Anxiety & Depressive Disorders

Overview

Anxiety and low mood are among the most common reasons people seek therapy. Anxiety can show up as constant worry, panic attacks or a body that never quite switches off. Depression can feel like heaviness, emptiness or a loss of interest in the things that once mattered. Often the two appear together.

These experiences are not a sign of weakness. They are patterns of thinking, feeling and responding that developed for a reason — and patterns can change. Therapy offers a space to understand yours and to work, step by step, towards relief.

You might notice

• Persistent worry or a sense of dread that is hard to switch off
• Panic attacks, a racing heart or tightness in the chest
• Low mood, tearfulness or feeling flat for weeks at a time
• Losing interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy
• Changes in sleep, appetite or energy
• Irritability, self-criticism or difficulty concentrating

What to expect

1. AssessmentWe start by understanding what you’re experiencing, how long it has been present and what tends to trigger it.
2. Understanding your patternsWe look at the thoughts, situations and responses that keep anxiety or low mood going.
3. Building toolsYou’ll develop practical strategies to manage difficult moments and support your wellbeing day to day.
4. Changing responsesApproaches such as BWRT can help retrain automatic anxious or low responses.

Approaches we draw on

• BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy)
• Person-Centered Approach