Starting counselling can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to expect. Understanding what happens in your first counselling session can help ease any anxiety and set the stage for a positive experience. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges, or personal growth, the first session is about building trust and creating a plan … Read more
Health anxiety refers to a high level of concern about one’s health. The most common symptoms of health anxiety are: Excessive worry about very small bodily changes Fear and dread when these bodily changes are noticed Stress and related bodily sensations, such as a racing heart Repeatedly visiting the doctor for reassurance that there is … Read more
What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? Feeling anxious and worried most of the time Anxiety interfering with your day to day life Often these worries relate to many aspects of your everyday life, including work, relationships with others, health and/or one’s financial situation Often, these worries may be present even if there is no real threat … Read more
Anxiety is probably more common than you think. In fact, it is the most common mental health disorder. Anxiety can be experienced in relation to something specific or a combination of many things. Did you know … Anxiety disorders affect 18% of women and 11% of men? (ABS, 2007) Common Symptoms of Anxiety feeling irritable or … Read more
