You’re Not Broken: Hypnotherapy, Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Nutrition for Overcoming Anxiety
Let’s begin with something simple yet profound: You are not broken. Anxiety, while overwhelming at times, is not a reflection of weakness or failure. It’s your mind’s attempt to protect you, but sometimes it gets it wrong. The good news is that anxiety is treatable. With the right support, such as Clinical Hypnotherapy, RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy), Counselling, Psychotherapy, and nutrition for mental health, you can regain control of your emotions and mental well-being.
Ready to feel better? Book a consultation today.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is the body’s alarm system stuck in the “on” position. It’s that feeling of fear, unease, or worry, often about something that hasn’t happened yet. The mind warns, “Be careful!” even when no real threat is present. While anxiety is a natural response to stress, when it becomes chronic, generalised anxiety disorder, or overwhelming, it can become debilitating.
The good news? Anxiety management is achievable, and with the right combination of treatments, such as Clinical Hypnotherapy, RTT, Counselling for anxiety, Psychotherapy, and nutrition for anxiety relief, you can regain control and find lasting peace.
Recognising the Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety may show up in unexpected ways, often hidden behind physical symptoms. Here are some common signs that indicate you may be dealing with chronic anxiety or an anxiety disorder:
- Racing thoughts or constant overthinking
- Tightness in the chest or shortness of breath
- Difficulty sleeping (falling asleep or waking up too early)
- Feeling restless, on edge, or easily startled
- Digestive issues (e.g., a knot in the stomach)
- Avoiding situations or places that trigger stress
- Feeling detached or disconnected from reality (depersonalisation or derealisation)
If you recognise any of these symptoms, rest assured you’re not alone. And the best part? It can get better. Effective anxiety treatment can help alleviate these symptoms and restore balance to your life.
What Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety doesn’t have one singular cause. It’s typically a result of multiple factors that interact with each other. As a Registered Nutritionist, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, and Psychotherapist, I’ve worked with clients who experience anxiety triggered by:
- Past trauma: Emotional events can create a hyper-alert system in the brain.
- Negative thinking patterns: Self-critical thoughts, catastrophic thinking, and repetitive anxious thoughts can exacerbate anxiety.
- Perfectionism: High expectations and fear of failure often lead to chronic stress and work-related anxiety.
- Suppressed emotions: If emotions aren’t expressed or processed, they can manifest as anxiety.
- Biological factors: Imbalances in brain chemistry or genetics can contribute to the development of generalised anxiety disorder.
One of the most common contributors to anxiety is overthinking, a key driver of anxiety symptoms in many clients.
How to Break the Cycle of Overthinking
You cannot simply “think your way out” of overthinking. The key is to interrupt the cycle of anxiety. Below are a few techniques that can help:
1. Name It to Tame It
When anxiety strikes, try labelling it: “This is just a thought, not a fact.” This simple act creates distance between you and the thought, reducing its power and helping you gain control over negative thoughts.
2. Interrupt the Loop
Movement is a powerful way to reset your nervous system and stop the anxiety cycle. Try standing up, stretching, or even shaking out your arms. These actions can help break the cycle of anxious thinking and allow your body to relax.
3. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
This grounding technique can bring you back to the present moment and away from anxiety-inducing thoughts:
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can touch
- 3 things you can hear
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
This exercise shifts your focus from future worries to the present, grounding you in the now.
4. Scheduled Worry Time
Give yourself 15 minutes a day to worry. Write it down. Once the time is up, close the notebook and move on with your day. This practice helps contain worrying thoughts and prevents them from taking over your entire life.
Effective Treatments for Anxiety
If you’re struggling with anxiety, help is available. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT Practitioner, Registered Nutritionist, Counsellor, and Psychotherapist, I offer personalised anxiety treatment plans to help you overcome your symptoms and improve your well-being.
Whether you’re experiencing generalised anxiety disorder, panic attacks, stress, or social anxiety, we can find a solution that works for you. Below, I outline the most effective anxiety treatments that can help you regain control and find lasting peace.
1. Clinical Hypnotherapy for Anxiety Relief
Clinical Hypnotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for chronic anxiety. By working with the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy helps release anxiety triggers and reprogrammes the mind to respond calmly to stress.
- What is Clinical Hypnotherapy for Anxiety?
This treatment uses deep relaxation techniques to help you access your subconscious mind, where your anxiety is rooted. By changing the way your mind perceives stressors, you can experience lasting relief from anxiety symptoms. - Benefits of Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Clinical Hypnotherapy helps you manage panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalised anxiety disorder. It can also address stress-related insomnia and help you cultivate a sense of calm and confidence. - Is Clinical Hypnotherapy for Anxiety Safe?
Yes, hypnotherapy for anxiety is a safe and effective treatment with no harmful side effects. Many clients experience significant improvements after just a few sessions.
If you’re in Adare, Newcastle West, Limerick, Midleton, Youghal, Cork, Dungarven, or prefer an online consultation, clinical hypnotherapy for anxiety may be the solution you’ve been looking for.
2. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) for Anxiety
Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) is a powerful, results-driven therapy that can offer quick relief from anxiety. RTT combines elements of hypnotherapy, NLP, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychotherapy and coaching to target the root causes of your anxiety. I am also a fully qualified and certified RTT, and Advanced RTT (Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapist)
- What is RTT for Anxiety?
RTT goes straight to the subconscious mind, identifying and transforming negative beliefs and thought patterns that fuel anxiety. By working with RTT for anxiety, you can break free from patterns of worry, fear, and tension. - How RTT Helps with Anxiety
RTT is highly effective for treating social anxiety, workplace stress, and phobias. It’s a fast-acting treatment that produces lasting change, often in as few as 1-3 sessions. - Benefits of RTT for Anxiety Relief
RTT offers quick relief from overwhelming anxiety, restores emotional balance, and helps you move past the fears that hold you back. You’ll feel calmer, more confident, and better able to handle stressful situations.
If you’re seeking RTT anxiety treatment in Cork, Limerick, or RTT ONLINE anywhere in Ireland, I offer both in-person RTT and online RTT sessions to suit your needs.
3. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a well-known, scientifically proven therapy that helps you manage anxiety by changing negative thought patterns. Used combined with other modalities, CBT is one of the most effective treatments combined with Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling for generalised anxiety disorder, school anxiety, public speaking anxiety, test anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
- What is CBT for Anxiety?
CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thinking patterns that fuel anxiety. Through structured sessions, CBT helps you reframe unhelpful thoughts and adopt healthier ways of thinking about stressful situations. - How CBT Helps with Anxiety
With CBT for anxiety, you’ll learn coping mechanisms to manage stress, overthinking, and catastrophic thoughts. It’s effective for treating a wide range of anxiety-related conditions, including generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, school anxiety, panic attacks, and specific phobias. - Benefits of CBT for Anxiety
CBT for anxiety offers long-term results by teaching you skills and strategies to manage your anxiety independently. You’ll feel more in control and better equipped to handle everyday stressors.
4. Nutrition for Anxiety Relief and Anxiety Management
Nutrition plays a critical role in managing anxiety. As a Registered Nutritionist, I can help you improve your diet to support mental health and reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety, and lessen the mental anxiety symptoms.
- How Does Nutrition Impact Anxiety?
Certain nutrients, along with dietary change and lifestyle changes, along with Nutrients such as magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, and B vitamins, are essential for brain health and can reduce anxiety. By closely looking at Food, Diet and Lifestyle and addressing nutritional deficiencies, you can help your body manage stress more effectively. - What Nutrients Help with Anxiety?
- Magnesium: Known for its calming effects, magnesium can help reduce stress and anxiety.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: These healthy fats are essential for brain health and can help reduce inflammation that contributes to anxiety.
- Vitamin B Complex: Helps to regulate mood and stress responses.
- How Can Nutrition Help with Anxiety Relief?
By optimising your diet, I can help you manage stress and reduce anxiety symptoms. A healthy diet supports both your physical and emotional well-being, contributing to a balanced, calm mind.
5. Psychotherapy and Counselling for Anxiety
Psychotherapy and Counselling are excellent options for those looking to work through the emotional roots of their anxiety. As a trained Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals struggling with chronic anxiety, stress, or past trauma.
- What is Psychotherapy for Anxiety / Anxiety Counselling ?
Psychotherapy helps you explore the emotional triggers and past experiences contributing to your anxiety. It’s a space where you can talk through your fears and develop healthier ways of coping with stress. - Benefits of Psychotherapy for Anxiety / Anxiety Counselling ?
Through psychotherapy or counselling for anxiety, you can explore the underlying causes of your stress, such as trauma or relationship issues. This can lead to lasting healing and greater emotional resilience. - Is Counselling for Anxiety Effective?
Yes. Counselling for anxiety offers valuable support for those experiencing relationship stress, workplace anxiety, or trauma-related anxiety. It’s a compassionate approach to managing anxiety that provides ongoing emotional support.
Why Choose Claire Russell Therapy Limerick & Cork for Anxiety Treatment?
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT Practitioner, Registered Nutritionist, Counsellor, and Psychotherapist, I offer complete full mind and body, personalised solutions for anxiety. Whether you’re dealing with generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, school anxiety, panic attacks, or stress, my approach addresses your mind, emotions and body.
With my expertise and multi-disciplinary approach, I’m able to offer a comprehensive plan that works for you — providing long-term relief and helping you regain control of your mental and emotional health.
Book a Consultation Today
If you’re ready to regain control of your anxiety, I invite you to book a consultation today. Whether you’re located in Adare, Newcastle West, Limerick, Midleton, Youghal, Cork, Dungarven, or prefer an online consultation, I’m here to help you regain control of your mental health and find balance.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT Practitioner, Registered Nutritionist, Counsellor, and Psychotherapist, I offer a comprehensive, personalised approach to overcoming anxiety. Schedule your consultation today, and take the first step toward a calmer, more confident life.