As anxiety subtly weaves its way into everyday life, finding the right support becomes essential. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by persistent worry, unable to switch off, or simply seeking clarity and calm, a skilled anxiety therapist in London can help you rediscover balance and resilience. At Home-Based Talking Therapy, Senior CBT Therapist and BABCP-accredited practitioner Tara O’Donoghue specialises in evidence-based psychological treatment for GAD, available both online and through home or at her clinic in London. With compassionate guidance rooted in evidence-based techniques, you’re invited into a space where understanding begins and anxiety’s hold begins to loosen.
What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a type of anxiety disorder and mental health condition, characterised by excessive and uncontrollable worry about a variety of events or activities. People with GAD may experience persistent and excessive worry about everyday things, such as work, school, relationships, health, or finances, even when there is no significant emergency or external worry. This worry is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as fatigue, restlessness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Many individuals worry, but GAD impacts a person’s quality of life and relationships, acting as a barrier to the individual leading the life they wish to lead
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Impact of GAD on daily life
Living with GAD can affect more than just your thoughts. Constant worry often makes everyday situations feel overwhelming, and many people find it difficult to:
- Focus at work or stay productive
- Maintain social connections or enjoy time with family
- Get restful sleep due to persistent muscle tension and fatigue
- Feel confident or in control of daily life
Do I have GAD?
Individuals may wonder what the symptoms of an anxiety disorder such as GAD look like. Below is a self-administered patient questionnaire which is used as a screening tool and severity measure for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Click here for GAD screening tool.
Once you’ve completed the questionnaire, you’re welcome to share your score when getting in touch, it can help inform the initial consultation.
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When to seek professional help
Everyone experiences stress and worry from time to time, but if your anxiety feels constant and is interfering with your daily life, it may be time to seek support. Signs that professional support may help include:
- Worry that has lasted several months without easing
- Physical symptoms such as restlessness, headaches, or tension
- Difficulties managing work, studies, or personal relationships
Reaching out for therapy is taking an important step towards recovery and well-being, which does not only benefit you, but your loved ones too.
How can GAD be treated?
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment used successfully to treat GAD. It is a form of talking therapy and psychotherapy, designed to provide long-term tools for managing anxiety. During CBT, you can expect to work on:
- Identifying and challenging negative or unhelpful thought patterns
- Building coping strategies to manage worry day to day
- Relaxation and stress management techniques
- Problem-solving skills to reduce anxiety in practical situations
- Gradual exposure to anxiety triggers in a safe, supported environment
Exposure therapy involves gradually exposing individuals to the situations or stimuli that trigger their anxiety, in a safe and controlled environment, until they can tolerate them without experiencing excessive worry or anxiety.
CBT can also help individuals develop a greater understanding of the underlying causes of GAD, and to develop a more positive and constructive outlook on their ability to manage symptoms. Research has shown that CBT is highly effective in reducing worry and anxiety in people with GAD and improving their quality of life. Working with an experienced anxiety therapist in London who offers CBT can provide the right tools to manage worry and regain balance.
Contact
Evidence-based CBT with Tara O’Donoghue is available online or in person, with home visits across London and clinic sessions at Wigmore Street, Marylebone.
Tara O’Donoghue is a BABCP-accredited Senior CBT Therapist with extensive experience working with anxiety disorders including GAD.
If you feel that you, a friend or relative would like help with managing stress and worry then please get in touch via email: info@homebasedtalkingtherapy.com.