Anxiety

Anxiety, a pervasive mental health condition, extends far beyond occasional worry, impacting millions worldwide. Unraveling the layers of anxiety involves recognising its various forms, from generalised anxiety disorder to social anxiety, and understanding the toll it takes on daily life.

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Below we have resources to help you understand and manage symptoms of anxiety. It can be very beneficial to see an anxiety specialist to work through practical strategies to help.

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Dr Caitlin O'Mahony
Integrative Medicine GP
Hawthorn
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VIC
-37.82501
145.03143
East Melbourne
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VIC
-37.81292
144.98572
leaky-gut-syndrome, thyroid-and-adrenal-conditions, anxiety, autoimmune-conditions, childrens-health, depression, fertility-and-pregnancy, gut-issues, hormone-issues, ibs, integrative-medicine, menopause, mental-health, peri-menopause, womens-health-hub
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Dr Christopher Corcos
Psychiatrist
Melbourne CBD
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VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
Werribee
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VIC
-37.90189
144.66278
West Melbourne
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VIC
-37.80805
144.92233
anxiety, depression, integrative-medicine, mens-health, mental-health, psychiatrist-near-me
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Elizabeth Lewis
Psychiatrist
Bendigo
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VIC
-36.75964
144.27861
anxiety, depression, mental-health, psychiatrist-near-me
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Jacques Duff
Psychologist
Doncaster
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VIC
-37.78564
145.12447
East Melbourne
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VIC
-37.81292
144.98572
autism, anxiety, depression, mental-health, psychologist-near-me
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Rosemary Boon
Psychologist
Harris Park
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NSW
-33.82241
151.01076
West Sydney
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NSW
-33.85489
151.0247
autism, sleep-apnoea, anxiety, chronic-pain, depression, insomnia, mental-health, neurologist-near-me, psychologist-near-me
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Sanjeev Sharma
Psychiatrist
Perth
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WA
-31.95126
115.85805
West Leederville
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WA
-31.9387
115.83222
anxiety, depression, mental-health, psychiatrist-near-me
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A/Professor (Dr) Vicki Kotsirilos AM
Integrative Medicine GP
Melbourne CBD
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VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
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42.65111
13.97756
Clayton
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VIC
-37.91435
145.12688
A/Professor (Dr) Vicki Kotsirilos AM is a respected general practitioner with over 38 years of clinical experience. She emphasises lifestyle and preventative medicine, nutritional and environmental medicine and holistic health care.
acupuncture, anxiety, depression, integrative-medicine, lifestyle-medicine, menopause, mental-health, peri-menopause, preventative-health, womens-health-hub
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Sharon Curtain
Health Coach
Telehealth
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Sharon is a Dietitian and HCANZA Accredited Health and Wellness Coach. Passionate about the difference health coaching makes to client outcomes and the effectiveness of a health professional’s consultation, Sharon trains health professionals to become Health Coaches in her business Accredited Health Coaching Australia and as a lecturer in the James Cook University Lifestyle Medicine Qualification.
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Amanda Gordon
Psychologist
East Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Edgecliff
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NSW
-33.87911
151.2376
Amanda possesses an inherent talent for translating psychological insights into practical life skills. With a high level of relatability, she brings extensive experience in guiding individuals through a broad spectrum of life crises, such as navigating relationships, coping with grief and loss, managing stress, and adapting to change. Amanda's expertise extends to working with individuals, couples, and families, aiming to enrich their lifestyles and enhance their effectiveness in the world.
anxiety, depression, mental-health, psychologist-near-me
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Dr. Marie Anderson
Psychologist
Eltham 3095
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VIC
-37.71772
145.16112
North Melbourne
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VIC
-37.79841
144.94635
As a Clinical & Health Psychologist, I am trained under the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model. I have an interest in the natural therapies, take a holistic view of emotional wellbeing, and I have an integrated eclectic therapeutic style. I have a degree in the Behavioural Sciences (Psychology) with Honours and I completed my Doctor of Health Psychology in 2012 at La Trobe University. I am a Fellow Member of the Australian Psychological Society‚'s Clinical and Health Colleges, and I am a registered Psychologist with A.P.H.P.R.A. I have a long history in human resources, training, occupational rehabilitation, and health psychology at a leading general hospital. My doctoral thesis explored the use of motivational strategies to support effective health behaviour change. I also completed additional training through Deakin University to provide Clinical Psychology Services. I have been in private practice since 2004 and I draw on evidence-based strategies to treat a range of emotional imbalances, including helping clients to change their unhealthy habits and self-defeating behaviours. The work I do with clients is to inspire them to grow their potential and live a meaningful, balanced life. I educate and provide strategies to help them challenge their self-limiting beliefs, nurture their strengths, and learn to live by their principal values. In doing so, I help clients to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. In collaborating with my clients to achieve a balanced sense of self, we work towards attaining a healthy mind and a healthy body. We also explore what‚'s possible in realising a purposeful, fully self-expressed life.
anxiety, chronic-pain, depression, weight-management, disordered-eating, health-coaching, lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, ocd, psychologist-near-me, stress
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Danielle Anthony
Psychologist
Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Brookvale
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NSW
-33.76188
151.27174
Danielle Anthony is a female psychologist based in Sydney (Brookvale). She completed a Professional Doctorate in Clinical and Health Psychology after earning her Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle. Danielle is passionate about psychology, enjoys continuous learning, and is dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives. She has experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life adjustments. She has a strong interest in clinical health psychology and enjoys working with people living with chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes. Danielle takes a warm, compassionate approach and uses a range of evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques.
depression, lifestyle-medicine, anxiety, mental-health, diabetes, stress, weight-management
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Dr. Peter Bablis
Integrative Medicine Practitioner
Double Bay
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NSW
-33.8775
151.2435
East Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Dr Peter Bablis PhD. Is a practising Integrative Clinician, Chiropractor for 35 years, based in Sydney Australia. He is the founder and driving force behind Universal Health‚ whose aim and philosophy is to provide Integrative Medicine of excellence in holistic health care. He is well known and respected in the field for his groundbreaking work in Mind-Body Medicine, Chiropractic and specialises in Kinesiology techniques. He was a Director and the Research Chair of the non-profit research foundation investigating Mind Body medicine www.onefoundation.org. Dr Bablis further hired and managed a Research Director for over 10 years, raising over USD$1 million dollars for research. Dr Bablis is one of the most prolific investigators in Chiropractic Research which include publications on spinal disorders, mechanical health issues, emotional health and endocrine conditions- www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter-Bablis
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Dr Dan Banos
Psychologist
Bundaberg
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QLD
-24.86538
152.3511
Gin Gin
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QLD
-24.99106
151.95564
Dan is a Registered (Licensed) Psychologist in clinical practice, and is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Queensland Rural School of Medicine. With more than 15 years of experience working in adult and child and youth mental health services, and having supervised provisionally registered and senior psychologists, he is currently based in Gin Gin and Bundaberg.
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Jacinta Brinsley
Sports & Exercise Physician, Lifestyle Physician
Adelaide
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SA
-34.92445
138.59955
Joslin
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SA
-34.89994
138.6264
Jacinta Brinsley is an Exercise Psychologist with a focus on lifestyle management of lifestyle diseases. She explores non-pharmaceutical approaches to health and wellness.
lifestyle-medicine, anxiety, mental-health, depression
Allied Health
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Robyn Chuter
Nutritionist
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42.65111
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Bundaberg
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QLD
-24.86538
152.3511
South Isis
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QLD
-25.25824
152.29727
Robyn Chuter has been helping people get healthy and happy since 1995. She is a university-qualified health practitioner, with a Bachelor of Health Science (and the Dean's Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement) from the University of New England, a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) with First Class Honours from Edith Cowan University, a Diploma of Naturopathy from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies, and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology.
diabetes, lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, chronic-disease, autoimmune-conditions, anxiety, depression, hypertension, ibs, weight-management, womens-health-hub
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Colleen Condon
Dietitian
East Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Paddington
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QLD
-27.46008
153.0021
Colleen Condon is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Sports Dietitian (AccSD). She specialises in Lifestyle Behaviour Change, Stress Anxiety and Resilience, and is based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. Dr. Condon assists people in achieving their health and fitness goals through evidence-based dietary advice. Outside of her work, she enjoys cooking, dancing, and spending time with family and friends 2.
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Why Brain Fog Isn't "Just Stress": Understanding the Brain–Gut Connection

