Working with anxiety through counselling therapy

Anxiety is a reoccurring theme in our world. But what exactly is anxiety? Some might argue it is the very unknown nature of anxiety, and the panic attacks that might follow, that shake us to our core. It can be layered with feelings of unease and uncertainty about events past present or future. It is a unique experience to each individual. It is unique to you.

Should we aim, as a therapeutic partnership between client and therapist, to destroy or rid ourselves of this anxiety? Ultimately the answer is yes, but it’s the route we choose in this endeavour that might be most rewarding – one of sitting with the anxiety. You might think this is the last thing you feel like doing which is understandable but you might find yourself finally able to persevere. Then it is the right time to engage in counselling.

This exploration in counselling might lead us to moments of self encounter whereby we develop a sense of understanding of why we are actually experiencing the anxiety. Ironically it is this understanding of why we are scared, frightened and worried that might help us to gradually dismantle it.

We can, with the support of the counselling relationship, find ways to push forward and overcome anxiety. We might stutter and feel uncertain at times in our recovery. These shaky moments can be the cornerstone of therapy. By exploring them, we can learn. Then we might apply these learnings to our life outside of the counselling therapy room.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Should you wish contact me please do not hesitate to contact me through the site, by phone or email. My counselling and psychotherapy practice is based in Caragh, Naas, Co. Kildare and also work online.