Generalised Anxiety Therapy in Glasgow
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Generalised Anxiety Disorder Therapy in Glasgow
Do you feel like your mind never stops worrying? With Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), thoughts spiral about work, family, health, and everyday situations. Even when things are going well, there’s often a “what if” in the back of your mind. This constant worry can leave you exhausted, tense, and unable to relax.
You’re not alone. Many people live with GAD, but with the right therapy, you can reduce the cycle of worry and regain calm. As a specialist Glasgow therapist, I provide structured, evidence-based therapy for GAD.
Perhaps you see yourself in these experiences:
Your mind never rests. From the moment you wake up, it's spinning through worst-case scenarios. Money, health, relationships, work - everything feels like a potential catastrophe waiting to happen. Even when things are okay, you're waiting for the other shoe to drop.
You lie awake rehearsing conversations that might never happen
Good news feels suspicious - what's the catch?
You've planned for disasters that friends call "ridiculously unlikely"
Relaxing feels impossible - or irresponsible
Your body's constantly tense, jaw clenched, shoulders tight
You're exhausted but "wired" at the same time
People say you overthink, but you can't help it
You know your worry is excessive, but knowing doesn't stop it. While others seem carefree, you're carrying the weight of infinite "what-ifs." You're tired of being told to "just relax" by people who don't understand that your brain doesn't have an off switch.
Understanding Generalised Anxiety Disorder
GAD is more than normal stress. It often shows up as:
Persistent, uncontrollable worry about everyday life
Feeling tense, restless, or “on edge” most of the time
Difficulty concentrating or switching off thoughts
Trouble sleeping due to worry
Physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches, or stomach upset
Left untreated, GAD can affect your work, health, and relationships. Specialist counselling in Glasgow, alongside structured therapy, provides strategies to manage worry and restore balance.
Why Choose Therapy for GAD?
Generalised anxiety responds well to structured anxiety therapy. GAD therapy in Glasgow focuses on:
Identifying patterns of unhelpful thinking
Challenging “what if” and worst-case scenario thoughts
Reducing physical symptoms of anxiety
Building confidence in handling uncertainty
Developing healthier coping strategies
Working with a trained Glasgow therapist means you’ll receive personalised guidance and tools for lasting change.
My Approach as a Glasgow Therapist
I’m Rebecca, an anxiety specialist based in Glasgow. My approach combines practical tools, compassion, and evidence-based techniques tailored to you. Together we’ll:
Map out your worry cycles
Practise skills to interrupt spiralling thoughts
Use calming strategies to reduce physical tension
Build confidence in your ability to manage stress and uncertainty
The goal is not to eliminate all worry, but to stop anxiety controlling your life.
Our specialised GAD treatment helps you understand why your brain overestimates threats and underestimates your ability to cope. More importantly, you'll learn practical ways to calm the worry storm and find peace in uncertainty.
GAD requires a special approach because worry feels protective - your brain thinks it's helping by planning for every disaster. Our treatment combines CBT techniques specifically adapted for chronic worry with mindfulness practices that teach present-moment awareness.
You'll learn to catch worry early, evaluate its usefulness, and either problem-solve (if it's productive) or let go (if it's not). We also use worry postponement, uncertainty training, and body-based relaxation to give your nervous system a break from constant alert mode.
imagine if you…
Stop the endless "what-if" cycles
Sleep without worry spirals
Enjoy good moments without waiting for bad
Reduce physical tension and fatigue
Make decisions without agonising
Trust in your ability to handle challenges
Separate productive planning from useless worry
Find energy for living, not just worrying
Therapy in glasgow online
You can access GAD therapy in Glasgow through my clinic via secure online sessions from your home. Many clients find online therapy convenient and equally effective.
Whether you live in Glasgow city centre, Southside, West End, or surrounding areas, support is available.
Real Client Story (Anonymised)
“I worried about everything — money, work, health, even things that hadn’t happened yet. I couldn’t switch off. Therapy with Rebecca helped me notice my thought patterns and change how I responded to them. I sleep better now, and I feel calmer in situations that used to overwhelm me.” – Former Client, Glasgow
faqs
Common questions about GAD treatment
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While some people are naturally more prone to worry, GAD is absolutely treatable. You don't have to accept constant anxiety as your personality. With the right techniques, even lifelong worriers see dramatic improvement.
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Most clients notice some relief within 3-4 sessions as they learn initial coping strategies. Significant reduction in worry typically occurs within 12-16 sessions, though everyone's timeline is different.
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No. Treatment helps you distinguish between useful concern (that leads to action) and useless worry (that just causes suffering). You'll still care about important things - just without the exhausting excess.
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GAD involves worry that's excessive, hard to control, and interferes with daily life. If you worry more days than not, about multiple topics, and it's affecting your functioning, it's likely GAD rather than normal concern.
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Many people overcome GAD with therapy alone. Our techniques are highly effective for worry. If you're considering medication, we can discuss pros and cons and work alongside your GP if you choose that route.
GAD anxiety treatment for
Financial worry spirals
Parenting worries
Relationship worry
Future-focused anxiety
Decision-making paralysis
Perfectionism-driven worry
Existential anxiety
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