Anxiety

What Is It?

When people come to counselling in Yeovil with WellBe, one of the most common things they say is: "I just want to get rid of my anxiety", believing there's something wrong with them. But anxiety isn’t a flaw in your system; it’s your system doing exactly what it was designed to do. A natural, human response to threat, pressure, or uncertainty. But when anxiety becomes constant or overwhelming, that’s when support can help.

You might recognise it as:

• Racing thoughts or overthinking 

• Tight chest, nausea, or a racing heart

• Difficulty switching off or concentrating

• Trouble sleeping or relaxing

• A sense of dread or feeling ‘on edge’ most of the time

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Therapy doesn’t seek to eliminate anxiety, it helps you understand what's causing it and develop new ways to respond, freeing you from common anxiety traps that leave you wresting with anxiety responses like constant worrying, negative thinking, imposter syndrom, and perfectionism. Anxiety does not have to define what you do, how you feel, or who you are. ​​

What Can Cause It?

There’s no one cause, but common contributing factors include: ​​

• Chronic stress or burnout

• Childhood experiences (e.g. growing up in unpredictable or high-pressure environments)

• Trauma, perfectionism or people-pleasing patterns

• Physical health issues (e.g. hormone changes or long-term illness)

• Family history or genetic predisposition

• Lifestyle factors, such as poor sleep, caffeine use, or alcohol​ ​​

 

In some cases, anxiety builds slowly over time. In others, it’s triggered by a specific event, like a loss, illness, or major change. ​Whatever's causing anxiety, we can help.
 

Need Urgent Help Right Now?

If things feel urgent and it's out of hours, support is available 24/7:

• Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7) NHS

• Urgent Mental Health Helpline: Call 111 and press option 2

• Open Mental Health Somerset (24/7): 01823 276 892 ​

Seeking Counselling in Yeovil?
If you’re considering cousnelling in Yeovil, or simply want to speak to someone who gets it, one of our therapeutically trainined members can help. We offer confidential counselling in Yeovil and surrounding areas with no pressure and no assumptions. Just a supportive space to be heard, get to the root cause, and help your nervous system return to balance.

Therapy with us:

• £70 for individual therapy (50 minutes)

• £120 EMDR therapy (90 minutes)

• £30 per session with a student counsellor (ideal for clients with moderate mental health needs, life transitions, everyday challenges, or feeling stuck or lost). Student counsellors are in the final stages of training and work under close supervision. (50 minutes)
  
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