Anxiety (blog)

“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but wanting to control it”. - Kahlil Gibran

Most people can relate to feeling anxious from time to time but how do we manage when we are overwhelmed by it, and it affects our ability to function in our working life and relationships. Psychotherapy can help you uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears and develop healthier coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.

Your First Session

It is common to feel a bit anxious or nervous at your first visit, so outlining what to expect might help reduce any worry or concerns you have. At the initial session, I will take some personal details and ask for an emergency contact number or your GP’s name and address. I will then explain confidentiality and limits to confidentiality in therapy. Subsequently, you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire. This helps to establish how you have been feeling and functioning in the week prior to your visit.

Following this, we will discuss what brought you to therapy and what you would like to achieve. The predominant psychotherapeutic approach used is person-centred, meaning you are in control of the process, with disclosures being made when you feel safe enough to do so. At the end of this session, we will discuss how to move forward in therapy, with your wants and needs always at the forefront of treatment planning.