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What is a
Anxiety Practitioner

Many different practitioners help people understand and manage anxiety. A GP is a good first step: they can talk through your symptoms, check for physical causes and make a Mental Health Treatment Plan for Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions. Psychologists use talking therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Psychiatrists are medical specialists who can diagnose and prescribe for more complex anxiety; you need a GP referral to claim a Medicare rebate. Counsellors and psychotherapists also offer talking support.

How Can Practitioners Help With Anxiety?

Assessment and Planning

A GP is a good first step. They can check for physical causes such as thyroid problems, work out what support suits you, make a Mental Health Treatment Plan and refer you to a psychologist.
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Talking Therapies

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Talking therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) are an effective treatment for many types of anxiety. A psychologist can help you understand anxious thoughts, face situations you have been avoiding and learn ways to manage worry.

Medicines Review

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For some people, medicines can help alongside talking therapy, especially when anxiety is severe or long-lasting. A GP or psychiatrist can explain options and side effects. Never stop a prescribed medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Everyday Coping Skills

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Regular exercise, good sleep, less caffeine and alcohol, and relaxation or breathing techniques can all help reduce anxiety, and practitioners can help you build these habits. Some people also find mindfulness or yoga helpful.

Panic Attacks

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A panic attack can bring a racing heart, chest tightness and a feeling of losing control. If you are unsure whether chest pain is panic or your heart, call 000. A psychologist can teach skills to manage panic.

Children and Teenagers

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Anxiety in children can show up as worry, tummy aches, poor sleep or avoiding school. A GP is a good first step, and a child psychologist can teach age-appropriate skills. Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) offers free support.
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FAQs

Where can I get help for anxiety right now?

If you feel overwhelmed or are in crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 any time, day or night, for free and confidential support. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. For ongoing help, book an appointment with your GP, who can arrange further support.

What treatments are available for anxiety?

Treatments for anxiety include therapy, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which helps change patterns of thinking and behaviour. Medications, such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs, may also be prescribed. Lifestyle changes, mindfulness practices, and relaxation techniques can also help manage symptoms.

Is anxiety a common condition?

Yes, anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. It can occur at any age and is often experienced alongside other mental health disorders such as depression.

What are the common symptoms of anxiety?

Common symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, difficulty concentrating, irritability, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. Some people may also experience physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or muscle tension.