Support for anxiety in Surrey

What does anxiety feel like?

Anxiety happens when the body perceives a threat and gets ready to fight it or run away (‘fight or flight’ response). The symptoms of anxiety can include difficulty breathing, chest pains, feeling faint, increased heart rate, numbness, headaches, the need to pass urine or empty bowels, nausea, poor concentration, unhelpful thinking, loss of self-confidence and avoiding doing things.

Anxiety can be a problem if this safety mechanism is being triggered when there is no real threat and these symptoms start to affect the things we do every day or are happening too often or for too long.

Types of anxiety

The most common type of anxiety is known as generalised anxiety. Other types of anxiety include panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Anxiety can be experienced in lots of different ways. Our qualified therapists offer a range of treatments to help.

Treating anxiety with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be very effective in treating anxiety and we can deliver this to you in a range of methods that fit your individual needs and lifestyle. 

Face to Face CBT

Talking therapies are available at various locations throughout the Surrey area.

Online CBT

Access therapy from the convenience of your own location and working at your own pace.

Phone or Skype CBT

CBT can also be delivered to you via phone or Skype if this would work best for you.

How can I access support for anxiety in Surrey?

Our NHS service is free and available throughout Surrey for people 17+ who are registered with a Surrey GP.

You can ask your GP to refer you or you can choose to refer yourself and you can expect complete confidentiality.

For self-referral, simply complete our online form or call us on 01483 906392. Our team will discuss with you ways that we can help.