Welcome to Bee Yourself Counselling
Anxiety works like this. We become anxious for whatever reason and then we become anxious about being anxious! It's like being on a merry-go-round you don't recall buying a ticket for.
There are many reasons for anxiety and I don't believe in a one-size fits all approach. Sure, there are some general techniques that seem to help the majority of clients which is awesome. There are also usually underlying reasons for anxiety which I like to look at as well, if that's what you would like.
I take a Compassion-Focused approach when working with clients, regardless of the issue. I feel this is particularly important with anxiety as people tend to judge themselves harshly for experiencing it.
Anxiety can be caused for some of the following reasons:
- environmental (e.g. domestic and family violence, financial concerns)
- biological causes (brain - serotonin and dopamine receptor issues)
- genetics - something you'd rather not have inherited from your family thank you very much!
- cognition - patterns of thinking
- medical issues
- low self-esteem (many reasons for this)
- stress and burnout
- other reasons...
Please note: If you are having suicidal thoughts it is very important you seek the help you need. Bee Yourself Counselling is not a Crisis Service. If you are having suicidal thoughts please contact triple-0, Suicide Call Back Service or Lifeline.
Suicide Call Back Service:
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/
Lifeline:
