Anxiety disorders take many forms. Panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, specific phobias: each has its own history and requires its own therapeutic approach. Waiting for the anxiety to subside usually doesn’t help. With the right support, however, it can change.
Breathing techniques and cognitive restructuring can bring relief. But they do little to change what actually perpetuates the anxiety. My approach goes deeper: Together, we explore where the anxiety comes from, what it's trying to protect, and how you can let it go.
This sometimes means briefly venturing into what you fear – but never alone and never uncontrolled. Safety in the therapeutic setting is a prerequisite for genuine change.
I combine the best of both worlds: the depth of psychodynamic work with the solution-focused pragmatism of behavioural therapy.
Fear has a function. We recognize it together and thus open a way out of the cycle of trigger, fear and avoidance.
Every session has a clear focus. We work purposefully towards tangible change within a reasonable timeframe.
I am not a passive observer. I get involved. Respectfully, directly, and always with your best interests at heart.
You don’t need to make a decision today. A no-obligation, free initial consultation is a good place to start. We’ll see if it’s a good fit – without you having to commit to anything in advance.