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Overcoming Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is an intense fear of social situations and judgment, distinct from general anxiety or shyness, often leading to…

2 weeks ago

How to Stop Anxiety’s Grip

Stopping the disabling effects of anxiety, while acknowledging its natural presence, is achievable through various self-help methods and, when needed,…

3 weeks ago

ACT or CBT for anxiety?

ACT and CBT offer distinct approaches to addressing anxiety. CBT often focuses on identifying and challenging maladaptive thoughts and reducing…

1 month ago

Reasons for Professionals and Senior Management Seeking Private Anxiety Treatment

Many professional people and senior management seek anxiety treatment, often in private settings, due to the severe impact anxiety has…

1 month ago

Strategies for Managing Anxiety in the Workplace

Dealing with anxiety at work involves moving beyond trying to control or avoid it, which is often unworkable in the…

2 months ago

Benefiting from Anxiety Counselling

Anxiety counselling provides individuals with professional support to understand, manage, and navigate the challenges of excessive worry and fear. Counsellors…

2 months ago

How might avoidance perpetuate anxiety symptoms?

Avoidance can perpetuate anxiety symptoms in several ways. Firstly, avoidance is negatively reinforced because it leads to a temporary reduction…

2 months ago

The Underlying Mechanisms of Anxiety

Anxiety arises and persists through a combination of the body's stress response, specific brain mechanisms involving threat detection and information…

3 months ago

Health Anxiety: Unique Challenges and Therapeutic Adaptations

Health anxiety presents unique challenges related to compulsive behaviours, reassurance seeking, and misinterpretation of bodily sensations. Therapeutic adaptations involve process-focused…

4 months ago