We can all feel anxious from time to time, especially when we’re under pressure or facing difficult circumstances. However, if you feel that your anxiety is hard to manage, it can be very helpful to seek treatment from an experienced mental health specialist.
At the London Psychiatry Clinic, our team of specialists can help you. We will guide you to overcome the physical and emotional burden of excessive anxiety. Together, we will work to find the root cause of your anxiety and address it. This will help you achieve better sleep, freedom from discomfort, and improved peace of mind.
Initially, our friendly team of medical secretaries will guide you through some questions to determine which specialist is the best match for your needs. We can also help you if you are calling on behalf of a loved one or want to find out how you can help someone close to you.
We’re confident that our highly experienced team can get you on the road to recovery from the significant anxiety symptoms that have been holding you back.
Contact our team at enquiries@londonpsychiatry.clinic or +44 20 3488 8555.
We have extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders using a range of approaches, from medication to therapy. A professional diagnosis and bespoke treatment plan from our anxiety experts will equip you with the support you need. We will help you to manage your symptoms before they become overwhelming. For example, we will help you to recognise the signs of an anxiety attack before it occurs and help you to overcome it.
Our approach to anxiety treatment is evidence-based and open-minded. We follow a holistic plan that uses a range of techniques and anti-anxiety medications where appropriate. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. All our anxiety treatment plans are tailored to your personal preferences and needs.
We create a therapeutic relationship where you can feel comfortable and safe to speak to us. Your sessions can take place either in-person or remotely, whenever is convenient for you.
Did you know that anxiety can cause the following physical and emotional symptoms?
Anxiety can cause many physical, emotional and mental symptoms that are damaging to your wellbeing. That’s why we adopt a holistic treatment approach that helps to improve your overall health.
There are several types of anxiety that a person can experience, as well as related conditions, which may cause similar symptoms. For example, anxiety can sometimes be a sign of another underlying condition, such as:
We understand that defining the type of anxiety you are suffering from may feel overwhelming or too difficult. We’re here to take the burden off your shoulders by providing a careful and complete assessment and diagnosis.
If you’re experiencing ongoing worry, restlessness, or panic attacks, therapy can help you understand and manage your anxiety. Therapy offers techniques to reduce anxiety, build resilience, and address the root causes of your distress. At London Psychiatry Clinic, we provide personalised therapy options designed to help you regain calm and confidence, allowing you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating any psychiatric condition, including anxiety. There are many types of anxiety treatments available. The right one for you will depend on your preferences, medical history, lifestyle and more. We recognise that finding the right help and support is a crucial part of the healing process.
At the London Psychiatry Clinic we have many highly experienced therapists and psychiatrists who specialise in treating anxiety.
Here’s what our treatment approach looks like:
We understand therapy can be daunting for some, which is why we offer online therapy so you can speak to our experts in the comfort of your own home. Our online therapy services also mean that no matter where you are in the world, we can help you.
Anxiety is a natural response to stress that is often triggered by events or situations that worry us. These may include interviews, first dates or moving house. In situations like these, you might experience feelings of fear, nervousness or apprehension. For some people, this kind of anxiety can actually be a positive influence that spurs them to take needed action.
However, for those with anxiety, feelings of stress and fear may become overwhelming and stay with you consistently over a long period. Rather than being a positive influence that leads to action, your anxiety may become debilitating and affect your relationships, career, or home life.
It’s important to understand that we all suffer from bouts of anxiety from time to time, and more often than not, these don’t require treatment. However, when your symptoms become consistently debilitating, affecting your ability to complete everyday tasks, you would likely benefit from anxiety treatment.
If the symptoms and conditions on this page resonate with you, it’s possible you could be suffering from an anxiety disorder. In many cases, you may not be able to put yourself into any one category — and that’s okay. We’re here to help.
We’ll match you with the right doctor based on your unique needs and preferences. They will conduct a thorough assessment of your symptoms, lifestyle, medical history and concerns. They will then provide a diagnosis and a recommended anxiety treatment plan.
When you have an anxiety disorder, it’s crucial that you find a treatment option which works for you and you feel comfortable with. Our team of doctors includes experienced psychiatrists and therapists. This means we can work with you to develop a dynamic, holistic treatment plan that includes talking therapy, medication, or both.
Our therapists are qualified to offer many kinds of talking therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Talking therapy can help you identify the root causes of your anxiety. For instance, CBT can help you to challenge negative thought patterns that can exacerbate your feelings. Psychotherapists do not prescribe medication, such as antidepressants, which can benefit many patients when combined with anxiety therapy.
We understand therapy can be daunting for some, which is why we offer online therapy. This means you can speak to our experts in the comfort of your own home. Our online therapy services also mean that no matter where you are in the world, we can help you.
Psychiatrists, on the other hand, are medically trained and can prescribe medications if they consider it appropriate. Some psychiatrists can also offer talking therapy and lifestyle changes instead of medication.
Your psychiatrist may think you’d benefit from a more conventional approach, such as medication and talking therapy. Alternatively, you might experience better results from other evidence-based treatments, such as:
We also offer online psychiatry consultations and treatment. These take place over a video call with a qualified consultant psychiatrist and work much the same way as regular appointments.
As we’re all unique, anxiety can present itself in many different ways. You may experience psychological symptoms, such as a constant sense of worry, fear, and intrusive or negative thoughts. You may also experience physical sensations such as breathlessness, palpitations, a sense of discomfort in your chest or shakiness.
