Therapies For Anxiety disorders and What To Expect

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety consists of symptoms including intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. The physiological symptoms may include a fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired may occur. Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking at university or work, or taking an exam. 

When to talk to a psychologist in Australia for help?
When experiencing anxiety symptoms for a prolonged period of time and interrupts day-to-day function then you may benefit from speaking to an experienced psychologist. It is important to reach out for professional support as left untreated, anxiety can last a lifetime and cause significant disruption in daily life. At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, you can speak with a psychologist in Australia in person and online. 




Our Melbourne psychologists are skilled and trained in a range of well-researched therapies and techniques to manage anxiety including Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), which is highly efficacious in alleviating depression symptoms. 

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