Anxiety treatment and therapy in North London

Anxiety is a severe mental health condition that is typically characterised by persistent feelings of worry and dread. Whilst everyone can feel anxious or worried on occasions, if you find that these emotions are becoming more frequent, or are heightened over a prolonged period of time, it may be that you are struggling with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can manifest in lots of different ways and can ultimately have a profoundly negative effect on your ability to function effectively on a daily basis, your relationships with loved ones, performance at work, as well as on your general wellbeing and quality of life.

Our highly qualified treatment team possess extensive experience in using a wide variety of therapeutic techniques in the treatment of anxiety. All treatment is individually tailored according to your unique condition, needs and requirements, and the type and format of the therapies that we use depend upon the intensity of the support that you require. At North London, we can deliver:

• 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)
  • Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT)
  • Emotion focused therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness

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

The multidisciplinary team at North London includes a number of published experts within the field of mental health, and each member possesses a wealth of experience in the treatment and management of anxiety. We ensure that you are allocated to the most appropriate anxiety expert for your individual needs, and receive a completely bespoke package of care in order to foster the most positive post-treatment 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 of anxiety:

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

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 North London 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.