Do you feel that nobody else understands the fears and doubts at the heart of your anxiety? It’s a hard condition to explain to friends and family, no matter how understanding they try to be. But UK experts have observed real progress from those who’ve opted for psychotherapy to address anxiety and other mental health struggles. Here’s how such therapists make you an active participant in your recovery.
Summertime Sadness
Depression and anxiety can strike anytime, come rain or shine. And the isolation that comes as you see all those smiling faces outside in the sun is hard to define. “Everyone else is happy… why not me?” But know this: you’re not alone. Even the people you see smiling could well be struggling in the same way as you.
The Mental Health Foundation suggests that anxiety is a particular issue among younger people in the UK – with those aged between 16 and 29 identified specifically as a higher-risk group. Of course, anyone can experience anxiety for any reason, and nobody gets to tell you otherwise.
Tired of hearing: “What do you have to be anxious about?” You don’t have to justify your fears regarding present or future threats. Here’s what you need to remember: there’s a way to overcome it, and therapists can guide you on your path, experts say.
Therapists will teach you actionable strategies for dealing with your fears on a confidential basis. If you want to achieve lasting growth, try to find a psychotherapist who’ll prioritise the power of active listening to build genuine connections with those under their care.
After all, you have to feel comfortable enough to share your fears and feelings in a supportive setting. Those aren’t found everywhere. That’s why you have to choose a therapist who’ll make you feel heard – and seen.
Empowerment Through Empathy
For example, Unbounded Therapy’s Claire Cartmell specialises in anxiety management techniques that put control at the centre of the plan going forward. Specifically? Regaining control over anxiety in such a way that you know you’re in charge, that you’re strong enough to deal with this both now and in the future.
A Personalised Approach
The best therapists know that no two clients are the same – there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Make sure your therapist can tailor their interventions accordingly, instead of believing in one mantra for everyone. You have individual needs and unique emotional responses. Even if the goal is the same – the resilience to endure while allowing peace to triumph over anxious thoughts – the way you’ll get there will be personal to you.
It’s about understanding your core beliefs and emotions – so you can bring about the acceptance or change you seek. Counsellors like Unbounded Therapy’s Claire Cartmell believe in putting control over your recovery in your hands… even if you need help taking those first steps.
