Anxiety Counselling in the Sutherland Shire
for Children, Adolescents and Adults

Anxiety can show up in different ways. For some people, it feels like constant worry or overthinking. You may notice your mind racing, difficulty switching off, or feeling on edge even when there is no clear reason. For others, it might look like panic, physical symptoms, or a sense of feeling overwhelmed.

At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, our psychologists and counsellors work with people across the Sutherland Shire experiencing anxiety at different stages of life, using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) where appropriate.

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Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek counselling, and it can affect thinking, physical sensations, and day-to-day functioning in different ways.

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It can also take different forms, including generalised anxiety, social anxiety and panic. While each of these experiences can feel distinct, they are often connected. You can read more about specific presentations such as social anxiety and panic disorder.

Anxiety counselling provides a space to understand what is happening and begin to work through it in a way that feels sustainable.

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What anxiety can look like

Anxiety may present as:

• Persistent worry or overthinking

• Panic attacks or sudden feelings of fear

• Physical symptoms such as a racing heart, nausea or dizziness

• Difficulty sleeping or relaxing

• Avoidance of certain situations

• Feeling on edge or easily overwhelmed

These experiences can vary in intensity and may change over time.

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Anxiety can also impact decision-making, relationships, and confidence, particularly when it becomes persistent or difficult to manage.

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Types of anxiety we work with

Our psychologists and counsellors in Menai work with a range of anxiety presentations, including:

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• Generalised anxiety

• Social anxiety

• Panic disorder

• Health anxiety

• Anxiety related to life transitions or stress (including adjustment disorder)

Anxiety can sometimes occur alongside depression, with people experiencing both at different times.

Anxiety may also overlap with trauma, ADHD, or difficulties with emotional regulation, and counselling can help explore how these interact.

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How anxiety counselling can help

Anxiety counselling focuses on helping you understand how anxiety is showing up for you, what may be maintaining it, and how to respond to it differently over time.

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We regularly work with people experiencing different forms of anxiety, including those where anxiety overlaps with trauma, ADHD, or emotional regulation difficulties.

This may include:

• Recognising patterns of thinking and behaviour

• Learning ways to manage worry and overwhelm

• Developing strategies to respond differently to anxiety

• Gradually reducing avoidance

• Building confidence in managing everyday situations

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Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches while adapting therapy to each person’s needs, context and stage of life.

When to consider counselling

You may wish to consider counselling if anxiety is:

• Ongoing or increasing

• Interfering with work, school or relationships

• Leading to avoidance of situations

• Affecting sleep or daily functioning

• Feeling difficult to manage on your own

Anxiety counselling in the Sutherland Shire

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Our team includes registered psychologists and experienced counsellors working with anxiety across childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

We regularly see people attending our Menai clinic from across the Sutherland Shire, including Miranda, Caringbah, Cronulla, Kirrawee, Engadine, Bangor and Illawong.

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Counselling focuses on helping you understand your experience, reduce the impact of anxiety, and develop strategies that feel realistic and sustainable over time.

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Getting started

Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice and via secure online appointments across Australia.

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If you would like to make an appointment or speak with our team, you can call 02 8519 4197 or use the button below to get in touch.