Online Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy for Panic Attacks
Support for panic attacks, sudden intense anxiety and the fear of another attack happening.
For when the fear of panic starts becoming almost as difficult as the panic itself.
Panic attacks can feel frightening because they often arrive quickly and can create very strong physical sensations
You may feel your heart racing, struggle to catch your breath, feel dizzy or disconnected, or worry that you are losing control.
Even when you understand that the symptoms are caused by anxiety, they can still feel very real in the moment.
When panic attacks and fear of panic lead to avoidance
After a panic attack, it is understandable to become more aware of your body and more worried about where or when it might happen again.
You might be:
worrying about having another panic attack
avoiding places where you have previously felt panicky
feeling anxious when you notice changes in your heartbeat or breathing
avoiding being too far from home or somewhere you feel safe
worrying about panicking in front of other people
checking how your body feels
changing plans because you are unsure how you might cope
feeling less confident doing things independently
frustrated because your world has gradually become smaller
The fear of another attack can sometimes keep the cycle going long after the original panic has passed.
Your body can sound an alarm even when you are not in immediate danger
Panic is part of the body's natural threat response.
When that response becomes highly activated, normal changes in breathing, heart rate or physical sensation can begin to feel threatening.
That can create a cycle where fear of the sensations produces more sensations, which then creates even more fear.
Therapy can help you begin responding to those experiences differently and rebuild confidence in your ability to cope.
Therapy for panic attacks can help you feel safer and more confident in your own responses
The goal is not to spend your life checking whether panic might happen. It is to help you trust that you can cope even when anxiety shows up.
Our work may focus on helping you:
● reduce fear of another panic attack
● respond differently to physical sensations of anxiety
● reduce avoidance
● feel more confident leaving situations you currently see as "safe"
● stop monitoring your body so closely
● feel calmer when anxiety begins to rise
● rebuild confidence in everyday activities
● feel less controlled by the possibility of panic
Everyone experiences panic differently, so the work is shaped around the situations that matter most to you.
Ready to feel less controlled by panic?
If panic attacks or the fear of another attack are limiting what you do or where you feel comfortable going, we can start with a simple conversation.
The free discovery call gives you a chance to tell me a little about what has been happening, ask questions and see whether working together feels right for you.