Understanding anxiety and fears is key to dealing with their effects on life, relationships, work and many other aspects. We work with you to increase your awareness of the triggers and perpetuating factors around anxiety or fears, which will usually include specific evidence-based treatments to quickly provide relief and then to provide ongoing strategies to manage and deal with the cause of the anxiety or fear.
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
The pressure to 'be' something in the world can be overwhelming. Add to that the distress of what's happening in our ecosystem and, through that lens, having anxiety absolutely makes sense.
When it comes to the climate crisis, feelings such as anxiety, guilt, terror, grief, anger, despair and helplessness are not something to be fixed or cured. They are healthy, appropriate responses. They show that you care.
My experience is that anxiety and fear often come from needing, but not being able, to predict the future. And the fear of the fear itself can be debilitating. It doesn't have to be that way.
We work to bring your body on board so that your mind can take a break from its catastrophic thought cycles. Bringing the body on board also helps to build your supports and your ground and to soothe your weary mind.
Trying to deal with anxiety can be exhausting and overwhelming. My approach focuses on providing relief through techniques that promote clear thinking, self-awareness and healthy coping mechanisms. Additionally, I guide you in uncovering the unresolved issues or internal conflicts at the root of your anxiety, paving the way for long-term emotional.
Social anxiety is certainly an area of speciality and interest for me as a clinical psychologist. I aim to help the client understand their anxiety better and to develop effective ways of managing anxiety. Anxiety can really get in the way of living and experiencing life the way we want, and my work is focused on helping clients develop the ability to once again move in valued directions without anxiety being in control any more.
Psychologist, BA, Grad Dip Psych, MPsych, MAPS, Assoc ASH
Life throws us numerous curveballs due to current or past personal and workplace issues. Anxiety and fear manifests in a myriad of ways. For some can be situational, for others it can specific like a phobia or OCD while for others it can become more general. As such, I use a range of therapies to help clients navigate and work on their specific concerns.
Psychologist, BA (Hons), DPsych (Forensic), MPsych (Clinical)
Illume Psychology is a boutique psychology practice that offers a nurturing space to meaningfully and collaboratively work through your inner troubles and the complexity of life's concerns. We understand how limiting the experience of anxiety can be and work carefully and closely with you to be able to expand and enrich your life.
It's completely normal to experience feelings of anxiety and fear. They serve as warning signs to be cautious in certain situations or with certain people. However, when these feelings start interfering with your emotions, relationships, decision-making, or daily life, they can really take a toll on your self-esteem and overall sense of self. Please don't hesitate to contact me - together, we'll work through your concerns and find your way to feeling better.