What Is Anxiety—and Could You Be Experiencing It?

Anxiety shows up in different ways. For some, it’s a constant loop of worry and overthinking. For others, it might look like physical symptoms—racing heart, panic attacks, or avoiding situations that feel overwhelming.

Common signs of anxiety include:

• Persistent worrying or fear
  
  
• Trouble sleeping or relaxing
  
  
• Racing thoughts or overthinking
  
  
• Physical tension, stomach problems, or breathlessness
  
  
• Avoidance of social or stressful situations
  
  
• Feeling “on edge” most of the time
  
  

You don’t need a diagnosis to seek support. If anxiety is interfering with your day-to-day life, therapy can help.

How Therapy Can Help You Manage Anxiety

Therapy offers a calm, structured space to understand your anxiety and gently begin shifting the patterns that keep it going.

Therapy can help you:

• Identify what triggers your anxiety
  
  
• Understand the root causes (like trauma, perfectionism or burnout)
  
  
• Learn practical tools to self-soothe and manage anxiety in the moment
  
  
• Build self-trust and emotional resilience
  
  
• Create sustainable coping strategies that work in real life
  
  

Types of Therapy We Offer for Anxiety

At The London Psychology Clinic, we tailor treatment to fit you—not the other way around. We draw from evidence-based approaches that are known to work for anxiety:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you notice and shift the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that fuel anxiety. It’s structured and highly effective for a range of anxiety-related conditions.

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Perfect for those with a harsh inner critic. CFT helps you relate to yourself with warmth, safety, and compassion—building confidence from within.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT teaches you to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with your values.

Attachment based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy explores early relationships to understand and heal emotional patterns shaping current behaviour and relationships.

 

Do I Need to Know Which Therapy Is Best?

Not at all. Many people don’t know where to start—and that’s okay. During your discovery call, your therapist will explore your needs with you and recommend an approach that fits your goals, personality, and experiences.

How Many Therapy Sessions Will I Need?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people feel better after 6–12 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term therapy. We’ll work collaboratively and review progress along the way, so it always feels right for you.

Worried Therapy Might Not Be Right for You?

If you’re unsure about therapy, we offer a free 15-minute discovery call. It’s a confidential, no-pressure space to ask questions, talk through concerns, and decide if it’s the right step.

Therapy for Anxiety in London: Take the First Step

If anxiety is making daily life harder than it needs to be, know that support is here. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

At The London Psychology Clinic, our experienced team offers a warm, professional space to explore, heal, and grow. Therapy is available in-person in Central London or online therapy anywhere in the UK.

Ready to talk? Book a free discovery call today.