Do you feel constantly afraid, nervous or on-edge? Do you worry about what may happen, as opposed to what is happening?

Do your fears cause physical symptoms, like fatigue or shortness of breath? And do they stop you from living your normal day-to-day life?

If any of this sounds familiar, you could be suffering from anxiety.

It’s normal to feel nervous at times – like when you face work, health, or family problems – but anxiety goes beyond feeling stressed or worried.

Anxiety is caused by an overactivation of the amygdala, an area of your brain that plays a primary role in fear response. When you are faced with danger, your amygdala – or fear centre – kicks in. It takes over and tells your body to either ‘fight or take flight’. It’s a normal reaction, and in times of great danger, it can even save your life.

However, anxiety occurs when your fear-cetre works a little too well. That’s when you start feeling the need to fight or take flight in everyday situations, like when you face conflict at work or you’re stressed about your bills. Too much anxiety can completely dominate your life.

There are literally hundreds of treatments for anxiety. You have probably already tried some of them. The problem is that common treatments, like medication or talk therapy, simply cover up your anxious symptoms. They don’t target the cognitive processes that cause anxiety in the first place. So when you face a new challenge later in life, your anxiety comes back. You have to return to the medication or the therapist all over again.

Strategic psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy is not like that. It focuses on long-lasting change. I can give you the tools and skills that are proven to reduce anxiety. You won’t just experience relief from the challenges you currently face. You’ll also discover how to reduce anxiety symptoms when new challenges arise.

That way, you will take back control of your life once and for all. You’ll feel happier, healthier, and have the confidence to go about achieving your goals! No matter where you are in Sydney or Australia, get in touch with us. Effective sessions can be done online in the privacy and comfort of your own home.