Anxiety Counselling in Naas and Online
What is anxiety?
Unlike worry, which is often temporary and related to a specific situation, anxiety is a persistent, long-lasting feeling that can impact your day to day life. It’s often explained as feeling excessive worry or fear, and can be accompanied by physical symptoms.
Physical symptoms of anxiety may include:
An increased heart rate
Restlessness
Difficulty concentrating
Sweating
Feeling dizzy or nauseous
and more.
There are also different types of anxiety disorders, including:
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent and excessive worry about everyday situations.
Panic Disorder: Sudden episodes of intense fear, often accompanied by physical symptoms like dizziness and shortness of breath.
Social Anxiety Disorder: Fear of social situations and judgment by others.
Phobias: Intense fear of specific objects or situations.
If anxiety is affecting your day to day life and hindering you from completing tasks, therapy can help you to overcome this.
You may want to explore counselling, which can provide you with guidance and effective ways to manage your anxiety
Anxiety and other challenges: stress and depression
Anxiety is often linked to other mental health challenges, such as stress and depression. Chronic stress can lead to anxiety, making it difficult to relax and manage daily responsibilities.
Similarly, anxiety and depression often go hand in hand, as persistent worry can contribute to feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and low motivation.
For more information on dealing with depression, visit our depression counselling page.
Ways to manage anxiety
If you feel as though you’re experiencing anxiety, there are ways to manage anxiety that you may find effective.
Practice Deep Breathing and Mindfulness: Techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises can help calm the mind and body.
Exercise Regularly: Physical activity releases endorphins, which naturally reduce stress and anxiety.
Create a Relaxation Routine: Engaging in hobbies, spending time in nature, or listening to calming music can help alleviate stress.
You may want to explore counselling, which can provide you with guidance and effective ways to manage your anxiety.
Counselling for Anxiety in Naas and Online
If you’d like to explore counselling to manage your anxiety, my counselling services in Naas provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions with the support of a professional counsellor.
Whether you struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, or past experiences that have impacted your confidence, William Dunlea Counselling can help you to develop self-acceptance, build resilience, and improve self-worth.
If you can’t attend in person, there are remote options available.
Book an Appointment with William in Caragh, Naas for anxiety counselling today.