The constant weight of worry can feel exhausting, but things begin to shift when you reach out for support.
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Anxiety shows up differently for everyone. Some people experience panic attacks that feel like a heart attack. Others carry a low-level dread that never quite lifts. You might avoid certain places, struggle with sleep, or find yourself irritable and on edge without knowing why. Physical symptoms like chest tightness, nausea, dizziness, or muscle tension are common, and they're every bit as real as the racing thoughts.
You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. The first session is about understanding what's happening and what you want to be different.
Our psychologists at the Kingswood clinic take time to understand your history, what's happening now, and what's keeping the anxiety going. We look at patterns in your thinking, your body's stress response, and the situations or relationships that might be contributing. This isn't a checklist exercise. It's a conversation that helps us see the full picture.
We draw on cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches depending on what makes sense for you. If trauma is part of the picture, we use EMDR where appropriate. The approach is matched to your needs, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Sessions are collaborative. You're not being told what to do; you're learning skills and making choices about what to try.
If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, Medicare rebates are available for psychology sessions. We work alongside your GP where helpful, and if medication is part of your treatment, we coordinate so everyone's on the same page. For adults in Penrith, our Kingswood clinic is easy to reach from the city centre, Nepean Hospital, or the surrounding suburbs.
Racing thoughts or constant worry that's hard to switch off
Physical symptoms like chest tightness, nausea, dizziness, or muscle tension
Avoiding situations, places, or people that trigger anxiety
Difficulty sleeping or waking up feeling exhausted
Irritability, restlessness, or feeling on edge most days
Panic attacks with rapid heartbeat, sweating, or feeling like you can't breathe
Reaching out when you're anxious can feel like one more thing on an already overwhelming list. But the first step is often the hardest, and it's the one that makes everything else possible. Our Kingswood clinic is here when you're ready, and you don't need to have all the answers before you book. We'll work it out together.
We look beyond the symptoms to understand what's driving them. Our approach is evidence-based, collaborative, and tailored to what you're dealing with right now.
Call our Kingswood clinic or book online. You'll speak with our intake team who will match you with a psychologist based on your needs and availability. First appointments are usually available within a week or two.
To access Medicare rebates, you'll need a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. Your GP can arrange this in a single appointment. If you don't have a regular GP, we can point you to local practices in Penrith who can help.
From the second session onward, we start building skills. That might include cognitive techniques, relaxation strategies, exposure work at your pace, or processing trauma if that's part of the picture. Sessions are weekly or fortnightly depending on what suits you.
From the second session onward, we start building skills. That might include cognitive techniques, relaxation strategies, exposure work at your pace, or processing trauma if that's part of the picture. Sessions are weekly or fortnightly depending on what suits you.
Common questions Penrith adults ask about anxiety therapy at our Kingswood clinic.
We draw on cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches depending on what makes sense for your presentation. If trauma is part of the picture, we use EMDR where appropriate. The approach is matched to what you're dealing with and what you're comfortable trying, not a fixed protocol.
Yes. Physical symptoms are part of the anxiety response, not separate from it. Your nervous system is reacting to perceived threat, and that shows up in your body. Learning skills to settle the body is usually part of the early sessions, alongside understanding what's triggering the response in the first place.
Yes. Many of our adult clients prefer telehealth for flexibility, especially if they're balancing work or family commitments. Outcomes for anxiety therapy via telehealth are well supported by research, and the therapeutic relationship builds just as effectively as it does face to face for most people.
The first session is a clinical interview covering your history, current presentation, what's prompted you to reach out, and what you want to be different. We'll ask about symptoms, triggers, how long this has been going on, and what you've tried before. There's no homework and no commitments. It's about understanding the picture and working out if we're a good fit.
Exposure is one tool we use, but it's done at your pace and with your consent. Therapy is collaborative, not coercive. If facing a feared situation is part of the plan, we build up to it gradually with skills in place first. You're never pushed into something you're not ready for.
