Finding Anxiety Help in Adelaide

Are you, or someone that is close to your, suffering with stress? Is the mood more agitated or anxious? If you have had long term stress or tension, this can lead to anxiety.

If anxiety is acted on early enough there is a good chance that it can be addressed through counselling. In some cases medication can be of assistance, but this is not always necessary long term. Feeling good again means less time lost at work or school and more time for healthy relationships and activities that make us feel good.

About Anxiety

Anxiety can affect the mood, thoughts and the body. It can interfere with your ability to enjoy life, work and family time. Anxiety can affect the life of the person with anxiety and those around them. It often works in cycles. You can feel anxious and worry about things that simply would not concern others. This can lead to a feeling of agitation, and a feeling of helplessness that can it turn lead to depression.

Anxiety can affect men and women and is affecting children in greater numbers. Anxiety counselling, mindfulness and other psychology techniques can help you get your life back on track again.

Adelaide Counselling practice specialise in anxiety and depression counselling for men, women and children. It is important to deal with the emotional aspects of anxiety and depression even if you are taking medication.

Symptoms of Anxiety

Some symptoms to be aware of include:

• Becoming housebound
• Poor sleep
• Increase or decrease in appetite
• Agitation
• Irritability
• Difficulty in concentrating
• Panicky thoughts
• Panic attacks
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Constant worry

For Urgent Anxiety Help in Adelaide

If you feel that the matter is urgent there are many community organisations in Adelaide that can be of some immediate assistance to those with anxiety and depression.

These include:

Emergency – 000
Mental Health Triage – 131 465
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 or Chat online
ReachOut.com
MensLine  – 1300 78 99 78
Lifeline – 13 11 13
Sane Mental Illness Helpline – 1800 18 SANE (1800 18 7263)
Kids HelpLine  – 1800 55 1800
Parent helpline – 1300 364 100 (24 hour service)
Suicide Call Back service – 1300 659 467

Anxiety Counselling at Adelaide Counselling Practice

Figures from Beyond Blue show that 3 million Australians are living with anxiety or depression. With the current pandemic this figure is increasing. Many people are struggling with isolation and financial pressures.

Our therapists are kind, caring and understanding. We can help you with family problems, self esteem issues, stress regarding financial and work issues, using proven techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness therapy. These therapies coupled with exercise, diet and at times medication, can be extremely effective forms of anxiety treatment.

We can help you get back to feeling calm, happy and healthy again. It is possible to decrease your stress levels and regain energy and vitality. Worries become more manageable.

We are centrally located in Carrington Street, Adelaide. If you feel that you or someone you love may have anxiety we can help. Our counsellors and psychotherapists are highly trained in anxiety counselling techniques that have been proven to work. Adelaide Counselling Practice is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and are affiliated with Bupa and Doctors Health Fund.

Treatment for Anxiety

Our caring and qualified counsellors use different therapies to suit the individual. CBT and anxiety counselling are both very effective.

We also find that relaxation treatments such as music and meditation and highly therapeutic. Spending quality time with friends and family, journaling and all forms of exercise are very beneficial also.

With a dedicated therapist and the right support, counselling and guidance it is possible to alleviate and manage anxiety. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

If you or a loved one is suffering from anxiety or depression, contact us online at Adelaide Counselling Practice or by phone (08) 8237 0509. We are open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm and have Skype and telephone consultation available.