You may also feel disconnected from yourself and others, as if you’re observing your life but aren’t fully present (dissociation). You may intentionally try to avoid situations you feel you can’t escape from (such as public transport or lifts).
Whatever form your anxiety takes, we will carefully assess your concerns and needs to identify the best course of treatment for you.
If you have been finding it hard to control your feelings of anxiety for a long time, and you have general anxiety about a range of situations and issues rather than one specific event, you could be experiencing Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
Do you spend a lot of time worrying about your health and frequently check for signs of illness? You could be experiencing health anxiety.
If you experience sudden overwhelming feelings of anxiety, panic or fear, as well as a racing heartbeat, faintness or shortness of breath, you may be suffering from panic disorder.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety and stress in social situations, you could be experiencing social anxiety.
Do you have an overwhelming fear of a particular place, object, situation, feeling or animal? If this fear is having a severe impact on your day-to-day life, you could be suffering from a phobia.
If you experience consistently high levels of anxiety, leaving you with exhaustion and other physical or emotional symptoms, you could be suffering from severe stress. Eventually, this can lead to burnout.
If you suffer from significant anxiety for a prolonged period, you may develop a dissociative disorder. This causes you to feel disconnected from yourself, your loved ones and the things you care about.
Do you have a strong, consistent fear of being in situations where you’ll struggle to escape? These situations may include travelling on public transport or visiting a shopping centre. If so, you could be suffering from agoraphobia.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating any psychiatric condition, including anxiety.
Whatever form your anxiety takes, we will carefully assess your concerns and needs to identify the best course of treatment for you.
Get in touch with us today to begin your treatment journey.
Contact our team at enquiries@londonpsychiatry.clinic or +44 20 3488 8555.
A panic attack is a sudden wave of emotions that causes you to feel extremely fearful and panicked. It is an exaggerated bodily response to fear. Panic attacks can arise either unprompted or as a result of something stressful happening in your environment. Although it can feel incredibly overwhelming, a panic attack isn't a mental health emergency that requires immediate medical attention because it is usually short lived. In some instances, people experience recurrent attacks, which is known as panic disorder. It is categorised in the group of anxiety disorders.
You can learn more by reading about our approach to anxiety treatment in adults.
Everyone has different triggers. Each person’s panic attacks will be uniquely triggered by their own particular fears. For example, some people may experience panic attacks as a result of being in a big crowd of people, while others may have panic attacks because they are afraid of being alone. However, there is sometimes no specific trigger for the panic attack. It is simply an exaggerated fear response. Overall, panic attacks can be a frightening and overwhelming experience for the individual.
While the emotional and physical experience of a panic attack can be deeply unsettling, it is important to know that panic attacks are common and can be treated. If you are experiencing panic attacks, we advise that you contact your GP to discuss the next steps. It might also be helpful to keep a diary and note when the panic attacks happen to see if there is any pattern to the causes of attacks.
At the London Psychiatry Clinic we have many highly experienced therapists and psychiatrists who specialise in treating anxiety and panic attacks.
Panic attack symptoms can present both physically and cognitively. However, the majority of symptoms experienced will be physical.
During a panic attack, you may experience any of the following symptoms due to the secretion of adrenaline:
Aside from the physical symptoms mentioned, you may feel unable to think, speak or even move appropriately. You may also feel any of the following:
Symptoms will come on quickly and should peak at around ten minutes, before starting to ease. Usually, panic attacks subside after 30 minutes or so, with no long-term effects once it has passed. Very rarely do they last longer than this.
Although a heart attack is very different from a panic attack, when a panic attack strikes, it can be confused with a heart attack. If in doubt, contact emergency services who can discuss your symptoms with you over the phone and send an ambulance if needed.
Both panic attacks and heart attacks can happen at any time, whether you are resting or active. Here are some symptoms that are specific to a heart attack and not a panic attack:
In general, an anxiety attack is less intense than a panic attack. Anxiety attacks might also last longer than panic attacks, with feelings of anxiety creeping up slowly. Anxiety attacks are usually caused by an anxiety-inducing event or situation.
In contrast, panic attacks are usually accompanied by very strong feelings of fear and a sense of unreality, which can arrive as bursts of intense emotion in the body. Panic attacks can seem random and without obvious triggers, whereas anxiety attacks are usually prompted by perceived stressors or threats.
Anxiety attacks can cause the individual to feel extreme discomfort or distress, but to a lesser degree than panic attacks, and anxiety attacks tend to be more manageable in the moments they occur. You can learn more by reading about our approach to anxiety treatment in adults.
A panic attack cannot kill you, even though it’s normal to feel like it can. A small percentage of people may develop a panic disorder, which is where recurrent panic attacks occur, but there is no increased risk of death as a result of panic disorder.
If you are certain that you are having a panic attack, there are strategies that could help reduce some of the immediate symptoms. However, we always recommend consulting your GP or therapist to let them know you are struggling with panic attacks.
Some strategies that could help include:
You can learn more by reading about our approach to anxiety treatment in adults.
Once the panic attack has passed, and the symptoms have eased, take time to rest. Once you are feeling better, reach out to someone that you trust and let them know what has happened.
If you believe that someone you know is having a panic attack at this moment, then you can take them through the calming strategies for panic attacks above. If you know that they experience panic attacks, encourage them to reach out for help and support them with this if possible. There are many treatment options available to them, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness.
At the London Psychiatry Clinic we have many highly experienced therapists and psychiatrists who specialise in treating anxiety and panic attacks.
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