Anxiety can feel overwhelming – racing thoughts, constant worry, physical tension, difficulty sleeping, or avoiding situations that make you uncomfortable. For many young professionals, anxiety shows up most strongly at work: before presentations, in meetings, when making decisions, or when trying to switch off at the end of the day.
Based in North West London, I specialise in helping young professionals manage anxiety using a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and somatic (body-based) approaches.
Understanding Anxiety:
Anxiety isn’t just “all in your head” – it’s your body’s natural response to perceived threat. The problem is that in modern life, your nervous system can’t tell the difference between a genuinely dangerous situation and a stressful work email.
Common signs of anxiety include:
Mental symptoms:
Physical symptoms:
Anxiety in Young Professionals:
The young professionals I work with often experience specific anxiety triggers:
These patterns are exhausting and can hold you back professionally and personally.
How I Can Help:
My approach combines two evidence-based methods:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
CBT helps you identify and challenge the thought patterns that fuel anxiety. You’ll learn to recognise catastrophic thinking, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop more balanced perspectives.
Somatic (Body-Based) Approach:
We also pay attention to how anxiety shows up in your body. By noticing physical tension, breathing patterns, and bodily sensations, you develop early warning signs and practical tools to calm your nervous system.
This integrated approach means you’re not just managing anxious thoughts – you’re also addressing the physical symptoms that make anxiety so uncomfortable.
What to Expect in Therapy:
Initial Assessment (First Session):
We’ll discuss what’s bringing you to therapy, when anxiety shows up most, and what you’d like to change. I’ll explain how we’ll work together and answer your questions.
Ongoing Work:
When to Seek Help:
Consider therapy if anxiety is:
You don’t need to wait until anxiety is severe to get help. Early intervention can prevent patterns from becoming entrenched.
Common Concerns About Therapy:
“What if talking about anxiety makes it worse?”
We work at a pace that feels manageable. Therapy provides tools to manage anxiety – it doesn’t mean dwelling on worries endlessly.
“I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help.”
Different approaches work for different people. My integrative method may resonate if you’ve found purely cognitive approaches lacking.
“I don’t have time for weekly therapy.”
I offer flexible appointment times including some evenings. Many clients find that investing an hour a week actually saves time by improving productivity and reducing time spent worrying.
Location:
I practice in St John’s Wood, North West London (NW8 9EB), easily accessible from St John’s Wood tube station and across NW London including Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Camden, Marylebone, and Maida Vale.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss how therapy could help you manage anxiety and workplace stress.
