Anxiety Counselling in Bayside, Melbourne

Anxiety can affect every part of life , your thoughts, body, relationships, work, and sense of self.

It’s not always obvious from the outside, and many people with anxiety are very good at appearing “fine” while feeling overwhelmed inside.

People often seek anxiety counselling because they feel:

  • constantly on edge or unable to relax

  • stuck in cycles of overthinking or worry

  • emotionally exhausted or burnt out

  • fearful of making the wrong decisions

  • disconnected from themselves or others

  • frustrated that anxiety keeps returning despite trying to cope

You don’t have to manage this alone.

What anxiety can look like

Anxiety isn’t just panic attacks. It can show up as:

  • racing or intrusive thoughts

  • difficulty sleeping or switching off

  • tension, fatigue, or physical discomfort

  • people-pleasing or fear of disappointing others

  • avoidance, procrastination, or indecision

  • self-criticism and feeling “not good enough”

Many people blame themselves for anxiety — but anxiety is often a nervous system response, not a personal failure.

How anxiety counselling can help

Counselling offers a space to slow things down and understand what’s happening beneath the anxiety.

Together, we can:

  • explore the roots of your anxiety and what maintains it

  • develop ways to respond differently to anxious thoughts

  • build emotional regulation and nervous system awareness

  • reduce overwhelm and self-criticism

  • strengthen self-trust and confidence

  • support you to make changes at a pace that feels manageable

There’s no pressure to “fix” yourself or push through. Therapy is about understanding, safety, and choice.

My approach to anxiety counselling

I work in a way that is:

  • client-centred and trauma-aware

  • gentle, grounded, and collaborative

  • affirming of neurodivergent experiences

  • inclusive and respectful of identity and lived experience

We work at your pace. You don’t need to know exactly what to say, and you don’t need to justify why you’re struggling. Anxiety counselling with me is about creating space to think, feel, and respond differently — in ways that genuinely suit you.

Who I work with

I support adults experiencing:

  • generalised anxiety or chronic worry

  • social anxiety

  • anxiety linked to ADHD or neurodivergence

  • burnout and emotional overload

  • anxiety during life transitions

  • long-standing patterns of self-doubt or fear

You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from counselling.

Anxiety Counselling Frequently Asked Questions

  • Anxiety counselling can support you if you’re experiencing chronic worry, overthinking, panic symptoms, emotional exhaustion, people-pleasing, burnout, or persistent self-criticism. Therapy focuses on understanding what drives your anxiety and developing practical, sustainable ways to respond differently.

  • No. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to access anxiety counselling in Bayside. Many people seek support because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge — even without a clinical label. Counselling is based on your lived experience, not paperwork.

  • Anxiety in adults can present as racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, muscle tension, digestive discomfort, avoidance, indecision, irritability, or feeling “not good enough.” It may also show up as high achievement combined with internal stress. Anxiety is often a nervous system response rather than a personal weakness.

  • Anxiety counselling provides a structured yet flexible space to:

    • explore underlying triggers and patterns

    • understand how your nervous system responds to stress

    • develop emotional regulation skills

    • reduce self-criticism and perfectionism

    • build confidence and decision-making capacity

    The process is collaborative and paced according to what feels manageable.

  • Yes. Anxiety is commonly experienced alongside ADHD and other neurodivergent profiles. Constant masking, overwhelm, executive functioning challenges, or fear of making mistakes can heighten anxiety. A neurodiversity-affirming approach ensures these experiences are understood rather than pathologised.

  • Yes. Sessions are available in-person in Bayside, Melbourne, in a confidential and supportive environment. Online counselling is also available for those who prefer remote access or flexibility.

  • There is no fixed timeline. Some people benefit from short-term support focused on specific strategies, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns. Progress depends on your goals, history, and the pace that feels safe and sustainable.

  • The first session is an opportunity to discuss what has been happening for you, how anxiety is affecting your life, and what you hope might change. There is no pressure to share everything immediately. It’s also a chance to determine whether working together feels like the right fit.