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Two counsellors share their support and guidance for anyone feeling anxious right now.

What is social anxiety disorder? According to DSM-IV, social anxiety disorder or social phobia, is defined as 'a persistent and excessive fear of social or performance situations...

What is panic disorder? Panic disorder (PD) is a common anxiety disorder and its main feature is the occurrence of panic attacks. According to DSM-5 a panic attack is 'a sudden...

Seemingly out of nowhere, we find ourselves in uncertain, unknown and worrying times. An invisible, and unsettling threat has arisen in the form of COVID-19. This has prompted...

Do you struggle in social situations such as parties, when making presentations, or performing in front of others? Learning to acquire social skills and managing internally...

Knowing yourself and what may trigger anxiety, panic, or an emotional reaction is crucial to self-care. Part of what we do in counselling can be about exploring ourselves; our...

Clients often talk about feeling panicky or anxious, and seasonal events (e.g. Christmas) can be times of added stress. I've put together some really simple tips you can practice...

Below the surface of your mind, in the deep neural structures of your brain, is a hidden world. Dark and forbidding, we might think of it as deep space, where elemental forces are...

We’ve all been there. In that moment of blind panic - your heart pounding; shortness of breath; intense and overwhelming feelings of fear for no apparent reason, quickly...

Anxiety is a symptom of several conditions, including panic disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety disorder (SAD). The symptoms could be...