Anxiety
Do you have trouble controlling your worry, ruminating obsessively, thoughts looping around and around in your head? Are you tense, irritable or on edge? Do you feel almost like you walk on eggshells in some situations - or all the time, with a sense of impending doom? How’s your sleep? Have you experienced heart palpitations, sweats, breath problems that aren’t explained medically? Fatigue, stomach issues, difficulty sleeping or concentrating? Anxiety is no joke, but you can get through it.
Men report anxiety half as often as women. Maybe because they don’t recognize their anxiety, or maybe they just don’t report it – some version of “suck-it-up fella”. Here is something else: men generally report more psychological aspects of anxiety like tension, irritability, dread or impending doom, while women generally report the physical impacts of anxiety: chest pain, heart palpitations, nausea. And those experiencing the physical effects of anxiety tend to be at greater risk of heart problems. No one has a good time with anxiety and it isn’t a male - female contest. It is something you can address.
Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) is most often cited in association with anxiety. It has a lot to offer and it is one of the modalities I draw upon. It is also very well suited to controlled studies, meaning it is often studied leading to good data on its effect. Evidence also supports the central role of the relationship between the therapist and client. The relationship has more of an influence on successful outcomes than does the modality used. There is even more evidence that your relationship with your therapist has a greater role in successful therapeutic outcomes than does the modality used. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of my work. I choose modalities that suit you.
I’m happy to say we can address your anxiety in the manner that suits you best. Our work will be built on the same sort of warm relationship that underpins all my work. One that focuses on your experience and is always mindful of the goals you establish with me.
Men report anxiety half as often as women. Maybe because they don’t recognize their anxiety, or maybe they just don’t report it – some version of “suck-it-up fella”. Here is something else: men generally report more psychological aspects of anxiety like tension, irritability, dread or impending doom, while women generally report the physical impacts of anxiety: chest pain, heart palpitations, nausea. And those experiencing the physical effects of anxiety tend to be at greater risk of heart problems. No one has a good time with anxiety and it isn’t a male - female contest. It is something you can address.
Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) is most often cited in association with anxiety. It has a lot to offer and it is one of the modalities I draw upon. It is also very well suited to controlled studies, meaning it is often studied leading to good data on its effect. Evidence also supports the central role of the relationship between the therapist and client. The relationship has more of an influence on successful outcomes than does the modality used. There is even more evidence that your relationship with your therapist has a greater role in successful therapeutic outcomes than does the modality used. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of my work. I choose modalities that suit you.
I’m happy to say we can address your anxiety in the manner that suits you best. Our work will be built on the same sort of warm relationship that underpins all my work. One that focuses on your experience and is always mindful of the goals you establish with me.
