Anxiety can affect how you think, feel and behave, sometimes making everyday situations feel overwhelming or difficult to manage. You may find yourself constantly worrying, avoiding situations, experiencing panic attacks, or feeling that anxiety is holding you back from the things you want to do.
At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, we provide professional, supportive anxiety counselling to help you understand what is happening and develop practical ways to manage it. Our approach is tailored to you and your individual circumstances.
If anxiety is affecting your daily life, relationships, work or confidence, counselling can help. Contact us to discuss how we can support you.
How Can Anxiety Counselling Help?
Anxiety counselling can help you understand why anxiety is happening and, importantly, learn how to respond to it differently. Together, we can explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that maintain anxiety and work towards making positive, lasting changes.
Counselling may help you to:
- Understand your anxiety – explore what anxiety is, how it affects you and why it may have developed.
- Identify triggers – recognise situations, thoughts or experiences that increase your anxiety.
- Challenge unhelpful thoughts – learn to recognise anxious thinking patterns and develop more balanced ways of thinking.
- Manage physical symptoms – develop strategies to cope with symptoms such as a racing heart, tension, breathlessness or feeling overwhelmed.
- Reduce avoidance – understand how avoiding situations can maintain anxiety and gradually build your ability to face things that feel difficult.
- Rebuild your confidence – develop greater trust in your ability to manage challenging situations.
- Develop coping strategies – learn practical techniques you can use to manage anxiety both during and between sessions.
- Understand panic attacks – explore what happens during a panic attack and learn strategies to reduce the fear associated with panic symptoms.
- Return to activities anxiety has affected – gradually regain your freedom to participate in social situations, work, travel, hobbies and other aspects of life that anxiety may have restricted.
The aim isn’t necessarily to eliminate all anxiety. Instead, counselling can help you feel more in control, reduce the impact anxiety has on your life and give you the confidence and tools to move forward.
Signs You May Be Struggling With Anxiety
Physical symptoms
- racing or noticeable heartbeat
- shortness of breath
- dizziness
- nausea
- muscle tension
- headaches
- sweating
- shaking
- fatigue
Emotional and psychological symptoms
- persistent worrying
- feeling constantly on edge
- difficulty relaxing
- fear that something bad will happen
- difficulty concentrating
- irritability
- feeling overwhelmed
Behavioural changes
- avoiding social situations
- avoiding particular places
- reassurance seeking
- withdrawing from others
- struggling with work
- cancelling plans
- avoiding situations because of fear of having a panic attack
Panic Attack Counselling in Glasgow
Panic attacks can be frightening and overwhelming. They can happen suddenly and may leave you feeling as though something is seriously wrong, even when there is no immediate danger. Sometimes they happen without an obvious reason, which can make them particularly difficult to understand and manage.
At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, panic attack counselling can help you understand what is happening in your body and mind, identify factors that may contribute to your panic and develop strategies to manage symptoms. Therapy can also help you gradually regain confidence in situations you may have started avoiding because of your panic attacks.
What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?
A panic attack can involve a combination of intense physical and psychological symptoms. You may experience:
- A racing or pounding heart
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Trembling or shaking
- Sweating
- Chest discomfort or pain
- Shortness of breath or a feeling that you cannot breathe properly
- Nausea or an upset stomach
- Feeling detached from yourself or your surroundings
- A fear of losing control
- A fear that you are going to die
The NHS explains that panic attacks can involve intense physical and psychological symptoms and can occur suddenly, sometimes without an obvious reason. NHS – Panic disorder
Fear of Having Another Panic Attack
For some people, the panic attack itself becomes only part of the problem. You may begin worrying about when the next attack will happen and become increasingly alert to physical sensations such as a faster heartbeat or feeling light-headed.
This fear can lead you to avoid places, journeys, social situations or activities where you worry you might panic. Over time, your world can become smaller as you change your behaviour to try to prevent another attack.
Counselling can help you understand this cycle of panic and avoidance and gradually build your confidence in managing situations that have become difficult. We can work with you to develop practical coping strategies, challenge fearful thoughts and reduce the impact that panic attacks have on your everyday life.
If you are avoiding activities because you are afraid of having a panic attack, or you are constantly worrying about when the next attack will happen, support is available. Panic attack counselling can help you regain confidence and start doing more of the things that matter to you.
