Anxiety Psychologist Melbourne
Dandelion Lane Psychology is an Anxiety Psychologist in Richmond, an Inner Eastern suburb of Melbourne, also providing therapy for anxiety via telehealth across Australia. Dandelion Lane Psychology supports people experiencing all types of anxiety to enable them to reduce the uncomfortable and often distressing symptoms of anxiety.
Anxiety Disorders
– including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Health Anxiety, Perinatal Anxiety and Phobias
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia, and findings from research conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicate that each year it affects approximately 3.4 million people or 17% of the adult population. At some point in their life, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 5 men will experience anxiety. There are a range of different anxiety disorders that can be experienced including Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Perinatal Anxiety and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
It is normal to feel worried or anxious at times but this is usually a temporary response to a stressful situation such as interviews, exams, unexpected change or conflict. However, when anxiety symptoms are particularly intense or persistent you may begin to feel overwhelmed or distressed. Anxiety symptoms can include constant worry that feels difficult to control, unwanted intrusive thoughts, self-criticism, reduced self-confidence, sleep difficulties, restlessness, appetite and weight changes, muscle tension, headaches, inability to relax, shallow breathing, racing heart, avoidance behaviours, people pleasing, social withdrawal, procrastination, difficulty concentrating, use of alcohol and other substances and a need for control.
How we can help
At Dandelion Lane Psychology, our clinical psychologists will tailor an individualised treatment plan informed by evidence-based approaches for anxiety disorders including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Exposure Therapy
“Slow, deep breathing is important…It’s like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm: the anchor won’t get rid of the storm, but it will hold you steady until it passes.” – Russ Harris
Dandelion Lane Psychology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
