Anxiety treatment and therapy at Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Anxiety is a debilitating mental health condition that is characterised by individuals experiencing persistent and overwhelming feelings of worry and dread. Whilst we can all feel worried or anxious from time-to-time, and in response to various situations, if you find that you are experiencing these emotions in an excessive and prolonged manner, this may suggest that you are struggling with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can present itself in lots of different ways and if it is left untreated, it has the potential to have a detrimental impact on multiple areas of your life including your ability to function on a daily basis, your interpersonal relationships, your performance at work, as well as your general health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Our exceptional treatment team possess a wealth of experience in using a wide variety of therapeutic techniques to treat anxiety. All treatment is individually tailored according to your unique requirements, and the type and format of the therapies that we use depend upon the intensity of the support that you require. At Chelmsford, we can offer:

• A comprehensive anxiety treatment programme, which can vary in intensity, depending upon the severity of your anxiety and the level of support that you need. Anxiety treatment programmes include:
  • Outpatient anxiety treatment programme
  • Day care anxiety treatment programme
  • Inpatient (residential) anxiety treatment programme
• Therapy delivered in a number of different formats including:
  • 1:1 therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
• Tried and tested therapy types including:
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Transactional analysis (TA)

You can read more about our range of anxiety treatment options on our approach to mental health treatment page.

The multidisciplinary team at Chelmsford comprises a number of published experts within the fields of anxiety and mental health, and each member has extensive clinical experience in the treatment and management of this debilitating condition. We ensure that you are allocated to the most appropriate anxiety specialist for your individual needs, and receive a completely bespoke package of care in order to foster the best possible outcomes for you personally.

Our specialist team are also able to prescribe medication to assist in the management of your anxiety, if this is required.

Anxiety symptoms can vary from person to person and also depend on the specific anxiety disorder that you are struggling with. However, the following are the most common signs and symptoms that you, or someone that you know, may be struggling with anxiety:

• Persistent feelings of worry and dread, and feeling as though you are unable to stop worrying
• Anger and irritability
• Extreme stress
• Panic attacks
• Anxiety attacks
• Feeling tearful and emotionally drained
• Crying more than usual
• Sleep disturbances, including insomnia
• Shaking and palpitations
• Tightness of the chest
• Difficulty breathing
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Loose bowels and frequent urination
• Muscle aches and pains
• Hot or cold flushes
• Weight loss or gain due to appetite changes

Read more about the signs and symptoms of anxiety.

You don’t have to struggle with anxiety; expert, established treatment is available. To find out how Priory Hospital Chelmsford can help you to overcome your anxiety and take steps towards a healthy and positive way of life, call our dedicated team today on 0800 840 3219 or email us.