Anxiety
Anxiety can feel like a mind that never rests. Racing thoughts at night, overthinking conversations, a tightness in your chest, or a constant sense that something isn’t quite right. You may feel on edge, exhausted from holding everything together, or frustrated that you can’t simply “calm down.”
Many people I work with arrive feeling this way – stuck in cycles of worry, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm that begin to affect their relationships, confidence, and daily life.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Common Experiences My Clients Share
- “My mind just doesn’t switch off, especially at night.”
- “I replay conversations over and over, worrying I said the wrong thing.”
- “I feel on edge all the time and don’t know why.”
- “I’m exhausted from trying to hold everything together.”
- “I avoid things because I’m worried about how I’ll feel.”
- “I feel responsible for everyone and everything.”
- “I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
How I Can Help
Together, we gently explore what’s happening beneath the anxiety. Often, anxiety is a signal, linked to past experiences, self-beliefs, relationships, or patterns developed over time.
Using a trauma-informed and holistic approach, I may integrate counselling, hypnotherapy, EFT, or creative techniques to help calm the nervous system, build self-understanding, and create new, supportive ways of responding to stress and worry.
A Few Words About the Healing Process
Because Growth Isn’t Always a Straight Line
Healing from anxiety isn’t about forcing yourself to “think differently” or pushing feelings away. It’s about learning to understand your mind and body with compassion, creating safety within yourself, and slowly reducing the grip anxiety has on your life.
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh
When we learn to respond to anxiety with understanding and patience, we create space to live more freely in the present.
Why Choose Laura?
Empathy and Experience
I draw on my own journey through grief, trauma, and complex relationships to create a calm, understanding, and safe space.
Holistic, Personalised Approach
Combining counselling with creative and trauma-informed tools, we work in a way that fits your unique needs and goals.
Collaborative Support
Your voice is central. I walk alongside you at your pace, empowering you to reconnect with your inner strength and resilience.
If this speaks to you, I’d love to offer a free, no-obligation discovery call where we can gently explore how I might support you.