Like I mentioned above, anxiety has a range of physical and emotional symptoms. And everyone experiences anxiety symptoms differently. Here are a few of the most common symptoms:
Counselling for Anxiety
My name is Lynne Cole, a fully qualified and licensed therapist offering counselling for anxiety in Wakefield. I have decades of experience in helping people with anxiety. Below are just some of the qualifications that enable me to safely and effectively use therapy and counselling to help with anxiety;
- Licensed Practitioner of NLP
- ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Advanced Diploma of Professional Stress Management
- YHT Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
- Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Smoking Cessation Therapy from the College of Integrated Therapies
What Is Anxiety?
Let’s start with the basics. Anxiety is a feeling that most people experience from time to time. A little bit of anxiety or stress can be healthy. This is our body’s response to situations that are perceived as dangerous. It can present itself in apprehension, nervousness, fear and worrying. The symptoms of anxiety are a natural human response when perceived to be under threat (a fight, flight or freeze response).
It can cause people to experience a range of physical symptoms. Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling you have when thinking about something that is currently happening (or something that may happen) in the future.
Often, anxiety happens when you’re thinking about “what ifs” or focusing on what could go wrong. We can call it a “physical emotion.” There are many different emotional and physical symptoms including feeling scared, worried, nervous, and even sweating, trembling and hyperventilating.
If you’re looking for anxiety therapy in Wakefield, I’m here to help.
No Obligation Counselling Consultation
It’s very important that you feel comfortable and relaxed with your therapist and that is why I offer all new clients a free no-obligation telephone consultation.
I find that most of my clients are very keen to get started right away. If, however, you are not sure whether you wish to proceed at this point, then you are of course under no obligation to continue.
About Lynne
In my practice I support people who feel a wide range of emotions: fear, sadness, doubt, overwhelmed, trapped by self-criticism, negative perceptions and or disruptive patterns.
I have a particular interest in helping people reduce anxiety as well as people who are navigating what it means to be themselves in several areas of their life.
Whatever you’re struggling with, I’m here to help you.
Common Anxiety Symptoms
Emotional
- Feeling tense
- Feeling scared
- Worrying
- Trouble concentrating or focusing
- Irritability
- Trouble sleeping
Physical
- Feeling “jittery” or having trouble being still
- Feeling tired
- Sick at your stomach
- Feeling extra hot or cold
- “Butterflies in the stomach”
- Sweating
These might be some anxiety-related struggles you can relate to:
- Perfectionism
- Trust or jealousy
- Identifying your needs
- Isolating yourself
- Job transition
- Scrambled thoughts
- Low self-esteem
- Body image
- Over-commitment (saying “yes” to everything)
- Self-doubt
- Procrastination and time management
- Lifestyle choices
- Social media pressure
Reach out to me with a brief explanation of why you are looking for therapy or counselling, and I’ll respond as soon as I can.