Anxiety

Anxiety can be a living hell something almost every human being encounters at some point in life. For some, it's a fleeting sense of unease before a big event. For others, it’s a persistent, overwhelming force that makes everyday life feel daunting. If you’re reading this and living with anxiety, I want to begin by saying: you are not alone. And more importantly, you are not broken . I can help you.

After 30 years of sitting with people in their most vulnerable moments, I’ve come to understand anxiety is not a weakness, but a signal — one that deserves our compassion, curiosity, and care. I  have numerous tools and strategies to help you move through this. Together we can do this.

What Is Anxiety, Really?

At its core, anxiety is our body’s natural response to perceived danger. It’s the brain trying to protect us — a deeply wired survival mechanism. But in modern life, the “dangers” often aren’t physical threats. They’re things like pressure at work, the fear of failing, social worries, or a sense that we’re not good enough.

When these fears take root, they can feel all-consuming. Racing thoughts, tightness in the chest, sleepless nights, difficulty concentrating — anxiety speaks in many voices. I have met many clients who have landed  up in A and E thinking they are having a heart   attack.  It is very scary.  And yet, behind it all is often a part of you trying to keep you safe. When we begin to see anxiety this way, we can soften our relationship with it. We move from fighting it to understanding it.

Some people have extreme intrusive thoughts ….that they can't share with any one ..they think they are bad or a nut job…no its the Anxiety doing its work….

The relief in telling me your intrusive thoughts  are like taking concrete boulders of your shoulders. No judgement from me just compassion

You Are Not Your Anxiety

One of the most important truths I offer my clients is this: you are not your anxiety. It may feel loud right now, but it is only one part of you — not the whole. Anxiety may have been with you for a long time. It may have developed from early life experiences, trauma, or even inherited family patterns. But no matter its origins, healing is possible. We will do it together

You can learn to relate to anxiety differently — with more gentleness and less fear. It takes time, but I’ve seen it happen, over and over again.

Anxiety thrives in silence. Speaking it aloud to someone who listens without judgment — a friend, a counsellor, a loved one — can lift an enormous weight. You deserve to be heard.

So many people even after the first session with me feel so much better.

Our anxious minds often tell stories: that we can’t cope, that something terrible will happen, that we’re not enough. Notice those stories. Then gently ask: Is this 100% true? Is there another way to look at this? Over time, this can shift deeply held beliefs.

Anxiety is exhausting. If you feel tired, it’s not laziness — it’s your nervous system asking for a break. Rest is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Prioritise it when you can.

Some days will feel better than others. That’s okay. Progress doesn’t mean the anxiety vanishes forever — it means learning to navigate it with more resilience and less fear. Think of healing as learning to surf the waves, rather than trying to stop the ocean.

You Are Not Alone

If you’re living with anxiety, please reach out to me  know there is help, and there is hope. You don’t have to carry this alone. With the right support, it is possible to feel more grounded, more empowered, and more yourself again.

You are worthy of peace. You are worthy of support. And you are already braver than you know.

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