Anxiety, Panic & Overthinking Therapy
Anxiety can make everyday life feel mentally exhausting, physically uncomfortable and hard to trust. Therapy helps you understand what is keeping anxiety going and build practical, compassionate ways to feel steadier.
- Private anxiety therapy in London and online
- Support for worry, panic, social anxiety, OCD and health anxiety
- Calm, evidence-led therapy matched to your needs
When anxiety takes over
You may recognise:
- Worrying constantly, even when things seem fine
- Feeling tense, restless or unable to switch off
- Panic symptoms such as racing heart, dizziness or breathlessness
- Avoiding situations because of fear or embarrassment
- Replaying conversations or over-analysing decisions
- Seeking reassurance but only feeling better briefly
- Struggling with sleep, concentration or irritability
- Feeling frustrated that logic does not calm the anxiety
Anxiety can show up as constant worry, panic symptoms, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, reassurance seeking, overthinking or a sense that something bad is about to happen. Therapy helps you understand the anxiety cycle, reduce avoidance, work with anxious thoughts, and build confidence in your ability to cope.
How Anxiety Therapy Works
Anxiety signal
Your body and mind detect threat, uncertainty or pressure.
Cycle mapped
We identify triggers, thoughts, sensations and coping behaviours.
Body steadied
You learn tools to reduce panic and physical tension.
Avoidance reduced
Therapy helps you face feared situations gradually and safely.
Confidence rebuilt
You develop trust in your ability to cope and recover.
Book a free 20-minute discovery call
How it works
- A relaxed conversation to explore what’s happening and get clarity on next steps.
- Choose a time that suits you.
- Speak with our experienced client services team
- Get clarity on next steps.
- No pressure. No obligation.
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How Therapy Helps With Anxiety
Anxiety often continues because avoidance, reassurance seeking or overthinking bring short-term relief, while keeping the cycle alive. Therapy helps you understand this pattern without shame.
- Map your anxiety triggers and body signals
- Understand the thoughts and beliefs that fuel anxiety
- Reduce avoidance safely and gradually
- Build tools for panic and nervous-system regulation
- Strengthen tolerance of uncertainty
- Rebuild confidence in situations you have started avoiding
Why Professionals Choose EmotionMatters
Fees & Cadence
In your initial clinical assessment, you shape your treatment pathway with your therapist around your needs, goals and preferred pace. This can be focused short-term work over 8 sessions, or a more open-ended cadence of support.
We follow clear clinical standards so you know what to expect – from confidentiality and consent, to safe next steps and appropriate signposting.
Safety Note – If you’re feeling at immediate risk of harm or having suicidal thoughts, please seek urgent support via 999/A&E, 111, or your GP.
Content owner: James Lamper, Clinical Director
Clinically reviewed by: Dr Natascha Van Zyl, Director of Talking Therapies
Last reviewed: June 2026
How We Work
- Clinician-led, evidence-informed support tailored to you
- Confidential, respectful care with clear boundaries
- Integrated support where helpful, including therapy, nutrition and medical oversight
- Collaborative care if appropriate – we can liaise with your GP or consultant, with your permission
- Appropriate onward signposting if you need a different type of support or higher level of care
- Privacy and data protection – see our Privacy Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of therapy helps anxiety?
Depending on your needs, therapy may include CBT-informed work, ACT-informed strategies, psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness-based tools or integrative therapy.
Can therapy help panic attacks?
Yes. Therapy can help you understand panic symptoms, reduce fear of the sensations, and build practical tools for responding differently.
What if I do not know what is causing my anxiety?
You do not need to know before starting. Therapy can help identify patterns and possible contributing factors.
Can anxiety be physical?
Yes. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms including tight chest, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness, muscle tension and fatigue.
Do you help with health anxiety?
Yes. We support people with health anxiety, symptom checking and reassurance-seeking patterns.
Can I have therapy online?
Yes. We offer online therapy across the UK and in-person appointments in London where available.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies. Some clients benefit from short-term focused work, while others prefer longer-term therapy for deeper patterns.
What happens on the discovery call?
We listen to what has been happening, answer questions and recommend a suitable next step.