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Anxiety Counselling in Lincoln and Online UK

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Support for Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD and Overwhelm

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Anxiety can affect how you think, feel, and cope with everyday life. It may show up as constant worry, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, or a sense of overwhelm that makes even small tasks feel difficult. If anxiety is impacting your wellbeing, relationships, work, or confidence, counselling can offer understanding, relief, and practical support.

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I offer anxiety counselling in Lincoln and online therapy across the UK for teenagers and adults, providing a calm, confidential space to explore your experiences and learn ways to manage anxiety more effectively.

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What Is Anxiety?

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Anxiety is a natural response to stress or perceived danger. However, when anxiety becomes persistent, intense, or difficult to control, it can begin to interfere with daily life. Many people live with anxiety for years without realising that support could help.

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Anxiety can take many forms, including:

  • Generalised anxiety and constant worry

  • Panic attacks

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Social anxiety

  • Health anxiety

  • Anxiety linked to trauma or life changes

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Common Symptoms of Anxiety

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Anxiety affects people in different ways, but common symptoms may include:

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Emotional and psychological symptoms:

  • Persistent worry or racing thoughts

  • Fear of losing control or something bad happening

  • Irritability or feeling on edge

  • Difficulty concentrating

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Physical symptoms:

  • Panic attacks

  • Rapid heartbeat or shortness of breath

  • Muscle tension, headaches, or stomach issues

  • Fatigue or disrupted sleep

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Behavioural symptoms:

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  • Avoiding certain situations or places

  • Seeking reassurance

  • Feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns or compulsions

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The Impact of Anxiety

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Living with anxiety can be exhausting. Over time, it may affect:

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  • Self-confidence and self-esteem

  • Relationships and communication

  • School, college, or work performance

  • Daily functioning and decision-making

  • Enjoyment of life and sense of safety

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For teenagers, anxiety can impact school attendance, friendships, emotional regulation, and confidence. For adults, anxiety may contribute to burnout, relationship strain, and difficulties balancing responsibilities.

Panic Attacks

If you experience sudden, intense anxiety and fear, it might be the symptoms of a panic attack. Other symptoms may include:

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  • a racing heartbeat

  • feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded

  • feeling that you're losing control

  • sweating, trembling or shaking

  • shortness of breath or breathing very quickly

  • a tingling in your fingers or lips

  • feeling sick (nausea)

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A panic attack usually lasts 5 to 30 minutes. They can be frightening, but they're not dangerous and should not harm you.

How can Counselling help you with Anxiety?

Counselling provides a supportive space to understand your anxiety and develop healthier ways of coping. I work collaboratively, at your pace, adapting therapy to suit your individual needs.

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My approach to anxiety counselling may include:

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  • Exploring underlying causes and triggers of anxiety

  • Understanding thought patterns and emotional responses

  • Learning grounding and emotional regulation strategies

  • Building tolerance to anxiety rather than fighting it

  • Developing self-compassion and resilience

  • Supporting confidence and self-trust

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I draw on integrative counselling, including CBT, DBT, person-centred therapy, and exposure-based approaches, where appropriate. Creative methods can also be used if talking alone feels difficult.

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Counselling Techniques to help with anxiety:

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-  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and effective treatment approach that focuses on the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, CBT helps you to develop healthier coping strategies and improve your overall emotional well-being. This is widely known a structured and goal-oriented therapy commonly used to address a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and stress management. 

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- Exposure Therapy - Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment designed to help you to confront your fears and anxieties in a controlled, safe environment. I work with you at a pace that feels safe, and we can work to gradually exposing you to the sources of your fear.  We first explore what your triggers might be, and put in techniques you can use to help soothe.  Then we work to reduce your emotional response associated with these triggers. Through repeated exposure, you can better understand your anxiety and learn to manage it and ultimately gain a sense of control over your fears. This evidence-based approach is used to treat various conditions, including phobias, PTSD, anxiety disorders.

Anxiety Counselling for Teenagers

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Teenage anxiety is increasingly common and can feel overwhelming for young people and parents alike. I offer counselling for teenagers experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, school-related stress, OCD, or emotional overwhelm. Sessions provide a safe, non-judgemental space where young people can feel heard, supported, and better equipped to manage anxious feelings.

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Anxiety Counselling in Lincoln and Online UK

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I offer face-to-face anxiety counselling in Lincoln as well as online therapy, allowing flexibility and access to support wherever you are. Online counselling can be particularly helpful for anxiety, offering support from the comfort of your own space.

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Take the First Step

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If anxiety is affecting your life, you don’t have to manage it alone. Anxiety counselling can help you feel more grounded, confident, and able to cope with challenges as they arise.

If you are looking for an anxiety counsellor in Lincoln or online anxiety therapy for teenagers or adults, you are welcome to get in touch to find out more or arrange an initial enquiry.

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