Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Therapy for panic attacks
A panic attack can strike unexpectedly — your heart starts pounding, your chest feels constricted, you find it hard to breathe, and it seems as though something terrible is about to happen. You may think “I’m dying” or “I’m losing control.”
It’s terrifying, but it’s crucial to understand: these feelings aren't harmful. They’re simply your body’s fight-or-flight response kicking in too strongly, even though you are actually safe.
In therapy, you will learn to:
Identify that panic is an alarm from your body, not a genuine danger.
Question frightening thoughts and substitute them with calmer, more realistic ones.
Find out for yourself that nothing bad will happen and that by changing your thoughts over your panic, you can overcome it.
Confront feared situations gradually, until you feel safe again.
CBT empowers you to regain control, ensuring that panic no longer dominates your life. You discover that you can manage those sensations — and they start to diminish.