Anxiety & Overthinking
Psychological support for anxiety, worry and feeling mentally overloaded.
Anxiety does not always look like panic.
For some people, it looks like constant thinking, second-guessing decisions, anticipating what could go wrong, difficulty switching off or feeling responsible for everything around them.
You may appear to be functioning well while privately feeling exhausted by your own thoughts.
Anxiety can look like:
Persistent worry or overthinking
Difficulty switching off
Feeling constantly “on”
Perfectionism and fear of getting things wrong
Self-doubt and reassurance seeking
Physical tension or restlessness
Feeling overwhelmed by decisions
Difficulty resting without feeling guilty
Sleep difficulties related to racing thoughts
Panic or feeling overwhelmed
Therapy can provide an opportunity to understand the patterns maintaining anxiety and develop more sustainable ways of responding to thoughts, emotions and situations.
Depending on your needs, therapy may incorporate CBT, ACT, emotional regulation strategies, mindfulness and other evidence-based psychological approaches.
The focus is not simply on eliminating uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It is about developing greater flexibility, understanding and capacity to respond differently.
Psychological therapy for anxiety
When anxiety and high achievement overlap
Some adults have spent years managing anxiety through achievement, productivity, perfectionism and staying busy.
From the outside, this can look like competence.
Internally, it can feel exhausting.
Psychological therapy can provide space to explore what is underneath these patterns and develop ways of functioning that are more sustainable.
Telehealth across NSW
Bellingen Psychology provides secure telehealth psychological appointments to adults across NSW.
If you're unsure whether psychological therapy is appropriate for what you're experiencing, you're welcome to make contact to discuss your needs.
If you're looking for a psychologist in NSW who offers flexible, high-quality online sessions,
you're welcome to reach out or book directly.