CBT for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used talking therapy for anxiety and panic attacks. It focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours, helping you understand how these different aspects can influence one another.
CBT can be particularly helpful for anxiety and panic because it can help you recognise patterns that may be maintaining your anxiety and gradually develop different ways of responding. This may include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, understanding how anxiety affects your behaviour and learning practical strategies to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and physical symptoms.
The NHS identifies CBT as a talking therapy used to treat anxiety and explains that it can involve changing unhelpful ways of thinking, emotional responses, physical sensations and behaviours. NHS – Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
An Individual Approach to Anxiety Therapy
At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, CBT is one part of our therapeutic approach. We recognise that everyone experiences anxiety differently, so therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process.
Depending on your individual needs, your counsellor may integrate CBT with other therapeutic approaches to provide a more personalised form of therapy. This allows us to consider not only the symptoms you are experiencing now, but also the underlying factors that may be contributing to your anxiety.
Together, we can identify what you would like to change, develop practical strategies that work for you and work at a pace that feels manageable. The aim is to help you develop a better understanding of your anxiety, feel more confident managing it and make meaningful changes in your everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Counselling
What is anxiety counselling?
Anxiety counselling provides a safe, confidential space to explore the worries, fears and physical symptoms you are experiencing. Therapy can help you understand what may be contributing to your anxiety, identify patterns that keep it going and develop practical ways of managing it.
Your counsellor will work with you to understand your individual circumstances and agree goals for therapy. Anxiety does not look the same for everyone, so your treatment will be tailored to your needs.
Can counselling help with panic attacks?
Yes. Counselling can help you understand what happens during a panic attack and why the physical sensations can feel so frightening. Therapy can also help you identify thoughts and behaviours that may be maintaining the cycle of panic and gradually build your confidence in situations where you fear having another attack.
CBT is commonly used to treat panic disorder and can help people change how they respond to panic symptoms.
Is CBT good for anxiety?
CBT is an established talking therapy for anxiety and is recommended for a range of anxiety-related difficulties. It focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours, helping you recognise unhelpful patterns and develop different ways of responding.
At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, CBT is one part of our therapeutic approach. Depending on your circumstances and what you want to achieve, your counsellor may integrate CBT with other therapeutic approaches to provide a more individualised form of therapy.
Learn more about CBT
How many counselling sessions will I need for anxiety?
There is no set number of sessions that everyone needs. The length of therapy depends on factors such as the type and severity of your anxiety, how long you have been experiencing difficulties and what you would like to achieve through counselling.
Some people benefit from a relatively short course of therapy, while others may need longer-term support. Your counsellor can discuss your needs with you during your initial assessment and review your progress as therapy continues.
What happens during an anxiety counselling session?
Your first session will provide an opportunity to talk about what has been happening and how anxiety is affecting you. Your counsellor may ask about your symptoms, when they started, situations that trigger anxiety and the things you currently do to cope.
You will also have the opportunity to discuss what you would like to change and what you hope to achieve from therapy. Future sessions will focus on the areas most relevant to you and may include developing coping strategies, exploring anxious thoughts, understanding avoidance and gradually changing patterns that are keeping anxiety going.
Can anxiety counselling help with physical symptoms?
Anxiety can cause a range of physical symptoms, including a faster or more noticeable heartbeat, dizziness, chest discomfort, sweating, shaking, nausea and breathlessness.
Counselling can help you understand the connection between anxiety and these physical sensations and learn ways of responding to them. This can be particularly helpful if you have become frightened by physical symptoms or worry that they mean something is seriously wrong.
However, physical symptoms can have many possible causes. If you are concerned about new, severe or unexplained symptoms, it is important to speak to your GP or another appropriate healthcare professional rather than assuming they are caused by anxiety.
Can therapy help if I am afraid of having another panic attack?
Yes. For some people, the fear of another panic attack becomes a significant part of the problem. You may start monitoring your body for signs of panic, avoiding particular places or situations, or changing your routine because you are worried about having an attack.
Therapy can help you understand this cycle and gradually reduce the fear and avoidance associated with panic. CBT for panic can involve exploring how you interpret physical sensations and changing behaviours that may be maintaining your fear.
Can counselling help with anxiety and overthinking?
