Counselling for Anxiety, Stress and Panic Attacks - Gold Coast
"Ghita was very friendly and professional. She gave me many different methods to cope with anxiety, for both on the go and at home." - Kuma (Morningside)
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is something that eveyone experiences when faced with a triggering event. It can also be accumulative stress. Anxiety is your body's way of telling you that it is not safe, something is risky, unknown, frightening or causing overwhelm. Stress and anxiety are not always bad. In the short term, they can help you overcome a challenge or dangerous situation. Anxiety can be our bodies way of preparing us for fight or flight. Examples of everyday stress and anxiety include worrying about finding a job, feeling nervous before a big test, or being embarrassed in certain social situations.
Did you know that anxious conditions are the most common mental health issues in Australia?
Chronic Stress
Chronic stress causes frustration, agitated nerves, anger and muddled thinking. When the nervous system is constantly on edge, the adrenals produce negative hormones with very few triggers. Our ability to handle stress can reduce over time. In fact, stress hormones will block the production of happy hormones - which help with concentration and the ability to cope. On a long term basis, this can lead to both anxiety and depression.
Consequently, frequent anxiety is designed to tell you that it wants you to change something about your life. If you know what is causing it, you can adjust your lifestyle to reduce your anxiety.
Anxiety is something that eveyone experiences when faced with a triggering event. It can also be accumulative stress. Anxiety is your body's way of telling you that it is not safe, something is risky, unknown, frightening or causing overwhelm. Stress and anxiety are not always bad. In the short term, they can help you overcome a challenge or dangerous situation. Anxiety can be our bodies way of preparing us for fight or flight. Examples of everyday stress and anxiety include worrying about finding a job, feeling nervous before a big test, or being embarrassed in certain social situations.
Did you know that anxious conditions are the most common mental health issues in Australia?
Chronic Stress
Chronic stress causes frustration, agitated nerves, anger and muddled thinking. When the nervous system is constantly on edge, the adrenals produce negative hormones with very few triggers. Our ability to handle stress can reduce over time. In fact, stress hormones will block the production of happy hormones - which help with concentration and the ability to cope. On a long term basis, this can lead to both anxiety and depression.
Consequently, frequent anxiety is designed to tell you that it wants you to change something about your life. If you know what is causing it, you can adjust your lifestyle to reduce your anxiety.
Success Stories:
★★★★★ Google Review 2024: Individual Counselling for Anxiety: Ghita helped me understand the root of my issues and how to deal with them properly. I had anxiety and agoraphobia and Ghita helped me fight my demons, and regain the strength to leave the house and rejoin society. I’m so grateful for her help, I’ve been to other therapists who ignore me and just push pills. Highly recommend to anyone who is seeking help. - Lunz (Carina Qld)
★★★★★ Google Review 2021: Anxiety and Depression (NLP Submodalities): 'I had the pleasure of seeing Ghita for a few mental health issues that have been surfacing for me, around relationships, coping with stress and family trauma. In only two sessions, she has shifted the anxiety and turned the volume down on the negative self talk I’ve had, and given me more confidence to move forward with more personal power. I would highly recommend Ghita to anyone wanting to get themselves on track, and tackle any negative self-talk that isn’t serving them. She is very knowledgeable and professional and cares about your results. Amazing sessions! I am so grateful to her.' - Donna Betterridge (Burleigh)
★★★★★ Google Review 2022: Individual Counselling and CBT for Stress and Anxiety
'Ghita was very friendly and professional. She gave me many different methods to cope with anxiety, for both on the go and at home. I see her on the regular. Each time I go I feel as though I understand my own anxiety better, as well as how to keep my brain and well being happy and healthy.' - Luna Anais (Coorparoo)
★★★★★ Google Review 2020: Long-Term Anxiety.
'This lady is absolutely amazing, I've had two sessions now with Ghita, and I felt so comfortable as soon as I had met her; she is very professional and understands the torment I went through as a child. We have started NLP and already I'm starting to feel much better. Thank you Ghita, looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended.' - Sonya Radzevicius (NLP & Narrative Therapy for PTSD)
Counselling Methods for Anxiety
If anxiety has begun to interfere with your life every day, it may indicate a more serious issue, such as childhood trauma, value conflict or limiting beliefs. If you are avoiding situations due to irrational fears, constantly worrying, or experiencing severe anxiety - such as panic attacks, it may be time to try counselling.
It is difficult to think your way out of anxiety at a conscious level. Fortunately, there are permanent anxiety treatment options available. The methods we use for overcoming anxiety are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Time Line Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Family Systems and Gestalt Therapy.
No Doctor's Referral required
Online counselling is also available for busy people.
Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions. Call Ghita today on 0439888070 or alternatively, check availability and book easily online 24 hours on the booking tab below.
If anxiety has begun to interfere with your life every day, it may indicate a more serious issue, such as childhood trauma, value conflict or limiting beliefs. If you are avoiding situations due to irrational fears, constantly worrying, or experiencing severe anxiety - such as panic attacks, it may be time to try counselling.
It is difficult to think your way out of anxiety at a conscious level. Fortunately, there are permanent anxiety treatment options available. The methods we use for overcoming anxiety are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Time Line Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Family Systems and Gestalt Therapy.
No Doctor's Referral required
Online counselling is also available for busy people.
Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions. Call Ghita today on 0439888070 or alternatively, check availability and book easily online 24 hours on the booking tab below.
Tips for Overcoming Stress and Anxiety in Between Sessions:
Exercises:
Nature:
Other:
Exercises:
- Meditation
- Breathwork / Mindfulness
- EMDR tapping
- Dancing
- Gym Workouts
- Yoga / Tai Chi
- Walking, Hiking, Jogging
- Golf, Surfing or Sport to Focus the Mind
Nature:
- Looking at a Horizon, Beach, or Nature Scene
- Earthing: Walking Barefoot on Grass, Earth or Sand
- Sitting Under a Tree or in Nature
Other:
- Singing
- Watching Funny TV, Film, Youtube Videos (laughing)
- Listening to Calming Music or Sounds of Nature
- Positive Visualisation
- Reading Books, Audio Books
- Warm Bath /Magnesium Bath
- Beachcombing
- Getting a Body or Foot Massage
- Hair Styling with Head Massage
- GP scripts
- NLP Spiral Method
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