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Anxiety can leave you feeling constantly on alert – anticipating what might go wrong, replaying conversations, trying to cover all bases so you don’t make a mistake, or worrying that somehow you’ll get into trouble. You may know rationally that there is nothing to be afraid of, yet your reactions can feel as though there is.
Sometimes these reactions begin to make sense when we look at what lies behind them. If, as a child, making a mistake, upsetting someone or getting something wrong had consequences, part of you may still be anticipating those consequences now. What once helped you stay out of trouble can continue long after the original circumstances have changed.
Counselling can help you understand what triggers these reactions, rather than simply trying to control them.
I use Psychosynthesis alongside EFT where it is helpful, working with both the emotional patterns beneath anxiety and the physical response in the body.
How we can work with EFT
If you’re struggling with anxiety or panic attacks, it’s natural to want relief that feels within reach. A technique or tool rather than a pill, something you can use in the moment. EFT offers a simple, effective way to ease anxiety and calm the body and mind. Tapping combines gentle acupressure with a focus on acceptance and understanding. Something that makes you feel you are not only calming yourself but also giving yourself a break from your thoughts.
Soothing anxious thoughts
Anxiety isn’t only something we experience in our thoughts. It can take over the body too – a racing heart, tightness in the chest, a churning stomach or that overwhelming feeling that something is wrong.
EFT uses gentle tapping on specific acupressure points while paying attention to the thoughts or feelings that are causing distress. This can help settle the physical response, giving you some space from the intensity of what you are experiencing.
I particularly value EFT because it is something you can learn to use for yourself. Rather than having to reason your way out of anxiety when your body is already on high alert, you have a practical way of helping yourself settle.
Understanding rather than fighting your anxiety
Anxiety can become more frightening when we feel we have no control over it. EFT can give you something practical to do when anxious thoughts or physical feelings begin to build.
But the aim isn’t simply to make uncomfortable feelings disappear. Anxiety is often trying to tell us something. By acknowledging what you are feeling rather than fighting it, we can begin to explore what has triggered the reaction and why it feels so threatening.
Over time, this can help you recognise your patterns earlier and respond to yourself with greater understanding rather than becoming overwhelmed by the anxiety itself.
Responding differently over time
As you begin to understand what triggers your anxiety and learn ways of settling yourself when it arises, you may find that situations which once felt overwhelming become easier to manage. The aim isn’t to never feel anxious. It is to recognise what is happening, understand where the reaction may be coming from, and have more choice in how you respond rather than automatically reacting from fear.
Counselling for Anxiety SE1 or Online
First Step
I offer a free 15-minute phone conversation.
This gives us a chance to talk briefly about what is bringing you to counselling and for you to get a sense of whether you would feel comfortable working with me.
If I don’t think I’m the right person to help, I may be able to suggest someone more suitable.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) No. 605456. I abide by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. BACP is the professional association for members of the counselling and therapy professions in the UK.
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