Generalised Anxiety and Constant Worry
Long-lasting worry about everyday matters, health or the future that is hard to control.
- Topic group
- Anxiety and fear
- Age group
- Adolescent (12–17)Adult (18+)
- Typical duration
- 12–20 sessions
Obsessive Thoughts and Compulsions
Unwanted intrusive thoughts and behaviours repeated to find relief.
Obsessions are disturbing thoughts and images that force their way into the mind; compulsions are repetitive behaviours done to reduce that distress. People often know their thoughts are illogical but cannot stop them.
What happens in therapy?
The most effective method is exposure and response prevention (ERP). A graded fear list is prepared with your therapist and you learn to resist the compulsion. Family involvement is important for children.
This page is for information only and does not make a diagnosis. If the signs trouble you in daily life, it may help to talk to a specialist.
Common signs
- Contamination, harm or symmetry obsessions
- Repeated checking
- Rituals lasting hours
- Guilt over thoughts
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Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Sudden palpitations, shortness of breath and fear of dying; fear of another attack.
- Topic group
- Anxiety and fear
- Age group
- Adolescent (12–17)Adult (18+)
- Typical duration
- 8–14 sessions
Social Anxiety
Fear of speaking in front of people, being evaluated and judged.
- Topic group
- Anxiety and fear
- Age group
- Adolescent (12–17)Adult (18+)
- Typical duration
- 12–16 sessions