Suffering from Anxiety?
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there are effective ways to manage it.
At Behavioural Freedom, I will free you from the unwanted behaviours that prohibit you from living the life you want to live. I will free you from the uncomfortable, negative and often debilitating feelings of anxiety that control you and allow you to focus on moving forward with positivity, a fresh outlook on life and the knowledge that you can do anything you put your mind to.
You will feel calmer, more in control of your life and more confident.
‘Anxiety disorders’ is a collective term for the range of issues I treat. It’s important to know that there are no ‘off the shelf’ packages. Each client has specific and unique issues and your sessions are tailored around YOU and you only.
If you suffer from anxiety in any of its forms, including but not limited to the issues listed here, PLEASE contact me today. It could very well be the most important call you make this year.
How I Treat Anxiety
At Behavioural Freedom, I use a skills-based model for treating anxiety. During our sessions, I will teach you relaxation techniques and helpful ways in which you can fundamentally and positively change the way you behave, think and act. It’s also important to note here that you can’t be stressed or suffer from anxiety when you are in a relaxed state. The skills you’ll learn during your time with me will be vital to both your on-going treatment and perhaps more so as you leave my care.
A combination of Applied Relaxation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is considered by the British Medical Journal to be one of the most effective therapies to alleviate anxiety and put you on a path to having a positive mind-set and being able to live life to the fullest, free of worries. By combining both and adding in the element of hypnosis, I believe this is the most effective, pragmatic and relevant approach to the treatment of anxiety.
Two Powerful Techniques
Two powerful techniques are Applied Relaxation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Applied Relaxation teaches you how to recognize when you’re feeling anxious and then use relaxation exercises to calm your body and mind. These exercises might involve deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or visualisation techniques. By practising these exercises regularly, you can train your body to relax more easily, reducing the physical symptoms of anxiety.
CBT, on the other hand, helps you understand and change the negative thought patterns that contribute to your anxiety. It teaches you to identify the irrational beliefs and distorted thinking patterns that fuel your anxious feelings. Once you recognise these patterns, you can challenge them with more realistic and balanced thoughts. For example, if you often catastrophise situations (imagine the worst possible outcome), CBT helps you reframe those thoughts to be more realistic and less anxiety-inducing.
Together, Applied Relaxation and CBT form a powerful toolkit for managing anxiety. Applied Relaxation helps you relax your body, while CBT helps you reframe and change your thoughts. Over time, with practice and patience, these techniques can significantly reduce anxiety and improve your overall quality of life. Remember, it’s okay to seek professional help if you’re struggling with anxiety. As a therapist trained in CBT I can guide you through the process and tailor the techniques to your specific needs. With dedication and support, you can learn to overcome anxiety and live a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
Please contact me today to start the journey back to behavioural freedom.