Yes. Persistent overthinking and worry can be closely connected with anxiety. Counselling can help you recognise repetitive thought patterns, understand what triggers them and develop more helpful ways of responding.
Rather than trying to force yourself to stop thinking, therapy can help you change your relationship with anxious thoughts and learn strategies for managing worry without allowing it to take over your day.
Do you offer anxiety counselling in Glasgow?
Yes. Nightingale Counselling Consultancy offers anxiety counselling for people in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Depending on your circumstances and preference, therapy may be available face-to-face or online.
If you are looking for anxiety counselling in Glasgow, we can discuss your needs and help you decide whether our service is suitable for you.
Can I have anxiety counselling online?
Yes. Online counselling can provide a convenient and accessible way to receive therapy without travelling to an appointment. Talking therapies can be delivered online or by video call, and online therapy can be suitable for many people.
Your counsellor can discuss whether online counselling is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
How do I book anxiety counselling in Glasgow?
If you would like to explore anxiety counselling, you can contact Nightingale Counselling Consultancy to discuss your requirements and arrange an appointment.
You do not need to know exactly what type of anxiety you have or what type of therapy you need before getting in touch. We can talk through what you are experiencing, what you would like help with and whether our anxiety counselling service is right for you.
Get in touch with the Nightingale team. You can either call us on 0141 353 9373 or info nightingalecounsellingconsulta
Testimonials
I had some initial anxieties about discussing my difficulties and vulnerabilities, however found Stephen very engaging and attentive to my concerns. I felt Stephen had a flexible open approach and utilised the most appropriate type of counselling to benefit me. With Stephen’s support I was able to put into practice some of my decisions which has resulted in me now feeling happier in more control of my life. Many thanks Stephen.
Individual Counselling
I was in a bad way for a while with anxiety and longer COVID and I really didn’t know what way was up, and then I got put on to Selena from Nightingale and things have been great ever since. I was scared and nervous to begin with and worried people would think I was nuts. Selena was very kind, patient, and understanding, and really completely changed the way I was viewing every situation I faced in life. Selena is a very knowledgeable woman who really turned things around for me. I cannot praise her enough for all her help and will never forget all of the coping techniques and tips she taught me. I truly am forever grateful.
Individual Counselling
Anxiety can affect how you think, feel and behave, sometimes making everyday situations feel overwhelming or difficult to manage. You may find yourself constantly worrying, avoiding situations, experiencing panic attacks, or feeling that anxiety is holding you back from the things you want to do.
At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, we provide professional, supportive anxiety counselling to help you understand what is happening and develop practical ways to manage it. Our approach is tailored to you and your individual circumstances.
If anxiety is affecting your daily life, relationships, work or confidence, counselling can help. Contact us to discuss how we can support you.
How Can Anxiety Counselling Help?
Anxiety counselling can help you understand why anxiety is happening and, importantly, learn how to respond to it differently. Together, we can explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that maintain anxiety and work towards making positive, lasting changes.
Counselling may help you to:
- Understand your anxiety – explore what anxiety is, how it affects you and why it may have developed.
- Identify triggers – recognise situations, thoughts or experiences that increase your anxiety.
- Challenge unhelpful thoughts – learn to recognise anxious thinking patterns and develop more balanced ways of thinking.
- Manage physical symptoms – develop strategies to cope with symptoms such as a racing heart, tension, breathlessness or feeling overwhelmed.
- Reduce avoidance – understand how avoiding situations can maintain anxiety and gradually build your ability to face things that feel difficult.
- Rebuild your confidence – develop greater trust in your ability to manage challenging situations.
- Develop coping strategies – learn practical techniques you can use to manage anxiety both during and between sessions.
- Understand panic attacks – explore what happens during a panic attack and learn strategies to reduce the fear associated with panic symptoms.
- Return to activities anxiety has affected – gradually regain your freedom to participate in social situations, work, travel, hobbies and other aspects of life that anxiety may have restricted.
The aim isn’t necessarily to eliminate all anxiety. Instead, counselling can help you feel more in control, reduce the impact anxiety has on your life and give you the confidence and tools to move forward.
