Anxiety therapy for adults in Geelong

Anxiety is a normal, temporary reaction to stressful situations. But if you are suffering panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, non-stop worries or phobias, your anxiety is probably not temporary. In fact, your anxiety condition may be impacting your ability to function at work, school or in social situations. Fortunately, there are some effective anxiety therapy treatments that help you cope.  

Understanding anxiety disorders 

One in four Australians will experience an anxiety condition at some stage in their life. There are several types of anxiety disorders: 

• Generalised anxiety disorder 

• Panic disorder 

• Phobias 

• Social anxiety or social phobias 

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder 

• Post-traumatic stress disorder 

Since anxiety disorders differ considerably, your therapy needs to be tailored to your specific symptoms. 

 Anxiety therapy 

Even though many types of anxiety conditions exist, research suggests most have similar underlying emotions and reactions.  

 While there are many different ways to treat anxiety conditions, the two typical approaches are cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. Anxiety therapy, unlike anxiety medication, focuses on uncovering the underlying causes of your worries and fears giving you the tools and techniques to overcome and live with anxiety disorders.  

How psychologists can help you with anxiety 

Psychologists are trained to diagnose your anxiety disorder. They help you identify and manage the factors that contribute to your anxiety and teach you concrete tools and techniques to cope with or overcome your anxiety.  

Depending on the type of anxiety disorder you have and the severity of it will determine what type of therapeutic approach your Psychologist takes. For instance, the treatment for panic attacks will be different to the treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and vice versa. 

Get help with your anxiety 

Many clients at our Anxiety Outcomes clinic are able to reduce and even eliminate symptoms after a few sessions. Using CBT and other modalities, our Geelong psychologists treat people across Victoria. Our highly trained psychologists create tailored treatment plans and use our Feedback Informed Treatment process to make sure you are achieving your therapy goals. 

Book an appointment at our Highton psychology clinic to see the difference a psychologist who specialises in anxiety can do for your life.  

 Call 0414 232 043 or email reception@psychologyoutcomes.com to schedule an appointment for anxiety therapy. Read our FAQs if you have questions prior to your appointment.