Anxiety treatment and therapy in North London

Anxiety is a severe mental health condition that causes persistent, frequent and debilitating feelings of worry. It can have a negative effect on your ability to function on a daily basis, your relationships with loved ones, performance at work, as well as your wellbeing and quality of life.

If you find that your feelings of worry and dread are becoming more frequent and intense, then it may be time to seek help. Anxiety can manifest in different ways and you may find yourself struggling either socially, with a specific fear or phobia, or perhaps more generally. However, you don’t have to struggle on your own; our tailored programme will address the root causes of your anxiety, and help you take steps to manage your condition independently.

Our highly qualified team has lots of experience when it comes to treating anxiety. All treatment is individually tailored according to your unique needs, and the type and format of the therapies we use depend upon the intensity of the support that you need. At North London, we can deliver:

An anxiety treatment programme, which can vary in intensity, depending on the severity of your anxiety and the level of support you need. Anxiety treatment programmes include:

• Outpatient treatment
• Day care
• Inpatient (residential) treatment

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), which is known as the ‘gold standard’ treatment for anxiety
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT)
• Compassion focused therapy (CFT)
• Mindfulness
• Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), where indicated

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

As a specialist mental health hospital, our team will always work from a multidisciplinary perspective, bringing a wealth of knowledge to your care. We will always ensure that you’re allocated to the most appropriate anxiety expert for you. We will also consider whether medication will provide an additional layer of support for your anxiety, and cam prescribe this, if needed.

Anxiety symptoms can vary from person to person and also depend on the specific anxiety disorder you’re struggling with. However, the following are the most common signs and symptoms of anxiety:

• Persistent feelings of worry and dread
• Feeling that you will never be able to stop worrying
• Feeling overwhelmed by small triggers
• Panic attacks
• Irritability
• Inability to focus or concentrate
• Low productivity
• Feeling tearful and emotionally drained
• Sleep disturbances, including insomnia
• Difficulty breathing
• Tightness of the chest
• Shaking and palpitations
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Muscle tension and pain
• Hot or cold flushes

If you’re experiencing the above symptoms, it may be time to seek help.

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 0330 056 6020 or email us.