Signs You May Be Struggling With Anxiety
Physical symptoms
- racing or noticeable heartbeat
- shortness of breath
- dizziness
- nausea
- muscle tension
- headaches
- sweating
- shaking
- fatigue
Emotional and psychological symptoms
- persistent worrying
- feeling constantly on edge
- difficulty relaxing
- fear that something bad will happen
- difficulty concentrating
- irritability
- feeling overwhelmed
Behavioural changes
- avoiding social situations
- avoiding particular places
- reassurance seeking
- withdrawing from others
- struggling with work
- cancelling plans
- avoiding situations because of fear of having a panic attack
Panic Attack Counselling in Glasgow
Panic attacks can be frightening and overwhelming. They can happen suddenly and may leave you feeling as though something is seriously wrong, even when there is no immediate danger. Sometimes they happen without an obvious reason, which can make them particularly difficult to understand and manage.
At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, panic attack counselling can help you understand what is happening in your body and mind, identify factors that may contribute to your panic and develop strategies to manage symptoms. Therapy can also help you gradually regain confidence in situations you may have started avoiding because of your panic attacks.
What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?
A panic attack can involve a combination of intense physical and psychological symptoms. You may experience:
- A racing or pounding heart
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Trembling or shaking
- Sweating
- Chest discomfort or pain
- Shortness of breath or a feeling that you cannot breathe properly
- Nausea or an upset stomach
- Feeling detached from yourself or your surroundings
- A fear of losing control
- A fear that you are going to die
The NHS explains that panic attacks can involve intense physical and psychological symptoms and can occur suddenly, sometimes without an obvious reason. NHS – Panic disorder
Fear of Having Another Panic Attack
For some people, the panic attack itself becomes only part of the problem. You may begin worrying about when the next attack will happen and become increasingly alert to physical sensations such as a faster heartbeat or feeling light-headed.
This fear can lead you to avoid places, journeys, social situations or activities where you worry you might panic. Over time, your world can become smaller as you change your behaviour to try to prevent another attack.
Counselling can help you understand this cycle of panic and avoidance and gradually build your confidence in managing situations that have become difficult. We can work with you to develop practical coping strategies, challenge fearful thoughts and reduce the impact that panic attacks have on your everyday life.
If you are avoiding activities because you are afraid of having a panic attack, or you are constantly worrying about when the next attack will happen, support is available. Panic attack counselling can help you regain confidence and start doing more of the things that matter to you.
CBT for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used talking therapy for anxiety and panic attacks. It focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours, helping you understand how these different aspects can influence one another.
CBT can be particularly helpful for anxiety and panic because it can help you recognise patterns that may be maintaining your anxiety and gradually develop different ways of responding. This may include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, understanding how anxiety affects your behaviour and learning practical strategies to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and physical symptoms.
The NHS identifies CBT as a talking therapy used to treat anxiety and explains that it can involve changing unhelpful ways of thinking, emotional responses, physical sensations and behaviours. NHS – Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
An Individual Approach to Anxiety Therapy
At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, CBT is one part of our therapeutic approach. We recognise that everyone experiences anxiety differently, so therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process.
Depending on your individual needs, your counsellor may integrate CBT with other therapeutic approaches to provide a more personalised form of therapy. This allows us to consider not only the symptoms you are experiencing now, but also the underlying factors that may be contributing to your anxiety.
Together, we can identify what you would like to change, develop practical strategies that work for you and work at a pace that feels manageable. The aim is to help you develop a better understanding of your anxiety, feel more confident managing it and make meaningful changes in your everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Counselling
What is anxiety counselling?
Anxiety counselling provides a safe, confidential space to explore the worries, fears and physical symptoms you are experiencing. Therapy can help you understand what may be contributing to your anxiety, identify patterns that keep it going and develop practical ways of managing it.
Your counsellor will work with you to understand your individual circumstances and agree goals for therapy. Anxiety does not look the same for everyone, so your treatment will be tailored to your needs.
Can counselling help with panic attacks?
Yes. Counselling can help you understand what happens during a panic attack and why the physical sensations can feel so frightening. Therapy can also help you identify thoughts and behaviours that may be maintaining the cycle of panic and gradually build your confidence in situations where you fear having another attack.
CBT is commonly used to treat panic disorder and can help people change how they respond to panic symptoms.
Is CBT good for anxiety?
CBT is an established talking therapy for anxiety and is recommended for a range of anxiety-related difficulties. It focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours, helping you recognise unhelpful patterns and develop different ways of responding.
