Evolving Minds Counselling
and Psychology
Anxiety Counselling and Psychologists
in Sydney and the Sutherland Shire
Anxiety can affect every part of your life. For some people, it's a constant stream of worry that never seems to switch off. For others, it arrives without warning, bringing a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness or the overwhelming feeling that something bad is about to happen.
At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, our psychologists and counsellors provide anxiety counselling and therapy for children, adolescents and adults across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire. Appointments are available in person and online.
Types of anxiety we work with
Our psychologists and counsellors work with a wide range of anxiety disorders and anxiety presentations, including:
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Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Health anxiety
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can involve persistent and difficult-to-control worry across different areas of life, such as work, relationships, health, finances or everyday responsibilities.
Health anxiety involves persistent worry about your health, checking for signs of illness, seeking reassurance or finding it hard to feel reassured after medical advice or test results. Therapy can help you understand the patterns that maintain health anxiety and develop different ways of responding to worry and uncertainty.
How is anxiety treated?
Anxiety therapy begins with understanding how anxiety is affecting your life and what may be maintaining it. Together, you and your clinician will explore ways to respond differently to anxiety and lessen its impact, while also addressing depression or low mood where relevant.
Anxiety treatment may involve:
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Understanding the thoughts and behaviours that contribute to anxiety
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Learning to recognise and respond differently to the physical symptoms of anxiety
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Developing practical strategies to manage worry and overwhelm
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Gradually reducing avoidance and building confidence in everyday situations
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Strengthening coping strategies for managing anxiety over the longer term
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Addressing underlying experiences such as trauma, grief or ongoing stress where appropriate
Our psychologists and counsellors draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as play-based approaches for children where appropriate.
When should you seek support for anxiety?
You may find it helpful to speak with someone if anxiety is:
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Lasting for several weeks or becoming more frequent
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Affecting your work, study or relationships
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Leading you to avoid situations or activities that are important to you
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Affecting your sleep, physical health or quality of life
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Making everyday tasks feel more difficult than they used to
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Feeling difficult to manage without additional support
You don't need to wait until anxiety feels overwhelming before speaking with someone. Many people find that getting support early helps them better understand what they're experiencing and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety.
For additional information and self-help resources, you may wish to explore Beyond Blue or This Way Up, with evidence-based programs for anxiety.
How do I find anxiety counselling near me?
If you have been searching for an anxiety therapist, anxiety psychologist or anxiety therapy near you, our team provides evidence-based support in person at our Menai practice in the Sutherland Shire. Online appointments are also available across Australia.
If you're unsure where to begin, our Client Care Team can assist. Call 02 8519 4197 or use the button below to request an appointment.