ANXIETY TREATMENT AT
PSYCHE CLINIC ON HARLEY STREET
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns, yet it remains deeply misunderstood. Rather than simply being a case of worry or nervousness, anxiety is now recognised as a complex condition that affects brain function, emotional regulation, and physical health.
Anxiety can take many forms—including generalised anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or specific phobias—and can impact sleep, concentration, relationships, and overall quality of life. It often co-occurs with other mental health challenges such as depression, trauma, or neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
OUR APPROACH TO ANXIETY ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT
At Psyche Clinic, we take a comprehensive and compassionate approach to assessing and treating anxiety. Every client begins with a thorough psychiatric and psychological assessment to understand the full picture—not just the symptoms of worry or fear, but also the emotional, cognitive, and relational factors that contribute to and maintain anxiety.
We recognise that anxiety often coexists with other conditions. Our assessments carefully consider the presence of co-occurring issues such as trauma, depression, ADHD, or perfectionistic tendencies, all of which can heighten sensitivity to stress and uncertainty.
Treatment is highly individualised and may include psychiatric support, structured psychological therapy, and practical tools for managing physical symptoms, intrusive thoughts, and avoidance behaviours. Where appropriate, we work collaboratively with GPs, other healthcare professionals, or support networks to ensure continuity of care.
Our aim is not just to reduce anxiety—but to help individuals understand its origins, develop resilience, and regain a sense of calm, confidence, and emotional balance in daily life.
Anxiety and stress are easiest thought of as when are brain’s awareness to potential danger is heightened. As such the ‘fight or flight’ system is in overdrive. In addition to the emotionally experienced anxiety a person may have associated physical symptoms of dry mouth, clammy skin, tight chest, shortness of breathe, racing heart, muscular tension, needing to go to the toilet more frequently or muscle tension.
Some people may experience sudden bursts of severe anxiety lasting seconds or minutes with accompanying sense of dread, or dizziness or shortness of breathe. These are panic attacks and may be mistaken for a heart attack.
As clinicians we see may patients who have lived with anxiety for many years without seeking help but anxiety and panic are relatively straightforward to treat successfully.
EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT TAILORED TO YOU
Our treatment plans for Anxiety conditions and Panic are tailored to your needs. We use evidence based treatments which aim to reduce symptoms and treat the underlying condition with the aim of eradicating excess anxiety so that you can live your life much more comfortably.
Any triggers or underlying factors are identified. Any co existing conditions are also addressed. We also look any maladaptive coping mechanisms such as using alcohol or substances.
Treatments may include any of the following:
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Talking therapies such as CBT, ACT, Supportive therapy
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EMDR
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Specific Apps aimed at reducing anxiety
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Medications which may include SSRIs and SNRIs or other medications aimed at long term relief from anxiety even after treatment is completed
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Short term medications to relive anxiety whist waiting for the main medication to be effective and optimised
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Treatment of any co-existing conditions
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Looking at someone’s external environment such as work conditions which may be causing or contributing to the anxiety and working with you as to what changes may be possible.
All treatment is delivered in a discreet, supportive environment by experienced clinicians who understand the many forms anxiety can take. Whether you’re dealing with generalised anxiety, panic attacks, or situational stress, our goal is to help you find calm, clarity, and a renewed sense of confidence.