Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Practitioner-ledCognitive Behavioural Therapy is the first-line psychological treatment for stress-related anxiety, focusing on retraining thought patterns and gradual exposure to reduce avoidance and reassurance-seeking behaviours.
What it involves
Learn to identify and challenge catastrophic thoughts about your body sensations
Gradually expose yourself to the bodily sensations you fear without using reassurance-seeking behaviours like checking or asking for reassurance
Stop or reduce the safety behaviours that reinforce your anxiety cycle
Continue sessions for at least 6 months after your symptoms settle
Educational information, not a prescription. Any amount named in a study or on a pack is for a pharmacist, GP or qualified practitioner to confirm for you.