Anxiety
Understanding Avoidance in Anxiety: Why We Escape and How to Break the Cycle
Discover how avoidance maintains anxiety and learn practical strategies to gradually face your fears with compassion and …
Anxiety
25 articles about anxiety from our Clinical Psychology team
EMDR
EMDR Therapy for Anxiety: Calming the Body When Talking Isn’t Enough
When people think of EMDR therapy, they often associate it with trauma or post-traumatic stress. But EMDR can also be a …
Anxiety
When Anxiety Affects the Heart: Understanding Chest Pain That Isn’t Cardiac
Chest pain but your heart is fine? Anxiety-related chest pain is common and treatable. A Clinical Psychologist explains …
Anxiety
Practical, evidence-based strategies to help manage anxiety
We all feel anxious at times. It’s part of being human. Anxiety is the body’s way of preparing us to deal with potential …
Anxiety
Simple Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
What Are Grounding Techniques? When anxiety strikes, it can feel overwhelming. Racing thoughts, a pounding heart, or a …
Wellbeing
The Link Between Exercise and Mental Health
Why Exercise Matters for Mental Health Exercise is not only good for the body - it is also one of the most effective …
Stress
Coping with Sunday Night Anxiety
“Dreading Monday before Sunday is even over? Simple, practical strategies from a Clinical Psychologist to calm the …
Children
Building Resilience in Anxious Children - Small Shifts, Big Impact
What Does Resilience Really Mean? Resilience is often misunderstood as “being tough” or “bouncing back” quickly. But for …
Anxiety
CBT vs. ACT for Generalised Anxiety: Which Works Best?
When Worry Feels Like a Constant Companion Generalised Anxiety Disorder GAD is characterised by persistent, excessive …
Anxiety
Anxiety 101: When Worry Becomes Overwhelming
What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is a normal part of being human. It’s our body’s natural response to danger - our internal …