Anxiety Treatment in Melbourne
It’s normal to feel anxious or worried. But when anxiety starts to hinder your everyday life, impacting your sense of wellbeing and relationships, our anxiety Psychologists and Therapists can help.
How do I know if
I have anxiety?
Anxiety can look different for everyone. Here are some common signs of anxiety to look out for.
1 / Physiological Signs of Anxiety
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Racing heart or shallow breathing
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Restlessness or tension
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Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
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Stomach issues, headaches, or dizziness
2 / Emotional & Cognitive Signs of Anxiety
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Constant worry or fear
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Overthinking and second-guessing decisions
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Intrusive or obsessive thoughts
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Jumping to worst-case scenarios
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Low self-esteem
3 / Behavioural & Social Signs of Anxiety
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Avoiding certain situations, procrastination
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Withdrawing from loved ones
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Rejection sensitivity or needing reassurance in relationships
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Relying on alcohol, food, or other unhelpful ways to cope
It's time to reach out for help if:
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You feel overwhelmed or stuck
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Anxiety is affecting your relationships or work
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You feel constantly on edge
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Anxiety is interfering with your ability to enjoy life
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You start to avoid or withdraw from things
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You feel breathlessness or close to panic
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You are anxious due to being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world
We provide a range of tailored evidence-based therapies to support anxiety.
We’ll help you understand your anxiety affects you, and suggest coping strategies and tools to use for immediate relief. We'll also help you to identify the underlying factors driving your anxiety, and address them to produce long-lasting change for your anxiety recovery.
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Examples of evidence-based therapies for anxiety include:
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Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Our Locations
We offer face-to-face anxiety therapy across two convenient locations in Melbourne and online therapy via telehealth Australia-wide
Anxiety Treatment FAQs
We're here to answer any questions you have about anxiety therapy
If you have a question that is not answered below, shoot us an email
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How long does anxiety treatment take?
It’s hard to say exactly how long treatment for anxiety takes, as everyone is different. The number of sessions will depend on a range of factors, including whether you have something else you’re struggling with (e.g., another diagnosis or history of trauma), and how well your environment supports you to change
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Do I need a referral to see an anxiety therapist?
You don’t need a referral to see an anxiety therapist. However, if you wish to receive Medicare rebates (with eligible clinicians), you should speak to your GP about getting a Mental Health Treatment Plan
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Is anxiety treatable?
Absolutely. Using evidence-based therapies, such as CBT or ACT, many people experience significant improvement in anxiety. We also work closely with GPs and Psychiatrists if medication is required to treat anxiety alongside counselling