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Anxiety, Stress & Burnout

If you are experiencing constant worry, overthinking or a sense of being on edge, anxiety therapy can help you understand and regulate what is happening beneath the surface.

You don’t have to manage anxiety alone.

WHAT ANXIETY FEELS LIKE

Anxiety can show up as:

  • Constant overthinking or rumination

  • Difficulty switching off mentally

  • Physical tension or restlessness

  • Racing heart or shallow breathing

  • Difficulty relaxing or sleeping

  • Feeling “on edge” even when nothing is wrong

Anxiety is not just psychological - it is also a nervous system response.

HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY

Many people with anxiety appear highly capable on the outside, while internally experiencing:

  • Pressure to perform or stay in control

  • Fear of failure or letting others down

  • Chronic mental overactivity

  • Difficulty resting without guilt

This is often referred to as high-functioning anxiety.

WHY ANXIETY HAPPENS

Anxiety is often linked to:

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Chronic stress or overload

  • Past emotional experiences

  • Perfectionism or high self-expectations

  • Long-term pressure without recovery

HOW THERAPY HELPS

Therapy supports you to:

  • Understand your anxiety patterns

  • Calm the nervous system response

  • Reduce overthinking cycles

  • Build emotional regulation skills

  • Develop a sense of internal safety

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Approaches may include:

  • Psychoeducation

  • CBT-informed strategies

  • Nervous system regulation techniques

  • Somatic awareness practices

OUTCOMES

With support, many people experience:

  • Greater calm and mental clarity

  • Reduced physical tension

  • Improved sleep

  • Less reactivity to stress

  • Increased emotional stability

About Us

Anxiety, burnout and stress psychologist in Melbourne supporting emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation and life transitions

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Melbourne Australia | All rights reserved |
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In the spirt of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land throughout Australia and their connection to land, sea, and community. In particular, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which Alignment Psychology is located. We pay our respects to their elders past, present, and future
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