At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, CBT is one part of our therapeutic approach. Depending on your circumstances and what you want to achieve, your counsellor may integrate CBT with other therapeutic approaches to provide a more individualised form of therapy.
Learn more about CBT
How many counselling sessions will I need for anxiety?
There is no set number of sessions that everyone needs. The length of therapy depends on factors such as the type and severity of your anxiety, how long you have been experiencing difficulties and what you would like to achieve through counselling.
Some people benefit from a relatively short course of therapy, while others may need longer-term support. Your counsellor can discuss your needs with you during your initial assessment and review your progress as therapy continues.
What happens during an anxiety counselling session?
Your first session will provide an opportunity to talk about what has been happening and how anxiety is affecting you. Your counsellor may ask about your symptoms, when they started, situations that trigger anxiety and the things you currently do to cope.
You will also have the opportunity to discuss what you would like to change and what you hope to achieve from therapy. Future sessions will focus on the areas most relevant to you and may include developing coping strategies, exploring anxious thoughts, understanding avoidance and gradually changing patterns that are keeping anxiety going.
Can anxiety counselling help with physical symptoms?
Anxiety can cause a range of physical symptoms, including a faster or more noticeable heartbeat, dizziness, chest discomfort, sweating, shaking, nausea and breathlessness.
Counselling can help you understand the connection between anxiety and these physical sensations and learn ways of responding to them. This can be particularly helpful if you have become frightened by physical symptoms or worry that they mean something is seriously wrong.
However, physical symptoms can have many possible causes. If you are concerned about new, severe or unexplained symptoms, it is important to speak to your GP or another appropriate healthcare professional rather than assuming they are caused by anxiety.
Can therapy help if I am afraid of having another panic attack?
Yes. For some people, the fear of another panic attack becomes a significant part of the problem. You may start monitoring your body for signs of panic, avoiding particular places or situations, or changing your routine because you are worried about having an attack.
Therapy can help you understand this cycle and gradually reduce the fear and avoidance associated with panic. CBT for panic can involve exploring how you interpret physical sensations and changing behaviours that may be maintaining your fear.
Can counselling help with anxiety and overthinking?
Yes. Persistent overthinking and worry can be closely connected with anxiety. Counselling can help you recognise repetitive thought patterns, understand what triggers them and develop more helpful ways of responding.
Rather than trying to force yourself to stop thinking, therapy can help you change your relationship with anxious thoughts and learn strategies for managing worry without allowing it to take over your day.
Do you offer anxiety counselling in Glasgow?
Yes. Nightingale Counselling Consultancy offers anxiety counselling for people in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Depending on your circumstances and preference, therapy may be available face-to-face or online.
If you are looking for anxiety counselling in Glasgow, we can discuss your needs and help you decide whether our service is suitable for you.
Can I have anxiety counselling online?
Yes. Online counselling can provide a convenient and accessible way to receive therapy without travelling to an appointment. Talking therapies can be delivered online or by video call, and online therapy can be suitable for many people.
Your counsellor can discuss whether online counselling is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
How do I book anxiety counselling in Glasgow?
If you would like to explore anxiety counselling, you can contact Nightingale Counselling Consultancy to discuss your requirements and arrange an appointment.
You do not need to know exactly what type of anxiety you have or what type of therapy you need before getting in touch. We can talk through what you are experiencing, what you would like help with and whether our anxiety counselling service is right for you.
Get in touch with the Nightingale team. You can either call us on 0141 353 9373 or info nightingalecounsellingconsulta
Testimonials
I had some initial anxieties about discussing my difficulties and vulnerabilities, however found Stephen very engaging and attentive to my concerns. I felt Stephen had a flexible open approach and utilised the most appropriate type of counselling to benefit me. With Stephen’s support I was able to put into practice some of my decisions which has resulted in me now feeling happier in more control of my life. Many thanks Stephen.
Individual Counselling
I was in a bad way for a while with anxiety and longer COVID and I really didn’t know what way was up, and then I got put on to Selena from Nightingale and things have been great ever since. I was scared and nervous to begin with and worried people would think I was nuts. Selena was very kind, patient, and understanding, and really completely changed the way I was viewing every situation I faced in life. Selena is a very knowledgeable woman who really turned things around for me. I cannot praise her enough for all her help and will never forget all of the coping techniques and tips she taught me. I truly am forever grateful.
Individual Counselling
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