Counselling for Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology | Menai and Sutherland Shire
At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in the Sutherland Shire, our psychologists and counsellors provide evidence-based counselling for panic attacks and Panic Disorder. We support children, adolescents, adults and older adults at our Menai psychology clinic, assisting clients from Bangor, Illawong, Engadine and surrounding suburbs, and offer online counselling across Sydney and throughout Australia.
Panic attacks are sudden and intense episodes of fear or distress that can occur without warning. Symptoms may include a racing heartbeat, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nausea, shaking, or a fear that something terrible is about to happen. Although panic attacks are not physically harmful, they can feel overwhelming.
Panic attacks often occur alongside other conditions such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Mood Disorders, Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, eating disorders or personality disorders. These experiences can overlap, amplifying physical sensations and emotional distress. Addressing coexisting conditions within counselling helps build insight, regulate emotional responses and strengthen long-term coping skills.
When panic attacks become recurrent, they may develop into Panic Disorder. People with Panic Disorder may begin avoiding certain activities, environments or situations for fear of triggering another attack. Over time, this avoidance can contribute to isolation, lowered confidence, and ongoing distress. In some cases, this pattern of avoidance may overlap with Social Anxiety, where fear of social or performance situations increases anxiety and impacts daily life.
At Evolving Minds, we offer evidence-based therapy for panic attacks and Panic Disorder, helping clients understand the physical and emotional cycle of panic and regain a sense of safety and control. Our psychologists and counsellors provide a supportive and non-judgemental environment to help clients recognise triggers, manage symptoms, and build confidence in everyday settings.
Our clinicians draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
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Mindfulness-Based Strategies
Therapy is individualised and may include psychoeducation, gradual exposure techniques, and emotional regulation strategies to reduce the intensity of panic and build coping strategies.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing panic attacks or panic disorder, contact Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai on 02 8519 4197, or click the button below to book an appointment.