At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, our psychologists in Hobart help children, young people, and adults understand anxiety and develop skills that bring steadier, calmer days. We also offer telehealth psychology for people across Australia. Please contact us for more information.
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You are lying in bed and your mind will not stop. Tomorrow’s meeting. That thing you said last week. Whether the kids are okay. Whether you are okay.
You have tried telling yourself to relax. You have tried deep breaths, early nights, less caffeine. But the worry keeps finding you. In the shower. In the car. At 3am when the house is quiet and your thoughts are not.
If this sounds like your life, you are not alone.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing (2020–2022) found that anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental disorders in Australia, affecting 17.2 per cent of people aged 16 to 85 in any given year [1]. Beyond Blue reports that anxiety conditions affect one in four Australians at some point in their lifetime [2].
Anxiety is your brain’s alarm system. It is designed to protect you. But sometimes that alarm gets stuck on, sounding warnings even when there is no real danger. When anxiety takes hold, it can affect your thoughts, your body, your behaviour, and your relationships.
Anxiety might show up as:
Research from the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing found that almost two in five people aged 16 to 24 (38.8 per cent) had a 12-month mental disorder, with anxiety being the most prevalent [1]. Yet many people wait years before seeking support, often because they believe they should be able to manage on their own [3]. You do not have to manage this on your own.
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As an adult, you are probably good at keeping things together on the outside. You go to work. You look after your family. You show up. But inside, it can feel very different.
Adults often carry anxiety quietly. You might notice:
The ABS data shows that females experience higher rates of anxiety disorders than males (21.1 per cent compared with 13.3 per cent) [1]. However, anxiety affects people of all ages and backgrounds.
At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, our team of psychologists in Hobart help adults slow the cycle of worry, understand what drives it, and learn practical strategies that make a real difference in daily life. If you cannot attend in person, our telehealth psychologists are available across Australia.
Children feel anxiety too. They just show it differently. Your child might not say, “I feel anxious.” Instead, you might see a stomach ache before school every morning. Tears at drop-off that do not ease with reassurance. Bedtime battles that stretch for hours.
In older children and teenagers, anxiety can look like:
The Australian Government’s Young Minds Matter survey found that anxiety is the most common mental health condition in young Australians, with around 6.9 per cent of children aged 4 to 17 experiencing an anxiety disorder in any given year [4].
At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we provide developmentally appropriate individual therapy that helps young people understand their emotions, build confidence, and learn practical strategies they can use every day.
Therapy with us is practical, evidence-based, and tailored to your life.
We explore what triggers your anxiety, how it affects your thoughts and body, and why certain cycles repeat.
You will learn practical tools for managing worry, calming physical symptoms, and responding to stress in ways that fit your real life.
We support you to build emotional awareness, flexibility, and resilience so you feel better equipped to handle what comes next.
Our psychologists draw on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, and other evidence-informed methods. The Australian Psychological Society recognises CBT as a first-line treatment for anxiety disorders [5].
Your first session is about understanding. We listen to what is happening for you, how things show up in your day, and what you hope to change. Together we create a plan that feels clear, supportive, and manageable.
Therapy at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing moves at a pace that feels safe while still supporting steady progress. You remain in control of the process.
Sessions with our psychologists are available face-to-face at our Battery Point rooms in Hobart, Tasmania, and via telehealth for clients anywhere in Australia. Our psychologists are experienced in working with Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plans, DVA, NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed), WorkCover, and private health insurance.
[1] Australian Bureau of Statistics (2023). National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020–2022. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/mental-health/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing/latest-release
[2] Beyond Blue (2024). Anxiety conditions: Facts and figures. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/anxiety
[3] Beyond Blue (2024). New data reveals people are highly distressed when seeking support. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/about/media/media-releases/beyond-blue-data-reveals-distress
[4] Lawrence, D. et al. (2015). The Mental Health of Children and Adolescents: Report on the Second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Department of Health, Canberra. https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/the-mental-health-of-children-and-adolescents
[5] Australian Psychological Society (2018). Evidence-based Psychological Interventions in the Treatment of Mental Disorders. https://psychology.org.au/for-the-public/psychology-topics/evidence-based-psychological-interventions
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