development and Healing with Us Today.
Book an Appointment at Solace Psychology
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info@solacepsychology.com
- Address
625 Nicholson Street, Carlton North, VIC 3054
16 Harding Street, Coburg, VIC 3058
- Hours
Sat: 09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Client Support Team is available
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat: 09:00 am - 1:00 pm