Anxiety & Worry
Anxiety can feel overwhelming — racing thoughts, restlessness, or a constant sense of dread that won’t switch off. You may find yourself worrying about things that never used to bother you, feeling on edge in social or work situations, or struggling to sleep because your mind won’t stop whirring.
Everyone experiences anxiety differently. For some, it’s a quiet but persistent unease. For others, it can feel intense and all-consuming, affecting daily life, relationships, and wellbeing.
Anxiety is a recognised mental health difficulty that can affect your mind, emotions, and body. While occasional anxiety is normal, ongoing or intense anxiety can make even simple tasks feel difficult.
You might be experiencing common signs and symptoms of anxiety including:
Physical symptoms:
Rapid heartbeat, palpitations, or chest tightness
Shallow breathing or shortness of breath
Sweating, shaking, or trembling
Muscle tension, headaches, or stomach discomfort
Difficulty sleeping (trouble falling or staying asleep)
Fatigue or low energy
Emotional / cognitive symptoms:
Racing thoughts or constant worrying (“what if…?” thinking)
Feeling tense, restless, or unable to relax
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
A sense of dread or fear, even when nothing obvious is wrong
Feeling detached or like things around you aren’t real
Behavioural symptoms:
Avoiding places, people, or situations that feel overwhelming
Needing constant reassurance
Relying on habits or rituals to feel “safe”
Withdrawing from daily activities or relationship
At Reflect & Be, I offer non-judgemental space to explore what lies beneath your anxiety. Together, we can:
Identify patterns and triggers that fuel your worry
Understand the thoughts and feelings that keep anxiety going
Explore gentle, practical ways to manage anxiety day-to-day
Build resilience and confidence in facing challenges
Develop strategies to create more calm and balance in your life
Every person’s experience of anxiety is unique, so our sessions will be tailored to what you need most — whether that’s calming strategies, self-reflection, or simply being heard without judgement.
I use an integrative approach, blending different counselling methods so support is tailored to you. For anxiety, this often includes:
Person-Centred Therapy – creating a safe, accepting space where you can talk freely and feel understood.
Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT) techniques – gently exploring unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new, more balanced ways of thinking.
Mind-body approaches – recognising how anxiety shows up physically and using grounding, breathing, or relaxation practices to ease symptoms.
Experiential work – exploring emotions in the moment, so you can reduce avoidance and develop resilience.
Because anxiety doesn’t look the same for everyone, this flexible way of working allows us to find an approach that feels supportive and effective for you.