General Anxiety

Do you feel anxious most of the time and aren't quite sure why?

Perhaps it feels as though everything triggers anxiety, making it difficult to identify a specific cause.

You may find yourself worrying about relationships, work, finances, health, or the future.

Maybe you're constantly alert, struggling to relax, switch off, or feel truly at ease.

Many people experience an on-going anxiety that feels general and non-specific for example feeling anxious most of the time rather than in a specific situation. I work with people who describe feeling anxious, hypervigilant, or "on edge" much of the time. They may find it difficult to slow down, relax, or even know what feeling calm is like. They might:

  • Feel anxious in relationships or when becoming emotionally close to others

  • Worry excessively about health, relationships, work, or everyday situations

  • Experience racing thoughts or a constantly busy mind

  • Describe themselves as an "overthinker"

  • Startle easily or feel constantly alert to potential problems

  • Notice physical symptoms such as a racing heart or tension in their body

  • Rarely feel rested, settled, or fully relaxed

How Feeling Freely can support you with general anxiety;

Seeking support when experiencing anxiety in this way can feel challenging, as many people find that focusing on a single issue or exploring moments of anxiety in isolation, one at a time, doesn't create lasting change. When anxiety feels woven into many areas of life, a more holistic approach is often needed, one that considers the whole person rather than treating challenges in isolation.

I work in a person-centred, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused way. I also draw upon elements of interpersonal neurobiology and somatic-based therapies. My work is not primarily focused on navigating challenges one at a time, such as nightmares or specific fears. Instead, I focus on understanding you as a whole person and creating a greater sense of calm, confidence, clarity, and emotional safety. As your overall anxiety decreases, specific struggles may also improve, but they are not the sole focus of our work together.

Together, we may explore:

  • Relationships and attachment patterns

  • How emotions were expressed, understood, and managed in your family growing up

  • Family dynamics and inherited patterns that may still influence you today

  • Your nervous system and what activation, overwhelm, and safety look like for you

  • Present-moment experiences, emotions, and bodily sensations

  • Building a deeper understanding of yourself and your needs

This work is relational, reflective, and often unfolds gradually over time. The therapeutic relationship itself can become an important part of the process, helping us understand patterns that may also show up in your relationships outside of therapy. Lasting change cannot be rushed, and this work honours the pace that feels right for you.

A sign that our work is coming to a close is often when you begin to experience a greater sense of calm and trust in yourself. You may notice less anxiety overall, increased confidence in your ability to navigate uncertainty, and a growing feeling that whatever happens, you can cope with it.