Anxiety

At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we support children, young people, and adults to understand anxiety and develop skills that help them feel more settled, confident, and in control.

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Anxiety is something many people experience, but it can feel heavy and exhausting when it becomes part of everyday life. You might notice constant worry, physical tension, difficulty switching off, or a sense of being overwhelmed. For others, anxiety appears in specific moments such as social situations, school, work, or times of change. However anxiety shows up for you or your child, anxiety can make daily life feel harder than it needs to be.

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal response to stress, but it becomes difficult when:

• it feels bigger than the situation
• it happens often
• it gets in the way of school, work, relationships, or everyday routines

People often describe:

• worry that feels constant or hard to switch off
• restlessness or physical tension
• irritability or feeling on edge
• difficulty sleeping or relaxing
• avoidance of situations that feel stressful
• fear of making mistakes or letting others down

Anxiety looks different for everyone. At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, our role is to understand your unique experience and help you make sense of what is happening.

Anxiety in Adults

Adults often carry anxiety quietly, balancing work demands, relationships, family responsibilities, and daily pressures while trying to keep everything together. Many people describe feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or wired even when nothing obvious is wrong. Anxiety can affect concentration, confidence, motivation, and physical health.

You may notice:

• persistent worry about performance or expectations
• difficulty making decisions
• trouble sleeping or switching off at night
• physical symptoms such as tension, stomach discomfort, or a racing heart
• avoidance of social situations or tasks that feel stressful
• feeling easily overwhelmed or unable to relax
• self-criticism or fear of letting others down

At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we help adults slow the cycle of worry, understand their internal patterns, and build skills that support a calmer, more grounded way of living. Therapy provides space to reflect, learn practical strategies, and reconnect with the parts of life that matter most.

Anxiety in Children and Young People

Children and adolescents may show anxiety through school refusal, separation fears, meltdowns, irritability, sleep difficulties, or withdrawal. Many families notice that their child cannot explain what they are feeling, only that something feels too much.

At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we provide developmentally appropriate support that helps young people understand their emotions, build confidence, and learn practical strategies they can use every day.

How Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing provides Anxiety supports

We take a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach that focuses on practical change and emotional wellbeing. This includes:

Understanding patterns
We work with you to explore what triggers your anxiety, how it affects your thoughts and body, and why certain cycles repeat.

Building coping strategies
You will learn tools for managing worry, calming physical symptoms, and responding to stress in more helpful ways. These strategies are tailored to your day-to-day life.

Strengthening emotional skills
We support you to build confidence, flexibility, and emotional awareness so you feel better equipped to navigate challenges.

Supporting long-term wellbeing
Our goal at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing is meaningful, sustainable change.

What to Expect

Your first session focuses on understanding your concerns and goals. Together we create a plan that feels clear, supportive, and manageable. Sessions may draw on cognitive behavioural strategies, acceptance-based approaches, emotional regulation work, and other evidence-informed methods based on your needs.

Therapy at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing moves at a pace that feels safe while still supporting steady progress. You remain in control of the process.

Reach Out

If anxiety is making life feel harder, support is available. Our team at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing is here to help you or your child move toward steadier, more confident days.
To book an appointment or learn more, please contact our team.
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