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Online Anxiety Counselling: Through The Roadblock
Far more than stress, anxiety is a roadblock. You can’t see past the fear or thought to the point where you quickly arrive at worst-case scenarios. Panic attacks, a tight chest, breathlessness.
Sometimes, there’s no obvious trigger for all of this, which can make things even more confusing.
But you’re not alone. Online therapy and anxiety counselling are here to turn down the volume and bring some calm into your life. Our anxiety counsellors are here to guide you in navigating those choppy waters.
Let’s break down the different types of anxiety:
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Generalised anxiety is all about chronic worrying, stress and tension. There’s no ~one thing~ that you are anxious about, instead it feels like everything causes us excessive worry.
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
A panic attack is an episode where you feel intense terror and a sense of doom – like disaster could strike at any moment. Common symptoms include:
- A racing heartbeat
- Abrupt sweating, or a sudden chill in the body
- Feeling faint, dizzy, or weak
- Numbing or tingling of hands
- Chest pain or a feeling of heaviness (can feel like a you’re having a heart attack)
- Loss of control
- A fear of dying
When it comes to Panic Disorder, symptoms can strike without warning (rude). Going about your day with the fear that an attack could rear its head is anxiety-provoking and let’s be honest, exhausting. This can lead to being constantly on edge in the hopes of avoiding triggering a panic attack e.g., avoid driving to work, socialising or even leaving your home.
Anxiety counselling sessions teach techniques to gain control over emotions and physical responses, which can reduce the intensity of panic attacks and chronic stress. These therapeutic approaches are designed to reduce symptoms and help individuals regain control over their lives.
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a fear of having a panic attack in public or unfamiliar spaces (sometimes even when thinking about leaving your own home). This fear leads you to avoid places that feel threatening or inescapable. In extreme cases, you may be confined to your home as it becomes the only place that feels safe.
Acute Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder begins shortly after experiencing a life-threatening situation or trauma. This condition is triggered by trauma and can have lasting effects on both mind and body. Intrusive symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares and feeling out of touch with reality can occur. Symptoms usually show up 3 days to 1 month after the traumatic event. Somatic therapies use body-based methods like vagus nerve activation and trauma release exercises to help discharge stored physical tension resulting from trauma.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) begins some weeks, months or even years after experiencing a life-threatening situation. PTSD has similar symptoms to acute stress disorder but will often last for months or years after the traumatic event.
Social Anxiety
Does socialising with other people induce a fear of intense panic? Do you worry about being judged by others? Or that you’ll embarrass yourself?
If you’ve been aggressively nodding along, then you may be experiencing social anxiety.
Those of us with social anxiety tend to feel like the most incompetent person in the room. This can be experienced across a range of settings including: a fear of talking to your boss, going on a date, or public speaking.
Did you know that public speaking has been rated more terrifying than dying? – This is because social rejection activates the same fear response as death. Wild stuff.
Specific Phobia
An experience of panic at the thought, sight, touch or even smell of a feared object or event. E.g., a fear of heights, spiders, needles, driving over bridges or even of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth (yes, it’s a real thing folks).
Specific phobias can attach themselves to any object or situation and one in ten people suffer from specific phobias at some stage in life.
Side note: a phobia is not just about being fearful, but rather an intensely felt irrational fear. Many are aware of the irrationality – but despite this awareness – intense anxiety prevails.
The good news is we can help with any and all of the above. By using a variety of evidence-based interventions (such as CBT and ACT) we can get you back on your feet. You can book in with an Indigo anxiety therapist here today to break away from the chains of anxiety and get back into life.
If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, and are ready to seek professional help, our team is ready to see you. Online counselling is a safe and convenient method of therapy that you can access from the comfort of your own space. Get in touch today and see for yourself how therapy can transform your life.
Recognising Anxiety Symptoms
Anxiety doesn’t always look the same for everyone, and sometimes it can be hard to recognise. For some people, it shows up as constant worry, racing thoughts, or feeling on edge. For others, it might look like avoiding certain situations, feeling overwhelmed in social settings, or struggling to relax.
Anxiety also affects the body. Physical symptoms can include a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating, chest tightness, or muscle tension — sensations that can feel frightening, especially during a panic attack. Sleep issues, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating are also common.
Recognising these signs is an important first step toward getting support. A trained anxiety counsellor can help you understand what’s happening, develop coping strategies, and reduce the intensity of symptoms over time. With the right support, anxiety becomes far more manageable.
Why Try Counselling for Anxiety?
Feeling anxious about reaching out for online anxiety counselling? We understand. At The Indigo Project, we’re committed to making your journey into online counselling for anxiety as easy and comforting as possible.
- Understanding Your Anxiety: Let’s figure out what triggers your anxiety and how to manage it effectively. Discovering the roots of your worries is a key step in online anxiety therapy.
- Personalised Strategies: Everyone’s anxiety story is different. We focus on giving you personalised tools, techniques, and advice that resonates with your unique needs, ensuring the counselling for anxiety you receive is tailored just for you.
- Safe and Supportive: Our online anxiety counselling is a judgement-free zone. It’s a place where you can openly express and explore your feelings, knowing you’re in a supportive and understanding environment.
Counselling builds foundational skills that help you navigate future challenges independently. The therapeutic alliance between you and your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of success in anxiety counselling.
Online Anxiety Counselling At Home
With online counselling for anxiety, working through it has never been more accessible. Think of it like having a therapeutic session as effortless as streaming your favourite playlist, right where you’re most at ease.
- Convenience and Comfort: Embrace the ease of accessing online anxiety therapy from your own space. Whether at home, in a park, or even on a break at work, there’s no need to travel – the support comes to you.
- Flexibility: We get that life can get hectic, which is why scheduling sessions for your online counselling for anxiety is all about what works for you. Plan your therapy sessions around your daily routine and commitments.
- Privacy Matters: With online therapy for anxiety, your privacy is our priority. Rest assured, every session is confidential, so you can speak your mind without any worries.
- Perfect Match Promise: If you don’t click with your therapist after the first or second session, we’ll rematch you and cover the cost of your next appointment (T&Cs apply).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does anxiety feel like?
Anxiety can feel like your mind is stuck on high alert — racing thoughts, constant “what ifs,” or a sense that something bad is about to happen. It can also show up in your body as a tight chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, or restlessness. Some days it’s loud and intense; other days it’s a quiet hum in the background. However it shows up, anxiety can make everyday life feel harder than it should.
How does counselling help with anxiety?
Counselling helps anxiety by giving you tools to understand what’s driving your worries and how to respond to them differently. An anxiety counsellor works with you to break unhelpful thought patterns, regulate physical symptoms, and build coping strategies that actually fit your life. Over time, counselling for anxiety can reduce the intensity and frequency of anxious thoughts. With online anxiety counselling, support is flexible, accessible, and designed to meet you where you are.
How do you deal with anxiety?
Dealing with anxiety starts with understanding it, rather than trying to fight or ignore it. Learning grounding techniques, breathing strategies, and healthier ways to respond to anxious thoughts can make a big difference. Counselling for anxiety helps you practice these tools with guidance and support, so they feel easier to use in real life. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
How can you reduce anxiety immediately?
When anxiety spikes, slowing your breathing, grounding yourself in your senses, or gently moving your body can help calm your nervous system. These techniques won’t “fix” anxiety forever, but they can reduce the intensity in the moment. Anxiety counselling can help you build a personalised toolkit for these moments, so you feel more in control when anxiety shows up. With practice, those overwhelming spikes become easier to manage.